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Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox


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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I thought

Chicago was starting Lance Broadway today?

by loyal2sdad on Aug 14, 2008 1:16 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Reference to this

here

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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Awesome.

Blake is my boy.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Doubter

But seriously, no bitching here. He’s just such a great hitter, you know.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Say what?

-Joe Carter

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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

WALK

way to be lazy Butler!

by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh man

Yeah, she had a really good episode.

Me too, I guess. At least I’ll know someone else there!

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wait a minute

WE SENT GUILLEN? WHAT?

by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

With ten times the pent-up anger!

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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What?

pot? or something else?

by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 2:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks Chris

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:21 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Griffey has yet to homer as a White Sox

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

itshay

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Flags fly forever

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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It takes a special type of man

to wound himself on his own swordhand. That trade sure is fun.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Gameday screws up

Pitch 3 to Konerko – in play, out(s)
Pitch 4 to Konerko – Ball

What?

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah

It still looked funny.

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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Rossy, Rossy, you're so fine

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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

For...?

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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You love O-Cab that much??

He’s still well-liked in Boston, too. ;)

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I really don't see it at this point

More likely we use whatever version of Aviles shows up next year.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ross's grit forced that error

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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

BRAYAN SOON?

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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 2:38 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MOUSTAKAS EVENTUALLY

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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Buck is not hitting very well right now

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No doubt

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maier bunting

TREYBALL.

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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

G-Load

and his special sauce is about to score

by Bornin85 on Aug 14, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

That was Maier's 2nd walk of the season

Congrats, Mitch.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

RRRRRRRGH PAY HIM NOW

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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's hitting .329

and you are worried? Comment back 50 batting average points later and I’ll worry too.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was being sarcastic

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

You must be one of the YMCA patrons

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, you have a lot in common with the people

I guard for. For one, you are not dead.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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!

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Phil is a hero, nvm

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by NHZ on Aug 14, 2008 2:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I Try To

Live up to it.

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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BUNT

Hillman is wondering why we didn’t sign Ramirez

by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Bases loaded for quinten....lol

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

High Slider To

Quentin; not a great idea.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I Still Say

He’s our future closer.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 2:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice fucking pitch

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why are we throwing a change up to a righty again?

just what

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hanging Sliders Are

Never a good idea.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

I Don't Know

What the last pitch to Thome was, but it was nasty; it almost looked like a splitter.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hard slider

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 3:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It Looked Like

It broke straight down.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:05 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jazz hands!

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by RoyalsRetro on Aug 14, 2008 3:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My bad my bad

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 14, 2008 3:08 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just got here...

The Royals scored! Yea!

by stlfan on Aug 14, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

No no

bunting is gritty, walking is lazy!

by BHWick on Aug 14, 2008 3:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Gordon's New Plate

Discipline will lead to good things.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow

I wonder if it’ll keep up

by Bornin85 on Aug 14, 2008 3:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's What She.........................

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2008 3:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs