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Game 123 Open Thread - Royals at Yankees

Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees, Aug 16, 2008 1:05 PM EDT


Royal legend Terry Shumpert (stats) was born on this day back in 1966.

Amazingly, Shumpert played in fourteen big league seasons, yet never made a million dollars in a year.

He will always be a true Royal however.

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Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 12:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dayton Moore on XM Radio 175

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 12:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I really did think

He was going to be pretty good. He had some modest power and could run a bit.

Shumpert once hit .347 and posted a 153 OPS+ in Colorado. Thank you Coors Field.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Aug 16, 2008 12:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I know

Holy crap, what an outlier. Shumpert was a baaaaaaaad hitter.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey

Shouldn’t you be getting married?

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Aug 16, 2008 12:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Will set the game threads to appear

at certain times. He’s not actually here.

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Neither Am I.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Phil's ghola is here to represent him

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's A Ghola?

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just ask Duncan Idaho

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice

DP: (Aviles-Callaspo-Butler), (Teahen-Gordon), (Guillen-Buck)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 16, 2008 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ghola (n.)

A ghola is a creature in the fictional Dune universe created by Frank Herbert. Gholas are created using a technological process created and monopolized by the Tleilaxu. A ghola is essentially a clone grown in an axlotl tank from genetic material retrieved from the cells of a deceased subject.

DP: (Aviles-Callaspo-Butler), (Teahen-Gordon), (Guillen-Buck)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 16, 2008 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's Way Cool

I thought it might be a typo.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hayt/Duncan Idaho reference?

Dune Messiah and God-Emporer of Dune are my favorites.

DP: (Aviles-Callaspo-Butler), (Teahen-Gordon), (Guillen-Buck)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 16, 2008 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

I really don’t know if I could pick out a favorite among Frank Herbert’s Dune books. His son’s are pretty silly, but all of the old ones are good.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're good sci-fi

but Children of Dune (in particular) and God Emporer got pretty heavy-handed.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leto was an asshole

But it wasn’t his fault. They molded him to be that way. :)

Waiting for a 90+ win season

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 16, 2008 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was Whorf from Star Trek: TNG modeled on Stilgar

How many times in a series can a character “growl”; something.

“It is a matter of honor!”

I can’t believe that the freaking Kwisatz Haderach couldn’t even manage a threesome with Chani and Irulan.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Word

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 16, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really enjoyed the first few of his son's

Harkonnen, Atreides, and Corrino I thought were good, but haven’t progressed from there. Of course, I read them while on a 6 month deployment for the Navy, so you have to understand that any book that didn’t have to do with ‘Field and Stream’, ‘Guns and Ammo’, and ‘Hustler’ was a NY times Bestseller to me of the highest quality of written word.

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 16, 2008 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh

The Brian Herbert/Kevin Anderson books are more like sci-fi junk food, IMO. Readable, but they don’t do much for you.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ponson vs. Greinke

That should be advantage: us.

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 12:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Which pretty much guarantees a really frustrating loss

filled with errors, runs on passed balls, and inside-the-parkers

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

To the contrary,

Mark Teahen is the only one in this game with the baserunning skills for an inside-the-parker.

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeter Can Do

Anything.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This Day Will

Be remembered forever for Ponson’s perfect game.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

On 27 Pitches

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We seem to do poorly

Against overweight, washed up pitchers

(see Hernandez, Livan; Colon, Bartolo)

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Aug 16, 2008 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to run to Dunkin Donuts

and then we get this party started…well until I have to lifeguard. Ugh.

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's weird

A guy in New England going to Dunkin’ Donuts? Well, I NEVER.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's one a block from my house

It kinda spoils me.

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish I could run to Duncan Donuts.....

None out here in WA, though. There is not a Winchell’s, either.

Waiting for a 90+ win season

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 16, 2008 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I miss Sonic, too

And that sucks. Will someone mail me a cherry limeade?

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 16, 2008 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1 on Sonic

I wish more restaurants had tater tots.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Sonics I

Remember were terrible.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any Krispy Kreme's survice out there?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yar

There is one at the Tacoma Mall, which is about 2 miles from my house.

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 16, 2008 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

One of my banks I do business with brought us Krispy Kreme today

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Outstanding!

My kids think Krispy Kreme is Krack.

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 16, 2008 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh.... I forgot one more.....

Minsky’s Pizza. I love Minsky’s Pizza. I lived (as a Jr. HSer and HSer) about 10 blocks from the one on Barry Rd @ I-29. I wish they drop ship service on Dry Ice like Pike Place Fish in Seattle. That place is 2 blocks from where I work - combine that with my Midwestern root cookin’ skillz, and BBQ/smokin’ life is good in the PNW.

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 16, 2008 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WALDO PIZZA RULES!

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Aug 16, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure it was discussed yesterday, but why Fulchino?

I would like to see Devon Lowery and/or Dusty Hughes get a look.

by schlongky on Aug 16, 2008 12:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

which Yankee does Greinke hit today?

I say he hits Giambi and Giambi throws his mustache at the mound

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 12:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Giambi

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd pay good money

To see an errant pitch go into the dugout and hit Joba. If it was thrown in that direction, it shouldn’t be movin’ too quick.

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 16, 2008 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya same here, except i like joba more than papelbon,

just whenever i hear joba speak to the media/tv he seems like a pretty down to earth cool cat.

by cfizzle on Aug 16, 2008 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They both act like assholes on the mound

but that’s part of the whole "Closer’ persona, dontcha know.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soria Doesn't Get

It at all; that’s why he needs to start.

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

No one posted this yet, so here it tis

D DeJesus LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .291
M Aviles SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 .325
M Teahen RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .249
J Guillen DH 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
A Gordon 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
R Gload 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .272
E German 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .224
J Buck C 0 0 0 0 0 0 .223
M Maier CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .327

by cfizzle on Aug 16, 2008 12:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KC has two BA's over 300 today !!!

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gload 4 Choad!

Elect Gload for Head Choad!

I don’t want to see that Choad Expload, though.

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 16, 2008 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait, wtf?

Butler isn’t playing?

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 1:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

For the Yankees

J. Damon dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .319
D. Jeter ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
B. Abreu rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
A. Rodriguez 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .312
J. Giambi 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .253
X. Nady lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .324
R. Cano 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
I. Rodriguez c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .292
B. Gardner cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .143

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 1:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

When do the ads for TPJ Bobblehead night start?

I think they start mentioning it by Wednesday or so. Something very brief going into Saturday.

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 1:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Justin Long introduces the Royals

oh wait, that’s Mike Aviles

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 1:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

basehit !

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Are we winning yet?

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

starts now with a single by DDJ.

I always liked him in the leadoff spot more than anyone else.

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

seeing eye single for Teahan

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scheppers or Crow in 2009? If you had that pick.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I really don't get why we keep hitting Mark third

but oh well, he got a hit.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

baseball always works out

last night Teah blisters 4 gets one hit, today hits a slow roller hit.

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Righties vs. Ponson 0-2 with a GIDP.
Lefties vs. Ponson 2-2 with 2 singles.

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

6-4-3 Guillen keeps swingin

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hoagy!

Well done, you old clutchy mcclutcherson!

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What’s the backlash in NY papers today about Garrett Cole?

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone know what Travis Jones signed for kcroyals.com said he signed 8/9/08

wonder what his bonus was for?

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ZG: Mr Damon, can I help you?

JD: No thanks. I’m just looking.

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Helluva game to watch, traitor

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Very nice. Very nice.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Y'all gonna make Jeter act the fool, up in here, up in here

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He is on pace.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YES

GreinKe with 3 in the first

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

16 pitches 3 k's

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nasty Zach

a little feisty post-suspension?

by KCScuba on Aug 16, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well,

that was a clinic. I can’t believe I’m going to have to leave in ten minutes. This sucks.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey guys! Coming in for my homeboy, Zack Greinke

KKK =

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You're welcome

But you can’t have him, he’s ours.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know =P

Actually, I used to work with his dad

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You still can't have him

but that’s cool.

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES

Go Gordon Go!

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

very good swing from Alex on the ball moving away.

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lefties are now 3-3 with a HR

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice call

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ALEX !!!!!!!!!!!!

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That actually pisses me off

about that gidp last inning.

by KCScuba on Aug 16, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

will gload keep the 3-3 lefties streak alive? … no…..

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Go, Kill the Yankees!

1-0 Royals

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Way back...SEE YA! An A-Bomb,

for A-Gord! (see what I did there?)

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You mixed up too different peoples' calls

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was the Michael Kay

I only wrote “way back” because I don’t watch enough YES (haha) to know what he says when the ball is in flight.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"See ya" is Kay, "A-Bomb" is John Sterling

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, crap

You know what? I don’t care. They both suck. :P

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's bad enough having to work with Yankee fans

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Florida's Full Of

Them.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There won't be that many

When the Rays are done with the AL East.

And thanks for helping us, Royals. :)

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just quite happy

that whether the Sox end up rallying for the division or chugging into the wild card, it looks like the Rays and Sox will box the Yankees out of the postseason.

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I actually think Kay does a decent job

as a commentator, I’ve heard his radio stuff is pretty effin stupid, though. Whatever. I don’t have to listen to either one most of the time.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

with that guy on the mound… if you try to pull that pitch it’s 4-3

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hosmer=E-Ho

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 1:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Big Hoss

Actually, he looks a lot like Carlos Beltran. Only 6’4 and 210

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hosmer apparently had more steals than homers in 2008

14 steals, 11 homers.. so perhaps he’s a quick 6’4"

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Buck is out again

And next inning is led off by the worst .327 hitter ever.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How do you hit .327 and have a sub-.700 OPS?

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maier got called up recently

because Joey Gathright was put on the DL for sucking. Maier has hit a fair amount of singles and done pretty much nothing else. extra outfielder fodder.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't know sucking was a medical condition

We could have put Gomes on the DL instead of optioning him down.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a chronic condition

that Gathright suffers from. surely you remember that?

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, actually, I do.

I have no idea what your management saw in him.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SPEED KILLS MAN

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He swings for the fences or strikes out

and by swings for the fences I mean he occasionally hits a single

by KCScuba on Aug 16, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

zack looks like hes got some good stuff today

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I Could Live

With that.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still can get 25 K.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This REALLY sucks

but I have to leave for work. It’s killing me. Zack looks absolutely untouchable today.

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by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ZG Hammer

can’t touch this

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is a great great day

Hosmer AND Melville signed, we won last night, Smirky muscles up, Greinke is en fuego. Time to puff out your chest a bit as a Royals fan. I am so excited about our long-term prognosis.

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Greinke on pace for 18 Ks

he can elevate that pace though

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maier needs a big hit soon

his parents are in attendance

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think you jinxed him

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya he needs to get a big boy hit XB

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Orlando you gonna be in the Blue Jay room lata

I like the moxy

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I tried going to the Blue Jay room once

It was too quiet.

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And thanks, not many people appreciate the moxie

At DRaysBay and RaysBB I am treated like a novelty. At SoSH I’m persona non grata.

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I checked the Nats page lastnight

someone really needs to clean up the cobwebs in there.

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've got to imagine

that pound for pound, this blog (and Royals fans in general) are as loyal and rabid as anywhere in the country.

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And We Are

Anywhere in the country……….and beyond.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That ruined the K pace

But at this point, a brief inning was far more valuable, now a more manageable 37 pitches in 3.

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Derek Jeter is the worst defensive shortstop of all time.

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's No Aviles

That’s for sure.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeteresque throw to first

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Derek Jeter is the 3rd best SS in NY normally but with Aviles in town he is 4th

but something still tells me he will go out with the best looking chick 2nite

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who's second?

I know A-Rod is first…

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very Funny; Try

Jose Reyes.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reyes

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Error, WP, Now

We need a productive out and a balk for a gritty insurance run.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what is a insurance run?

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What We Just

Failed to do.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Johnny Damon does realize...

A) He’s from Orlando, like Zack
B) He used to play for the Royals

Right?

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Should've been called an Error

gotta earn your first hit

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tell that to the Rangers scorekeeper last night

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Buck continues to unload the peashooter

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Some scorekeepers should be drug out into the streets and shot.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate Jeter

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

why do we continue to throw him outside?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What’s the deal with Buck lately? Why is he throwing so bad?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It Looks Like

He takes too long getting rid of the ball.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think he’s over striding and it’s causing everything to go haywire.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lets go royals!

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by wildthang on Aug 16, 2008 2:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Houdini job, anybody?

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KKK Would Work

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW: You fail

=P

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh

ARod 7-18 against Zack

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A rod is lunging out over the plate… a hard 96 on the inner third would freeze him.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You Called It

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's had that problem for years

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's Why The

Sailors got better when he left.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about a good change down and in ?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

but I’ll take that.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A mazing

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

4-6-3 Baby !!!!

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hell yeah

suck it yankees

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by wildthang on Aug 16, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Germie Redeems Himself!

And Zack quiets the crowd.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Some insurance runs now would be nice

And look, Zack’s ERA is under 4 now!

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ponson's splits

Situation -———IP— W L ERA SV BB SO
vs Kansas City 8.0 1 0 1.13 0 --2 5
vs LHB—————- 55.1 0 0 4.88 0 —27 21
vs RHB
————— 48.0 0 0 3.56 0—- 8 23

Maybe we should have put Jason smith out there today?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What happened to my formatting?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to take that pitch Esty

don’t let Sir Sidney push you around

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It'd be great if Esty charged

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fighting is repulsive

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wouldnt mind

a totally unwarranted thug rep

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by wildthang on Aug 16, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah

we need Esty to catch if Buck and Maier go down

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And this is where Sidney Ponson remembers he's Sidney Ponson

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scared to pitch to Buck…. afraid he’ll hit a 6-4-3 myself

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone look at Montgomery's GO/AO ratio in Rookie ball

3.00 not bad even though it is rookie ball

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Montgomery's a freak

and we signed him for less than a $1 million

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay Maier, home run time

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Too late

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice placement by Maier someone who can hit during a hit/run and bunt

that is kind of refreshing

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Problem Is Trey

Will probably do more of it now; at least it wasn’t Buck running with Pena batting.

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

I take it I missed Big Disappointing Alex's homer?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah it was a BOMB. about 450.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok… it squeaked over the 318 sign in the LF corner

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time for a gapper

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we've got the LHH for it

Ponson hates LHH’s.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not clutch

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh oh well Mike Aviles is a lock to succeed here

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mike OL-LUH-VES

serious, the Yankee PA guy didn’t get the pronounciation right

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

David makes baby DeJesus cry

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a BIG stage for the Rookie of the Year Vote.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aviles Will Pick

Him up.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm Trying To

Stay positive; it’s against my nature.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will a 1-2-3 inning by Zack help?

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CG Shutout Would

Help more.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked when his average said .340. .325 is ok though….

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AViles average continues to freefall

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aviles should start throwing at the first pitch more

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

throwing = swinging

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ZG needs to get back to the ZG of the 1st inning.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Strike zone is shrinking

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Yanks

had the bases loaded with no outs and didn’t score… we win by 2

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aviles average is directly connected to Hudson/Furcal

.320+ = no Furcal or Hudson
.300- = Furcal or Hudson

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aviles vs. RHPs = .291

and his OBP isn’t much better.

He’s destroying LHPs, of course. But his walk rate is negligible, so that’s something of a concern gonig forward, “just in case” he can’t keep up the ridiculous BABIP.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zack got squeezed there

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

big time

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walk KC's pitchers just don't like to throw out of the windup

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Second bat to go down today. Neither was a hero.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice play Teahen

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Was That Out

Of zone?

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ZG’s overthrowing a little….

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks good to me

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice. very nice.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew!

Thanks, Pudge. =)

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HOFer!

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. Teahan is a stud.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But is jose

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The old adage is true

How many times do you see a guy make a great play in the field and come up to lead off an inning and do something big?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I never doubted him

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ZG: 9 ground outs, 1 fly out today

one big reason he’s pitching well

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Teah looks like a HOF sell high now

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

should've traded him before that batter

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice shot Tbag!

I swear, ever since the revolution against Teahen at RR, he has been hitting pretty well, not 3-hole esque but still pretty good.

by I need more Esteban on Aug 16, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ohhhhh

bad baserunning…..crap

by I need more Esteban on Aug 16, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um… I take that back….

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he just um.....

wanted Jose’s speed at first…….yeeeeah

by I need more Esteban on Aug 16, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your $36 million cleanup hitter!

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gordon going yard again.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we sign the dude who threw the ball back?

he got the ball from the outfield stands to the infield

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Question

If I were at Wrigley field and I caught a HR from the visitor’s and threw it back in. Would I be ejected from the stadium?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hillman and Guillen are going to go nuts on Gordon for walking there

ENTITLED

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Offensive Bunt Percentage

it’s a no-brainer

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by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha nice

but seriously though, I’ve heard him talk in interviews about how much he values OBP and taking pitches, quality AB’s…he says he just can’t get the team to do it even though he and the staff continually beat it to death…..but everyone around here seems to think Hillman doesn’t value it because a lot of the players aren’t abiding by it

by I need more Esteban on Aug 16, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree the manager can't affect the player approach

and everyone values OBP. It’s the approach (patience) that matter.

But he said it, but he still bunts and sacs all the time? The best OBP guy on the team Gordon, (straight-up, and especiallly against righties) is still hitting in the bottom half of the order while he’s hot and doing nothing but walking and hitting XBHs…

He might like it, but he doesn’t get it, from what I’m observing.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

time to pinch hit Billy?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've got the answer

Gload bunts for a hit on A-Rod.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2-0 count ready for the Exgloadsion

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2-0 count

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Unselfish play by Gload

let Germs get the big hit

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

German with the bases loaded… let’s play Tony LaRussa. 1 run lead in the 6th. Let’s pinch hit a lefty who our favorite pitcher is struggling against today and historically…

JASON SMITH!

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the kaiser wants to bomb one

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Obviously a Yankee Stadium strike zone

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok

sac fly works too

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2-0 Sac Fly baby

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Afternoon gents.

I hate it when I forget early games. I was looking forward to watching tonight.

by Warden11 on Aug 16, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Better than double play

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

or a K

or a popout, or a foulout, or a fly out to shallow center, or a lineout….thats all though

by I need more Esteban on Aug 16, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Sid, hang another one up

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The zone is all over the place.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Somehow we only get one run there

Yikes

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Would of been nice to have Moustakas or Hosmer up in that situation.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In 2 years maybe

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, they're both better hitters than Buck right now.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe off a tee

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't worry Moustakas is the catcher of the future

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey good idea

Buck might hit better when he is drunk

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope that they're hitting higher than 8th when the get into the bigs!

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really

Hadn’t Noticed

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a cheapie

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ponson Splits today

Lefties hitting 5-12
Righties hitting 0-10

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It figures

Hang in there, Zack

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

where is ross gload's run saving ability when you need him?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There’s Gload when A Gordon needs him

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind

 pitching around Abreu to get to ARod….. what do you guys think?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think it's pretty insane

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol.... seemed like ZG was doing it.

Then he figured out who was on deck.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He gone

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

whew nice work Zack

how many pitches?

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

79

we could get 8 innings

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if he was facing the royals last night he’d have a 7 pitch inning and a 13 pitch inning to get to the 9th with 99

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So true

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

...and lose

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Aug 16, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES YES

THE FULL SALLAS JINGLE IS BACK

We’re one in a million
Where the customer’s #1
We’re different from all the rest
People come from miles around

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ZG ERA update.

3.95

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nah, lets go with

Peralta or Nunez. Maybe Mahay. They need some work.

by Warden11 on Aug 16, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lefties 5-12 shoulda called up MooseTacos for this game

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

add another hit

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

6-13 with a bomb

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah!

Put Hosmer’s photo up!

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maier is the new Avilanche

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hm, that info box doesn't mention that

Hosmer had 14 stolen bases this spring

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maier NOW

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by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

high school numbers are 'rather significant'

thanks for proving once again you’re fucking clueless.

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Aug 16, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

who said that?

lol

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ryan

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Aug 16, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome

Hosmer = new speedy leadoff 1b

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by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry

once Ryan sees Hosmer’s power numbers and projectoins, he will hate him

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by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and TPJ

the Holy Trinity!

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, let's score more

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe The Whole

Whole lineup should bat left. It couldn’t hurt Buck at this point.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here come’s a righty… but he’s a super righty. Not some ordinary RHH

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Royals lineup today should've been

Maier CF
DDJ LF
Teahen RF
Moustakas 3b
Gordon SS
Hosmer 1b
Smith 2b
Gload DH
Pena C

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

very nice

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No no no

Kaaihue at DH

and with that lineup Trey will make his defensive shifting, moving TPJ to short, Gordon to third, Moustakas to catcher, Gload to first, Hosmer to left, DeJesus to center

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh ya forgot about Kila

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

crap

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit aviles stop sucking balls

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

reverse mortgage!

no, you can’t pay it with reverse currency

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So Girardi gets Ponson out with our clutch hitting LH coming up…. Grrrr

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Teahen damnit I was hoping Girardi ignored spits like Trey does

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Girardi is too stupid

be believes in splits AND he wastes his closer in non-save situations

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not just have ponson walk teahen

and have Guillen GIDP?

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Guillen does destroy lefties

If girardi doesn’t pull marte

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by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marte

Didn’t we tear him apart when he was with the Sox?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marte's splits are actually better againt RH than LH

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mrs. Teahan wants a BDay present Mark. No pressure.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh sweet mercy.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Marte's reaction is priceless.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that 3-2 pitch looked pretty good

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that 3-2 pitch looked pretty good

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do it, Jose

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow,

does the ump realize they’re in NY and therefore anything remotely close is a K? I guess the Yanks don’t have the same juice they used to…

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well... if Girardi would have left his starter

in to walk Teahan we’d still have the DP set up to JoGui

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Taking Marte out that fast?

Girardi will pay for that

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow multiple walks in a back to back games don't teams get fined for that

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Must only be a rule in the AL Central

At the K and Metrodome

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

JoGui have allergies today?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You all sure that

Esteban German isn’t standing in for Guillen here?

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Real clutch jose

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I would bet he passed him

as many times as Butler has been gunned down at least he doesn’t get picked at 1b

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, the DP theory worked out…

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WEll, at least it wasn't a grounder

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wasting so many great scoring chances

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by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ya with ARod Giambi and Nady comin up might bite us

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-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I trust in Zack

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh wow why wouldn't you already make the defensive substitution in a 2 run game

Take Hillmans toys away from him

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-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Didn’t I ask about that when German hit? I said let’s get a lefty bat in there to face Ponson? Why wouldn’t we do that if we were going to take our German anyway?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that would make sense

shoulda put TPJ at 3b

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:10 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 16, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I'm either dense or just missing it.

Who’s that?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hannibal Smith from the A-Team

He always said, after they got lucky and beat the bad guys despite themselves:

“I love it when a plan comes together.”

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahhhh....

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 errors

in one play for gordon….. dang

by AtTheWall on Aug 16, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They gave him 2 errors?

This scorer is about as consistant as the umpire behind the plate. The first hit should be an error now.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that should have been a double.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh please no homers

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm.....

pitching around Giambi to get to Nady to set up the DP?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on....

we got the GIDP.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So now that the Draft Deadline has passed.

What do we get excited about as Royal’s fans?

Free Agency?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the future

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carlos Rosa First ML Start

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

that was as bad as the Teabag pitch

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by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

do umpires

hit the dog days too? There have been some really bad calls the last few days all over MLB

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DRINK

“if we were in Oakland”

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

also we should nominate the "if he hits it for a home run, it's a mistake....so it should be a strike" rant

that’s a very common Lefebvre-ism of late….he loves to whine about that high pitch being called a ball

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey thats a big dp

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that's what she said

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The only thing better would have been the triple play.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love it when a plan comes together

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LefebR just made the best comment I've heard all day...

“Split, it might be Yankee de ja vu but these are the type of situations that the Yankees may get you in.”

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Should've pitch around Cano

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad pitch should've pitch around him

He should be able to gas Pudge out

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-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grienke splits today

LHH 4-13
RHH 0-10 (jeter has a single, yes, but it was really an error on German)

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Buck

once again folds in a pressure situation.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

God John Buck freakin blows why is he on this team again?

Oh ya he calls a good game supposedly

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

can't frame

can’t block
can’t hit

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

calls a questionable game.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

can't throw

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But His Hitting..................

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's state-of-the-art

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was disgusting

Did anyone else hear Ryan & Split making ALL SORTS of excuses for TPJ?

On a similar subject, am I the only one that gets annoyed by his nickname of "TJ’? IT should be TP, no (for 2 reasons)?

by GoBabies!! on Aug 16, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but 'TJ'

isn’t a name he was given by the team or media. It’s what he’s always been called.

by minda33 on Aug 16, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I prefer "Old Faithful"

I used to call Berroa that when he’d ground into double plays like clockwork. T[P]J has taken up the mantle nicely.

by Porcus on Aug 16, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wasn’t aware of that

by GoBabies!! on Aug 16, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damnit

Time to shut TPJ down so he can prepare for his start on “Tony Pena Jr Bobblehead night”

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TPJ COME ON SHIP THIS POS OUTTA HERE

This is ridiculously hard headed at this point.

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+Defense In Action

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Zack out to tear TPJ’s locker out of the wall while he is in the clubhouse….

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to totally let Zack down guys

solid no wonder the kid is a mental case

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by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I'm so mad right now.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ram On

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If I'm ZG

I got to GMDM this offseason and ask for a trade to a contender for 3 top notch prospects….

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

some lemons then?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We Probably Have

Enough of those already.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about a lime and a Corona?

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Fruit In

Beer; Man Law.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is corona beer? And isn't a lime a vegetable?

jk

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, That's Tomatoes

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I meant

Demanding a trade because of a no decision or two might be a slight overreaction.

by KCScuba on Aug 16, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh... I thought you meant cause

our defense sucks and our catcher does too.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that would of done it for me.

Yet I sit here cheering a win.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ZG stats today

6.2 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5K, and a ND. ERA went down to 3.92.

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

kcscolony said it best

“way to let Zack down guys.”

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boston Jesus's 2-Out

RISP BA just went down some.

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok. We can STILL win this game! Let's go

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by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon, bats, get it back.

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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Stop it, you two

That’s too positive. Say something about stabbing Trey and TPJ and then drinking Drano.

by Porcus on Aug 16, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gload Batting, TPJ

On deck; victory is surely ours!

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BORING

THROW A PITCH

by Porcus on Aug 16, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Even Dutch Honkbal

Fans know throwing to 1B too much is boring.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/05/20/europe/journal.php

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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure glad German isn't here to do something stupid like walk

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm convinced Hillman is mentally retarded

how many times is he going to bring in Pena to fuck the game up?

Good thing we have some great journalists who will hold him accountable…..er.

Founder of the Rowdy Hardy Fan Club

by eazyb81 on Aug 16, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously I love what this Org is doing pretty much everywhere but with Pena

this is utterly ridiculous to still have him on this team. His Defense isn’t even good

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DON'T BLASPHEME TONY PENA JR

he’s the next Rey Ordonez!

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 3:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Too true

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do they really think Aviles Defense is that bad compared to TPJ's bat/defense combo

if they do they are idiots. He’ll fly thru waivers like that Chinese train

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or David Howard!

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure what it takes to win today

If Jose Guillen coming up with the bases loaded and TPJ subbing for German doesn’t do it, I don’t know what will

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That guy looks like

he belongs in his parent’s basement blogging on RR

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't have TV -- justGameday

but it’s defintelly NYRoyal

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Aug 16, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's really funny!

I could see him looking like that.

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

99:1

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They called that a ball?!

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is john buck that bad of a framer or is that guy behind him just and idiot?

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Aug 16, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or it's Yankee Stadium

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AND THEY DID IT AGAIN!!!

Do not think that what is hard for you to master is humanly impossible; but if a thing is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.

by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is dumb.

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Clutch Ram Ram

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Robinson Tejeda:

Throws too many strikes.

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

F'Real

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This would be a good

Ho-Ram moment.

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tejeda's Mechanics Are

A marvel.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SORIA NOW

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Mahay missing or something?

BRING HIM IN TO FACE THE LEFTY!

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He Couldn't Throw

Strikes; he’ll be OK.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tejeda solid

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If the Royals don't score in this inning...

…our next scoring chance will probably be the 12th inning.

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fuzzy math there.

but point taken. especially since rivera isn’t in there.

by KCScuba on Aug 16, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

!

!

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maier singling his way into the hearts or Royals fans

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What, No Bunt?

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did Anyone Else

See that coming?

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fulchino time, baby!

It would be in line with some of Trey’s other moves

by schlongky on Aug 16, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Gload isn't pinch hit for with Butler

(if the Royals make it that far) I am officially divorcing Trey Hillman.

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boy did that fizzle out - sometimes Bob is exactly right

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

610 SPORTS

THE SPORTS STATION MORE SPORTS FANS TUNE TO THAN ANY OTHER SPORTS STATION IN KANSAS CITY. SPORTS.

(does anyone know if that is even true?)

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

But 810 has always mopped the floor with 610, so its surprising to see that.

I love it too because their station ID is TOO LONG and the announcer always starts talking over it. Think they wouldve figured that out by now.

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not true, 810 blows them out of the water on ratings.

by schlongky on Aug 16, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The good news is

there’s no excuse for TPJ ever to play again ever, nor even be on the team…

right?

by Porcus on Aug 16, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I didn’t think the game would still be going.

(back from lifeguarding, no one died)

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least I got back in time for the end

I really, really got bored out of my skull today.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it can't be worse than seeing TPJ come in for defense and promptly make an error...

then bat with runners on in the next inning and weakly popping up.

or seeing us make 3 errors in the 7th and forcing greinke to try and get six outs in the frame.

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, it wasn't that bad

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did Anyone Have

Fun? ’Cause lifeguards prevent that, too, right?

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fun was indeed had

despite my best efforts.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fail!

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But!

I did yell at the little bastards, so I broke even.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cool start.

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think we need an overflow thread

but I don’t want to jinx it.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Leave a guy struggling with control in

So he can walk/hit the shitty hitters and set the table for the Bronx Bombers.

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's what we recalled for Fulchino for

The bronx bombers are no match for him!

by schlongky on Aug 16, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Soria unavailable?

There’s not going to be a high leverage situation than right about now.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I dunno

He pitched within this last lunar cycle… better to rest him. Fulchino can handle it.

by Porcus on Aug 16, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

PS

It’s not a save situation, so absolutely not.

by Porcus on Aug 16, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We Got Fulchino

Now, baby!

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Return of Pumpkinhead

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tejeda clearly has lost control of his pitches.

Even if he gets this kid, he needs to be yanked.

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TREY HILLMAN YOU KNUCKLEHEAD!

ONE BATTER TOO LATE.

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WAIT

HE ISN’T PULLING HIM@!>?!?!?!?!!?!?!2//21/1

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 16, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What, No Fulchino?

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

20

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HIT DAMON!!!

who doesn’t know how to not get hit by pitches ass-face?

Let’s lose classy!

by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Aug 16, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where is Soria?

Hillman = terrible strategic manager

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

double play one time

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rally tray

OH SHIT, WE’RE SCREWED NOW

by BHWick on Aug 16, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tejeda=Dotel?

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Jeter gets the winning hit

I’m going to go start drinking.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 4:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not so much

on the drano.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GIDP

going to start drinking anyway?

by KCScuba on Aug 16, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I'm going to start a new thread

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure, we'll all drink

in celebration, or in anticipation of whatever excruciating way we find to lose in extras.

by minda33 on Aug 16, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Robinson Tejada = clutch

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pena still blows

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Time to own rivera's soul again

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 16, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Guillen is working hard to get his BA below 250

he’ll be there by tomorrow hopefully

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Aug 16, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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