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Game 112 Open Thread - White Sox (61-48) at Royals (51-60)

Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals, Aug 3, 2008 2:10 PM EDT


Your pitching matchup is Clayton Richard (9.35 ERA) versus Zack Greinke (3.98 ERA).




Cannot... escape... Gload.

The Royals have climbed to 4-7 against the White Sox this season. For the curious, they're 2-7 against those beloved Twins (they do the little things!), 6-3 against the Tigers and 4-4 against the Tribe.

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surprisingly so

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 3, 2008 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gload in the OF is even more of an embarrassment

Not only is his hitting way, way below average for the position, but his defense is also way, way below average. Complete suckitude as an OFer.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

you have to be fucking kidding me

Maybe espn was onto something with their less-than-generous odds

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

The nature of baseball

The Royals should win this game. We should expect them to win this game.

Of course, the Royals are at the stage where they could very well lose this game. Not to sound like Joe Morgan, but bad teams (for the moment, anyway) like the Royals just aren’t gong to be consistent, especially when they are replying on young guys still finding their way (Gordon, Butler) and streaky hitters (Guillen).

No better illustration can be had than the Royals #5 guy (Davies) beating the Sox #1 (Buehrle) yesterday. So I can totally see a frustrating loss today with the best pitcher on either team (Greinke) not getting the win against a nobody.

Like I said—just preparing myself.

(On the other hand, Teahen may hit 4 homers. BANK IT)

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I will note your unequivocal and firm assertion

that Teahen may hit 4 homers. I am certain you are correct.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Master of the qualification!

Graduate school has taught me so much.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Of course, if Teahen wasn't hitting in the top third

it’s entirely possible he might not have the opportunity to hit 4 homers!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Teahen is due!

If you believe in dueness, than Teahen is going to have a tremendous August.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 3, 2008 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I just laid down $100,000 on the Washtington Generals

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why don't you call off that bet

and just give me $50K, call it a wash

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually

We once had a soccer coach at my alma mater who played for the Generals.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Given the lineup, the Royals are certainly giving the Sox a chance

No DeJesus, and both Gload and Maier in the lineup.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Royals = Classy Organization

Not taking unfair advantage

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Today's heroes

Aviles, M, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .327
German, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .252
Teahen, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .243
Guillen, DH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .259
Butler, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .265
Gordon, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Olivo, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .259
Gload, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .272
Maier, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .238

Aviles leading off. Gload back in LF. Maier gets another start. German starting at 2B over Smith.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 3, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, I see that Will added it.

I was too slow. I’m old.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on Aug 3, 2008 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, I'M old.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

See, thing is

I remember when Tom Poquette was a hot up and coming young left fielder.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I Remember When

Lou Piniella was our ROY LF.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow - I know that batting average is hardly a good measure of ability...

but, wow – nothing to inspire fear, eh?

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 3, 2008 1:39 PM EDT reply actions  

That's why Avilanche is leading off - they will tremble in terror right away.

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Aug 3, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's right, wow

I knew it was close, but Aviles actually leads DDJ in VORP, 21.5 to 19.6. And in almost 190 less PAs.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

TG Pena sucked so bad or he would STILL be costing us.

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Aug 3, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

is gload really the LF today? CRUEL JOKES!!!!!

GO ROYALS!!! today will be the greatest victory in royals history! we are all witness.

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Aug 3, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Is there a new OFer stat for "inside the park homeruns allowed" or something?

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Aug 3, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Classless White Sox organization

not playing Junior in CF today

:(

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Teixeira fitting right into the Angels lineup

Just GIDPed

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 1:44 PM EDT reply actions  

So

if Rowdy Hardy makes the majors, should he try to get ROWDY put on the back of his jersey?

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions  

No, on the front

Why? Does someone else have their last name on the jersey today?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, clearly we are fucked.

The EXACT SAME LINEUP that collected 19 hits yesterday.

But we are clearly up the creek without a paddle for putting a guy who has five multi-hit games in his last nine in the lineup (Gload).

(sigh)

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 3, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions  

It's nice to see that the Royals don't automatically

fall fore the “bench utility guys must be all-glove” mentality.

This time, anyway. I guess That’s just for starters.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whats with the button.

Pretty much every player on the Royals is constantly jacking with one of the buttons on their jersey. Billy the most.

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

by kcscoliny on Aug 3, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Sounds like he needs to go back down to Omaha

Real big leaguers don’t fidget

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

pre-game commercial lesson for today

Hulshof is too soft on Mexican trucks.

Yeah, this primary is working out well for you Republicans. ;)

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

ya if only he could realize that this team

could win w/out Gload

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

by kcscoliny on Aug 3, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

44 starts in a row

no one can stop Cal Gloadken

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ross Ripgload?

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 3, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

we say this but gload keep contributing..

even though he well below average offensively at the positions he plays, on an offense like KC’s he gets hits/On Base…

by cfizzle on Aug 3, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm glad he's helping the Royals in their playoff push

Whlie 3 first baseman jockey for PT in Omaha

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't hate the player.

Hate the game.

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 3, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

touche. LOL

2008 VORPs:

Teahen: -3.2

Gload: -5.3 (includes current “hot” streak)

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

The problem, though

is that THIS team would be better served in 2009 if Gload put up a .150/.180/.200 this year. The idea that he’s an answer at 1B in 2009 should terrify each and every one of you, regardless of how useful he may be over the last month.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

If Shealy is anything like he was last year

I would rather have Gload in ‘09.

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 3, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

Dead horse time, but THIS is the time when Shealy should be playing every day it doesn’t interfere with Butler in order to see if he has anything to contribute. Don’t wait until September. Figure out if he’s worth anything at this point for next year, and let Kila Monster and Stodolka get all the 1B/Dh time in Omaha.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Meh.

Shealy’s useless. An .860 OPS in Omaha is, shall we say, not impressive.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree

He doesn’t have much to add. But he’s cheaper than Gload (and was recovering from injury, right/) and can’t be much worse. Why not try him now instead of wasting time next spring, when the Royals might have a new 1B anyway. If he sucks, then the Royals can cut bait on him AND Gload. And it allow the other guys in Omaha the PT they need.

Maybe if the Royals sign a cheap stopgap 1B/DH like Eric Hinske for next year, Shealy coudl be a good platoon partner.

Really, Shealy Doesn’t matter that much. the point is that we know Gload shouldn’t have a role.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do you think that GMDM thinks,

that Gload is the future at 1st for the Royals? Or just a stopgap until the younger guys are ready (kila…well i can’t think of anyone else right now, i guess shealy but he isn’t exactly young.)

by cfizzle on Aug 3, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think that what GMDM thinks doesn't matter

unless he’s going to throw Hillman into the deep end of the pool by DingFA Gload this off-season and eating a year’s pay. If Gload’s on the roster next year, and continues “contributing” at this level, he’s going to play.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Turned on the TV

and heard a tenor over-emoting the Star-Spangled Banner.

I assumed I happened to be on the same channel as the Yankees game.

(Turned out to be drag racing on ESPN, but hey,)

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Griffey at DH

that… miiiight stop cramps

but no Thome? Yaaay

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions  

okay, five

I was busy lecturing and not paying attention.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

"It's not hot, you babies!"

“remember the turf”
-Ozzie

I bet an Ozzie Guillen/Jose Guillen debate would be a lot of fun

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 2:13 PM EDT reply actions  

No thank you.

We’ll leave silly crap like that to the CHISUX.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

didn't the White Sox have these once?

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 3, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah....about that....

I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT

by RoyalPug on Aug 3, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

In other news, LIriano is back

and just threw a 1-2-3 first with 2 k’s on 12 pitches

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, Aviles got a hit

I am shocked, shocked I say.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Avilanche!

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Avilanche

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

You know a guy is charmed

when he makes an out and you feel cheated

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

never heard of this aviles guy,

but he looks pretty solid.. he should play more.

by cfizzle on Aug 3, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it just me

or has Aviles been retired at second on not-quite-double play balls about 3453456346 times so far this year?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions  

He's gritty and goes in hard

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hitting in front of Grudz

RIP. Gotta love

non-productive outs

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bean AJ

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Esty was safe, btw

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice job, Teahen.

At least your VORP is better than ROSS GLOAD’s.

Banny being Banny.

by JobDDT on Aug 3, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate the ChiSox. Our players better hate the ChiSox. I’m sure Gordon does, he grew up a Royals fan.

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha...

royals baserunning…

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Aug 3, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Nuff said

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

It goes in the face of...

Tradition

I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT

by RoyalPug on Aug 3, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on German. Este is killing us on the bases in this series. That was a heck of a throw by AJ even as much as I dislike him.

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Allow me to repeat:

Esty was safe.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

he was safe but there should have been no contest… how do you not read that right away?

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well

when the batter just stands there instead of signaling, that doesn’t help.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fing gameday!

Did German get CSed?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions  

WP, quick recovery by AJ,

blown call at 2B. You could still see green between glove and Esty when he touched the base.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good to see Grienke go hard in on Griffey… move his feet, move his balance, great job.

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Then throw it down the middle

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

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 3, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

to bad none were strikes and he threw one down the middle thigh high…

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

OT: what the hell happened to Marcus Giles?

Good player for three years, one mediocre year, then falls off a cliff in SD.

Not in the game this year.

I don’t follow the NL much. Injuries?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions  

the royals are probably going to sign him to MiLB contract....

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

same thing as what happened to his brother brian,

bret boone, andruw jones, richie sexson, etc.

steroid testing.

by royalstern05 on Aug 3, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Couldn't stay healthy

He got hurt in Atlanta, and just never came back from it

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

5-4-3 Nice

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Rack'em up

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions  

uh, thanks Ryan

now FSN will be showing shirtless pale men all game

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Good battle so far from JoGui

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions  

If nothing else, JoGui has slapped LHPs around so far this year

to the tune of .930 OPS

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha... butler can't get the donut off his bat

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

jinx

you owe me a beverage

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I said donut, you said weight sleeve. Therefor it is a false jinx which in the rules of jinx make YOU own ME a beverage!

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Own = owe

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, but

your use of the term “donut” was inaccurate, so it’s back to you owing me.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

ROFL

Billy can’t get the weight sleeve off his bat.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Yankees just made a great baserunning mistake, something we would do..

Abreu got thrown out by a left fielder at third, while jeter was tagging up to score.. and jeter didn’t make it home on time.

by cfizzle on Aug 3, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Ryan and Split discussing the matter

Ryan: Billy got a little help there from Alex Gordon
Split: That’s where that college education comes in handy.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL

gotta give it up for that one

Gordon = team leader

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Evidently, butler gets a hit anyway…

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions  

It's gotta go a long way for bam bam to move up on a wildpitch

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Bam Bam to second on a wild pitch

rally stabbing moves Butler into scoring position

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Wait... Gameday says Butler singled on a "soft ground ball" to 2B

WTF? “Wheels” Butler?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions  

well, it was a roller but for some weird reason the ChiSox were playing him up the middle and Konerko dove prematurely and just lay there and watched it rolll…..

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

He must read this blog!

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions  

of course he does . . .

we told him to disparage milton bradley

by royalstern05 on Aug 3, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who wants to set odds on whether Ryan knows this blog exists?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Weeeelllll...

he HAS backed off the TPJ fellating.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love Retro's posts, too

but perhaps the change has to do with the ROY candidate at SS?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's not a ROY candidate

He’ll probably finish second. Longoria will win it unanimously, I think.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, I agree

but, as Buzz Aldrin says, “Second comes right next to first.”

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well seeing as how I give him 100:1 odds...

Of knowing how to use a computer….
I’ll say 500:1

I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT

by RoyalPug on Aug 3, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

no way

he may know deadspin, but thats it

by Freneau on Aug 3, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

There goes Gordon

getting on base against a lefty.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

ENTITLED

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’ll be a double off the wall… Gordon will have to stop at third because Billy will be motoring along in front of him…

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Fail

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

if it wouldn’t of hit the chicken wire… Olivo is a stud.. stole 3B? Nice

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

haa…. nice.

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Ooooooolivo

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Olivo smoked that ball. Deadened it off the chicken wire out there.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Can't believe Gordon got it up to run all the way home

after he STROLLED to first on that gift from the pitcher.

There’s a reason it’s called a WALK, pretty boy.

(shaking head in disgust)

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

put it in play russ!

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

E-1

Then Gload fucks up

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Very nice. very nice. And Gload is dancing with the opponent… nice baserunning…

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Bwahahahaha

Richard fucks up a throw
Olivo scores
Gload runs into an out

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Classic 2008 Royals scoring sequence

Gload’s march to replacement level continues!

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Was it against Minn

that they scored on a Gordon HBP and two errors?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

But at least we are trying to be caggressive…. and another good throw from AJ.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

our baserunning is so bad

amazing – absolutely amazing.

we have to be setting some type of record this year – is there a way to research this???

by royalstern05 on Aug 3, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Baseball-Reference, maybe

Baserunning outs could include pickoffs, being gunned down for extra bases, and failed attempts to steal bases

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriously... i said it earlier...

royals baserunning… holy crap. oh, and EXPLOSION!!!!!

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Aug 3, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Time for a Maier jack.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it time for Maier to get a good look?

He’s starting to swing it well. Does he stick for the rest of the season?

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

He certainly is a Gathright replacement

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

No reason he shouldn't. Whenever DDJ comes back put him out in left

DH Guillen and play Butler at first. Although Guillen might play right so we can get rid of Teahan.

by Warden11 on Aug 3, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Aviles time.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions  

.330 for Aviles in 206 ABs.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions  

BOOM!

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions  

5-0!

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions  

put in on the board….. YES! She gone.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Bounced off the back of the Sox bullpen and back OUT onto the field. Just blistered.

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

In the Oakland series you could tell the annoucers were blown away

By his power. Not often your leadoff hitter / SS looks like he could legitimately hit 25 hr’s a year

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by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

boom goes the dynamite

fuck you ross

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by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions  

AVILANCHE!!!!

I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT

by RoyalPug on Aug 3, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome to Souviner City.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Aviles hitting stats

207 AB, 41 singles, 19 doubles, 2 triples, 7 homers

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll be at the game Friday...

I’ll make an Avilanche sign!

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hope Satan enjoys Aviles' soul

This is getting ridiculous

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by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Poor Ryan

Ryan is so smitten with TPJ that he almost sounded disappointed that Aviles went yard…...poor Ryan.

by Nighthawk at the Diner on Aug 3, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Someone make sure Ryan has a ride home tonight

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Aviles Now

Aviles: 7 HR in 213 PAs
Butler: 7 HR in 314 PAs

by Freneau on Aug 3, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

This just in from the South Side Blogsite

I fucking hate Mike Aviles! AIM: SouthSideCheat

by The Cheat on Aug 3, 2008 11:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by kcscoliny on Aug 3, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll be sure to drop him a line in a sec

I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 3, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

...oh, crap

5-run lead.

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

We're Trooly Skrood!

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Satan enjoys souls like Coltrane enjoys the soprano sax

I suppose he’ll crater worse than Bannister next year, and we’ll enter year 27 of the SS problem

by Nighthawk at the Diner on Aug 3, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

BTW

Haven’t seen you around here lately? Just missing you, or what?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Porn mainly, and working on my abs

actually, rare that I’m in the same room with computer and game simultaneously…..I’m like capers, better in miniscule doses

by Nighthawk at the Diner on Aug 3, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Capers are good

in non-existent doses

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fan Graphs

I really don't know what to say... Did the post above this signature make sense? Probably not.

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Aug 3, 2008 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

If gload didn’t get thrown out it would have been 6. the game would have been over….. it’s gloads fault.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

DAMN YOU ROSS

It’d be a 6 run lead if not for you.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Gotta Blame Aviles, too

If he’d just made an out,

it would be a nice, safe, 3 run lead

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was talking to NY about this

I think the Royals relievers may Schottenheimer big leads—trying not to lose rather than trying to win.

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s a very good theory..

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's that whole...

trade a run for an out theory….not sure where I stand on that.

by Bart41 on Aug 3, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's certainly true for Hillman

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

AVILES FOREVER

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by marbotty on Aug 3, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Avilanche sign note

idk what’s a good location for this year, but the outfield will be prime sign territory next year

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm starting to think that jonfmorse is right about Aviles

...that he’s unlikely to pull a Mark Quinn next year and fall on his face.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow

I am humbled that you actually came into a game thread to say that. :)

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's The Bat

Whip that does it.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

he’ll end up hitting something like .310 next year and we’ll say he is in the sophomore jinx.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Depends on the value Satan placed on his eternal damnation

Did Aviles play Satan for Ned Colletti?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let’s throw a big bender and watch him walk to the dugout.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

That was it.. .come on blue.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

67 mph

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by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

What the fuck?

doing an EAS during a baseball game?

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

EAS?

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

EAS Test

to make sure that it works when it’s needed

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh the emergency thing

What a pain in the ass. That should be done at 3:00 am.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ouch… I wish Olivo would have called him off…..

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Can't blame Billy much

heck of a run for Wheels just to get to it

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

that would've been a pretty nice play...

I don’t expect Billy to be able to make those.

by Bart41 on Aug 3, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t either… that’s why I wish Olivo had gotten there quicker….

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bah

Trey is NEVER letting Butler on the field again, is he?

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Pena to SS

Aviles to 1B, hell, his bat’ll play there at this rate.

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I Still Want

To see Germy at 1B/DH. He’s too painful to watch elsewhere in the field.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

He should… we put up numbers when Billy’s on first and Teahan leads off.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

It's all good

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

So...

did Greinke teach Soria the slow curve? or did Soria have it before 2007?

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions  

I like it though… especially when it starts at eye level.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Buck O'Neill seat...........

heals lepers on Wed, feeds the poor on Thurs, and screws horny teens on Sat…...

by Nighthawk at the Diner on Aug 3, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

dude… she’s 82. Let her rest in peace

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

????

Explain…

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Buck O'Neill Seat

They were just running down the resume of the Buck O’Neill seat honoree on the tube…..just embellishing a little bit. I look forward to seeing the Wal Mart union pres in there Mon night against the sox.

by Nighthawk at the Diner on Aug 3, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Aviles OPS

I don’t have the number up to the minute, but it was .880 going into the game and with a single and a HR, he’s up over .900 now.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Hanley Ramirez who

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by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

.905

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

MSPAINT TRIBUTE NOW!

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by marbotty on Aug 3, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Wow on that shot from JoGui

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Programming Note -- Please Read

I have to run, but I have auto-programmed an overflow thread for 2:30 central. Around that time, hopefully, it will appear. So be looking for that around 2:30.

by Freneau on Aug 3, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

The chick on the far right is REALLY butch

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

JOSE

Absolufrigginlutely CRUSHED that one

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Over the Water Spectacular and almost over the hill?

Jesus, that was deep.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

it bounced up the hill

BUT STILL!

How far did that estimate?

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by loyal2theroyals on Aug 3, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm going 455

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

If there was no hill there and it landed on flat ground… wow.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whoops, I missed the "if"

My reading comprehension sucks sometimes.

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by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was at least 440

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Didn't Bo Hit

One that stuck in the hillside? I seem to remember 475’ being attached to it.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you, Kenny Williams. Thank you, Ozzie Guillen

...for giving us this kid to throw batting practice to the Royals today.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I think Trey sold his soul

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 3, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

would you be willing to make a deal with the devil?

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 3, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looks like I'm (sort of) right:

it’s time another JoGui’s streak.

100 OPS+ by the end of the season, baby!

YES WE CAN

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

i credit hillman's leadership

he’s been so instrumental in changing the culture

by Freneau on Aug 3, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

It's 415 to center, right?

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

410

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 3, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

390 in the gaps….

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

+a billion

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was a big insurance run.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't mind another dozen or so

You know, just to be sure

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Save The Defensive

Replacements and use the pitching staff as position players.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

That bomb was in between somewhere plus a bunch.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Fuckin AJ

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

Do they run more on AJ or what?

Seems like they run waaaaay to much, but Trey baby must have some grand plan with that stopwatch of his when they play AJ…..how pissed was AJ when Olivio stole 3rd? Stupid, but had to piss him off.

by Nighthawk at the Diner on Aug 3, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

How did that ball sneak through?

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Out of curiosity...

Is it too late to change Tony Pena Jr. bobblehead day to Mike Aviles boom stick day?

by powderbluepower on Aug 3, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Or the Mike Aviles

Gold Glove day

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

And by "Gold Glove"

I assume you mean “Re-Christening of Aviles Stadium Day.”

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, no

We can’t do that to Mister K.

It'll be "Aviles Field at Kauffman Stadium"

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

LOL

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brett And White

Wouldn’t mind, I’m sure.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

they don't have a photo of it yet!

maybe that means they’re changing the bobblehead!

It’s Hispanic night at the K. Maybe it’ll go to another player on the team, instead…

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 3, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm waiting for the boos to rain on me but...

I think Gload catches that at first….

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

no… gload gets it. He isn’t flat footed over there and knows Grienke’s tendancies so he’s ready for the quick pick.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

he might not make the tag… but he catches it.

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by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

He would have expected the throw where it was and knocked the base runner out of the way before it got there?

I think Gload plays really, really good 1B defense and there’s no way he would have done that unless he had precognition.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Billy being flat footed made the throw look worse than it was. It wasn’t five feet from the bag. That’s a short reach for a first basemen…. I’ve played over there… Look at where AJ was when the throw went by him.. then look at the 6 foot lead he had.

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

The problem wasn't how far away it was

The problem is that the base runner was between the ball and the first baseman. Gload couldn’t have overcome that.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ross would have

reached through AJ’s torso with his mystical powers of intangibility

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by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

whoa... I didn't say that.

that’s blasphemy.

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

That hurt

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

Nice snag, Mikey

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by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on NY, be strong!

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

That Guillen HR was in Bo Jackson Country

I can’t get a good idea on where home plate is (going off of Google Maps) but it wouldn’t shock me if it was 470ft+ to get that far up

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions  

A VILE SNOW!

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by marbotty on Aug 3, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

ooh...

because Avalanches are vile. I GET IT!

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 3, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

By the Way:

Kila just hit his 3rd home run in 5 games for Omaha

by cfizzle on Aug 3, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

15th of what?

May?

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

This month son

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by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's rushing

AA to AAA to the majors in one month?

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

He was old for AA, right?

If he’s still crushign AAA in 2 weeks, why not give him until the end of the season to come up and get an idea of what he’s going to have to do to make the team in 09?

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by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

It doesn’t matter how old he is, just let the guy develop properly so when he gets here he’ll be ready even if he’s 28.

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

I'd give him a little cup of coffee in September

And start him in AAA next year so that he can play everyday. Rushing him to the majors would not be the best way to develop him.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Even if he crushes AAA the same way he demolished AA?

Why not give him a legit chance to be the starting 1B out of spring training next year? What will he have left to prove?

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by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

He'll get a look in ST

But unless he stays nuts in Omaha, gets a call-up, goes nuts here, and looks good in ST, no chance

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

One month of good hitting in AAA proves what?

What he will have left to prove is that he can really handle AAA hitting. One month doesn’t prove anything. I guess I’d give him a shot in spring training. But if I were Moore, I’d go out and get a real 1B upgrade.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

ooh nice

I like that one, too.

It shows your extensive knowledge of current pop culture!

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 3, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks.

I shall tell my future children of the day I made a relevant pop culture reference while discussing a Royal. It will be EPIC, and my children will be impressed.

by powderbluepower on Aug 3, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAWAIIAN PUNCH NOW!

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 3, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

for the record . . .

greinke’s last 2 pitches to dye were phenominal.

by royalstern05 on Aug 3, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions  

OK, Mr. Lefebvre

I appreciate the fantastic play by Aviles, Ryan. But there’s no way you can hang in the air longer by willing it. It’s gravity. It really doesn’t care how much you want to hang in the air.

by powderbluepower on Aug 3, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Good pitch from Grienke

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

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

Can we trade our Junior

for their Junior?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why would you give up a ROOGY

for a old CF

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

by kcscoliny on Aug 3, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excuse me

Pena is a RTOGY.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

There can't be more than

52 other AL outfielders who even had a chance to catch that ball

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

So, is Zack building to

being able to throw a 65mph curve to Griffey?

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Trite but powerful

I saw Celtic beat Man U in the CL a couple years ago, hearing that crowd sing that song at the end of the game made the hair on my ballsack stand on end…......or are you a Scouser?

by Nighthawk at the Diner on Aug 3, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Merseyside, baby.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like Rafa

Can you get it done this year? Torres is the man, but you need some more sparkle in the midfield to go along with Stevie G…......

by Nighthawk at the Diner on Aug 3, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I blame Kuyt

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Arne Riise

You don’t have Crouch to kick around anymore….....dude reminded me of a new born Giraffe struggling to get it to its feet for the first time

by Nighthawk at the Diner on Aug 3, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Riise blew it

But he’s been solid for years. I felt bad for him.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I gots me a Van Persie Holland jersey

But I’m too old and too fat to wear it…..I’m down with the Boro, but of the big 4, I find Pool and Arsenal the most palatable…......John Terry or Sr Alex are about enough to make me wretch

by Nighthawk at the Diner on Aug 3, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Prawn lovers and Russians =

teh debbil

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

true dat

Why does Stewey Downing hate England?

by Nighthawk at the Diner on Aug 3, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

MAIER NOW

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Maier is the new Aviles

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Maier now?

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 3, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

crappy photoshopping now!

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by marbotty on Aug 3, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not advocating calling up Kila now

but from what I saw and have heard on the radio. He is playing BIG MAN baseball. His foul balls are complete shots his Home Runs have been no doubters. If he continues his patient approach KC could really have something there.

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

by kcscoliny on Aug 3, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Too many questions to say for sure

1) How are his bunts
2) How are his caught stealings
3) Has he mastered the “throw out at second on a single”

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bring Him Up

So Gload can teach him.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mazzone made some good points yesterday

I thought it was interesting how he was talking about Lefty vs lefty matchups and righty vs righty matchups. When you’re armside you suddenly become a high ball hitter. When your gloveside you suddenly become a low ball hitter…

that totally explains the myth of lefties being down and in hitters… golfers. And righties not being that. But you put a lefty on the mound and it reverses…. very good stuff.

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

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

ya I really thought he had some good insight too

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

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

I should go buy his book.. .maybe GMDM can hire him to be a roving instructor in the minors? Let him work for Fox if he still wants too a few days a week.

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

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

Another Avilanche? Gosh....

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions  

i think aviles can hit .400

and break dimaggio’s consecutive games with a hit streak.

by royalstern05 on Aug 3, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Aviles:mere singles::Soria:mere groundouts

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I would vote

Aviles as a write-in for U.S. president, but alas, he is not the minimum of 35 years old.

by powderbluepower on Aug 3, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

John McCain says

Aviles Aviles he is to blame for high gas prices

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

by kcscoliny on Aug 3, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

But... but...

Aviles is CHANGE. Aviles is HOPE. Hope and Change are not responsible for high gas prices… Fukudome is responsible for high gas prices.

by powderbluepower on Aug 3, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1 on Fukudome

He hates America.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

The 35 Year

Rule can be changed; it’s just a Constutional thing.

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

So Zack's thrown almost the exact number of innings as he threw his rookie year...

and his stats are remarkably similar. he’s got far more strikeouts and walks, making his k/bb ratio slightly worse. i’m of the opinion that he’s a better pitcher now than he was then, but the stats don’t bear that out. in fact, it was a tougher offensive league in 2004, so his numbers this year are just the tiniest bit worse than when he was a rookie. this probably deserves its own fanpost, so maybe i’ll do it later tonight, but would you take greinke ‘04 or greinke ‘08?

by billexgordler on Aug 3, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I was thinking abut this the other day

Didn’t he give up way more homers his rookie year?

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes...

sorry, i left that out. 26 as a rookie to 18 this year.

by billexgordler on Aug 3, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

That is why we can’t OVERANALYZE stats… they just are a description of how you are playing at a particular time….

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Some poor sap at Fox network just slapped his forehead and asked

how much did we spend on that telestrater thingy so Paul Splittorf could draw white dashes on the screen?

by Nighthawk at the Diner on Aug 3, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

It's covered

Thanks to the old John Madden telestrator funding initiative

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Aviles just cost us 3 runs

with that 6-3 assist

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

See how Grienke just dismantled Konerko? That doesn’t happen until this year….

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

that was set up by his first AB of the day.

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait...

You’re saying that at-bat, in 2008, didn’t happen until 2008?

deep

(winky face)

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha... swisher didn't run hard and got caught. lol.

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Ten 3-hit games for Aviles

6/14 (at ARI)
6/21 (vs SF)
7/7 (at TB)
7/8 (vs CHI)
7/13 (vs SEA)
7/20 (at CHI)
7/28 (at OAK)
7/30 (at OAK)
8/2 (vs CHI)
8/3 (vs CHI)

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions  

In how many games started?

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

51 games started

going into today, the Royals were 27-23 in games started by Aviles

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

That is pretty absurd

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Interestingly enough

we have 50 games left after today. Assuming this is a win, and we continue that post-Aviles pace, we’ll actually make it to 79 wins.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's why I predicted 80 wins

Because I knew Aviles would get called up and turn the team around. Damn, I’m good!

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I remember that

Everyone else was saying “no, he’ just an old guy repeating the level,” but there was NYRoyal, saying “just look at the numbers, he’s raking. Let’s call him up and give him a chance!”

8^P

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wanted him as the opening day shortstop

I can see these things when no one else cans. Just trust in me, fellas.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zack averaging

11.3 pitches an inning

I smell a CG

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

go knock on wood….

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

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

The sox look bored

almost as bored as zazck

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

6 pitch inning. Who is hitting? The Royals late in the game of thepast?

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

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

That inning?

sick. 6-pitches. Greinke = pitching Aviles?

by powderbluepower on Aug 3, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice comeback from Greinke

The Sox embarrass him the last time he faces them and then he comes back to dominate them. No runs and 58 pitches through 5.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions  

He's always owned their souls at the K

He just doesn’t like the Cell

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Flyball pitcher

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bunting for a hit with a 6 run lead in the bottom of 5? I smell a HBP coming later in this game for him…

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

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

OzGui won't like that.

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

??? Gameday here

You mean the bunt?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah.

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

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

Ramirez is a stud

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

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

He's pretty spry for a 35 year old

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

time for the RH hitters to destroy the ChiSox again.

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

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

wow… great swing.

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

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

I think Ozzie is going to leave Richard out there for a complete game

Apparently Ozzie doesn’t much care about winning this one.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm positive

Guillen no longer cares about his arm.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

910

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hoagy Has Saved

Us from the dreaded 5 run lead!

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

by philofthenorth on Aug 3, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

It Took That

Long to get posted; we need the overflow now!

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

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

I'm smelling an MVO

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by marbotty on Aug 3, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

He’s supposed to be with the US olympic team… he’s got a lot of promise from the left side….I’d take him in our Organization… needs more seasoning though.

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

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

3 groundball hits this inning…. he’s made some good adjustments. You just can’t hold down the ROYALS!!!

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

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

He's not at all ready for the majors

Decent talent, but not great talent who gets called up directly from AA to the majors. That’s a recipe for failure.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmmmm... I wonder if we can learn anything from that

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

by Matt Klaassen on Aug 3, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Peanut Buttler Jelly Time

Peanut Buttler Jelly Time
Peanut Buttler Jelly Time
Peanut Buttler Jelly Time

Whoo

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Get the mop up guy ready OzGui…. JoGui will rake off of him too…

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

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

Olivo GS time

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Aug 3, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Can we face Clayton Richard every game?

Someone call the commish and get this rule change inacted.

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Bringing in the X royal… let’s get him for leaving.

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's see, we have a cripple at 3rd and a fatty at 2nd...

So if Olivo doubles, three runs will cross the plate within the space of one second

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Aug 3, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions  

The Facts on Koster

he noegtiated the deal that traded David Cone for Chris Stynes

by BHWick on Aug 3, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Buerhle

The fact that Clayton is following a pitcher that is just like him doesn’t help either… He’s just like HoRam and Glavine and Moyer and Rogers…..Needs a big powerful righty the day before.

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

by 306008 on Aug 3, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

What was that Olivo pussified out

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

by kcscoliny on Aug 3, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Overflow is up

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

by Scott McKinney on Aug 3, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

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