Game 91 Open Thread - White Sox (51-37) at Royals (40-50)
by Freneau on Jul 8, 2008 7:00 PM EDT
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Kyle Davies (4.71 ERA) makes his eight start of the season tonight, at home, against the division-leading White Sox. As mentioned last week in the Critical Start for Davies post, Hiram's seen an early string of iffy peripherals turn into three consecutive bombed out starts, most recently a 4 IP/7 ER shelling in Baltimore.
Meanwhile, the White Sox counter with Jose Contreras (4.02 ERA). Despite being sixty five years old, Contreras has found himself a solid pitcher again. In his last five starts however, Contreras has posted a 7.71 ERA. He must be smart like Banny to be able to do that.
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first before you,
i feel even better
Yasuhiko Yabuta is to Major League Baseball as Drew Carey is to The Price is Right
i eagerly await tonight's match-up between division rivals...
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
you may have to eagerly await longer than expected...weathers pretty shitty
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 8, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.weather.com/weather/map/interactive/USMO0460?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared
TPJ...you're dead to me
well, i guess i will eagerly await replays of the office tonight on tbs then...
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
added some new sopranos episodes on HBO on demand...
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 8, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
somehow i got banned from vivaelbirdos.com....i dont remember even being a jackass
TPJ...you're dead to me
I saw that
It was your comment about Larussa liking drunks (or something like that) that got flagged and then got you banned.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 8, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah...maybe not in the best taste...
but pointing out that a flaw in the guys character wouldnt stop the cards from acquiring him doesnt seem that out of line.
i probably just wasnt very tactful…not too worried though, mostly just like to go read about possible trades involving utility guys for Matt Holliday
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 8, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Lineups
SS Orlando Cabrera
C AJ Pierzynski
LF Carlos Quentin
RF Jermaine Dye
DH Jim Thome
1B Paul Konerko
CF Nick Swisher
3B Joe Crede
2B Alexei Ramirez
P Old Man Contreras
CF David The Jesus
SS Aviles Now!
3B Alex Gordon
LF Jose “Team Baby Inspector” Guillen
RF Mark Teahen
DH Billy Butler
1B Ross Gload Blues Explosion
C Miguel Olivo
2B Esteban German
P Hiram Davies
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
I don't mind that lineup...
Gload in front of Olivo is odd though.
gload explodes
in your face.
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 8, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
no tpj...
i may cry.
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 8, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
It Looks Like
The rain might pass soon.
http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar.php?rid=EAX&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
i think the royals should dedicate tonight's win to the great...
desi relaford!
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
did he make that deal? for some reason i was thinking he didn't.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 8, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Phillips was fired in 03...Kazmir traded in 04...
Duquette was the idiot who made the trade.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 8, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Ironically enough
The Yanks are scouting Victor Zambrano and are thinking of signing him.
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I'm teetering between exhausted
and way excited about the game tonight.
By the way, anyone going tomorrow?
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
Gload paying dividends already!! 3-6-3
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 8, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
so...1 run saved already?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 8, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
i see davies is loving himself some baserunners already
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
only 2...in 2/3
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 8, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
onion piece, pretty funny
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/furious_ozzie_guillens
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
Seen it before
But it is hilarious.
Did you know there is an “Onion” movie? I guess it was shelved for a long time and went straight to DVD. Its on my Netflix queue.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
i saw a commercial about that...not sure what to make of it
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Davies lucky that hanging slider to Dye didn't get hit 400 feet
winning records follow good bullpens
jermaine wouldnt do that to us...
he still owes us for letting him get the hell out of here
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 8, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Another ex-Royal!!
We shoulda kept him and Runelvys Hernandez and Jeff Keppinger!
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keppinger isn't that bad
and runelvys apparently makes good fat contact, first mlb rbi last night
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
speaking of fat....CC Sabathia has a 300 career batting average
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 8, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
who was our last #30?
that number on a royals jersey makes me wanna vomit for some reason
TPJ...you're dead to me
Yay, lets hope Aviles has his mojo back.
winning records follow good bullpens
Gordon is in a really pop-up happy phase right now...he had two or three infield pops in tampa
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
Mark Redman is getting blasted in Milwaukee right now
Former Royals all star btw.
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someone employs him still?
wheres elarton?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 8, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
i think scotty is in cleveland
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
elarton is in cleveland...but he left the team for "personal reasons" i believe
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 8, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
lack of effort?
team somehow worse than the royals?
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
He left
Because he was too frustrated with the Indians lack of effort.
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Teahen seemed to be really lunging that AB
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
A real SHOCKER, teahen failing with runners on base
Boy has he been miserable in that category this year
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if someone had told you we'd go 3-5 on the road trip would you have been disappointed?
I would not have been….but the 3-5 was just absolutely miserable
TPJ...you're dead to me
u guys remember that homer Thome had off Hochevar?
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
all of thomes homers against us blend together....
as will the one he hits off of davies tontie
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 8, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Olivo just cost us an out
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
what....he's your boy...so much better than buck
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Jul 8, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Good pitch Kyle, lol
winning records follow good bullpens
Hey, Fastball Up
And in then curve low and away; who’da thunk it?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
damn....flooded K earlier today
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
Ryan thinks that Gload saying "Ya, the game hates me right now" is the greatest story of all time.
Seriously, he’s told that story at least 25 times this year.
I'm pretty sure German only gets hits with RISP
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okay, aviles:
time for a non-extra-innings HR.
YEAH
although where that pitch was Pena MAY have accidentally pounded into the ground instead of just missing it
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
it was THAT bad of a pitch
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Did Gordon just fake getting hit?
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
AVILES!!!!
Heads up!
Kinda weird we don’t have Joey in today. Seems like ypu can run on Contreras at will. Guess he’s being punished for not running yestrerday.
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Dammit Guilen, WTF was that
We can’t afford to leave runners on with Hiram pitching
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we should trade guillen to the giants for tim lincecum
then we should trade yabuta to the yankees for a-rod.
then we should trade jimmy gobble to the astros for carlos lee and lance berkman.
the good news is,
quentin doesnt hit for much power.
davies shouldnt be afraid of him.
5-4-3
dodged another one
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
As long as he keeps that WHIP below 2
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double plays require baserunners
i don’t think cy young liked baserunners
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
actually - aviles moves so fast that you didn't notice . . .
he was the 5 the 4 and the 3 on that play.
Only because
Aviles willed it that way.
by powderbluepower on Jul 8, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
how the hell does teahen run bases like that
seems no one else quite does it like that…must be a master at cutting the corners
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
he's learned from all the times tpj runs around the bases.
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 8, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
unproductive out
you’re better than that billy
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions
He looked terrible there
Like he was going to swing at everything.
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Groundball to the right side one batter too late
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he can't hit it much harder than that...now we need an olivo 2-out rbi
he owes us a run after his dropped k led to a double and the sox only run
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
Olivo with the clutch blooper
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we're really smokin it
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
These Make Up
For all the hard hit outs. BABIP makes fools of us all.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 8, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
olivo was 4-27 for a whopping .148 with RISP and 2 outs
...bump that up to 5-28 now!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 8, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions
so you're saying he was due?
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
He showed the Sox
They gave up on him, just as they gave up on Gload. This game is all about vengeance.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
Agreed
Fernando Vina seemed like the kinda guy that was destined to a be a Royal some day.
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although - after albert belle blasted him . . . .
i never respected him again. albert belle is one of my all-time favorite non-royals. he was such a bad-ass.
TPJ runs all...
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 8, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice catch Ross
Saved another run there with his glove.
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They Have Drunken,
Shirtless, senselessly violent father and son duos in the stands….......and on the field.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 8, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Hiram pitching so confidently with the lead
winning records follow good bullpens
he's smart like that
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by blue bandwagon on Jul 8, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
following the gil meche gameplan
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 8, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Meche Is A
Leader.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 8, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Ouch, that 2-2 pitch was good
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Shame The Ump
Didn’t; no worries, the TP is now in order.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 8, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
with hiram on the mound - 3 outs per inning is unfair . . .
we’re allowing the chisox to get 4 outs per inning
I'm Dispatching Helicopters
So I can’t give the game my undivided attention.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 8, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
this ump is picking the wrong time to shrink the zone
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions
The strike at the knees is nonexistent
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There's Never A
Good time for shrinkage.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 8, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
And the ump gives hiim a big call against Crede
Ok, thanks
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Masterfully done Davies...
Meche is smiling like a proud papa in the dugout!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 8, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
"Kuke, He Is
Your father”.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 8, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
That's "Luke"
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 8, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Puke?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
so olivo is a better hitter and thrower-outer
and buck calls a better game.
anybody know who’s better at balls in the dirt?
because jefferson davies is throwing a lot.
I've pointed out on numerous occasions
that Buck actually teleports around behind the plate to corral wild pitches. I think Olivo may be better at pitches strictly “in the dirt”, but Buck’s lateral movement is just insane.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
olivo has stone hands, drops balls that he shouldn't
MUCH better arm, more power as a hitter but less patient as well….very comparable guys….buck handles pitchers very well and i think is better at blocking balls by quite a bit
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Rich Harden traded to the Cubs
Not the best destination for hard-throwing, oft-injured young pitchers in recent years, but he should be OK as long as Dusty Baker isn’t headed for Chicago in the deal somehow.
To me, the real big part of that deal was Gaudin
I’ve always been a big Gaudin fan, the guy has the stuff to be a very solid #2-3 pitcher.
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I like this sending pitchers to the NL
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
So when we send Zack and Mex
to Colorado for Holliday or to Milwaukee for Fielder, you’re totally fine with that, right?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
manny being manny
ties game in eighth against twinkies
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
Talk about getting on top of a fastball
winning records follow good bullpens
We need the Twinkies to lose a few
If they keep winning, we won’t be able to gain any first-place ground with our awesome White Sox sweep!
oh, royalitos,
go not quietly into the fifth inning!
serenity now!
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 8, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
both of those strikes to gordon were well outside
kyle would have liked that generosity
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
strike zone just re-expanded.
in an outside the plate direction.
its kind of like the universe
Big Bang, expansion, collapse, Big Bang, ...
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
can we just fastforward to the ninth and
Mr. Mexicutioner?
Let's give Hiram the chance to at least earn a win.
Then we can just have Soria come in and throw four innings. He can be a real man like Quisenberry.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
yes, one more inning so my fantasy team can get the win
then Mahay
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If so
it’s the first fantasy-baseball-related comment I’ve ever seen that I actually respect.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
very deep league - 12 owners
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
i got to say, despite the near-sweep by the rays,
i am feeling pretty good about the royalitos.
aviles is the perfect anti-jinx!!!
let’s go DP!
Former Royal Ejection Update:
Odalis Perez got thrown out for arguing a balk in the 3rd inning…....his bullpen is loving him right now.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 8, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
Another SOLID inning in the works here for Davies
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definitely.....meche is still smiling...
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 8, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
with a tear of pride trickling down his cheek
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big out there
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
Davies is showing quality reliever stuff
pitching well w/ a ton of runners on
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
Lol, Davies hanging on for dear life
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OK, his WHIP is "down" to 1.80 - pull him
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Trey will surely run him out there for the 6th....
...see if he can tightrope his way through another mess.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 8, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably, bottom half of the line up, rightt?!
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Thome, Konerko, Swisher
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gator wouldnt of got it out of the infield
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Guillen triple
looks at that hustle
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
three bases and two pulled groins
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was that not hit deep enough?
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Another great AB by Teahen with a RISP
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No, that was not a great play by Crede
That was a Carney Lansford “dive at a routine grounder” Special.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Now Butler with the brilliant at bat
This kind of stuff really pisses me off. We have a huge insurance run 90 feet away, and we see a total of 4 pitches while making two outs that are incapable of getting the run in.
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hey, I need the save...
not the insurance run.
WOW, babies
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
I don't mean to be snotty
but that’s twice in the game thread you’ve basically posted what’s already been posted earlier today in a Fan Shot. ;)
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Ha ha, fair enough
I skim Fan Shot fairly regularly, but obviously not thoroughly enough. Oh well, maybe these posts will entertain/engage people with matching Fan Shot blind spots.
Alternate excuse: I was actually first with the 810 shirt breaking news, but it just takes me that long to perform rudimentary HTML exercises.
Runner at 3rd, nobody out
7 pitches later 3 outs and no runs. Ugh
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Davies right back to work
winning records follow good bullpens
Now the lead is down to 1 run
Sure wish we had scored that one last inning!
winning records follow good bullpens
I don't totally blame him, using your bullpen for 4 innings sucks
Especially when we burnt through 2 innings of Mahay / Soria yesterday
winning records follow good bullpens
well, we knew the bullpen would play a big role
after blowing it out yesterday and Davies starting
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
I wish the Sox still had Podsednik
It was always nice to see the opposing team send their own Gathright to the plate with runners in scoring position.
Pods DOES have 5 extra-base hits, including a HR this year!
Dorky headline in both teams’ papers, following such a trade: “It’s a steal!”
by andrewmiller on Jul 8, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
TRADE BAIT
A-ball prospects will work
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
We all knew he had the skills
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certainly a known quantity
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
DAVEY
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
Dude is freakin' clutch this year
Lol, clutch
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DDJ is awesome! All-Star!!!!!!
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sox announcers are the most arrogant in the game i'm convinced, and i had mlb tv for a year
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I used to hate the Sox tv guys, now I love htem
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Yeah, I used to think they were the most annoying homers ever
But if you listen to them for aw hile, you can’t help but get into it. “Dadgummit”, “You can put it on the board…YES”, etc. They aren’t afraid to call guys out either. Really entertaining schtick.
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There's something DDJ does which scares the hell out of me
He wanders around off base, and he’s looking every which way except where the ball is. He does it all the time.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
been picked off several times this year
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
No, that's different
he gets picked off when he’s paying attention. I’m just waiting, though, for someone to pick him off while he’s staring off into right field while standing near second base.
It’ll be the end of his career.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
nuts, nice catch by Swisher
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damn those converted 1b in CF
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
don't worry
he will still K
remember TPJ has gone yard
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More interestingly
he almost homered PULLING the ball off a lefty.
He had to have been about 12000 miles ahead of that pitch,
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Is Tejeda now the hardest thrower on the team?
I ask because, if so, I’d like to see him designated for this series’ “Bean AJP” assignment.
Greinke should be
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
would it be wrong
for me to hope that Ram-Rod sticks a pitch in AJ’s ear hole?
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if ram rod doesn't bean aj . . .
then the least he can do is call him a chicken fucker.
by royalstern05 on Jul 8, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, we went 3-5 on a road trip allowing 49 runs
that’s really scuffling…good job offense
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
and smiling after...
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
showing high levels of grittiness
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By the way:
Another 2-out seventh inning Royal error.
I AM JUST SAYIN’.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
evil empire beat tampa tonight
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
I didn't see it, but how did
Guillen get a triple?
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roped a liner that landed in the wedge at the bottom of the fence in the rf corner, it just stuck
Dye misplayed it a little, but i blame the mud out there
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
routine grounder to first -
HE’S JUST REALLY FAST!
by royalstern05 on Jul 8, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I would love to see Teahen hit a fly ball hard
to right field
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i like it
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope he isn't morphing into another Grimace
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rally on two
Butler with a stinging single
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get ready for it
it is coming
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he pitched the least of our 'good' relievers yesterday
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Mahay went 2 last night
I’m sure Soria will be available, he went 2 last night but only threw 35 pitches… 3 days rest before that.
Kind of shows how little faith he has in the rest of the pen though.
winning records follow good bullpens
I'm ok with a Thome single
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Thank God We
Got the “D” in, ‘cause we don’t need any more runs.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Guillen looked like he was in a lot of pain after his triple
I think it is good that he’s out of there in the 8th.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Jul 8, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
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Oh, That's Different
Yeah, TPJ’s still on the pine.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 8, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
doubter
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OK, the double play is in play here
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White Sox "too home run dependent"......
something that may never be said about the Royals.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 8, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
Duchscherer has throw 21 pitches through 3 hitless against the Mariners
Seriously, how insanely good has this guy been for the A’s while not breaking 88mph?
winning records follow good bullpens
I didn't even realize the guy was starting
until a couple of days ago.
He has always been an awesome reliever…
I envy Billy Beane.
He kind of reminds me of Soria
Only Soria throws a bit harder. Both have a lot of movement on their fastballs and throw huge overhand curveballs for out pitches.
winning records follow good bullpens
This is very true. Somebody needs to write up a comparision of them.
If you look at their bullpen stats, I bet you’d find a ton of similarities.
winning records follow good bullpens
Dammit Ramirez....
winning records follow good bullpens
Had him down 0-2 too, just got too cute with all the waste pitches
winning records follow good bullpens
that would drive me nuts as a manager
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
May-Day!!!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
RamRam must be gassed.
His efficiency has gone out the window.
This is troublesome.
Wow, we are pitching Mayhay.
Nunez better come back quick, or Hillman is going to Torre-ize RamRam and Mayhay and run their arms into the ground.
Mahay has already almost thrown more innings than he did last season
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cue australian national anthem
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
waltzing Matilda?
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i was thinking something Kylie Minogue
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Her Butt?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 8, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
that easy insurance run in the 5th might kill us
as might gathright batting in the 9th in guillen’s place
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
crap, crap, crap
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FUCK
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
Back to back pop ups please?
winning records follow good bullpens
Trey, bring someone else in...
I would rather have a fresh arm like Tejeda in there rather than a clearly tired arm like Mayhay/RamRam in there right now.
We'll get to see Tejada...in the top of the 9th
winning records follow good bullpens
yes, let's not wait for the 9th
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
The walk after being ahead 0-2 was the killer
Damn you Ramon
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if gathright bats....hillman takes the blame for this one
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
welcome home, Octavio!
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he also apparently hates olivo
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
Can we please tag Dotel with the L
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revenge time for Miggy
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Or An Exgloasion
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by philofthenorth on Jul 8, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, Trey going full-force for the W.
If Soria pitches an inning+ tonight, you have to figure RamRam, Mayhay and Soria will all be unavailable tomorrow night.
Good thing Banny’s starting…
The worst part is we've already blown Ramirez & Mahay for tomorrow
And it doesn’t look like we’re going to win tonight
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haha...yeah Banny and his 14 runs in his last two starts...
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 8, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
luckily HoRam should be available to throw 60-80 pitches
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lookout for murderer's row in the 9th
aviles, gordon, gathright, teahen….wonder if ozzie will put a lefty in….
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
he still has Matt Thornton
Who’s been pretty much unbelievable
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He Is With
Us in spirit.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 8, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
i shouldnt make fun..
he single handedly won me a fantasy league in college with his no-hitter with the dodgers.
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 8, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That Was Then...................
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 8, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
This umpire is horrible
Soria has thrown 2 strikes
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that one was definitely over the plate and couldn't have been low
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I like seeing Soria here...
gotta play to win the game.
Booo Ryan.
Bob Dutton did not make up the nickname Mexicutioner.
I saw it a handful of places before Dutton decided to write it, including here.
OT Question: Does anyone think that Ryan has ever stumbled upon RR before? Ever? Through a Google search..
actually it's of Jesus
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
BLUE, WTF
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
Jesus fucking christ where are those pitches to quentinHORRIBLE UMPIRING
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booooooooo again
you suck blue!
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 8, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
5 strikes this AB
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
If Q's been getting calls like this all year...
I can see why he’s an all-star
Noooooooooooo joke
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let's walk it off
gotta be aviles bc thornton should own gordon….and if hillman lets gathright bat i may never defend him again
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
if ozzie's smart he leaves dotel in to face aviles...then brings in thornton
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 8, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
this is ozzie guilen folks
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dude was on one knee when he swung at that curve ball
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
I PREDICT A GATOR WALK-OFF HOME RUN!!!
and he will jump over a car between second and third
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
maybe a single
and 2 throwing error walk-off
+1
Or he can jump over AJ Pierzynski, isn’t that basically the same as jumping over a car?
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
by loyal2theroyals on Jul 8, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
hopefully pierzynski is still standing at the plate
and he kicks him in the nuts crossing home
where .500 might; but, probably won't, happen.
by blue bandwagon on Jul 8, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
that's a ball to sox hitters
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions
That isn't a strike to quentin
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There Are No
Called strikes to Quentin.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 8, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
we have zero outfielders on the bench
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
German could move if Grudz can come in
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i'd rather pinch-hit mcclure
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 8, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
or McClure
in the Sluggerrr suit.
4th place 08 baby! Baby steps (Thanks, Jose Guillen!) is the name of the game.
by loyal2theroyals on Jul 8, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Our only option is Buck I guess
winning records follow good bullpens
this ump is ridiculous
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Jul 8, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
Good swings alex
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you have to be shitting me
I thought this game was over. Fucking yahoo!.
Gordon Had A
Higher SLG against LHP’s last year.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
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