Game 112 Open Thread - White Sox (61-48) at Royals (51-60)
Chicago @ Kansas City
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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I'm glad Hillman hasn't used the Grudz injury as an excuse to give Pena more starts
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on
Aug 3, 2008 1:36 PM EDT
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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
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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 NYRoyal on
Aug 3, 2008 1:37 PM EDT
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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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 1:38 PM EDT
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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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 1:37 PM EDT
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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
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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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 1:39 PM EDT
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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
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Teahen is due!
If you believe in dueness, than Teahen is going to have a tremendous August.
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by James Quinn on
Aug 3, 2008 1:41 PM EDT
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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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 1:42 PM EDT
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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
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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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 1:47 PM EDT
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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 NYRoyal on
Aug 3, 2008 1:39 PM EDT
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Royals = Classy Organization
Not taking unfair advantage
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 1:39 PM EDT
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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.
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by James Quinn on
Aug 3, 2008 1:38 PM EDT
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It's too bad the lineups weren't posted in the main post.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 3, 2008 1:39 PM EDT
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Yeah, I see that Will added it.
I was too slow. I’m old.
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by James Quinn on
Aug 3, 2008 1:40 PM EDT
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I'm so old, I remember when Jason LaRue was a hot up and coming young catcher!
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by James Quinn on
Aug 3, 2008 1:44 PM EDT
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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
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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
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Yeah, well, you and loyal's dad do have the edge on me
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 3, 2008 2:49 PM EDT
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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
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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
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it is kind of scary that Aviles is without a doubt our most productive hitter
and he was very close to being buried forever underneath Pena
by Warden11 on
Aug 3, 2008 1:53 PM EDT
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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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 1:54 PM EDT
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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
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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
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Gload's inside the park HR will have you singing a different tune
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on
Aug 3, 2008 1:45 PM EDT
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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
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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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 1:55 PM EDT
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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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 1:44 PM EDT
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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
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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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 1:55 PM EDT
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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
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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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 1:58 PM EDT
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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
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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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 1:58 PM EDT
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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
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great to see that Trey realized that
he could start Guillen at DH
by BHWick on
Aug 3, 2008 2:02 PM EDT
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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
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44 starts in a row
no one can stop Cal Gloadken
by BHWick on
Aug 3, 2008 2:05 PM EDT
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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
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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
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Which is more than Teahen can say.
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 3, 2008 2:07 PM EDT
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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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 2:07 PM EDT
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Don't hate the player.
Hate the game.
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 3, 2008 2:08 PM EDT
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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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 2:09 PM EDT
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he does have the second highest BA of the players starting today
by Warden11 on
Aug 3, 2008 2:07 PM EDT
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and the eighth-highest SLG...
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 3, 2008 2:10 PM EDT
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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
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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
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+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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 2:11 PM EDT
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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
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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 devil_fingers on
Aug 3, 2008 2:15 PM EDT
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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
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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
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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
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Griffey at DH
that… miiiight stop cramps
but no Thome? Yaaay
by BHWick on
Aug 3, 2008 2:11 PM EDT
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Wait, was that two outs on two pitches?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 3, 2008 2:12 PM EDT
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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
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"It's not hot, you babies!"
“remember the turf”
-Ozzie
I bet an Ozzie Guillen/Jose Guillen debate would be a lot of fun
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Aug 3, 2008 2:13 PM EDT
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