Game 90 Open Thread - Royals (39-50) at Rays (55-32)
by Freneau on Jul 7, 2008 11:30 AM EDT
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Ninety games? That isn't fair! I can't believe so much of this season is already gone. We'll all be in the ground soon.
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Anyone catch Rob Neyer on 810 this morning?
I caught the tail end of it. He was pretty down on our minor league system. Doesn’t see any hitters that will contribute.
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That seems to be a pretty common sentiment from what I've heard from others.
Decent pitching depth through each level. Moustakas and nobody else for hitting.
Moustakas and nobody else for hitting
That’s not quite true. Dickerson and Kila count for something. But everyone agrees that there’s a lot of quality pitching depth in the minors and very little in the way of hitting.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 7, 2008 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Even among the pitchers
I’m not sure there is anyone there that would make a Top 100 Prospects list. Maybe Cortes. That’s not all that encouraging.
There’s depth in the sense that we’re not going to be signing Elartons and Mayses anymore because we’re developing serviceable major league pitchers, but there’s not depth like the Rays have where they seem to be loaded with future All-Stars.
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Top 100 prospects
Cortes…and why not Rosa? And I know some scouts and analysts are in love with Blake Wood.
There’s depth in the sense that we’re not going to be signing Elartons and Mayses anymore because we’re developing serviceable major league pitchers, but there’s not depth like the Rays have where they seem to be loaded with future All-Stars.
There’s not a lot of MLB-ready depth, but the mix of Rosa, Cortes, Wood, Pimentel, Cegarra, Duffy, Gutierrez is high quality depth.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 7, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a big one.
Through 90 games last year we were 39-51. If we lose today, we’ll have exactly the same record as last year’s team. Ah, but if we win… vindication.
The Rays hate stats
But, believe it or not, that’s not the hilarious part. No, the hilarious part is this: The villain they were trying to catch was someone named "Dr. Stat." No, really. It seems that Dr. Stat — and I’m quoting from the cartoon now — wants to "use his knowledge of useless statistics to destroy the game."
Yes, I’m completely serious here — I saw the thing twice. This Dr. Stat them appears on the Superfriends monitor, and he asks them who was the highest paid umpire in 1888. The Rays, of course, don’t know, and they make it clear to him that it is a stupid and pointless question. Dr. Stat then says, "Wrong answer," and he says as punishment he will point his stat ray direction at Tropicana Field in order to make it impossible for people to enjoy the games.
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Lineups
Lineups
LF David TheJesus
CF Slappy Joe Gathright
3B Alex Gordon
DH Billy Butler
RF Mark Teahen
1B He Who Explodes
C John Buck
2B Aviles Now
SS Big Ball of Suck Pena
P The Epic
2B Akinori Iwamura
CF Carl Crawford
1B Carlos Pena
3B Evan Longoria
DH Cliff Floyd
LF Jonny Gomes
C Dioner Navarro
RF Eric Hinske
SS Ben Zobrist
P Matt Garza
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Gload, Pena & Gathright.
Are the worst players at their positions in the AL. That’s encouraging.
You mean he's improving as a person?
Does that mean he’ll hit like a league-average NL catcher soon?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
mhm
he is improving into a better person, just the other day i saw him working on his swing with some children.. course.. the kids looked like the ones giving him pointers..
“Wait, kid, you mean if it goes over that fence back there, I get to go around all the bases without any steals? I’ve never done it before, but it’s worth a try.”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
i looked up his stats,
he actually has hit a homer in his career. and he has a career 89 RBI’s. could he hit the century mark this year?
Still voting for Guillen over here
And if you’re not, I’ve got just one question for you:
You should be ashamed of yourself.
how is that a question?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh, it's an obscure reference to Christopher Walken's monologue on his
apperance on SNL this season. Probably doesn’t translate well if you haven’t seen it.
100 OPS+ = All-Star!
Marcus Thames and Jason Giambi have nothing to compare to Guillen’s major-league adequacy!
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, look at baseball-reference for all the AL "Final Vote" guys
the lowest OPS+ besides Guillen is Brian Roberts at 131.
Guillen: A bargain at twice the price
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, around here he's an All-Star!
I was trying to avoid the cold logic, but thanks for that…haha.
Beware of the stat wand!
You will never enjoy baseball again.
Ugh... no tv for this game. I'm stuck with radio. Bob Davis
just informed everyone listening that the Royals are wearing their blue helmets. Opposed to what Bob?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 12:38 PM EDT reply actions
"On-base percentage is a no-brainer"
Hitting second today, Joey Gathright, current season OBP: .305
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Here is some sobering OBP lines.
TPJ 181
Olivo 290
Guillen 297
Gathright 305
Gload 311
All GMDM acquisitions.
imagine what it would be like
if it wasn’t a priority for this team this year. yikes!
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Bunting a guy over with no outs in the first = culture of winning
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Let's see if Billy can bunt 'em over!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
ironically...he does get them over, though
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
This one is in the bag
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Jonny Gomes, with a .198 batting average this season
still has a higher OPS than Gload, Gathright, Pena, Buck
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Wouldn't mind seeing us
Take a chance on Gomes. He stinks, but he has power, and there’s a chance he could turn it around. I wouldn’t give up much for him, but if they’re sick of waiting for him, I’m sure we have more patience round here.
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I was actually going to post something like this
He’s been bad the last two years (but he was hurt last year). Joe Maddon plays washed-up Cliff Floyd and other losers over him. At worst, he’d be an acceptble fourth outfielder as a RH platoon partner for Teahen and when Jose Guillen has a “rare” injury, and stuff. At best, he could be another Marcus Thames—a medium patience, lower contact, super-high power guy who just needs playing time to get his stroke.
Plus, he kicks ass in a fight.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Teahen stikes out alot.
On the other hand, he slugs .425.
Veternness = true heroism
Team Leader Who Really Does Care About The Fans and Deserves A Break Because He’s Playing Through Pain And Was Really Awesome In June Jose Guillen: 100 OPS+
Disappointing Rookie Who Is Aloof And Already Acts Like He’s A Star When He’s Really Just a Spoiled Choker Alex Gordon: 100 OPS+
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
hopefully this one doesn't get away from us like yesterday...
we won’t have a tennis match to talk about.
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
From Royals Scout
From a Rays telecast (so that makes it what, fourth hand information?)
On Jose Guillen’s days in Tampa Bay:
For example, he once tried to sell his passport for high money, which I believe is probably a felony.
He also got caught with a corked bat in a AAA rehab game for the Durham Bulls.
Stand up guy!
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that's man's work
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
but he's a B+ hitter!!
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
the corked bat thing is in a newspaper article online...
someone posted it yesterday.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
What did the D-Rays pay for Iwamura?
He’s not a world-beater by any means, and rally sucked the first month of the season, but since then he’s been hitting all right. No place for him on the Royals (although they’re down to 3 second baseman with Callaspo out!), but he’s a decent player.
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3 years $7.4 million
With a 4.25 million club option for 2010. Great deal.
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Something positive
Watching on gameday instead of TV today means no more hearing that loud and obnoxious TB fan screaming in the background.
Seriously, if I were a vendor in TB instead of KC, I’d have to give that guy my daughter’s evil eye or something.
TPJ Is A
PTP, baby!!!!!111111
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
or the random soccer chants...
although i didn’t really mind those.
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Argh....crawford steals....buck throws into CF AGAIN
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 1:02 PM EDT reply actions
buck is the opposite of yadier molina.
except that would mean he should be able to hit, and he can’t hit either.
pena was too close to 2b to back it up successsfully...
according to ryan lefebvre.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 1:03 PM EDT reply actions
Solid Defense all the way around. This Team continues to shine !
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
Especially In August.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
the camera work is causing my head to spin...
can’t believe FSN didn’t want to pick this up.
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
Buck
is the guy the screaming fan is picking on this weekend.
Seems to be working…
Do you guys cheer for the Rays or root against them?
I mean when they’re not playing the Royals. I tend to like successful small market clubs, and I think they’re a fun team to watch. OTOH, they get in a lot of fights.
Cheer or jeer?
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cheer
just want them to win the division so bad.
anti yanks and bosox.
Cheer
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
mcclure getting a workout already....
he’s going to have shinsplints after the last couple of series.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 1:05 PM EDT reply actions
He needs the workout
So the next time Jose Guillen confronts him, Bob can kick his ass!
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Watching TB makes me jealous
We’ve been bad longer than they’ve been a team. What were we doing while they were drafting all these guys who could play? We have to be due for one of our picks to become a Braun or Longoria, right?
Just imagine
If Tampa had Josh Hamilton still. I believe they were the ones that drafted him originally.
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Not to mention Dukes and Delmon Young
Greatest. Outfield. Ever. A regular Murderer’s Row! (Ahem)
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
They've also been kinda lucky
To be worse than us in years in which the AL had the first pick (remember when they alternated between leagues for the first pick – yea that was dumb).
Also remember the sweep of the Tigers in the last week of 2006? That cost us David Price.
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Didn't we start Ambiroix Burgos in one of those games?
and still managed to win?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
You call it luck.
I call it strategery. Perhaps in 2006 we could have started yesterday’s lineup (or similar suckitude) against Detroit?
As long as the finish 2nd or better,
that guarantees either Bos or NY will miss the playoffs, so yeah,
CHEER for them (when they don’t play the Royals)
If the win the division, it’s not entirely impossible that BOTH NY and Bos would miss the post season.
Wouldn’t that be something!
a royals playoff would be nice, too...
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Gload Has Been
Our most consistent hitter lately. No, really.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
which helps explains why we have been blasted the last three games.
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
And it will convince
The Royals he is a solution at first. Ugh, even when one of our players does something good, it ends up sucking.
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I hope Aviles remembers who is batting behind him.
I promise Garza does. Mike isn’t seeing anything good to hit. Not that he’s been a lot better than Pena during this slump, but at least there is the possibility of power.
try not to get anyone hurt
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
looks like they gave him five straight fastballs before he flew out.
at least according to gameday.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions
sorry fellas....strikeout. i am stunned.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions
I recommend swinging harder next at bat
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i used to think the same thing last year with jason larue
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
larue left his wet noodle behind for TPJ to swing.
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Guillen on All-Star Final Vote Ballot, Not DDJ
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
I rest my whiny case
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
All-stars aren't nice?
Meanwhile, DDJ gets it done in prime time fashion.
No question DeJesus is this team’s offensive MVP.
+1
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't wait for JoPo's indignant column about how DDJ needs to bat third
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
really good that The Epic
got out of that inning with minimal damage.
kept us in the game.
DDJ
should be a candidate before Guillen.
Are RBIs the only thing baseball looks at?
I guess
But he doesn’t show enough “leadership” by getting into it with old men, throwing his teammates under the bus, and telling the press about the injuries he hasn’t told the press about
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Wins and Saves.
And other meaningless stats that lean the voting towards players on the best teams.
i cannot believe TPJ is not an all-star...
he could totally save the american league seven runs. do they not care about defense any more?
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
Tampa Bay picks up Hinske, Pena, and Gabe Gross for next to nothing
DMGM trades for Gload, TPJ, and Gathright.
Feel the respect!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
but compare the grit
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Probably playing for some team with an incompetent GM stupid enough to trade for him
an future star like Joey Gathright for him
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Meche... pitching around Ben Zobrist
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Whew! That was close. Can't let Ben Zobrist beat you. He of the lower career OPS than TPJ
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
He Was Lou
F. Gehrig 2 days ago.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Lefebvre: Iwamura as a leadoff hitter has just one bunt all season
Hmm….should tell you something.
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That Iwamura needs to turn his life around like Josh Hamilton?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
nobody ever shows the other side of that equation thought
_ + Defense = ?
(Guess that equals Gload. But what’s the “__ ” ?)
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+1
Also—is there a stat for “most depressing comments of the season”?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
(wishing to have Ben Zobrist, with me sadly agreeing)
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I acquired him in my Baseball Mogul league
He hits like .290/.360/.330. I like him.
Also, Joey Gathright was just named to the All-Star team for Arizona with a .349 average and a league high 35 steals.
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Lefebvre: The Royals have been so good at defense
What stat supports that? This is just their eighth game with more than one error. He is just dishing out the gems today.
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Gloadie had an error?
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If he starts hitting well
His defense falters. You can’t expect him to do both at the same time. That’s like walking and chewing gum at the same time.
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yep. ground ball bounces off his knee....towards mound....gil was
covering 1b, so nobody could help out the exploding one.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta work around Zobrist and take your chances with Gator wanna-bes like Carl Crawford
I’m assuming this is just a bad inning
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if gordan would have let TPJ catch that...
he would have turned an unassisted triple play. he’s that good.
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
Lefebvre
has turned in to a MAJOR Royals apologist.
I used to like him – but this season, I just think he is full of shit.
Or tequila
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I tend to agree
And he seems to go out of his way to bash sabermetric principles while espousing the wonders of “distracting the pitcher” with speed and productive outs.
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And
I think he has seen the success of Joe Buck and thinks that he can achieve national notoriety by being a funny guy. Well, most of the time, he’s not all that funny.
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true. his act wears thin pretty quick.
but i will take him over bob davis.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I will take
Screeching cats over Bob Davis.
And I’m a Jayhawk fan.
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my guess is he was told to take it down a notch now that he is on tv. that's pretty typical.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Gameday here,
I assume that Guillen is standing in the dugout, shouting joyful encouragement to his young charges?
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well, the good news is
the bases are clogged
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Gotta hand it to Meche
those strategically placed “pop up” pitches with the bases juiced are messing with the Rays’ heads.
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they don't call him the "Ace" for nothing...
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He's deliberately showing off his workhorse-ness
its all psychological, like the edge of having a great closer
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Was Longoria drafted the same year or the year after Alex?
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Huh. I am an idiot.
For some reason, I though he was a college guy
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
after. he was in the Hochevar draft.
Gordon was in the Braun and Tulowitzki draft.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Strikeout to end the inning?
Don’t doubt the Epic…
I love it when a plan comes together
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
darn it
I was hoping for a rally ending homer
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meche...doing it all by himself!!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions
Selfish!
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
he is putting this team on his back and carrying them
I predict a complete game victory, 148 pitches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
women will weep, men will stand in awe
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men will stand in awe, except meche
who will be carted off the field
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and his arm on a separate cart
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Then They'll Take
His right arm to the dumpster.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Has anyone made an "'Epic' refers to that 45 pitch inning" joke yet?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
walk that tightrope, Gil!
who cares about the pitch count today.
The way our starting pitching has been going lately, I’d LOVE 5 IP, if he only allows 2-3 runs.
It has sucked
But they can’t play the Cardinals every series… I wonder how the Team with the Best Fans would fare against the Rays?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
actually they beat tampa two out of three games earlier in the year
but tampa gave those games away.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Cardinals fans
Applauded such a marvelous display of baseball playing ability though.
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Would be the greatest ESPN highlight ever
If Gomes lost it and went swinging into the Greatest Stands in Baseball
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
that would be unbelievable.
cards fans today are not worried about the CC trade to milwaukee because they’d rather have “carpenter and wainwright over him any day. “
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Question for you scouting types
Did Gordon hurt the team by catching those pop-ups? I mean, doesn’t it save more runs if TPJ does it?
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great approach by Gordon and Butler
Meche’s arm is still smoking and they are swinging early in the count
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The Guillen effect!
Cept Alex let the AB go on 4-5 pitches too long
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
If Milwaukee still loses the division
will there be wholesale selloffs? Rumors of them wanting to trade Fielder. Could we get him on the cheap? It wouldn’t be the first time a blockbuster trade didn’t workout.
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
Why would he come cheap?
Half the teams in baseball would love a guy like Fielder.
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They might take less for him
trying to free up money to try to resign Sheets/CC
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
I don't think they'd have to take less for him
Other teams would offer some really good deals to get him.
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Yanks need a 1B, and Ca$shmoney loves young studs
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
if we ever get a lead i think the royals should call time...
and take a team picture next to the scoreboard.
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get ready for you-know-who to you-know-what!
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Teahen
I’m not all that down on him like others, but I am tired of seeing a guy batting either 5th or 6th in the lineup try for a bunt hit with two outs and nobody on.
Come on – you do have 9 homers on the year.
I think this is proof he should bat as a table setter (2nd?) – he has that mindset way more than the mindset of an RBI guy.
I agree - batting him where he has been makes no sense
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It is proof that Treyball is an idiotic reality
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
GLOAD = GRIT
Sign him to an even longer contract extension!
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I'm Trying To
Find my Brownie.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
old school
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I Was Afraid
No one would know what I was referring to.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
This
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I recommend prunes and Fiber One
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Grit
Sounds like Silviero was a bit reckless with sending him, and kinda lucked out that he was safe.
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i was actually upset when i heard he sent him
we’ve got a bunch of baserunning errors this year
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what happened?
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Epic Grit
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
There's nothing better than...
...seeing a first-rate baserunner score from first on a single. Wow. Kudos to Teahan. – TL
My point is still valid
Only because it was a 3-2 pitch did he score.
Teahen still should not have been bunting for a hit in that situation.
Leading off the inning – OK – but not batting with 2 outs and nobody on.
BUT IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111111111111111
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Ross Gload - All Star in the hearts of all true Blue fans
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would that be the "clog the basepaths" strategery?
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yep. it's solid entertainment.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
He Should Pitch
From the stretch all the time, like Soria.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Pay for Pitch?
And he’s trying to make 12 M today?
Dioner Navarro
Offered to the Royals with Robinson Cano for Carlos Beltran.
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do you realize
that all the eyes of America are on this game? nobody else is playing!
makes me proud
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except it isnt' on tv anywhere....i think.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, I should have written that differently
I’m not watching it (nor am I listening to it)
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and it makes america sad...
we’re killing the national innocence.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe Meche's arm will simply fall off today.
He will have to throw 130 pitches to get through 5 innings today.
I calculate that he could pitch a 225 pitch complete game
with this strategy
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Get thru 4, Gil
then Ram Ram for 2, Mahay for 2, and Soria for 1.
That’s how much we need a win today.
You'd think if you were as crappy a hitter as Pena
You’d really learn how to become the best bunter who ever lived.
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or at least be able to get it on the ground and in play
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i read or heard that Pena never started bunting until spring training 2006
it blew my mind
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Yet
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
That's OK, Tony
Lefebvre thinks you will develop as a hitter, just like Frank White, Ozzie Smith, and Omar Vizquel.
Seriously.
He tried to make this point on yesterday’s telecast.
it's up to joey!
0-9 career off of garza…
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions
Hopefully that gets him off the schnide
of course TPJ layed up the great bunt
Billy at worst will be Sean Casey jr.
i think a 3-5 road trip would be pretty decent
in retrospect.
Alex Gordon... .254 average.. WOW
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
what's going on?
my Game Center is frozen
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tpj still sucks...
actually, gator singled and gordon flied out to left to end the inning.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
an additional 100 feet and that would have been a three-run homer.
tis a shame.
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there's nowhere for those damn rays to go.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
here we go again
I don’t think Gil will make it thru 5
leadoff hitter been on every inning for tampa
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions
he has them right where he wants them.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Crawford imitates a Royal
and swings at the first pitch
Ahhh Bob Davis...."at least gil is keeping them in the biggest part of the park"
find that silver lining, bob.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions
TPJ
saving runs by fielding routine grounders. well done, hero!
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Pop off the bench
TPJ slugging 209
German slugging 203
Gathright slugging 268
bench? we're starting two of those cats today!!!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't like the decrease in Alex's AVG/OBP every month
He is STRUGGLIN
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You Can't Make
Me!
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm tired
Of pitching coaches and other posters getting up all in my business!
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A3
sinks my battleship.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
DL with a case of the drunks.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
can you DL someone for being stupid?
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The Royals historically
Seem to find ways to put guys on the DL simply for sucking.
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apparently...
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Gil Meche pitch projector update
189 for a complete game
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I Get 187
But why quibble; 5 3-pitch innings gets a 98-pitch complete game!
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
what? we retired a lead-off hitter?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions
uh-oh... getting away from strategy...
look for a big inning for the rays.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
my world is spinning out of control
nothing makes sense anymore!
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Incessant praise on Gil "battling".
Never gets old from Ryan & Bob.
i personally think he's skirmishing
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm going to have to disagree with you.
Scuffling is what I’m thinking.
No, This Is
War!
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Now He's Merely
“Competing”, a serious downgrade.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
aaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
1-2-3!!!!!!!!!!
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1-2-3 inning? is this legal?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions
Don't like it one bit
Gil was not gritty at all in that inning. Enough with this “retiring hitters easily.” Only pansies do that.
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no.
look for him to go the way of callapso for breaking the law. gobble to the starting rotation…
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
man, i thought this was going to be a long game in the 1st
things don’t look too bad now.
one pitch. one out. nice.
groundout to EEEE-Waa-Mooo-Rah according to our man Bob Davis.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions
Or Stull, KS
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
TPJ tries to bunt with two outs, nobody on.....and misses
are you serious?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions
i don't tend to get all insane about sports, even my home teams
but if TPJ plays another game of major league baseball, i am going to have to take matters into my own hands.
If you were to off him
No jury in the land would convict you.
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Aviles
really needs to get hot again
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 7, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions
is it wrong of me
to ardently root for TPJ to make outs every time he’s up?
I did this with Berroa near the end, and it worked.
Surely they will give up on TPJ if he dips below, say .140?
If we're lucky
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
That Was A
Reply to the 3-hole question.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
What's with the cowbells?
What does that have to do with Rays?
They had cowbells at Columbus Clippers games when I lived there and I thought they were the dumbest thing ever. At least they had a song that went with it…
“COLUMBUS CLIPPERS RING YOUR BELL!!!!”
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yes!
TPJ fans again.
One K closer to his DFA.
TPJ 0/3
2 k’s, a failed sacrifice, also missed a bunt-for-hit attempt….jesus how is this guy still in the majors
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 7, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions
Good question
Maybe Jesus can give you a satisfactory answer, because none of us can…
by cookierojas73 on Jul 7, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus Is On
The DL.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
He has
Disturbing images of Dayton he is using for blackmail.
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sorta wish pena had that problem
he probably would be cut by now
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 7, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
i see how that's helping his hitting
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 7, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
"are you saying jesus christ can't hit a curve ball?!?!?!"
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Our #3 and #4 hitters so far this series........0 for 28
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions
Jose Guillen is being a baby by not playing today. Baby.
Cal Ripken was not a baby.
You've obviously never dealt with the pain of double groin hives
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
alright!
back to form! the last inning made me nervous.
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Ok...this is the 2nd time this series that Bob Davis has spelled out
Ben Zobrist’s name…...z-o-b-r-i-s-t…......seriously? is that a pressing concern?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions
well, you spelled it correctly... might not have been able to do that without bob...
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Davis Is A
Poet.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I like when the Royals are down by one in the 9th
He tells us “the Royals could really use a run here.”
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haha. classic bob. how do the jayhawks put up with the guy in the winter?
i’m about to rip my hair out after 5+ innings of the guy.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
the jayhawks win...
that helps. oh, and all their games are on tv for free. that helps, too.
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
We Don't Need
No steenking insurance runs.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
no chance gobble sees the field in a game that we are winning.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
He's still quite good against lefties
And he’s BP for righties.
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true. but we haven't used him in a meaningful situation since that anaheim game
where casey kotchman got that hit off of him….....well maybe against texas when david murphy hit the go-ahead HR.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I See A
Pattern there.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Meche could
lose, get a no decision, or get an all-time ugly win here.
i hope mahay is up on the plan:
tons of baserunners, no scoring.
make sure buck tells him.
off topic, but
who do you all think has been the best team KC has played this season?
For me, I think it comes down to either TB or Bos, with the CWS also in the discussion, but 3rd for now.
Orioles!!!!!11
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 7, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone in the national league
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 7, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
the team that the best fans in baseball root for!
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With Big Papi
Boston is the best.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, Everything Will
Be alright when he returns.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 7, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Cardinals, easy
Oops, sorry, I thought you said who have been the best fans the Royals have played for this season.
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didn't Sporting News do that article/poll? and they are "coincidentally" based in stl?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
No
It was scientifically proven by a team of physicists in Denmark. I believe it won them a Nobel Prize.
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Strikeout!...or to quote Mr.Davis, "Mahay slipped it in there that time."
.....while Michael Scott blurts out a “that’s what she said.”
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 7, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions
Okay, is it just me...
...or is there a screaming heckler at EVERY Rays game? Every time we go down there it is always this one guy who screams and heckles the Royals and its picked up by the cameras flawlessly.
That HAS to be annoying for the home team announcers.
Destined for failure.
that's the guy I was referring to
and, yes, he has been doing that for many years there.
He sounds like he could win a pig calling contest, hands down.
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