A glorious day at the K so far.
Consider this your second OVERFLOW THREAD and post-game thread.
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suck it, morse!
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm ust messing
< 3
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
reminds me of this........
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 2, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
what i was going for
thank you!
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
second is the bestest!
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
I like it
Pictures make the site look pretty. :)
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
a three-threader
I’m proud to say I’m a part of it. Even while working. Take that, productivity!
productivity
is totally overrated!
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Well,
I’m waiting on a photographer and reporter to return so I can be productive.
But I can also say watching this game is productive, since it’s going to be part of the newspaper. Being able to spin unproductivity as productivity: one of my finest traits.
by powderbluepower on Aug 2, 2008 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
can we give up one more?
for the soria appearance?
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
No, damnit
Every time we give up “one more” for the save opp, we give them ALL up.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
...oops
my bad.
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
but they should
have more runs today…not complaining too much, but they’ve stranded a lot today.
go royals
Because I am mean and cruel and evil
I would like to point out that the Royals have a FIVE-run lead.
Five.
We’re doomed.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
No way!
HR off Mahay. Meh. I’m happy with the bullpen right now.
Ya 5 in the 8th has been ugly in the past
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
Not often
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to get too far ahead
But so far I like how this series is shaping up. Lose the first one, win the second one then have our ace go against their mediocre minor league starter in game three.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
Hopefully he bounces back after his last start
against the ChiSox. They were all over Greinke last time.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
Well, now it's a save situation
winning records follow good bullpens
so Mahay is going to blow chunks now that we didn't trade him?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 2, 2008 6:25 PM EDT reply actions
Yes, his season is now going to completely change and he's going to be awful for the next two months
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Or maybe he just had a bad outing
That sometimes happens
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
not so serious my man.......
it’s a joke….sarcasm…..relaxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 2, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
when was the last time a team went back to back twice in the same game and lost?
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Ram ram getting hot
winning records follow good bullpens
Get him outta there ASAP
Soria plz
winning records follow good bullpens
aw shit
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Aug 2, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply actions
I Was Inspired
Because I knew we wouldn’t need more runs.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 2, 2008 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
We don't
Fans are pushing the panic button. We don’t need to. We need defense right now more than Butler’s bat in the lineup.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, we've blown every single five-run lead we've had this season.
And I’m not exaggerating.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Yes, every time we have a 5-run lead, we should definitely maximize offense
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Frankly, now you're just being a doofus.
Why don’t you look at the defensive adjustment and tell me just how it’s been improved by Butler being taken out of the game.
Go ahead, I’ll wait.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Aug 2, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Doofus?
First, grow up. That’s not called for. Second, you’ve got defensive upgrades at SS, 2B and 1B (and maybe LF, but that’s debatable).
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
They're all debatable.
In fact, one could argue that the defense was downgraded at every position except 2B.
And you coming in here mocking everyone in the midst of yet another “here’s five runs, try not to choke again” bullpen meltdown is far more uncalled for than me calling you a doofus. Especially considering all the terms I could have used instead.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Aug 2, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Please
In fact, one could argue that the defense was downgraded at every position except 2B.
Not with a straight face.
And you coming in here mocking everyone in the midst of yet another "here’s five runs, try not to choke again" bullpen meltdown is far more uncalled for than me calling you a doofus. Especially considering all the terms I could have used instead.
You really don’t think that there is something magical about a 5-run lead do you? Do you really think from the very small sample of 5 runs leads that the Royals have had that there is something special about the Royals and 5-run leads that they are particularly precarious? 4 and 3 run leads are fairly safe, but 5-run leads are precarious.
Jon, I was speaking reason. You were hitting the panic button (without good cause). And yet I get called a doofus. Just keep the childish name calling to yourself, please.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
And yet, I called it.
If Hillman doesn’t do that thing he’s refused to do all season (bring Soria in early), we probably blow yet another five-run lead in the 8th/9th inning.
Don’t give me your “magic” nonsense. It’s a pattern with this team, which means it is real. For some reason, this team does not lock down in a non-save opportunity in the late innings, and melts down.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I know you understand the concept of sample size
I don’t know why you refuse to apply it. In a very small sample of 5-run leads, they’ve blown them. There’s no reason to believe they’ll continue to blow them if the bullpen is healthy and not completely gassed. A small sample of data does not make a pattern. And, going beyond that, there’s no reason or logic to assume that this small sample is meaningful. Given the lead, the defensive substitution and defensive improvement made a lot of sense. I hope he does it with every 5-run lead.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, yes, whatever.
It’s not your place to come lecture your wayward children in order to prove your superiority when they get emotional, either. It’s one thing when it’s some jackass ranting endlessly about how Butler sucks and shouldn’t even be on the team just because he strikes out once, but it’s another entirely to come in here and be a jerk to people when they’re on the edge of their seat worrying about holding a lead.
I’m done.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Jeez Jon, take a pill
It’s not your place to come lecture your wayward children in order to prove your superiority when they get emotional, either.
It’s my place to make whatever comments I feel like making. Is it a poster’s “place” to overreact to anything and everything negative that happens in any Royals game? No, but many do it anyway. That’s what they feel like posting. I occasionally feel like pointing out the ridiculousness of some of these overreactions. In the case of your defensive replacement post, I assumed that you weren’t just making an emotional overreaction because that usually isn’t what you do.
We all deal game stress in our own ways. I avoid game threads because of the emotional, irrational whackiness and negativity which pervades them. I stopped by because we had a safe 5-run lead in the 8th inning. All of the sudden things turned to shit, dozens of posters hit the panic button and overreacted. And I made some comments. I’m as entitled to my own knee-jerk reactions to the silliness in this thread as other posters are entitled to their emotional reactions to the game and the posts that flow from them.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, and "not with a straight face"
We’ve got numbers which show Butler’s actually better than Gload.
We’ve got numbers which show Aviles is actually better than Pena.
It’s not much of a stretch to guess Gload is better than German in LF.
You can’t sit here and be a condescending jerk and lecture me on sample size in the face of a pattern which has been there all season long, while at the same time ignoring the other numbers you don’t like. Tired of you doing that. You don’t get to pick and choose.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Do you remember at all what Gopherballs told you about the small sample size of RZR from 2/3 of a season?
I think you know that TPJ is better than Aviles defensively. I think you know Gload is better than Butler defensively. And no, Gload is not and never was better than German in LF. Gload’s range is much less than German’s (even though German sucks in LF too).
Is pointing out the importance and relevance of sample size “lecturing you.” It was very important to your “pattern” argument. “All season long,” does not make a significant sample size. I mean, how many times are we talking about here? Not many at all.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
For the record
I’m not entirely sure that the difference between Gload and Butler isn’t negligible.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it is much more than negligible
The one and only thing that Gload does well is 1B defense. He’s not a huge range guy. But he does handle balls in his zone very well. If a line drive is hit to 1B, Gload is much more likely to snag it than Butler. If an IFer makes a poor throw, Gload is much more likely to pick it.
But of course, the fact that Gload is much better defensively than Butler isn’t very meaningful in the bigger picture. Even great 1B defense isn’t very valuable. It certainly makes sense to use Gload as a defensive replacement late in games though.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess to have a final verdict
we need a full season of Butler playing first, which won’t happen. Either way, really the point isn’t about defense…and for the record I think the Royals can definitely survive Butler’s glove at first if it means being able to bring someone who can hit to play DH.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I completely agree about Butler's defense being good enough and that he should be the man there
It’s the same situation with Aviles. His defense, while not great, is more than sufficient, given his bat (even if he loses dozens of points off of his OPS). But I like using defensive replacements for both of them late in the game when the Royals have a lead. I think that gives the team the best chance to win.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Butlers defense
is much better than he gets credit for. His hands are very good. Gloads weaknesses are the same as Billy’s, lack of range. Therefore if the only thing Billy does worse is handle a line drive then I wouldn’t replace him when he is a much much better hitter.
Billy’s handling of wayward throws to first base has been very very strong.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
I Can't Remember
Defense ever preventing a HR or BB.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 2, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Balls often do get put in play
One should expect it.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
It's A Royal
Tradition.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 2, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
And Ram Ram appears to have poor control
winning records follow good bullpens
Yes, yes it is.
Tying run at the plate. UGH
winning records follow good bullpens
Its funny how NY forgets this team has blown a few big leads this year.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
And remembering how many leads they've held
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
hillman is a friggen retart - why put mahay in against righties?
dum…some of you can manage this team better
put in soria!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You gotta be fucking kidding me
winning records follow good bullpens
Even if Ram Ram gets out of this he is not that
great in High pressure situations
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
FUCK
I HATE ALEXEI RAMIREZ
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
GET SOMEBODY THE FUCK OUT
winning records follow good bullpens
here we go
lets see what OUR FRANCHISE is made of
Great, now we bring Soria in with the tying run IN SCORING POSITION
winning records follow good bullpens
if we lose this game
it will be bad
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Well this is what we all wanted
now we’ll see if We are that smart.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
No, we wanted him in BEFORE the double
winning records follow good bullpens
NOW HEAR THIS:
If I ever, ever see anyone say “give up a run so it’s a save opp” again, I will hunt you down.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I SAID I WAS SORRY
GEEEEEEZ
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
good think I'm not a him!
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
ONE MORE OUT
winning records follow good bullpens
So... Ramirez comes in for two batters, THEN panic and bring in the closer?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
ok, so we don't have a cannon arm in center
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Ugh where was that pitch
winning records follow good bullpens
Wow he barely got apiece of that
winning records follow good bullpens
throw the slider.... he hasn't seen that pitch yet.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
let's get him out so I can breath again
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
GOT HIMMMMMm
winning records follow good bullpens
BAM
SIT DOWN URIBE!
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
whew! yes!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
11 pitch at bat and it didn't even get to 3 balls
Epic battle
winning records follow good bullpens
soria's curveball
on game day it shows soria threw 4 curves, two at 66 and two at 78…nasty
go royals
Can we please get some more runs
We cannot afford to lose this game
winning records follow good bullpens
now we realize we can't make soria a starter
as much as we all want to
No,
now we realize that sometimes Ron Mahay and Ramon Ramirez give up runs. That’s rather different.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but Soria has a 0.00 ERA, and that is what a closer has to do
I think we can all agree on
thatOMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 2, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I really really
can’t stand that the whole “ZOMG, Soria can’t be a starter” thing pops up whenever the bullpen has trouble.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially when it's not the relievers performance that should be determining that
but the Royals’ starters
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 2, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Soria could start. He threw a perfect game for crying out loud.
But I like him in the bullpen as the closer because he is Rivera good as a second year player.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
So just imagine how good
he could be if we let him throw 200 innings instead of 60-70…
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
If only the closer role were as important as the starter role
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
very true. I think we’ll be fine in the coming years though with him in the pen.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Yes, he'd be good in any pitching role
I’d rather he be in the role that would help the Royals win the most games.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Surprise.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I like you NHZRoyal +1s himself
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 2, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Just because we have the same brain
doesn’t mean we use the same keyboard.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
MPD is our friend
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Now you're using the Royal (sorry) plural to talk about yourself
Billybutlerformvp/billybeingbilly are going to sue for gimmick infringement.
8^p
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 2, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
All of my/our personalities is a different person
So it would only be fair to them to discuss them/us in the plural.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I really think we’ll be fine though with him in the pen. I have faith we’re going to get another good starter this offseason.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
I have faith he'll make a very good starter, personally.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm just having faith
that GMDM signs a stud this offseason….. maybe a Sabathia or something like that…..
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Too much money
need it for offense—and there’s cheaper in-house solutions.
GMDM has shown that it’s easier to build up a bullpen from sratch than a rotation or an offense.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 2, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Or we could save $20M by moving Soria to the rotation and spend that money on a big bat
And don’t we need a big bat much, much more than another SP?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Great, did I just get assmilated to the NHZRoyalborg?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 2, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
back up slooooowly
don’t look them in the eye
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Nom nom. Nom nom.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Resistance is...well it's pretty easy actually.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand the feeling, but don't agree with the analysis
I also think that, when the Rivera thing is brought up, it should be remembered that
1) The yanks were set for starters
2) Rivera sucked as a starter who had one pitch
and
3) Rivera moved to the ‘pen because he sucked as a starter, not the other ‘way ‘round like Soria
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 2, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Gordon, Olivo, Gload…. what can we get?
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Gordon not even eclose
winning records follow good bullpens
Olivo as predicted
winning records follow good bullpens
Olivo can mash lefties guys
winning records follow good bullpens
ohhhhhhh we are Nostradomusesessesssss in here
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 2, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions
I was just thinkin it was about time for HR # 10
Love that lefty pitching.
Da ha!
What a great idea to bring a lefty in to face Miguel “the kid who only hit lefties” Olivo.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
OIivo clearly worried about Guillen catching him in VORP
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Motivation!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
who saves us 1987431-894104381-830410384 103 runs per game with her defensive prowess
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 2, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait,
have we signed her yet?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
i think she's right behind jason smith on the depth chart
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 2, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
His pop off the bench is pretty good
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
16 Year Old
Girls everywhere are indignant.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 2, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree.
Was there a reason you brought this up?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, But It
Got separated from the posi I was replying to.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 2, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I know
I was just joshin’.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
You're Right, Though
The statement does make sense on its own.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 2, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Having four younger sisters
I ought to know.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
ooh, I'm sure that's fun
I have a small inkling of pity for you, NHZ < 3
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Bah,
don’t. Most of the time they’re great. Most of the time.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
well, that’s good. Freshman floor last year was a bit of a challenge to deal with. Urghhhh.
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Girls/Women can be downright evil to each other
in ways that us males can never truly appreciate.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
living around girls for the past 3 years
I can definitely vouch for that.
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Every lucky young woman I've ever hung out
with has had some story about their “friends acting up” that all top any story I have about getting into a spat with someone that I hate.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
we are a spiteful vindictive group
but will do all the knife twisting with a smile!
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't WAIT
to become a psychologist.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
yikes
have fun with that.
I can’t WAIT to teach middle school math.
Reliving the glory days right there. Middle school was the best three years of my life!!!
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, wow,
you’re so totally more fucked than I am!
I mean, uh, yeah, good luck with that!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
my only hope is that
I get a job in an elementary school instead. Math is my fall back track…
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
my daughter's two years of middle
school were hell for her. Cliques everwhere.
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I was called names the first day of school
and it all went downhill from there.
Oddly enough, joining band stabilized me quite a bit.
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
How about Gload's base running?
showing his grit by almost getting thrown out
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Maier sporting nice emergency hack skills
winning records follow good bullpens
Gameday stopped doing highlights
after Guillen’s home run. Boo gameday.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Alright, 3 more outs Joakim
winning records follow good bullpens
wheeeeeee
Don’t you all just
love exciting endings?A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
This strike zone is tiny
winning records follow good bullpens
Game day had ball one
to fields as being right down the middle at his bellybutton.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Because it was
winning records follow good bullpens
Game day had ball one
to fields as being right down the middle at his bellybutton.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Because It Still
Was?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 2, 2008 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahem
RR is freaking out right now, my screen is shaking and my comp is spitting parts.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Typical Behavior When
A thread goes over 200 or so posts.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 2, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
1 more out baby
winning records follow good bullpens
Not On My
Computer.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 2, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAH
That was hilarious. Started at his chest. Ended about an inch off the dirt.
See, now Brian Anderson -- sucks as a everyday ugy
But that’s a real 4th OF. Has a little pop, plays great defense in center (at least he did a couple years back)... Dumb haircut.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
I Used To
Have one of those. I was working for 1st National Bank Of Topeka and they were all positively giddy over Bob Dole getting the VP nomination, just sure their man would be the next VPOTUS. No one believed Carter had a chance.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 2, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Surprised nobody was pulling for a blown save...
so we could have a chance at 20 hits.
HE GONE
Royals win! Royals win! SIX hitters with multihit games…are these our Royals??
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
how can you doubt this team of destiny?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I simply open the sportspage
to the place where it says “standings.” :p
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
and you can put it in the books! yes!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
The Royals go from the panic button to the win button
Thank god Pena was in there for defense. ;)
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
Aviles would've fucked up that DP, no question
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
The game isn't even on TV here and I KNOW he would have fucked it up!!!!!!!!111
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Pure gritty instinct, you might say
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep. That's exactly what I meant.
I was being SARCASTIC. Trying to be FUNNY. Obviously I FAILED. Now come over here and HUG me and you’ll feel better.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
ooookkkkaaaaayyyyyy.....
you are obviously giddy with the win
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
No,
just trying to stop morse from breaking up the scissoring party. ;)
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
OK, well then...
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
It's a long-standing joke
were not privy to it? kscoliny started it and we’ve run with it since…
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, I just don't know what the "ironic" font should be
when I type sometimes
I suppose this might work for multiple usesThe concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Yes
I
believe that's true.A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
what a useful tool
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I am not in the mood
to hug the Borg right now. I am very angry with the Borg.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I un-rec'd that comment
I realized that I had stepped into the middle of a sensitive issue that wasn’t mine to rec. Sorry.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Jon, I was joking about Pena too
I like using him as a defensive replacement. But I wasn’t serious about that play.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
If Baird was still around
then they would have fucked around with Soria starting
c’mon, you think a guy with a 90mph fastbaall would be a good starter?
This game aside, is Buehrle a goody starter?
Sean Marcum?
Earlier this season I saw those combine for 15 innings with no earned runs.
Did Greg Maddux hard in his prime?
Sorry if you mean
to use this fontOMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 2, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Maddux probably threw a few mph harder
you need plus breaking stuff to do much when you have a 90mph fastball
Remember when Affeldt got put in the rotation after an awesome stint in the pen? how did that work out again?
Soria now in sole possession of 2nd place in saves
winning records follow good bullpens
DPs? Scissoring?
This is no longer my kind of party. Gotta go eat (sigh) and spend time with the wife. See you for the after party
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
who got the win?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
He Interviews Well
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Aug 2, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
good game
very eventful.
Sorry I almost ruined it for us.
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
I didn't see you out there throwing gopher balls.
Unless you’re really Ron Mahay in disguise.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I'm actually Batman
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
funny...
you don’t look like a billionaire playboy to me…
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Well,
I’d say “I’m actually Colonel Gaunt” but no one would get the reference.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
this?
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking a more life-sized version,
but yes. I can’t wait until Halloween this year. >:)
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
oh dear
I’m not gonna lie, i just googled it without really knowing the reference.
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I figured.
Gaunt is a science fiction book series hero and a special character in the WH40k tabletop game. My favorite author writes the books. I can bother people all day long with quotes from that series without repeating myself.
See why I claimed to be Batman instead?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, yes I do
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Good
Now I won’t have to explain my excessive nerdiness again. :P
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
my nerdiness can rival yours
I promise.
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Gaunt is far too handsome
to be compared to that fellow.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
well, I did beg for the save opp
and I do have mahay on my fantasy team, so…that might be it, IDK.
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Apology accepted
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
thank you!
does this mean that I’m safe from being traded next year?
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Only if you don't clear waivers
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
aw :(
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
there's no way you would clear waivers
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
aw shucks
you just want baked goods for a Grienke BOY, don’t you?
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
why, I had completely forgotten about that...
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
uh huh
;) I am now…6 games behind. Holy cowwwww.
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
or maybe more
I’m thinking it’s actually 8. I haven’t updated since the all star break.
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
better get that done before school starts
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I've got a few weeks
you shouldn’t say those sorts of things, it just gives me more time to slack off.
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a good sign, though
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll see what I can do
Will keeps mumbling about “trading everyone at their peak value.” Happily, I peaked early. ;)
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
what is the peak for a blogger?
did we ever decide that?
And does being female change my peak range? Things to ponder
Listen to the MUSTN'Ts, child Listen to the DON'Ts Listen to the SHOULDN'Ts, The IMPOSSIBLEs, the WON'Ts Listen to the NEVER HAVEs Then listen close to me-- Anything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be --Shel Silverstein
by loyal2theroyals on Aug 2, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know about the exact age
but let’s just say that we’re hoping NYRoyal will be a type a free agent…
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Aug 2, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Jon
Is that e-mail address on your SBNation account a real one? I have something to send you.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 2, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I can say it now
the bullpen meltdown gained me a save in my team
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Dinner time, I'm out
Great win, blog with y’all tomorrow!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
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