Game 121 Open Thread - Royals at White Sox
by royalsreview on Aug 14, 2008 1:00 PM EDT
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Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox, Aug 14, 2008 2:05 PM EDT
Your pitching matchup is Davies (4.66 ERA) v. Carrasco (2.57 ERA).
As I've stated before, Carrasco was always one of my favorite Royals back when he was one of ours. In my memory he was always bouncing back and forth between Omaha and KC, mixing in DL-trips along the way. Still, whether he was starting or working out of the 'pen, he was never terrible, which from 03-05 was enough to stand out. (His ERA+s in KC: 03: 102; 04:99; 05:92.)
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Firs-- DOH
once drafted Carrasco in one of our supplementenal drafts in my very deep fantasy league
When are you back from your honeymoon?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 1:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The big day is this Saturday?
Also, any idea when the Olympics end?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It will be over before you know it
My wedding was embarrassingly long, looking back on it, but it seemed about 6 minutes long to me at the time.
The pictures, on the other hand…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea, the pictures will be terrible
by royalsreview on Aug 14, 2008 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations
The best advice I can give is:
1. Up until the time you have to report for pictures or transportation to the ceremony, etc., seclude yourself as much as possible. Last minute problems always arise (a groomsman forgets black socks, the makeup lady is late, your cousin forgets to bring the poem for the reading), but someone else will take care of them. I slept in, had breakfast with my best man, and spent the rest of the morning at the spa. I showed up five minutes before the bus left the hotel for the church, and all the problems had been solved.
2. Eat whenever you can (and make sure Mrs. Royals Review does too) because from the pre-ceremony through the reception, no one will leave you alone. Even during the dinner portion of the reception, Uncle Wally will come up to your table to offer congratulations, and a line will soon form. The last thing you want is eight hours on an empty stomach, plus alcohol, plus stress equaling a fainting bride or groom.
by Gopherballs on Aug 14, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately
I was so nervous that I was unable to enjoy any of our food, which I was told was quite delicious.
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I only got about three bites of prime rib before Uncle Wally struck
but someone brought us a plate of appetizers and drinks while waiting for our entrance, and we had the kitchen send two of the meals for no-shows to our room.
by Gopherballs on Aug 14, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Jewish custom is to fast
the day before one’s wedding. We pretty much starved until 3 AM our wedding night.
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
by cmkeller on Aug 14, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paulo v. Horacio
Paulo is now at 7 for 14 with 3 doubles, a triple, 2 homers and a single.
Horacio now has 1/3 of an inning pitched, giving up a hit to Ellsbury and getting an out against Coco Crisp
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Paulo is in High A ball HoRam is in the Majors
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has potential
although, let’s see, he’s a Brazilian athelete going from town to town in the minors…
I’m thinking that “herpes” and “syphilis” aren’t tools
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought
Chicago was starting Lance Broadway today?
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's a name I would have drafted
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
M Maier CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .310
M Aviles SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 .328
M Teahen RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .252
J Guillen LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
B Butler DH 0 0 0 0 0 0 .269
A Gordon 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .258
R Gload 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .269
J Buck C 0 0 0 0 0 0 .226
E German 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .219
Germy’s back and he’s gunna get a hiiiit, hey ya hey ya My Germy’s back!
O Cabrera SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 .269
K Griffey Jr. CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .242
C Quentin LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .284
J Dye RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .301
J Thome DH 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
P Konerko 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .220
A Ramirez 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .306
J Uribe 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .234
T Hall C 0 0 0 0 0 0 .278
KGJ is batting 2nd!!
by cfizzle on Aug 14, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3M at the top of the lineup
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineups
CF Oscar Maier
SS AVILES NOW!
RF Mark Teahen
LF Baby Hater Guillen
DH Bam-Bam Butler
3B Alex Gordon
1B Ross Gload Blues Explosion
C John Buck
2B Bat Flip German
P Hiram Davies
SS Orlando Cabrera
CF Ken Griffey Jr.
LF Carlos Quentin
RF Jermaine Dye
DH Jim Thome
1B Paul Konerko
2B Alexis Ramirez
3B Juan Uribe
C Toby Hall
P Lance Broadway
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
D'oh
cfizzle beat me to it. And my Royals picture failed to load:
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see Buck sportin the flannel shirt still
HAIL COBAIN
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Funny how sensitive even a "singles train" offense can be
Take out Grud, let DDJ slump, and Aviles be human for a few days, and there you go – no scoring.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm assuming
DDJ is given the day off.
He looks completely lost at the plate these last few games.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Last time the USA won a Medal in the Olympics
Ben Sheets and Roy Oswalt pitched on the team!! Who will be next!!!!
by cfizzle on Aug 14, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mientkiewicz was total money in those Olympics.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olivo will begin serving his suspension today
http://presspass.mlb.com/pp_viewer.asp?d=41767
Its four games and a reduced fine.
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It kind of sucks that our offense is so dependent upon
a $1000 7th rounder
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
True, but some good signs
August OPS:
Aviles: 814 (still good, esp. for an SS)
Gordon: .966
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how Alex is still hitting 6th against righties, despite the fact that he's by far the best hitter on the team against them
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royals v. Lance Broadway
Maier: 0 for 0
Aviles: 0 for 0
Teahen: 0 for 3
Guillen: 0 for 0
Butler: 0 for 3
Gordon: 1 for 2
Gload: 1 for 1
Buck: 0 for 2
German: 0 for 3
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait when Gordo goes yard
We can say “Right down Broadway!” HAR DEE HAR HAR!!!
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know individual development is more important
but does everybody remember last season, when we had 60 wins entering September, and came up lame with a 9-19 month?
I sure hope the team finishes a bit stronger than that – but recent play has reminded me of that from last season.
I know it really shouldn’t matter if we win 69 again, or 72, or 75 – but I really would like to see the team win between 72 and 75, and finish out of the cellar.
Start ripping me now, NYRoyal.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't underestimate
The boost, both on the field and psychological, from the promotion of Kila. He will add 5-7 wins easily.
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't underestimate the boost
from when Tony Pena Jr hits 4 home runs on his bobblehead nice
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olivo's suspension
is another case of East Coast bias.
Since the league offices are in NY, everybody ends up appealing their suspensions until they get a hearing in NY, thus they begin serving their suspensions against the Yankees.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there a catching contingency plan?
I assume Royals made no roster move to backup Buck?
If not, I’m predicting an injury.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maier or TPJ
i’d guess, with a call to Omaha for TUPMAN for the next day
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wasn't MITCH originally a catcher?
emergency guy?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we sign Cat Osterman?
It’s time to end the gender barrier in baseball.
Plus, we need pitching!
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Guys, it's a balk."
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it a balk if she just uses her softball delivery?
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reference to this
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another retelling of that
Times-Picayune, 3/7/99
Let us not forget Mike Piechnik , a 37-year-old native of Victoria, British Columbia, who showed up Tuesday morning with a glove, a cap and an invitation to throw underhanded for the Kansas City coaching staff. Nobody is quite sure how Piechnik got here or who invited him; what is known is that he is one of the best softball pitchers in Canada.
Yes. Softball.
Piechnik had good stuff, Muser reports, good movement and fairly good control. Of course, using his familiar fast-pitch delivery, Piechnik also managed to balk every time he released the ball.
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can Kilamonster displace Air Gload in the lineup?
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh ya, Air Gload has got him on the basepaths
but kilamonster doesn’t need basepaths. He hits home runs and just walks back to the bench, no need to jog the bases.
by cfizzle on Aug 14, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Home Runs = rallykillers
plus, Atlanta never had a power hitting first baseman during the 90s, therefore KC doesn’t need one!
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7 Quality AB's last night how many do you predict today?
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
changed how to use the sarcasm font
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LaPorta's first Olympic hit, is a 3-run HR.
by cfizzle on Aug 14, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cleveland will be back in contention
before KC will
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but he's so unathletic and bad on defense!!!111
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, where?
I totally missed that, I was out on the schooner today.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been kinda slumping hasn't he?
Seems like Nadal has passed him in tennis awesomeness.
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where "slumping" is defined as
“oh my god he’s not No. 1 for the first time in three years?”, yes. Dude is starting to get a little old in Tennis years.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's like 26? 27? Aggasi was still whooping ass at that age.
by cfizzle on Aug 14, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Federer started young, though
He’s been around for awhile. Agassi kicked ass? Well yeah, but hardly anyone EVER kicked as much ass late in their career as Andre.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MaierFOREVER
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Geez Aviles succeeds in the 2 hole what a shock
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
chances of scoring 1 run?
I say 5%.
I’m a little down on the offense
by nkkc on Aug 14, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Random throwing notes
1) I don’t know how a pivot where your right foot is up in the air for a few seconds would work on a real mound
2) Hearing sounds in your elbow while doing a throwing motion is probably good as long as intense elbow pains don’t follow
3) I don’t have any real pitching experience at any level, besides throwing two fastballs and a knuckleball a few years ago at speed pitch
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thing the Royals are saving Gordon by hitting him sixth
behind sub.300 OBP wonders Guillen and Butler
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice to be mocked by two RBIs
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a ground ball single
It’s not as if Jose proved much with that PA. You can get a lot of RBIs without hitting even league average if you get to bat cleanup every night.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I was just worried I was going to bitched out for doubting the Wisdom of batting mr. OBP 4th
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Say what?
-Joe Carter
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry about it, Joe
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Solid AB Teabag
YAY GUILLEN !!!
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder who wins the race to bitch him out in the dugout
Old Man Hillman or GImpy Guillen?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can those on the board,
YES. :p
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitching around butler! That better happen more.
by cfizzle on Aug 14, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitching around a guy to get to Gordon's a bad idea in August
especially if the pitcher is a righty
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When does "The Office" return?
Oh, and nice runs.
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Strangely, I don't care that much
probably in September
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pam Pam Pam
How can you not care??!?!?!!!11111oneonetwofoursixeight
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm tired of the schoolmarm outfits
But maybe Jim’s comeuppance will convince RR that it’s OK to like him again
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
I like the episode in season four where they have the rabies 5k and she’s wearing windpants, personally. Yowza.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best is still the season 2 finale cocktail dress
The hair was great, too.
I’m going to hell.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
September, I believe
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TREYBALL
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This idea is just so stupid, it might work!
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
although why would anyone be surprised to see that kind of baserunning from the 2008 Royals
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose Guillen
Like Angel Berroa with power, in the corner, and a $12 million annual salary
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With ten times the pent-up anger!
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Jose might actually benefit from engaging in Angel's "hobby"
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember someone on here saying that Angel smoked weed, yeah
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he yells sometimes
Angel just didn’t care.
Did anyone see that highlight a couple nights ago where he made too bad plays in the 9th to give the Giants the win?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah i just heard Chris Singleton say,
“Angel Berroa batting .202 is just not working.”
by cfizzle on Aug 14, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Chris
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to the radio
there was a bit of a Guillen explosion
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why play for three runs
When you can play for one?
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We needed to run there
to prevent a double play!
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Greaet AB
Good thing Jose made that extra out on the bases. Unselfish play — didn’t want Alex to get a GIDP on his stats.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, we're winning!
At least Gordon worked the count well…even if I have no idea why Guillen ran. Feels like we should of gotten more out of that inning, but I’ll take it.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Griffey has yet to homer as a White Sox
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CHAD JOHNSON ENDED HIS BOYCOTT! ... of the local media..
by cfizzle on Aug 14, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So when does he race Michael Phelps?
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He gave his uberqualified opinion
on ESPN of how good Phelps is.
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone else see Kaegel's awesome royals.com headline?
“Davies just needs to throw strikes.”
Learn something new every day.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would've liked to see
“Davies just needs to stop being a ticking time bomb of bad peripherals and LD%.”
But there is no place for idealism in baseball.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gordon was instructed
to help Butler with his weight loss program. Did a damn fine job with all those fouls.
If they had Butler bobblehead night, would the belly bobble instead of the head? (To answer my own question, no – that would make it a bobblebelly, not a bobblehead)
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
two K's? did he just double his season total in a half an inning.
by cfizzle on Aug 14, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See, he took Kaegel's advice
You mock Dick Kaegel, but he is wise. He’s like a miniature Buddha, all covered in fur.
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I predict a riot, I predict a riot
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
itshay
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not a Dye scholar
but I have to admit I never thought he’d still be OPS over .900 at this point in his career, which I think is impressive, even if his home park helps him out
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Didn’t he initially sign like a 2 yr $10 million deal with Chicago? I think some even though it was a foolish deal. Its turned out to be quite the steal.
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, he did
He got extended last year too, and a lot of people didn’t think it made much sense.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say it (again)
but maybe, just maybe, Kenny Williams knows what he’s doing sometimes.
I still miss the days of the deadline deals for the corposes of Alomar and Everett, though
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He traded for Everett TWICE
And well, I don’t know what to say about Williams overall. Retaining Dye was a good idea, I think the reason a lot of people questioned the deal was that it was hard to see the team contending this year.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that's what I was referring to. And wasn't it BOTH Everett and Alomar twice, two years in a row?
I’m not sure the DYe deal is good, long-term, either, but here they are, contending again. He may have drained the system, but Swisher and Quentin are good OFs in their prime. How long do they have Quentin under contract yet?
Kenny also taketh away, of course (Griffey??), but here they are again.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flags fly forever
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Griffey isn't much help
But don’t they have Quentin for five years now? That’s a coup.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think its hard to deny his track record
He makes a lot of stupid decisions, but he makes enough good decisions that overall I think he’s probably a pretty good GM. I think his stupid decisions, and his big mouth are what his detractors focus on, when in fact, he makes lots of really underrated moves (picking up Jenks off waivers, signing Dye, trading for Quentin, signing Pierzynski, signing Alexis Ramirez, trading for Vazquez)
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No GM is gonna hit 100% Williams definitely does
well enough as the playoff appearances and WS show.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,. but he didn't get Joey Gathright for J. P. Howell, now, did he!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It takes a special type of man
to wound himself on his own swordhand. That trade sure is fun.
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its funny how this team makes catching a pop up a accomplishment
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday screws up
Pitch 3 to Konerko – in play, out(s)
Pitch 4 to Konerko – Ball
What?
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes they mix up an at-bat with pitches from the previous AB
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one inning in to it,
and I’m already emotionally spent. And that’s with us winning. SIGH.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rossy, Rossy, you're so fine
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If GMDM signs Cabrera in the offseason, I predict that NYRoyal will ban me within 36 hours of confirmed report.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For...?
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Record setting emotional overreaction
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You love O-Cab that much??
He’s still well-liked in Boston, too. ;)
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it will happen
but (unless it’s a 1-year deal) it would confirm every negative worry about DMGM out there.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don't see it at this point
More likely we use whatever version of Aviles shows up next year.
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ross's grit forced that error
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck strugglin Olivo suspended
TUPMANNOW
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BRAYAN SOON?
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MOUSTAKAS EVENTUALLY
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera got MVP votes last year.
He finished 15th in voting actually.
Why?
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Because MSSM awards are dumb and stupid and redundant
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Angels + good (rep) defensive shortstop who is (somehow) even better than David Eckstein
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck is not hitting very well right now
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He isn't at the moment
but his numbers this year are also hurt by the “platoon” with Olivo that has given Olivo a chunk of Buck ABs against LHPS.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes,
I believe a handsome young blogger once pointed out that Buck is doing well against lefties this year. If only I could remember who it was.
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably that jbrocato guy
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In defense of Buck,
he blistered one last night to 3rd – just bad luck, and he also flew out fairly deep.
It’s not as bad as it reads…
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Luck is hilarious when they calculate it in statistics
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maier bunting
TREYBALL.
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Makes sense
Broadways is dominating us. Gotta get on somehow.
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bunt?
maybe Maier really is the replacement for Gathright!
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
G-Load
and his special sauce is about to score
by Bornin85 on Aug 14, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Broadway is having a contest with Davies
Who can throw the most pitches in 2 innings
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They've obviously both been watching their "Best of Meche" DVDs
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad they forgot
that they don’t have The Epic’s stuff.
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you forgot to add
bunting in a 2 run game, in the 2nd inning, playing in one of the top 2 or 3 bandboxes in all of baseball, with Kyle Davies vs a rookie as the pitching matchup.
Other than that, good strategy.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was Maier's 2nd walk of the season
Congrats, Mitch.
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 walks in 45 PAs?
Give that man $12 million!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RRRRRRRGH PAY HIM NOW
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOT CLUTCH MIKE
But wait, you had to swing at that fastball off the plate since the Ump gave him the first one.
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by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I"m really worried about Aviles guys
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by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Regress to the mean
Thy name is….AVILES
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's hitting .329
and you are worried? Comment back 50 batting average points later and I’ll worry too.
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was being sarcastic
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by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You shouldn't be
he SUCKZORZ now. :P
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya he's 1-2 with a double today
Its just basic baseball with his high BABIP he should regress but even .280 is much better than KC had 2 months into the season
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
with Davies starting,
the Royals really need to score more off Broadway to win.
Unfortunately, he has used up 53 pitches without getting too hurt – so we may have only one more good crack at him before Ozzie yanks him.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm Back From
The pool, and I didn’t drown again.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You must be one of the YMCA patrons
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, Our Property
Taxes pay for a very nice indoor pool.Since I’m a proprty owner in the district, I swim for free.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, you have a lot in common with the people
I guard for. For one, you are not dead.
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't use the word "hero" very often
But you sir, are the greatest hero in American history.
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't call him a hero!
Heroes are the ones who put on capes and boots and spandex and go out and fight crime!
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Do That!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phil is a hero, nvm
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Try To
Live up to it.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BUNT
Hillman is wondering why we didn’t sign Ramirez
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes,
I’m trying to reverse-jinx Davies into a 6 IP 1 ER performance.
My reverse jinx powers are sometimes high…
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know from personal experience
Royals fans are as superstitious as sailors. Which means we feel at least partially responsible for their losing. Which means quite a bit of guilt.
Say it with me: “It’s not my fault”
by Bornin85 on Aug 14, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Managers, I know I'm not a respected basebal guy, but
when guys like Juan Uribe and Mitch Maier are getting hits and taking walks, it MIGHT be a good idea to hold off on the bunts a bit
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its a afternoon game managers like to play with their toys.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here Goes Hiram
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The dynamite is about to go boom
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded for quinten....lol
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by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
davies just doesn't like to work with the bases empty
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Quad Is
Once again in order.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
High Slider To
Quentin; not a great idea.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
95...is Davies really throwing that hard today?
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by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Still Say
He’s our future closer.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better start saving him right now, I say
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What does a manager go out to say to Hiram AFTER he loads the bases
“Can you try not to suck, i.e., be Hiram Davies, for the next couple batter? Thanks.”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice fucking pitch
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why are we throwing a change up to a righty again?
just what
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by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Same Reason He
Threw a high slider to Quentin.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slider to a righty = good idea
Change up to Jermaine Dye = horrible idea. Greinke threw a changeup to him early this year and it got destroyed also. RH pitchers throwing changeups to RHB = bad idea unless your change up is GOOD
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hanging Sliders Are
Never a good idea.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Royals can get out of this inning without too much more damage
they’re still in it. Broadway is “dueling” Davis to see who gets to hit the showers first. As long as the Royals don’t do stupid things like sac bunt and steal third against him, they can rack up some runs.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's the new game plan:
Score two in the top of the 3rd, then turn it over to Soria for the 7 inning save.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Don't Know
What the last pitch to Thome was, but it was nasty; it almost looked like a splitter.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hard slider
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by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It Looked Like
It broke straight down.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Broadway's a Royals fan
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great, now we're gonna give broadway a 10 pitch inning
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by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Got that stupid song stuck in my head
I’ll have my name in lights
On broadway
Everybody gonna know me
On broadway
All up and down broadway
On broadway.
by Bornin85 on Aug 14, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jazz hands!
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
slayor, you are so wrong
that was an 11 pitch inning.
(SO THERE!)
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PLATE DISCIPLINE
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad my bad
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by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just about seen enough of Mr. Davies
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by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Paging Mr. Rosa
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW,
I agree with Phil – try Davies in the bullpen next spring.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He fits the profile, right?
Great stuff, bad control?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wild Thing!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But
we don’t have any idea if he could pitch two or three days in a row. It’s a different animal than starting.
The presumption is that he might increase his control just enough, knowing that he doesn’t necessarily have to worry about establishing all of his pitches.
My main reason for thinking bullpen is I already view him as a failed starter, and “failed starter” is often the resume of a successful bullpen guy.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, and I thought that was the recipe: a failed starter with good stuff who might be able to stop nibbling and just throw hard out of the pen
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am blaming McClure every pitcher on this
team nibbles. Steal away Duncan from St Louis.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How About Atlanta's
Former pitching guru?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should fine Gordon everytime he squares to bunt
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, did Ryan and Paul split town or what?
Steve and Bob are not thrilling on the radio
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just Missed It
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Melville is signed what do you put the odds of Hosmer signing
I would put it at 50/50 cause at that point KC can stick to slot money
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gordon's New Plate
Discipline will lead to good things.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It already is, he's stroking it in August
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's What She.........................
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...(blank)ed
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tupman Now !!!
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was within 15 or 20 feet of a HR
do I get partial credit?
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ask your wife
bumdabum
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is a 63 good enough?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aviles Has Cost
Us howmany runs in the field?
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1745 so far
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You Are Correct,
Sir (or madame)!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HIRAM: I'm pretty sure Jr. Isn't swinging at the ones in the dirt today
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So I'll Throw
It unhittably high and away.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, He Didn't
Walk Quentin, at least.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guillen is a idiot CF'r has priority
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not When He's
A baby.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kyle Davies, bastard
son of the Wallenda family.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rose gambling was more ethical than the Ligue attack
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ligue attack
Only slightly less worse than institutional racism.
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only slightly worse than racial slurs against Hank Aaron
wait, what?
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That'll show all those people defending the Ligues!
Poor, poor, Pete Rose, the world’s been so unfair to him.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maier on fire!
Time for an AVILANCHE to follow that up!
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
by cmkeller on Aug 14, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hormel Cure 81
Ham is hard to beat.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MITCH MAIER ALERT!
.341/.356/.341
THE NEW AVILES IS HERE!
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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ho-Ram!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What happened to the Team that played in the top of the first?
by cfizzle on Aug 14, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They ran into outs and never recovered
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They Had A
Plane to catch.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maier is the ultimate singles train player
Now 17 for 57 lifetime (that’s .298), but all 17 hits have been singles.
Kinda odd – he had at least some XB pop in the minors.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Note to Royals
only pound tequila when you’re about to bat, not when you’re going out to field
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Konerko + all other AL teams = Retired
Konerko + KC = HOF
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My Dog Is
Going nuts over a dumbass cow moose. They can be a nuisance.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure its not a Chupacabra?
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reasonably
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moose Season Begins
In 2 days, but it’s bulls only.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davies
might as well strand another runner or two this inning as well.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Phil,
your life really does resemble Northern Exposure, doesn’t it? (LOVED that show)
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Pilots I
Work with don’t look like Janine Turner, though we do have a really cute female co-pilot working here right now. NE was filmed in Washington and very loose with the facts about Alaska, but once you got past that it was a good show.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Dayton just called Kenny Williams to see if he could trade Butler for Konerko
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He Has Stuff
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+9 hits and 2 walks
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just No Command
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's gotta be done
100 pitches thru 5.
Who’s next? Peralta, Tejeda, or Ram Ram?
We may see a Ram Ram (in relief of Hi Ram) against Ho Ram.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ho Ram's going to come in for Gordon, I'll bet
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The scoreboard says that the Royals lead the league in really bad innings
so true!
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Walk-In Hose Repair!
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Sweeney update
Mike Sweeney decision delayed: Mike Sweeney expected that he’d head toward Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday night, but the A’s put at least a daylong hold on the designated hitter’s rehab assignment.
Sweeney had arthroscopic surgery on both knees June 11 and said he felt as if Tuesday’s workout – running the bases, fielding grounders at first, taking batting practice – was “decent.” But, he said, “The brain trust didn’t agree, so I’ll do it again tomorrow.”
Sweeney said that doctors had told him his legs probably would not be at full strength until eight weeks after the surgery. He has just hit that mark.
“I didn’t want my season to end on the doctor’s table,” he said.
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Traditionally KC will make your crappy pitcher look like CY Young
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and make BBTN speak on the great talent that Chicago got from Broadway and how it will help them
smash the weak twins
by cfizzle on Aug 14, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought
Traditionally Kansas City tradition flies in the face of tradition.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ho-Ram Really Wants
Another bad call on the high outside breaker.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's Due Or
He sucks.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Ozzie won’t let Horacio pitch to John Buck
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carrasco pitching to a Royals catcher
this should end well
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shhhhhhhhhhhh! Ozzie Will
Hear you.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two ex-Royal pitchers in one inning
Where are Mac the Ninth and Ryan Bukvich hiding?
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
by cmkeller on Aug 14, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Andrew Sisco
Hiding in the bullpen eating tacos.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm impressed with Gordon's 0 for 3 today
because he saw TWENTY-NINE pitches in three PAs.
I would like to see the Royals try him in the 2 hole.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's Fast Enough
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like to see the Royals try him in the 2 hole.
…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did She Say
That?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or he said
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like to see him
move up to 3rd versus righties, seeing as he hits them better than pretty much everyone else.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're back!
Yup, 3rd against righties, 6/7 against lefties.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That'd Work
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Curses, Foiled Again!
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he's consistent
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, another average-to-crappy start from Hiram
and hear comes Jo-El.
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahem, here
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dream Team!
I still kinda like Jo-el, even if he blew the first part of this year
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
I think the innings total last year didn’t help him earlier this year, but he looks somewhat useful again.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And then he thrills us with a Jr. Walk
It like the Royals think Griffey is Alex Gordon or something
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how come the
silly
sarcasm font looks so weird?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
but
I really care
Is it
working?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I proposed trading Buck earlier in the year cuz he might
be able to bring back more than Olivo. I know its just a slump but doesn’t sound so crazy now.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It sounds like hindsight malarkey :P
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don’t know. I commented on that earlier
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why are we so afraid of Griffey?
I get the whole HOFamer thing, but seriously, the dude is league avg now, and we won’t even throw him one strike!
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We have to keep him homerless in the AL
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He Still Looks
Like a stud; he’s the only reason I ever had to like the Sailors.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks can only get you so many million $s
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
$139M So Far
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but
homerless in the American League beats
homeless in America
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We Now Return
To our regularly scheduled program.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoops meant about the sarcasm font
Sarcasm
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Aug 14, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dd it work
like
normal?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overflow thread time?
We’re almost to 400 comments…
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are these teams trying to have the longest, most boring 3-2 game of all time?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not if Peralta has anything to say about it
(and judging by the way he’s pitching, he will)
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If we get out of ANOTHER jam,
Denny would say we should win this game.
CWS already stranded 9 coming in to this inning.
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thome either Ks,
or hits one 500 feet
by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Latter
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Dog Wants
This moose bad.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OVERFLOW THREAD IS UP
http://www.royalsreview.com/2008/8/14/593844/game-one-billion-overflow
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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't honor overflows without girly pics
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have it your way
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait
why did we keep a flyball pitcher in to face Thome?
by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SIGH
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Aug 14, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry guys. I just tuned in...
as Thome was batting. My bad.
Can’t a guy blow off a few minutes at work to watch a little GameDay without ruining his team’s chances of making a comeback? Geez….
by Big Guy on Aug 14, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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