Game 113 Open Thread - Red Sox (64-48) at Royals (52-60)
Boston Red Sox @ Kansas City Royals
Gil Meche (4.22 ERA) faces a tough, but perhaps less than vintage Red Sox lineup tonight, while the Royals will contest Clay Buchholz (5.94 ERA). In his last six starts, Bucky's ERA is 8.49.
Last week, it was remarked during an ESPN highlight that "the sophisticated Boston fans" had embraced Jason Bay and had given him numerous standing ovations. Isn't fawning all over the new guy the opposite of sophisticated? New managers, players, coaches, etc. almost always get much love at the beginning. I'm sure the fans at the K gave Curtis Leskanic and Rondell White huge ovations in '03. It's utterly typical, even cliched. Factor in that in this case said new guy is a white-skinned All-Star (albeit one who looks like an alien) and is replacing someone who the local media had spent a week labelling as radioactive and who had been demonized, rightly or wrongly, by many in the game. Yes, oh so sophisticated! Just like how the "best fans in baseball" to our east go nuts over sac bunts...
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Mike Lawl is not, in fact, in the starting lineup.
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 4, 2008 7:47 PM EDT
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I hope everyone in the Royals organization hid their laptops....
clay is in town
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on
Aug 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT
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Clay Buckholz has been very beatable this year
His only positive has been his great 8.91 K/9. But he wipes out the benefit he gets from that by giving up a ton of walks 4.52 BB/9 and lots of hits. While pitchers often aren’t to blame for the hits they give up, Buckholz really is. His line drive percentage is huge (23.2%) giving him an expected BABIP of .352. His actual BABIP has been a little worse than that at .368. Given all of this, it is no surprise that his ERA is 5.94.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on
Aug 4, 2008 7:50 PM EDT
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I don't know if we want to draw walks
that seems a bit lazy. ;)
by BHWick on
Aug 4, 2008 7:58 PM EDT
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Can't Boston just buy another pitcher to come in and replace Buttholez?
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT
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Callaspo is back with the Royals
The rumors of his demise were greatly exaggerated.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on
Aug 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT
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He is driving to the stadium right now, in fact.
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 4, 2008 7:52 PM EDT
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well...driving sober is a first step
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on
Aug 4, 2008 7:56 PM EDT
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He's probably on step 12 by now
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on
Aug 4, 2008 7:57 PM EDT
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Didn't someone invite him to watch the game in the dugout?
instead of sending him up the stairs to the plaza section?
by BHWick on
Aug 4, 2008 7:59 PM EDT
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The 45th consecutive start for Iron Man Gload
and the 47th consecutive game
by BHWick on
Aug 4, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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The good news is he's due
woohoo!
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on
Aug 4, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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In other news
if Ross gets sick of Godsmack, he could go for this
by BHWick on
Aug 4, 2008 8:03 PM EDT
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Hey
I think FSN Midwest is stealing our content
by BHWick on
Aug 4, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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Why?
winning records follow good bullpens
by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:02 PM EDT
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They showed our record since the end of the losing streak
it’s not a serious charge though
by BHWick on
Aug 4, 2008 8:03 PM EDT
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Aviles is the only player in the starting lineup with an OPS+ over 100
For the third straight game.
by KCBear on
Aug 4, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
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but david's back hurts
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
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Get Rid Of
Aviles; consistency is important.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
Aug 4, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
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If I Must
M. Aviles ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .340
E. German 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .244
M. Teahen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .243
J. Guillen dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .261
B. Butler 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .271
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .252
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .247
R. Gload lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .275
M. Maier cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .308
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
Aug 4, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
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Butler at first again?
But he’s such an embarrassment there defensively!!!111
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on
Aug 4, 2008 8:07 PM EDT
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Those Boston fans were sophisticated
For accepting a Canuck like Bay. Us uncouth midwesterners probably woulda warned him “he ain’t from around here,” hurled beer cans at him and told him to “go back to where he came from.”
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on
Aug 4, 2008 8:07 PM EDT
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Beer Bottles
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
Aug 4, 2008 8:08 PM EDT
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Got that right
Bay isn’t a REAL AMERICAN like Mike Sweeney, Joe Randa, and Matt Stairs.
by BHWick on
Aug 4, 2008 8:08 PM EDT
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wasnt matt stairs canadian?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on
Aug 4, 2008 8:14 PM EDT
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Mike Aviles statlines
Last 10 games: .442/.455/.767, 3 doubles, 3 homers
Last 20 games: .402/.430/.659, 10 doubles
by BHWick on
Aug 4, 2008 8:08 PM EDT
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I hope the good gil meche shows up tongiht
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:11 PM EDT
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I Hope He
Makes another Meche of things.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on
Aug 4, 2008 8:13 PM EDT
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TPJ statlines
.148/.169/.196, -4 OPS+
Lowest BA/OBP since April 29th
Over the last month: 0 for 16 with 6 strikeouts
by BHWick on
Aug 4, 2008 8:12 PM EDT
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Just when we thought
He couldn’t outdo himself.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on
Aug 4, 2008 8:19 PM EDT
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Damn you JD Drew
you’re not fast, You’re not supposed to leadoff!
by BHWick on
Aug 4, 2008 8:13 PM EDT
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Leadoff walk, nice.
3-2 change up? Huh? High strike obviously isn’t there. Good sequence… not
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:14 PM EDT
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Great start.... 2 on for Ortiz
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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Teahen looked like an idiot on that play.
I know it was deep, but it was catchable for where he was.
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 4, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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He's not a good outfielder.
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT
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ahhh I hate listening to
Fake ass Red Sox fans! Oh I’m just going to pick a team when they are good! Bullshit.
by I need more Esteban on
Aug 4, 2008 8:16 PM EDT
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There is one gift run
I’m guessing they at least score the 2nd freebie. Can’t give teams this good free runs.
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:17 PM EDT
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Kevin Youkilis looks like an escaped pirate
Watch your booties
by BHWick on
Aug 4, 2008 8:18 PM EDT
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Frustrated rant:
There are too many spineless cowards in this city. You can’t turn around without running into a little shit in a Cubs hat or a Red Sox jersey or a Yankees t-shirt. Especially the motherfuckers who were BORN IN KANSAS CITY. Oh, not tough enough to be a fan of a bad team? Just abandon them and jump on a high payroll bandwagon.
You are not supposed to dislike the Royals because they suck, you’re supposed to like them regardless. And when the Royals finally do become good (God willing in my lifetime), it will be much more gratifying an experience for me than for you out-of-town shits who will probably jump on the Royals bandwagon anyway.
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 4, 2008 8:18 PM EDT
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I agree
But in all fairness, I do wear a Cubs hat from time to time when my Royals cap is in the wash.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on
Aug 4, 2008 8:20 PM EDT
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Hey, I'm an out-of-town shit
Although I still have a few weeks to go before I finally cross the “lived away from KC longer than I lived near KC” line.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 4, 2008 8:23 PM EDT
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Couldn't agree more
I hope the Royals fans represent tonight.
by I need more Esteban on
Aug 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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*predictable
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:19 PM EDT
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Teahen is horrible
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:19 PM EDT
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Just when I thought he couldn't get worse
He slumps. He’s not even good on defense anymore.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on
Aug 4, 2008 8:21 PM EDT
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3 pitch K about 3 batters too late
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:20 PM EDT
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He looks exactly like Billy Butler right now.
Spooky.
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 4, 2008 8:21 PM EDT
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Hitting .360!
That shocks me. I’m guessing that’s in like 25 at bats.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on
Aug 4, 2008 8:21 PM EDT
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Nice Ben Sheets impression Gil!
Again, 3 batters too late.
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:22 PM EDT
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Sean Casey
Has played in almost half as many games as Ross Gload. They have the same number of doubles, and Gload has 2 more home runs (Casey has yet to homer).
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on
Aug 4, 2008 8:23 PM EDT
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Go watch this. It will cheer you up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqW4tukUBME
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 4, 2008 8:23 PM EDT
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I guess the "I'm scared of Boston" Gil showed up tonight
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 4, 2008 8:23 PM EDT
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Luckily, Buccholz has sucked this season
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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I hope he is
“Clayton Richard’-awful tonight.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com
by RoyalsRetro on
Aug 4, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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Memo to Miguel Olivo
Don’t charge the mound on Christian Family Night
by BHWick on
Aug 4, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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is that tonite?
luckily the band of drunk idiots that i call my group of friends decided against the game tonite b/c its a million degrees out
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on
Aug 4, 2008 8:25 PM EDT
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or charge the mound...
with christ..
I can just see someone running out there with holy water screaming “THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU”
I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT
by RoyalPug on
Aug 4, 2008 8:25 PM EDT
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Not even if the pitcher
grows horns and a tail?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 4, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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aviles made an out wtf ugh we're doomed
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:25 PM EDT
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We are so patient
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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This is going to be one of THOSE games.
Dominated by horrible pitcher, our ace gets raped, butthole Boston fans over ride “K”.
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 4, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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amazing how you can get that vibe 1 inning in
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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Years of watching will do that to you.
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 4, 2008 8:29 PM EDT
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This could be a LOOOOONG game
I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT
by RoyalPug on
Aug 4, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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If Teahen could just have every at-bat with two out and nobody on
he’d hit .700
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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which would be 2nd in the league behind grudz
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on
Aug 4, 2008 8:29 PM EDT
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WE MADE AN INCREDIBLY WILD PITCHER THROW 9 PITCHES!
WOOO
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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I KNEW that was going to happen.
People aren’t throwing Guillen anything good on first pitch because he SWINGS AT THEM ALL THE TIME and HASN’T DRAWN A WALK SINCE 1999.
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 4, 2008 8:28 PM EDT
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You and your facts
Sheesh
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 4, 2008 8:29 PM EDT
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I've been out of town
but I thought he’d been drawing more walks lately?
by I need more Esteban on
Aug 4, 2008 8:28 PM EDT
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So...
did Toby move up or down when he left Fox4’s weekend staff for this job?
by BHWick on
Aug 4, 2008 8:29 PM EDT
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Would you rather be around?
Mark Alford or Joe Goldberg?
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 4, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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Who's going to buy a brick thing with a message on it for the renovations?
by I need more Esteban on
Aug 4, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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What are they charging
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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$150-300
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on
Aug 4, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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That's not bad, it'd be kind of neat
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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Chiefs are doing it, too.
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 4, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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I'm actually not sure
I think it’s kind of expensive but I’m also recently graduated with no real job yet so everything is expensive….I think it’s on Royals.com, though. My buddy got a Cardinals when they opened the new stadium and it seems kind of cool.
by I need more Esteban on
Aug 4, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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Terrible Defense
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on
Aug 4, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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NICE play by Billy
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
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Aug 4, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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Hey, nice play by Billy!
Definitely not routine.
by I need more Esteban on
Aug 4, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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"Lo and behold...
the baseball arriveth in the glove.”
Nice turn of phrase, Denny.
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
by cmkeller on
Aug 4, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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According to FIP and Meche's 1st inning performance,
he had about a 25% chance of giving up one run. He has been unlucky all year.
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Aug 4, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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i beg to differ...you start the game with a walk and a double...you're expected to give up runs
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on
Aug 4, 2008 8:36 PM EDT
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Gload would have made two outs there!
yaknow
by BHWick on
Aug 4, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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Don't sell Gload short, unassisted triple play
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on
Aug 4, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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Where were those last 2 pitches on Varitek, wow
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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HE IS ON A PLANE!!!!!!!!!!!!111
Banny being Banny.
by JobDDT on
Aug 4, 2008 8:34 PM EDT
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This just in
snakes loose aboard plane
update at 11
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 4, 2008 8:36 PM EDT
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FAVRE SAID . . .
GET THESE SNAKES OFF MY MOTHERFUCKIN’ PLANE, OR GIVE ME $20 MILLION DOLLARS.
by royalstern05 on
Aug 4, 2008 8:37 PM EDT
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Dude.. it's Varitek
he’s not hitting that well!
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Aug 4, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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BREAKING NEWS FROM ESPN.COM SENIOR WRITER JOHN CLAYTON . . .
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Aug 4, 2008 8:34 PM EDT
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BRETT FAVRE TOOK A DUMP THIS AFTERNOON.
and didn’t wash his hands.
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Aug 4, 2008 8:35 PM EDT
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FARVE FARVE FARVE FARVE FARVE FARVE FARVE FARVE,
MANNY MANNY MANNY MANNY MANNY.
by cfizzle on
Aug 4, 2008 8:35 PM EDT
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John Clayton

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on
Aug 4, 2008 8:36 PM EDT
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Does that mean Sean Salisbury
is Sam?
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No Sean has not relation to the movie he is just a
jackass
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on
Aug 4, 2008 8:37 PM EDT
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Watching Gil pitch at times is painful
Please sir, nibble more
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Aug 4, 2008 8:36 PM EDT
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Billy is using the linebacker approach to first base defense
I can’t see how someone who was a 3rd baseman a few years ago could be considered that undependable on defense
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Aug 4, 2008 8:37 PM EDT
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NOT ONLY DO I AGREE - I AGREE IN ALL CAPS
i think billy is more than adequate in the field.
look at what the brewers and phillies use @ 1b.
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Aug 4, 2008 8:38 PM EDT
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Ryan Howard makes up for his lack of range
by being very huge and playing linedrives off his stomaches
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Aug 4, 2008 8:39 PM EDT
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i played HS 3b when i didnt pitch...and im skinnier and id be a butcher at 1b in the MLB too
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on
Aug 4, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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Over/under on how many pitches we see from Buccholz this inning?
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Aug 4, 2008 8:38 PM EDT
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yikes.
good thing billy is a defensive wizard.
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Aug 4, 2008 8:40 PM EDT
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Gordon can hit righties apparently
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BOOYAH!!!
wait, what happened… I dont even have gameday pulled up yet.
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on
Aug 4, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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gordon blasted a solo homer
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SMIRK-tastic home run
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Aug 4, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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I like that by Gordon
Clay is throwing strikes early and trying to get ahead of people so we might as well not watch strikes go by.
by I need more Esteban on
Aug 4, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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yay! ESPN bonus coverage!
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on
Aug 4, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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With Red Sox announcers
bs, but not surprising.
by I need more Esteban on
Aug 4, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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do you really want the nation to hear ryan?
he’s embarrassing
TPJ...you're dead to me
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Aug 4, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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I could care less, I don't hate Ryan like most
but the Red Sox guy is a pretty national guy so he’s definitely better.
by I need more Esteban on
Aug 4, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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for those who dont know...
ESPN showing royals sox with the cubs game in a rain delay.
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on
Aug 4, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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espn is showing the bosox telecast though
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well they ARE based in bristol
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true but us folk on the west coast are appreciative...
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on
Aug 4, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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gload wanted me to watch as little of the royals tonight as possible
where tpj happens.
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Aug 4, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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I have sacrificed Ryan and Split
for High Definition
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 4, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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(well, that didn’t last long)
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 4, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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10 pitches that inning! we're improving
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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But only 9 of them
stayed in the park
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
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Aug 4, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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Good ratio
We’re on pace for 6 dingers
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Aug 4, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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how does that work?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on
Aug 4, 2008 8:46 PM EDT
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The dude is throwing strikes, though.
Just have to find some holes or crank em out like Alex.
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gil... whats with the balls, bud?
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on
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leadoff walk again...that worked well last time
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on
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Walking the leadoff guy again
Jesus christ could you do anything more stupid facing this lineup?
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by slayor on
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There needs to be a channel
which just does whip-around to all games. Die-hard fans of one team may not watch it much, but it’d be awesome for those days when your team is off or for more casual fans.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 4, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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This is what mlb.tv is for, i've got 3 games going
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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it's only like 40 bucks for the whole season, well worth it
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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Yeah, see
I meant “quality video presentation” rather than “herky-jerky delayed crapola”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 4, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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Weird, the premium feed looks great when I run it onto my 32inch monitor
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:50 PM EDT
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I have super-insane-cable broadband
and on those rare occasions where I cannot watch the game on TV while the local folks can, I am consistently almost two pitches behind the action here.
Hence, mlbtv.com sucks.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
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Aug 4, 2008 8:52 PM EDT
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Oh yeah, I thought you meant the actual video was laggy...
the feed is about 2 seconds behind because they’re getting it off the satellite then routing it to your computer, so yeah, it’s not quite as real time. Still works alright though for what it is.
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:53 PM EDT
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agreed
it’d be a fantasy owners dream.
by I need more Esteban on
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MLB Extra Innings is for that too
or for watching the Nationals play the Giants
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That requires me actually flipping back and forth randomly.
I want a channel that will take me to from game to game when interesting things are happening.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
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Aug 4, 2008 8:50 PM EDT
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I'm going to start disliking Butler
if they don’t stop showing him standing there slack-jawed with glazed eyes.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
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by RoyalPug on
Aug 4, 2008 8:53 PM EDT
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MITCH MAIER NOW!
OF machine.
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on
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Kevin Youkilis reminding us just how great a hitter we could have had
if only A. Baird hadn’t a f’ing moron with no business running anything short of a Jiffy Lube franchise in Oxford, Mississippi.
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he's smart enough to be the #2 for the best franchise in baseball
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on
Aug 4, 2008 8:52 PM EDT
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Or just a likeable guy
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
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Aug 4, 2008 8:54 PM EDT
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yeah...im sure epstein just hires his Assistant GMs based on them being nice guys
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He's a great scout who
didn’t know how to be a GM with his hands tied (which is not easy by any means). I think Baird has it tough from Royals fans sometimes because of how things were with ownership with him…..there aren’t any excused, however, for some of the trades he made for our future stars.
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His real job
probably involves getting coffee and danish for Bill James
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
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Aug 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT
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lots of danish from what I've seen of Bill lately
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Aug 4, 2008 8:58 PM EDT
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Oh God.
Looks like Alberto parked his truck on top of the water display again. Someone take his keys from him.
Banny being Banny.
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good morning
good afternoon
and
good night.
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Aug 4, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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Welcome to the American League, Jason Bay
might need to adjust to the tougher competition
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meche > josh fogg
where tpj happens.
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two 3 pitch whiffs for bay watch
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Statistics show that
50% of all leadoff walks end up scoring
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AFTER HE MAKES CONTACT
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by slayor on
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the fans could use the breeze tonight...
mitch maier is a hero
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by blue bandwagon on
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yeah - and by deep i meant
deep into the clubhouse after K’ing.
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Former Female Baseball players
No word on if they drew walks
by BHWick on
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Avilanche
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by slayor on
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AVILANCHE!
stud.
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on
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bunt baby, bunt!
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by buddyball on
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Ralllyyyyyyyyyyyy
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 8:56 PM EDT
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esty!
did he bat flip?
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by blue bandwagon on
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why bunt when you can hit a sure fire bullet
that will be ruled a hit but is truly an error.
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cagy ground ball by Esty
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by buddyball on
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Can teahen do something with RISP???!
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top-spin-tea-bag-double-play
or . . .
3-run jack.
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Alright
someone talk shit on Teahen to reverse jinx him
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Teahen = horrible
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by slayor on
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TEAHEN is wasting my oxygen!
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by blue bandwagon on
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Well done, troops!
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on
Aug 4, 2008 9:00 PM EDT
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IT WORKED!!!
we’re awesome!
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on
Aug 4, 2008 9:01 PM EDT
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Teabag couldn't hit it to left field if he tried
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by buddyball on
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according to splitorff and lefevbre -
bucholz is wearing a pearl necklace.
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excuse me?
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maybe supporting A-Rod...
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Aug 4, 2008 9:01 PM EDT
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lawl
Ryan: What is that around his neck?
Split: YOU’RE in charge of fashion, don’t ask ME!
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Boston announcers are idiots
“after Teahen, their only real home run threat, Jose Guillen, who a little while ago, was demanding a trade.”
No noticing that Gordon has almost as many as Guillen. And totally ignoring Jose’s denial of that ugly rumor (as always, the slander sticks better than the retraction).
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
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You know, or the fact that Aviles has 6-7 jacks in like 200 AB's
Much less the power butler has
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by slayor on
Aug 4, 2008 9:00 PM EDT
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Or that Aviles has a similar HR/AB ratio as both of them
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Aug 4, 2008 9:00 PM EDT
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I think Bob Davis just had a stroke
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by buddyball on
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Our plan worked
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by slayor on
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pure evil genius
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on
Aug 4, 2008 9:01 PM EDT
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I'm not superstitious
I’m just a little stitious
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Mark teahen is now 1-11 agianst boston...
with SIX walks?!
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by RoyalPug on
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that can't be right
considering he’s 2-2 today
by I need more Esteban on
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Now guillen has to stay out of the doble play
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by slayor on
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jose guillen = vagina
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Clay Buchholz is outstanding!
(does that work for a jinx?)
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that's a tough one
I would think it has to be more specific, though…..like, clay Buscholz never gives up Grand Slams.
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He's going to take a walk for the team
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clay was definitely scared shitless of jose
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on
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Guillen walk
he really is starting to draw them recently
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All aboard the singles train!

CHOO CHOO!
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time for a rally killing slam.
where tpj happens.
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They wanted to get to butler?
make’em pay bam bam
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ANOTHER WALK FOR JOSE!!!!
Jose must have went to the Esteban German hitting academy lately
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20% of Guillen's walks
have been in the last three days.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
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That'll get one
nice job Billy!
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yep...good job billy
TPJ...you're dead to me
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Good job there, Billy
Crap, he’s up to .270, too!
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Billy sac fly
thank goodness the rally is still going – totally unselfish to not hit a grand salami there
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better than a 4-6-3
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Uh oh...that was pretty gritty...
Has Russ been giving Billy lessons?
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royals back on espn
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by blue bandwagon on
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john buck
with a rally killer?
where tpj happens.
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One way or another...
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
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Selfish walk
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I hope he doesn't do that
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by buddyball on
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Clutch HBP
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
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Charge the mound, John!
oh wait.. nevermind, this guy just sucks
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Nice job Buck!
It looked like he saw how slow that was coming and didn’t move that much.
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HBP!!!
GLOAD WITH THE BASES LOADED!!! THE SOX BE SCREWED!!!
where tpj happens.
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NICE!
the wheels are coming off the bucholz express!!!
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Buck taking one for the team
storm the mound!!!!!!!!!!
can we hit AJ?
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GLOAD WILL EXPLODE
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Grit on display here
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