Game 110 Open Thread - White Sox (60-47) at Royals (50-59)
Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals, Aug 1, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
If the Sox outfield is really gonna be Quentin-Griffey-Dye the Royals should consider anything less than five doubles/triples a missed opportunity.
Your pitching matchup is Vazquez (4.73 ERA) versus Hochevar (5.38 ERA).
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I don't like the White Sox
but watching Griffey in CF is just sad.
#$%# $%## @@45
It’s August! goddammit all summer goes too fast.
(Back from lifeguarding, no one died)
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Guillen a Late Scratch
To further the use of the sarcastic font:
We should only see 1 or 2 misplayed routine flyballs this game instead of the usual assortment
the convo
TH: “Hey Jose, are you able to go today?”
JG: “Sure, sure!”
TH: “Can you run for me?”
JG: “Yeah, I can run”
TH: “Right now, Jose. I want to see if you can run. You’ve been sitting on a beanbag with an icepack on your groin for hours now”
JG: “Dude, i’m ready, put me in”
later
TH: “Jose, we’re gonna have to scratch you from the lineup, there’s no proof that you can actually field”
JG: “GRRRRRRRRRRRRR… Jose smash puny manager!”
TH: “Want some ice cream, Jose?”
JG: Yeah man, I love you dude”
More Gload!!!!!!
D. DeJesus cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .301
M. Aviles ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .325
M. Grudzielanek 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .300
B. Butler dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .255
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .253
M. Teahen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .247
R. Gload 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .262
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .247
E. German lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .243
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
More Esteban!!!!!!!!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Seitzer on his 6 for 6 day
yeah, those orange seats and turf look much more in retrospect.
I don’t know if we’ll have a retrospective for Joe Randa’s six hit game in 2009
Seitzer was slightly off
Schiraldi pitched the entire bottom of the 8th, giving up a hit to Pecota, a hit to Balboni (RBI), striking out Jones and Owen, giving up a hit to Lonnie Smith (RBI), Seitzer got a GR Double (RBI), and Brett hit a home run. Then Tartabull struck out.
He got 6 hits off of 4 pitchers with two homers.
Seitzer hit .395 with 6 HR in August 1987.
Randa hit 6 in the 26-5 game, which had this debut for Luis Urdaneta:
URDANETA REPLACED JOHNSON (PITCHING); DeJesus walked [D. Brown scored, Castillo to third, Gotay to second]; Berroa singled to center [Castillo scored, Gotay to third, DeJesus to second]; Nunez singled to center [Gotay scored, DeJesus scored, Berroa to third]; Stairs singled to left [Berroa scored, Nunez to second]; Randa singled to shortstop [Nunez to third, Stairs to second]; Pickering singled to right [Nunez scored, Stairs to third, Randa to second]; GERMAN REPLACED URDANETA (PITCHING);
Correction
Lino Urdaneta.. whose ML ERA is now at 63.00 after 1 inning with New York and 0 with Detroit
I was at that game.
The Red Sox RF lost Seitzer’s 6th hit in the sun. I remember the scoreboard announcing it was the Royals first 6-hit game since 1969.
Bill Pecota hit his first MLB triple in the game.
this is the American League, after all
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
ummm. isn't Luke supposed to be a ground out pitcher?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Let's play German at 8 positions
move German to third, Gordon to first, Gload to left, Maier to center, DeJesus out
move German to short, Aviles to second, Gload to first, Gordon to third, Grudz to left
move German to second, Aviles to short
move German to center, Maier to left, Grudz to second
move German to right, Teahen to left, Maier to center
move German to first, Gload to left, Teahen to right
move German to catcher, Buck to left, Gload to first
I'm waiting for the new commercials
“Budweiser: the great American Belgian lager”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I am bouycotting it until it tastes like Stella Artois
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
even though he didn't get on
good at bat by Teabag – 10 pitches
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Teahen got robbed
in the sense that “having someone steal a pile of $100 bills off the passenger seat of your unlocked car” is “getting robbed”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Gloadie failed to explodie
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
not only that
he is who we know he is
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Mid 90s tomorrow with a heat index of around 105
wonder if Hillman is going to try putting Guillen on the field for that game
When was the last time...
the Royals had a better record than the braves after the all-star break? 1992 or so?
why didn't we trade Grudz?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
For the love of Christ man
get the out at first.. Pena Jr would have made that play, because he’s a real shortstop
Groundball to Aviles
he turns to second, Grudz is by first because that’s where he expects the play to be made, Aviles doesn’t make any throw
why didn't we trade Grudz?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
pretty high pitch count and he isn't really sharp
too many flyballs to think his sinker is working well
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
How bout a 3 run blast here
so i don’t have to turn this game off.
he is sneaky fast
If only the sarcasm font worked on the subject line.
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
sac fly by Alex
I’ll take it
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Teabag says "No more 10 pitch at bats for me.
I am first pitch swinging!!!!”
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I know.
Maybe he wasn’t paying attention that we scored 2 runs.
I didn't even notice
We’ve been in the midst of a month-long cicada orgy here in NoVA, so I didn’t even think it was coming from the TV.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
maybe they are Ryan's pets
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Jor-El is in
will he be the Red Sun Jo-el or the Yellow Sun Jo-el?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
are you eating jalapenos?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Wow.
Better yank him now. We just got away with one.
I think we need to score some runs this inning
don’t want to try to do this in the ninth inning
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
and Gloadie continues to justify the love
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
If we hadn't subbed DDJ, I would really push for the bunt here.
probably should anyway.
stupid, stupid, stupid!!!!!!!!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
stupid, stupid, stupid!!!!!!!!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I was upset about this
but only meant to post it once. sorry
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Alright Aviles.
Bail us out from the stupidity.
I think the problem may have been that
Esty is a professional hitter, not a professional bunter
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Can't win ball games against decent teams.
when you frig up all the little things like we have tonight.
who is responsible for coaching bunting?
whoever it is needs to do a better job or leave
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
so far so good....
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I don't mind the move
considering we didn’t score last inning.
Sex with wife > this frustrating game.
see y’all.
TMI
Too Much Information. I used to say “Don’t go there,” but that was just lame.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 1, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Nobody
I’m pretty sure we went after Hillman after Girardi told us no.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I bet Girardi's sorry now!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 1, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Be nice if he could flash some maple
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 1, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
he's done more than he is capable tonight.. its other that are letting us down..
cough TEAHEN cough GERMAN cough
That's ANOTHER run saved by the Gloaden God
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 1, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry, that was at least worth 235686757 runs saved
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
So
how long until Hillman gets German dumped so that we can have a light-hitting middle infielder who bunts and doesn’t draw walks?
German doesn’t show grit by walking.
a gritty collision
and Grudz is down
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
oooohhhhhhh, nasty
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
why in the hell can't the Royals communicate with each other?
Is Kaufman that fucking loud? It hasn’t been anytime I’ve been there.
at least TPJ shouldn't have to bat
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
excellent - R-E-D-E-M-P-T-I-O-N time
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
There goes the Royal's shot at Austin Jackson
in an August waiver deal
:(
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Our emergency outfielder for tonight is
probably Ron Mahay. Since we can’t put in Guillen, or move Gload.
if this was july 30th your right, because it would increase his trade value
home of the 2010 world series champs
crap, those hits were on pretty nasty pitches
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Got here late -- what happened with DDJ?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
biannual injury
hurt his ankle jogging to first on a pickoff play
David is evolving as a hitter, but he’s too damn brittle
Tragic scissoring accident with Konerko
or he rolled his ankle getting back to first on a pickoff, can’t remember which
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Thanks, any word on how bad it is?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 1, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
things Trey won't do tonight
1) put Gload in the outfield (then who plays first)
2) bring in Olivo
3) bring in Guillen
4) put his DH on the field
if the Royals win this game
would RamRod get the win without throwing a pitch?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I assume. that would rule
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 1, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Gloadie bat flip
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
man, this is not the part of the line-up you want up in the ninth
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Just got here...
So is Grudz done for the year?
"I've seen the future and it's much like the present only longer." - Dan Quisenberry
On the radio
It sounded like Russ tried to break his knees
"I've seen the future and it's much like the present only longer." - Dan Quisenberry
I wonder how many times Trey Hillman tried to bunt
on 3-2 back when he was a light-hitting middle infielder in the minors
all of them
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 1, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
via BR Bullpen
Signed by the Cleveland Indians as a free agent on June 22, 1985. In 1985, Hillman hit .113/.286/.161 as a middle infielder for the Batavia Trojans. He hit .107/.375/.143 for the Waterloo Indians in 28 AB and .222/.349/.250 in 108 AB for the Waterbury Indians in 1986. With the Kinston Indians in 1987 he hit .172/.280/.201 in 174 AB while continuing to show an excellent eye.
excellent eye????//???
"I've seen the future and it's much like the present only longer." - Dan Quisenberry
Well, when your OBP is consistently
100 points higher than your BA, that’s a fair assessment
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
or maybe just scared to swing the bat.
"I've seen the future and it's much like the present only longer." - Dan Quisenberry
He Should Teach
That skill to TPJ.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 1, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if Hillman's hero was Tony Muser
At least Buddy was an actual player.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Just in time!!
For the game to end. The site kept wanting to mess up for a few hours then.
Points:
1) DDJ once again shows his great baserunning ability by turning his ankle going back to first on a pick-off throw. He played a few innings on it, but it probably stiffened up on him after a while and he was replaced.
2) I’m hoping Grudz’s leg isn’t broken, but I’m thinking it is. Looked like an inversion of the ankle (where it turns in on you, instead of rolling under you). Usually when it’s an inversion of the ankle, your leg breaks (Kenyon Martin when he was a senior at Cincy).
3) We are a professional team that cannot get down a bunt. Seriously. How ridiculous is that? While the idea of bunting in that situation is also deserving of criticism, the fact that we cannot execute in those situations is the antithesis of what Hillman preached in spring training.
4) Ditto for those pop-ups. One person call it….everyone else get out of the way. Call it early for all I care. Just don’t break each other’s legs and look like the second coming of Ken Harvey out there.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 1, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
The Availability Of
Walk-in hose repair is pretty much how I judge the quality of life in a city.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
At My Age
It’s the same thing.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 1, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
all i know about this game is that my dad called me in an absolute rage about the german bunt...
that bad, huh?
where tpj happens.
Monroe Could Be
Teahen’s platoon partner.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 1, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Monroe vs. Lefties this year
.138 /.219/ .230/ .449
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 1, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, I Had
No idea he’d fallen off the table like that.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 1, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it is a small sample size
but quite sobering.
He’s at about a .776 OPS career,
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 2, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Is Grudz a deaf mute?
Why does he have so many damn communication problems on the field?
Banny being Banny.















