"OMFG, we won!" or "56-74"

by NHZ on Aug 24, 2008 6:39 PM EDT in News Comment 48 comments

We did it. We broke the vaunted Curse of Will Getting Married. With a heroically crappy effort by Brandon Duckworth and an offensive explosion for seven runs in six innings off former good pitcher Kenny Rogers, your boys in blue are off the 'schneid.

According to WPA, the Royals best pitcher in this game was Mudkip Wells. Let it never be said that Dayton Moore doesn't know how to fill out the back end of a pitching staff. To be completely fair to Wells, he actually was good as he K'ed two batters in as many scoreless innings. I wouldn't be surprised if he was in the mix for the back of the rotation next year. That just goes to show you what kind of guys can compete for the back of a rotation. And so on.
Jose Guillen had a home run. I still dislike him, yes.
Callaspo had three hits and a walk. The dude has deservedly taken some flak 'round these parts, but give credit where credit is due. Now have a few drinks and drive yourself home, Alberto. Just kidding, just kidding. Performances like tonight are why I was among the Callaspo-for-2B crowd in the first place.
No one drowned at the pool today, though the hose is not working.
RamRam and The Mexicutioner were back to their usual selves. I wuv them.
Butler had a double and a walk, which we like. German continued to play competently with a bingle and walk, which we like. Teahen had 3 RsBI and didn't fall over in the batter's box, which we think is something. The borg is pleased.
Ross Gload 3oy893gh5q90gh3gh9ehgIHATEHIMga43y3hbvzbvb
DeJesus and Olivo are not hitting. Oh, well. At least someone hit today.
We are not the Chiefs, which must count for something. I think. Maybe.
Next up is Texas, then we go back head-to-head with the Tigers again. Let the excitement build.

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It was good to see Callaspo hitting (and drawing a walk)

I really think he’s going to surprise a lot of Royals fans who have written him off as a crappy drunk (jumping to conclusions is fun and easy!). I hope the front office is successful in addressing the OF and 1B/DH holes and leaves the middle IF alone. 2009 will, yet again, be a rebuilding year. I say give Callaspo and Aviles a chance to prove if they are sufficient for those positions for a full season.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Aug 24, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think most people here

haven’t written him off. In fact, assuming no big middle infield signing, I think most are hoping he’ll start at second next year, and be at least around average. There was real optimism re: him (understandably) in the game thread today.

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

by devil_fingers on Aug 24, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm just having some fun with Alberto

I certainly haven’t written him off. While I love the O-Dog, I wonder if we might be better off just standing pat in the middle infield and, as you say, getting someone who can actually hit at a power position.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 24, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Most people agree

(at least me, that is) think that a power hitter is the better choice, and that Furcal/Hudson are fallback signings. I personally wouldn’t go as much “over” for the middle guys, given that DH/COF is the bigger need.

BTW, although I personally like the O-Dog better (and have some weird subjective bias against Furcal), I think, out of the two, Furcal fits the Royals better, since, if injury/performance collapse happens at some level at some point during the contract, the Royals have other guys who can fill in at 2B presently and sooner (Aviles if Furcal is signed, Callaspo, German if he’s arouhd, Giovotella, hopefully pretty soon, is Bianchi a 2B if desparation arises?) than at SS (where, at the moment, it’s Aviles and crickets).

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

by devil_fingers on Aug 24, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You mean TPJ doesn't count as depth?

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 24, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

F-you

by benfunke on Aug 25, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Let it never be said that Dayton Moore doesn't know how to fill out the back end of a pitching staff."

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

by devil_fingers on Aug 24, 2008 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Red X?

Oops wait, I’m not speaking to you.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 24, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What the hell? What's with the red x? Are some images not loading?

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

by devil_fingers on Aug 24, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's okay, let me guess what the pic said

“[a mature and appropriate response].”?

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 24, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, it was something like this

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

by devil_fingers on Aug 24, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great, now go do your homework.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 24, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kip Wells forever!

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Aug 25, 2008 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No

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

by devil_fingers on Aug 24, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My squig ate my homework

colonel-commissioner
Tanith 1st (and only)
Ignatius Cardinal

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

by devil_fingers on Aug 24, 2008 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's "Colonel-Commissar"

you chaos worshipper.

/nerds up the discussion even more.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 24, 2008 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are we at least on speaking terms again?

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

by devil_fingers on Aug 24, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah yeah, okay fine

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 24, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the rest of us can now go on with our lives...

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Aug 24, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, you could before if you wanted to

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 25, 2008 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

but who would want to before we knew the outcome of your spat?

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Aug 25, 2008 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I see, you didn't want

to risk being on the losing side. Fair enough.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 25, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

we would all lose if it kept up

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Aug 25, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the only way to win is not to play

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

by devil_fingers on Aug 25, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Can we play thermonuclear war?

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 25, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wait, let me guess the password in three tries to break in

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Aug 25, 2008 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What!!

A squig reference?

I zap those guys with warp lighting every time!

by labbadabba on Aug 25, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does anyone think that the Royals made a mistake in trading Buckner for Callaspo?

I was just curious how people felt about that trade now. FWIW, here are there 2008 stats:

Callaspo [MLB] .302/.368/.349 (106 AB)
Buckner [AAA] 5-10, 4.95 ERA, 116.1 ip, 136 h, 43 bb, 69 k, 1.35 GO/AO

I thought Buckner was a low-ceiling pitcher who would end up being a back of the rotation starter or middle reliever. His poor AAA season (age 24, second year at the level) is doing nothing to change that opinion. For the most part, I like what I’ve seen from Callaspo, albeit in limited playing time. If he can get on base and show just a little line drive power, he’ll be a more than sufficient starting second baseman. And I’m not particularly concerned about any alcohol issues.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Aug 24, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

No,

I really didn’t think it was a mistake then, either. I thought moore dealt from a position of strength—back fo the rotation starters—to get something that the Royals lack in the system: a potentially good young position player.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 24, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me too

I didn’t think it was a mistake talent wise, I just didn’t like Callaspo’s character, which is unusual for me because usually that doens’t matter to me. For some reason domestic abuse just hits a nerve with me.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Aug 25, 2008 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it does with most people.

And that certainly includes me.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 25, 2008 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I never had strong feelings about it either way

It looks good now, but if think it’s too early (particularly given the lack of playing by Callaspo this year) to call for sure. I think we’ll know by the end of next year, though. I hope Callaspo starts the rest of the year.

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

by devil_fingers on Aug 24, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The thing I thought was neat from the onset

were Callaspo’s OBPs in the minors. That .368 figure might not be a fluke.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 24, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why RsBI?

I’ve seen this a couple times recently, and it lacks any conceivable logic. RBI is an acronym, and the “R” already stands for “Runs.”

Sure, one might respond that a person will write that “Player X went 1 for 4 with 1 RBI,” but in that case, we can all surmise that the “R” in the acronym as used in that instance stands simply for “Run.” Thus, depending on the context, the acronym “RBI” either stands for Run or Runs Batted In.

by KC Gunner on Aug 24, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think that particular usage by NHZ was tongue in cheek

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Aug 24, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 24, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, OK

Sorry then! I think I’ve just seen RsBI a couple times in various places recently, and I suddenly felt an urge to comment on it.

by KC Gunner on Aug 24, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

As long as people don't say "RBIs"

I’m fine.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 24, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ribies

Some people say ribies, but that can make you hungry.

Go Royals!

by BabyBlues on Aug 25, 2008 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No worries

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Aug 25, 2008 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

so I haven't really watched a royals game in like a week or 2

& i go to the game today & we win! awesome.

probably just gonna put ‘em under a couch or something. -lochte

by teahen24 on Aug 24, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I blame you for the losing then

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Aug 24, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

at least we now know who to blame

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Aug 24, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

like I said during the game

it was good to see th team fighting and playing to win. Any news on Guillen’t status for the Texas series? Having him and Butler next to each other in the lineup certainly slows things down on the basepaths.

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Aug 24, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs