Game 123 Overflow Thread
by NHZ on Aug 16, 2008 4:35 PM EDT
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PrintOur beloved Royals and the big market oppressor known as the Yankees are tied 2-2 and headed for extra innings. Zack pitched great, Gordon homered, and we fielded like a minor b little league team on valium in the 7th. And I missed it. Hooray.
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thank you for not
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Aug 16, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
First
also, video posted with Hosmer interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65I0HNvTDH4
Banny being Banny.
Your 2008 cleanup hitter,
ladies and gents. 0-for-5. Yet sooo fiery.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
He is a sad, strange little man. And he has my pity.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
He's Not That
Little.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn Yankees
I heard Rivera bathes in burberry cologne and hooker cuhcaine flavored dom perignon and has offered up to $300k for a vile of Soria’s perspiraiton
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Aug 16, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions
You mean has doesn't bathe in the blood of the young?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
We've got Fulchino!!!!
We’re good until at least the 13th
At least we really worked Mariano over
for 11 pitches
winning records follow good bullpens
No, tejada was wild enough last inning that we owe him another
winning records follow good bullpens
doesn't seem like a Nick Cannon demographic to me
but i could be wrong
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
You don't think Hillman can freestyle rap?
Yeah, me neither.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
he does have his own CD.....so you never know what skillzzzz he's hiding
remember him dancing with olivo in the dugout during the florida series?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I missed that
Probably didn’t have DirecTV going then.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
How much you wanna bet Fulchino pitches before Soria
winning records follow good bullpens
He should!
He pitched 2 scoreless innings against Nashville just last week!
Until somebody gets one over the right field wall
winning records follow good bullpens
To The Scene
Of the fiery crash.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Ding ding ding
That’s what I was looking for, except he’s still getting outs.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
More like Abrey-WHO
thank you thank you, I’ll be here all zee week
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Aug 16, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
DId you guys see the comment on JoPo's recent blog?
the commentator said something like “the only guys on this team who are stars are Aviles and Guillen.”
Mellinger’s work is done… a 90 OPS+ (before today!) corner OF is a “star.”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
That's right, Guillen.
Not Greinke or Soria, Guillen. Right.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
I saw that.
I’m surprised someone with the intelligence to read JoePo’s blog (let alone access the Internet in the first place) still believes that Guillen is a star.
All you need to be a star is to have dumbasses know your name.
The Mellinger thing is what gets me
I don’t live in the KC area, but everything I’ve heard about him is that he’s a good reporter, into stats, etc. (Has Rany’s seal of approval.) But he always sticks up for Guillen.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
It seems like some people are clinging
to Guillen’s ridiculous hot streak as evidence that he’s been “better than the numbers indicate.” Well okay, but he also killed the team for pretty much of April. These things even out.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
As I pointed out elsewhere
He’s been a horrible hitter even WITH the hot streak. He’s basically TPJ (2007 edition) without it.
At least he’s an awesome defender.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, yes, I know
that is what happens when your modest plate discipline goes BOINK and your batting average takes a 30 point hit at the same time. It wasn’t that easy to see coming, but he we are.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Zing!! Take that M.F.er!
and the first word is Madonna
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Aug 16, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Gutsy outing so far from Mr. Crusoe
winning records follow good bullpens
Great, walking Betemit after being 1-2 with 2 outs
Get him outta there
winning records follow good bullpens
just think how good he could be if he could find a way
to put guys away!!!11
winning records follow good bullpens
Tejeda has to be just about out of stuff
Wow the 2nd half of the season has really shortened the bullpen Mahay, Nunez ineffective RamRam ineffective today
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
still running it up there at 96
he was starting in texas
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What did I miss?
How was Ramirez ineffective?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
USA/Canada Baseball
On MSNBC right now. These teams hate each other. Where do they get the players for Olympic baseball?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
AAA washups, mostly
although LaPorta and that one college pitching stud are there.
Also onthe roster: Laynce Nx,Terry Tiffee
They should have just sent the T-Bones.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
My bad
I wish Cal Pickering was on the team
Australia would totally win gold if…
(well, you all know the rest)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be sweet
if Pickering had been on it. I’d actually watch the games.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Yeah, instead of risking guys like LaPorta
Why not send a bunch of washed-up guys who USED to be good. Ben Greive. Big Cal. The Dominican could send Slammin’ Sammy. I’m pretty sure Donny baseball would do alright.
Send an old-timers team of greats instead of crappy late-20s AAA grinders.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll bet no-roids, no-cork Sosa could still
kill olympic pitching.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Curt Schilling could go, too
You know, if he could stand all the attention.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh boy
Then we’d get to see his 90-minute press conferences again. That guy can talk, all right.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
He's sort of the anti-Rivera
I mean, they’re both great players, probably overrated for certain performances, but both are legitimately great at what they do/did. But whereas Rivera (who’s not perfect, I know) doesn’t talk much (despite being fluent in English) manages to cultivate an aura of respect from teammates, opponents, and the press, while not giving a crap what people think (Cf. his 2005 first game at Fenway — good times) Schilling wants to be liked to bad he’s annoying as hell.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
mel gibson played for them?
russell crowe?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Jason Smith was a candidate to play at one point and time....
if that tells you anything.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
The Royals knew they needed him for their playoff push!
Nice call, again, Dayton
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
from Jeff Passan's article on yahoo:
"Previously they had penciled in a few names, like longtime minor leaguers Terry Tiffee and Jason Smith, who can play utility roles. Johnson needs such players to offset Watson’s decision to bring 12 pitchers among the 24 players, something he promised team executives who were worried about arms getting abused.
USA Baseball will announce the roster Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET and the team will have only four exhibition games against Canada together before it takes off Aug. 4 for Beijing."
—Sadly, Davey Johnson and his crew didn’t select our own strikeout machine.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Is soria hurt?
I don’t understand
winning records follow good bullpens
Peralta up in the pen............
do we go to a HR Derby after 10 innings?
If not……why????? whhhhhhhhhhy?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions
Gload TPJ Buck guaranteed XB hits
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
Is this the biggest mismatch in the history of baseball?
Pena v. Rivera?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions
here comes the dinger
winning records follow good bullpens
At least he's getting the pitch count up.
We don’t need Rivera in for 3.
18 pitches, we'll get a third inning of mo
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Time for Buck to snap his skid
against…Rivera…maybe…not…
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Well done Buck
winning records follow good bullpens
Why couldn't you make Mo screw up 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.
We Used Up
Our quota of runs on Rivera for this year.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Sigh
Remember when Buck was modestly useful? Guy’s terrible right now.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
If only Dayton would've listened to me when I said package Buck/Mahay
for a stud prospect. DAMN IT !!!
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
LOL
as if Dayton would ever have traded for him even when he was good.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I dunno
Cano’s power has been bad this year, and the other two guys are slap hitters
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
He's been playing all over the field.
Played some OF and 3b.
He crushed one Thursday night when I was there
Rt Center about 400 ft a no doubter, other than that been pretty single happy I believe.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
Is his defense as a catcher adequate?
If so, I hope they give him a look in Sep.
Yeah, he seems fine defensively
I have been impressed with his utility lately…like kcscoliny mentioned, Brayan has played some outfield and a few games of very adequate 3rd base. He’d be a nifty Sept. callup.
WHY IS JOEL PERALTA IN THE GAME
Is Soria hurt? That’s the only excuse. Only.
winning records follow good bullpens
He did throw a pretty good amount of pitches yesterday
I’m sure they’re just saving him for the 17th.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
He...must...be...saved...for...once...we...get...the...lead...and...it's...a...save...situation...
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
You might get lucky
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I Know What
You mean.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah everybody knows the most important innings are when you have the lead
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And Nobody On
Base and need 3 outs to win.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Attention Bleacher Seats:
Look out for flying projectiles
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions
It only takes one
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K
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Ball 1 was on the corner
So it evens out
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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
The Zone Tends
To grow after the 10th inning.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Remember -- whatever we do, we must NOT compliment Peralta, no matter how good he looks
just ask me and NHZ
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
13 HR given up by Peralta this year
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
If you look at the rest of his numbers, they really aren't that bad
he’s just getting murdered byt eh longball
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STOP STOP
this is exactly the road NHZ and I went down the other day right before he gave up 4 homers
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
He Only Surrendered
3 of them; Tejeda had the 4th.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Kind of dumb stat
but if Peralta had only given up solo homers this year and nothing else he would still have a 2.61 ERA
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
This ump is seriously east-west
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.
The Cold War is over, Mr. Umpire Guy
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Another chance
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1 2 3 inning baby
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Now's the time...
and if not, I’m heading up to Arrowhead
Is it okay
to say something nice about Peralta now?
If not, I’ll just how frigging relieved I am that we made it through that inning.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
I dunno, but you should DEFiNITELY keep mocking MITCH
He’s somehow managed to get his OPS up to .740
I won’t mention who that’s better than
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
There may not be a better example
of small sample size hijinks in all of baseball than Maier’s 740 OPS. :P
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Not sure which the bigger surprise is
Tejeda 2 2/3 scoreless or Peralta working a 1-2-3 inning
It's worth pointing out
that Tejeda has started quite a bit. He is someone we can stretch more than some of the other relievers.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
That's what she said
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
There is hope yet, guys
Their guy has a 6+ ERA. Mo isn’t staying in
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HOME RUN
I’m calling it
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did esteban get hurt, or is TPJ's presence (and 2 at bats)
another Hillman strategem
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the latter
It’s getting close to fireable, but that’s just cause I’m a hothead
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
and it's not like German did anything today
or last night
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
actually he did,
he got on base once and hit a sac fly today, and yesterday he had 2 2B’s and a Walk
we're REALLY missing the sarcasm font
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm confused
which one of you is being sarcastic?
It was me, I was the sarcastic one! devil_fingers the hero!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
i think devil fingers may have been saying one thing
but meaning another
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he pulled German in the bottom of 7th for "defense"
TPJ went on to make an error that inning…..and popped out in the 8th with runners on.
GREAT STATEGERERYERY
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
One of Angel Berroa's running buddies form Omaha?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
He was going
to get up and get the broom, but then he got high.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
tpj?
we’ll surely run peralta out there again until he gives up a dong
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
This guy blows and we still can't hit him
winning records follow good bullpens
I'm calling it a hitter early Aviles homerun right here
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
Random question for NHZ
If you can put aside your feelings for the Angels:
Pedroia or Howie Kendrick?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Pedroia
While Kendrick might turn out to be the type of guy who can hit over .310 yearly, I’ll take the guy with the mroe balanced skillset.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
In other words,
I like “Dusty’s” chances to have a longer career based on the power and plate discipline.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
I take it you don't buy the "2B Tony Gwynn with 20 HR power" hype
from the BP piece for ESPN.com a couple years back?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Kendrick is/will be quite good
but I’m not very impressed by his power thus far. “2B Tony Gwynn with 5 HR power” is what he looks like this year.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Believe me, I know
I’ve been keeping him on my fantasy team, and Mickey Hatcher “stand on top of the plate” philosophy get his hand broken every fucking April.
Luckily, the Angels run whether the guy can steal or not, so that adds to his value.
I guess I thought Gordon and Kendrick were going to be carrying to to championships, not holding down the fort.
I like Kendrick on a subjective level for some reason. Seems like a fun guy. Sort of like Curtis Granderson.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
i really like Maier
but I have to say his lack of power thus far is very surprising.
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It figures
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Aviles hit that pretty hard but
batting avg continues to plummet
winning records follow good bullpens
He Had A
Ridiculous BABIP; he’s just coming back to MLB reality.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
.725 OPS vs. righties
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Orlando how do you like this game remind you of the ole days
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
12th inning prediction:
Damon out, Jeter single, Abreu bomb.
totally could see that
not good having a home-run happy pitcher against a bomb team.
mega un jinx
negative negative jinxy jinx!
Come on guys this is fun our bullpen can put up zeros all night
winning records follow good bullpens
KC's offense has been on hiatus since the 38 hit explosion against the Sox
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
don't forget
bring in German, and guess who could still pitch?
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions
we can't re-enter german....he's already played
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
smith, then
but you get the point. we’ve still got the not-so-secret secret weapon in our back pocket.
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the Royals offense is doing this on purpose
to destroy the Yankee bullpen
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Runner on for Abreu and A rod
this will be fun
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it seems weird to say it (or stupid to say it)
but if Peralta didn’t give up so many homers, he’d be awesome. Is it a fluke, or is he just really, really hittable?
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Fluke
His numbers are comparable to his last 2 years in every category but HR allowed
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his numbers are actually better across the board
except hr/9. unfortunately, that’s a big one
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He pitched a lot of innings last year
and I think he lost some of his fastball velocity/malarkey as a result.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
nah throwing hard as ever
winning records follow good bullpens
I meant more
like the late movement. He might be a little more predictable this year as well.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Why Is Sailors/Twinks
The game of the week of Fox? It’s 5-0 Twinks, and Ichiro just GIDP’d to end the inning.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
yay! another pop up falls in between infield and outfield!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:23 PM EDT reply actions
come on
that was a really tough play, he could have had it but no guarantees
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Gritz Would Have
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Horrific defense
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and he would've ended up stuck behind the tarp
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Vince Coleman Would
Have been found rolled up in it.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it just me, or was ball 2 the same as strike 1?
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According to Gameday it was higher, and a little further inside (strike 1 was outside)
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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
A-rod on deck = worse
winning records follow good bullpens
DP = better
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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
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by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
I just am impressed how Abreu never seems to press, even when he’s behind.
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by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Abreu must have the most patient approach of any hitter I've ever seen not named Barry Bonds
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
He is indeed patient
he is also clearly in decline. .288/.360/.461.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Oh, I know THAT
I’m just saying he’s not anywhere near as good as he used to be.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Nice mackey
Smirk
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 5:25 PM EDT reply actions
This game is over
Where
Is
Soria
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we are cleared for liftoff
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions
Soria must be hurt / unavailable
winning records follow good bullpens
Why spoil Soria's record with a sure loss?
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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
arod 0-6 against peralta in his career
announcer says
the good news is that with Peralta throwing this many pitches Trey can't run him out again
if we make it to another inning. Eventually Trey will have to use Joakim by default.
They should convert him to pitcher
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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
7 walkas for Royals pitching
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This has been a llllllllllllllllllllllllllong game
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
Touched for the very first time?
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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Vadge-Rod
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Peralta is an a-rod virgin
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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
next pitch will be
“borderline”
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't Tell Me
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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
at least all these pitches are 2-2
or i would lose my bladder control in fear of a walk.
Time for a Betimit out
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Go Hang A
A salami, I’m a lasagna hog.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Great, now a wild pitch ends the game
winning records follow good bullpens
and we've got johnny buck behind the dish
he never lets that happen
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
What Will The
Count be when he uncorks the 57’ splitter?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Where was that pitch
winning records follow good bullpens
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
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This just in
It is impossible to throw a strike to WIlson Betemit
winning records follow good bullpens
Unfreakin believeable this game won't die
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
Who's gonna pitch the 13th?
We’re down to Mahay, Fuchino, and Soria right?
Seems like Trey doesn’t want to use Mahay or Soria, this could get interesting
we've got Newman
yes!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
he did, but if he was availalbe wouldn't we have already used him?
FWIW, FSN just put up a graphic of who was still available and he wasn’t on it.
well, if we don't score runs in this inning
we’re guaranteed to in the next. we have molestor’s row coming up
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DRINK
Ryan just did a brutal Italian accent on “Jeff Fulchino”
…add that to the list…..
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions
that was pretty fucking bad
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Aug 16, 2008 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
leadoff walk
quick poll, does he make an out on the bases or is he stranded?
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Aug 16, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions
Leadoff Walk.........how many times does it come around to score?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions
leadoff runner has a run expectancy for the inning of something like 0.9.
but with the royals, it’s probably lower.
....there's the correct answer i was looking for!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks, I'll be here all week!
(and the next 294574 weeks)
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
it may come down to gloady
so, to answer those questions, stranded, and not often
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i've been thinking that for at least three innings
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Aug 16, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Sailors Coming Back
Now 5-4, Baker out after 5.1. Now they’re roughing up Cain.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
guillen's line for the game
errors, DPs, strikeouts, etc.
he IS a star.
aviles: 0-6.
stars all around!
Beat their brains in
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Teahen Must Be
Planning to score.
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by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I know I'm late on this
but Ryan’s Italian “Fulchino” take was absolutely fucking brutal. Someone should call Amnesty International to report that brutality.
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply actions
Well, we have a couple innings' leeway with Soria in.
Which is good, ’cause we sure as hell are not going to score this inning.
or the next....pena and buck upcoming
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Aug 16, 2008 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice cuts by FSN
showing the despair of the crowd.
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Teahen thrown out by five feet....
so it’s GLoad, BUck, and Pena next inning…….if we make it that far………ugh
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions
Hi, I'm Trey Hillman
As you can tell I take an aggressive approach to most things in life…. and that includes getting baserunners thrown out about 30 times a game.
Jeter fell asleep
waiting for Teahen to get to 2nd.
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
Good strategy actually with Pena on deck and Gload on the singles train
the only way to really score there was a steal and single by gload
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
we have to fire trey hillman
this shit has gone on far too long….tpj has batted twice w/ butler AND smith on the bench…we’ve run out of innings for no apparent reason….we’ve pitched peralta…and now we won’t score next inning either w/ gload pena and buck upcoming….GREAT work trey. new idea. hands off. starting lineup is set…let them play, no subs. Just pitching changes
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Aug 16, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
yanks win this inning....
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Aug 16, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions
It says here that
the Royals lead the league in Really Bad Innings.
Seriously, how many times in your life have you needed a hydraulic adaptor? What is a hydraulic adaptor?
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions
i even googled it
and there’s nothing obvious.
maybe their next ad
could be an “introduction to hydraulic adaptors” spiel.
And it gets worse... 9 ERA?
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okay, after nady, the lineup's not impossible
even for a 9.00 ERA guy.
DRINK
THere was the Ryan Lefebvre “The Count” style laugh to Splitt’s catching gear joke
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions
Fulchino
is one ugly son of a bitch.
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions
he looks a LITTLE like billy butler, doesn't he?
his older chubbier cousin?
K!
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if he pitches innings 13-18 scoreless,
it could get down to something respectable.
DP
I’m calling it
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I think this inning sets up for a Jeter game-winning single.
And then we get 5 minutes of Kruk calling Jeter clutch during baseball tonight.
time for gardner to be a hero...
and somehow score one for the royals.
shoot one into our basket
junior high basketball-style
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Or that granny shot
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by Orlando Rays on Aug 16, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
It Looks Like
A little red x to me.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 16, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I f-d up the picture link
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
DRINK
Extended version of Lefebvre “the count” laugh
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions
isnt' that what we're watching?
3 errors in an inning? Passed balls?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Back from Hiatus
Gameday people:
Is FUlchino trying to look tough in his picture, or just trying not to laugh?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Oh my god
This game is making me wonder exactly what it is about baseball that I like so much.
If anyone steps off the rubber again, he’s getting shot.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
I mean, shoot
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
who knew bringing fulchino in would end the game?
i think trey knew, and that’s why he did it
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Aug 16, 2008 6:01 PM EDT reply actions
FUI**er
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really?
it was on him, not DDJ
(should we start calling him “Deej”?)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Go back to Pena's first inning in the game
He was brought in for his defense, and promptly committed an error.
Sorry, my RAM doesn't go back that far
It was all that time snorting coke with Ross Valory back in the 1980s
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
He walked off the field with a bunch of strippers?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, good.
Hillman deserves that for not bothering to once bring in his best relief pitcher in an extra inning game.
I feel bad for Zack. What a waste.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Fulchino Failed; I
Am shocked, simply shocked.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Great defensive effort and baserunning effort all the way around.....
pitching was actually very very good
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 16, 2008 6:03 PM EDT reply actions
what a miserably played and managed game
only players deserving some praise in this one are greinke and tejeda
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Aug 16, 2008 6:03 PM EDT reply actions
well, despite the two errors on one play leading to at least one run
I think a homer and two walks is a good day for Gordon
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe peralta too
but despite its effectiveness…it was a poor managerial decision
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Aug 16, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
OSCAR
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
dot com!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
He'll probably give up seven runs next game
but Peralta was good, too.
Gordon had a good game. Homer and two walks. This offense at its worst is just painful to watch.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Not for the last time, I wish Billy Beane was the Royals GM
if he shook Scott Hatteberg’s hand after going 0-2, I think he might buy Gordon a steak.
Or at least give him a “all sodas free” night in the clubhouse.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
i've already reached for my beers...getting ready to go to the chiefs game
there’s an off chance that will be less depressing
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Aug 16, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Fulchino
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 16, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
wtf, did that guy kill the guy in the casket?
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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Aug 16, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure that's Ken Tremendous
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Were Smith and Butler benched for a reason?
Completely and utterly idiotic that Smith didn’t pinch hit for TPJ (minor upgrade) or Butler not pinch hitting for Ichi-Gload (massive upgrade).
Stupid Trey.
Banny being Banny.
Oh, my God
Butler was still on the bench?
We don’t have margin for error for piss-poor management. Not with this payroll. Not with this organization. I’m so disgusted with an otherwise hopeful team being mismanaged into crappy records. I seriously, seriously hope Trey Hillman learned a lesson from this game, because he will probably be managing here for at least three years. Most managers get inevitably fired because of moves like these, and moves like not bringing in Soria.
It’s only one game – but to use a cliche, every win counts. We would be that much closer to landing Adam Dunn or Pat Burrell this offseason, actually garnering attention on ESPN, or getting dramatic payroll AND attendance increases if moves like these are properly made. I’m so sick of being dragged down by inept managers (Hillman, Muser, Pena, Boone, Bell). Screw this team.
by Royals Nation on Aug 16, 2008 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm still hoping he catches onto platoon splits
one painfully obvious lesson at a time
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
You're right
….painfully obvious. This isn’t me – an Internet writer – being ignorant. This isn’t us message boarders and quote-unquote “non-Insiders” being ignorant. This is truth. This is reality. Hillman must start making these ‘painfully obvious’ moves or…..well, I guess we’re essentially powerless anyway, as fans. Maybe start a ‘Fire Trey Hillman’ campaign?
by Royals Nation on Aug 16, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm actually missing Buddy Bell right now
I think he was – all things considered – a better manager than Hillman. Much weaker on the veterans vs. prospects/youngsters, but much stronger in handling the bullpen. He also oversaw much better fundamental teams (2007 and 2006), for what it’s worth.
by Royals Nation on Aug 16, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Right or wrong
Moore will stick with “his guy” for at least one more year. Who knows why Butler sat. Maybe he hurt something. I dunno. Maybe Hillman will get better. As long as he’s better with the players, that’s fine for this year, and probably next.
He’s frustrating to me, too, though. If this stuff keeps up through all next year and the Royals are winning enough that it might matter in 2010, then it will be more crucial.
Not that he’s a great manager (at this point, clearly not), but Joe Torre did similar things and worse during his time with the Yankees when they were the class of the AL. Not sure what that means, but just that a lot of managers do dumb stuff. Until DMGM makes Pimpbot 5000, Baseball Prospectus Edition™, an offer, things probably won’t get much better on this front.
What’s HIllman’s contract.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely MORONIC MOVE by Hillman
….not bringing in Soria for this game. We lose this game….because of Trey Hillman. That’s at least eight games this season that I’ve pegged on this manager.
Someone defend this move. Please.
According to the FSN graphic,
Mahay and Nunie were unavalible to pitch. When they showed who was left in the bullpen for the Royals they showed Fatty and Soria, and maybe someone else, but it wasn’t Nunie or Mahay.
Banny being Banny.
It's a risk that is so obviously worth taking
We either go with Soria for a second inning (he should be on a 40-45 pitch limit), or simply go with Newman or Fulchino and hope the Yankees don’t tie the game. Even then, it would be two runs to give up for a Yankee game-winner instead of one.
by Royals Nation on Aug 16, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think anyone's seroiusly defending Hillman
Just mocking him
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
But, but...
He brought a hammer and nails to his first job with the Rangers and remodeled their facilities himself! He is a great guy!
Banny being Banny.
LOL
what? Are you seroius? How did I miss that story? Where can I find it. That’s GOLD
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
It was a sappy piece in the KC Star when he was sucking it up
During the long losing streak.
Banny being Banny.
It was in the June 1, 2008 edition of the KC Star
a Sunday issue, the day they broke the 12 game losing streak.
Banny being Banny.
I know
I would just like someone to rationally defend these moves (Soria, Butler). Maybe I’m the crazy one.
by Royals Nation on Aug 16, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
SImmons was right, without a doubt, on that one
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
September call ups
Who do you think we’ll see?
I want to see Kaaihue, Pena, Dusty Hughes, and Devon Lowery get some PT. Not sure how to make room, DFA Fulchino, Grudz to 60-day, DFA Angel Sanchez? I wonder if they’ll give Lumsden a look as a reliever too?
I don't think they'd have to DFA Sanchez
because he’s on the DL right now. So if he’s still on the DL come September, they can send people up and keep him, right?
I completely forgot he was alive
I’ll look into it.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
I found the Hillman article
http://newsok.com/even-as-losses-mount-royals-manager-hillman-is-upbeat/article/3254070/?mp=1
Summer of 2002, and Trey Hillman is the director of player development for the Rangers, in Savannah, Ga., to visit the organization’s Class A affiliate.
The carpet in this place isn’t fit for a prison.
Oh my gosh, Hillman remembers thinking, this can’t be.
He asks around, nobody seems to share his outrage, and so the next day, he takes his credit card to Home Depot and buys carpet, tools, the whole bit. When the players get to the ballpark, they can’t believe it — their boss’ boss, on his hands and knees, installing new carpet for their clubhouse.
It’s the only way Hillman has ever known to confront a challenge: head on, sleeves rolled up, minding the most minor detail.
"That’s who I am," Hillman says now. "That’s exactly who I am."
Banny being Banny.
LOL. Thanks. Good stuff.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
Hillman’s at the ballpark 14 hours or more a day. He hasn’t been sleeping much and thought about staying the night last week. His appetite is down, his coffee intake up, and he wakes up in the middle of the night with a twisting stomach, ready to vomit.
These are the sorts of stories you hear about NFL coaches. But a baseball manager? I’m glad he works hard, I guess, but what is there to do? Break down film.
“There! That’s the problem! We should have hit a home run instead of grounding into a double play. Are you getting all this, Dave?”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
It'd be more impressive if all that working
made him a competitive advantage.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
That was my point
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 16, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I know, so props to you.
One day, you all are going to subjected to my article that bitches non-stop about how antiquated bullpen use is.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Open thread for RR's wedding
I’m on limited internet time and can’t drag up the link, but I made a Fanshot as an open thread for RR’s wedding… feel free to check it out and say congrats to him if someone hasn’t already made an open thread for his big day!
by wentToARoyalsGameBeforeRR on Aug 16, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
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