want to cry

seriously they fucked us hard tonight

But then my mom will be all, “knock off all that racket, what are you doing down in the basement?”

Complaints, in order of appearance
1. Shrinking strike-zone in innings 7-9 which tended to favor Sox, especially Quintin
2. Defensive replacement taking Jose Guillen out of the game, placing Gathright in RBI-spot
3. Blown check-swing call by 1b Umpire and HP Umpire yelling at Horacio Ramirez for understandably having a negative reaction
4. Blown obstruction call by 2b Umpire, gives White Sox extra out and extra baserunner
5. 2-Run SAC fly…someone just call the fly ball and take it
6. Trey bunts with Billy Butler batting with no-one on and Teahen on 1b, results in double play

Positives?
1. Davies ‘battled’
2. TPJ did not start or receive an at-bat
3. Mike Aviles had 4-hits
4. Gordon was clutch w/ a game-tying double

or is it just the royals? cause it would make me feel better about my loyalties…

I understand the great defense, but can the Royals really carry one of the their 13 position players who is so bad with the bat that they’d rather use a crippled Mark Grudzielanek in his place when only a sac fly is needed?

I say the losses and wins don’t affect me…that I just watch for entertainment…but I couldn’t even get a decent nights sleep after this one

is a pud. The guy is totally weak. Every other manager in the majors is up in the umps face after that crap interference at second. This guys apologies after the game were sorry. He sounds like a child caught stealing.

“I guess in hindsight it wasn’t a good idea to have Butler bunt.” “Oh Mr. Umpire are you sure Ramirez checked his swing and it sure looks like their strikezone is a bit smaller than ours.” “Sir I think that could’ve been runner interference, oh you disagree ok sir thank you, sorry for the misunderstanding.”

Trey needs to quit managing like he is Tony “The Brain” LaRussa get a sac and get ran.

I guess I’ve been getting numb.

The umpiring was brutal. I’m not one to complain about umpiring, but that was terrible last night. The obstruction was obvious. The home plate strike zone was all over the place. The umpire was ridiculous on Alex Gordon in the 11th with two pitches well outside the strike zone. It looked like he just wanted to get out of there.

The bunt was ridiculous. Seriously, bunting with Billy Butler? Did Trey think Billy had suddenly gotten fast or had become a good bunter? I understand Billy hasn’t been on fire since coming back, but give him a chance to succeed. Maybe a game winning hit is what he needs to spark a tear. Instead, you’re asking him to do something he’s terrible at that doesn’t fit his strengths. Not to mention, bunting is stupid.

Roster management. We just didn’t have many options once Trey went with his defensive lineup late in the game. I’m all for playing for defense when you’re up 5-3. I’m just frustrated that when Joey is in the game, the only guy we have to pinch hit for him is John F. Buck. Its really time we brought a fifth outfielder onto the roster, particularly when our 4th outfielder hits like my sister. Having 12 pitchers is a silly luxury. Bring up Costa or Maier, neither may be great, but they provide more depth and greater options late in the game.

Ugh, I can’t believe I stayed up til 11:30 watching that.