Game 113 Open Thread - Red Sox (64-48) at Royals (52-60)
by Freneau on Aug 4, 2008 7:45 PM EDT
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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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I hope everyone in the Royals organization hid their laptops....
clay is in town
TPJ...you're dead to me
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.
Callaspo is back with the Royals
The rumors of his demise were greatly exaggerated.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
well...driving sober is a first step
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Aug 4, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
He's probably on step 12 by now
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 4, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't someone invite him to watch the game in the dugout?
instead of sending him up the stairs to the plaza section?
The good news is he's due
woohoo!
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Aug 4, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
but david's back hurts
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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 up reply actions
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.
Butler at first again?
But he’s such an embarrassment there defensively!!!111
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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.”
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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 up reply actions
wasnt matt stairs canadian?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Aug 4, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Aviles statlines
Last 10 games: .442/.455/.767, 3 doubles, 3 homers
Last 20 games: .402/.430/.659, 10 doubles
I hope the good gil meche shows up tongiht
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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 up reply actions
TPJ statlines
.148/.169/.196, -4 OPS+
Lowest BA/OBP since April 29th
Over the last month: 0 for 16 with 6 strikeouts
Leadoff walk, nice.
3-2 change up? Huh? High strike obviously isn’t there. Good sequence… not
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Great start.... 2 on for Ortiz
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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.
He's not a good outfielder.
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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 reply actions
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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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.
I agree
But in all fairness, I do wear a Cubs hat from time to time when my Royals cap is in the wash.
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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.
Couldn't agree more
I hope the Royals fans represent tonight.
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
*predictable
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Teahen is horrible
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Just when I thought he couldn't get worse
He slumps. He’s not even good on defense anymore.
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3 pitch K about 3 batters too late
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Hitting .360!
That shocks me. I’m guessing that’s in like 25 at bats.
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Nice Ben Sheets impression Gil!
Again, 3 batters too late.
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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).
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Luckily, Buccholz has sucked this season
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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 up reply actions
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
aviles made an out wtf ugh we're doomed
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We are so patient
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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.
amazing how you can get that vibe 1 inning in
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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.
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 up reply actions
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.
Stop.
I’m not going to let facts get in my way of hating Jose Guillen.
He still has to be under 20 for the year.
Banny being Banny.
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 up reply actions
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 reply actions
What are they charging
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That's not bad, it'd be kind of neat
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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 up reply actions
Hey, nice play by Billy!
Definitely not routine.
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
"Lo and behold...
the baseball arriveth in the glove.”
Nice turn of phrase, Denny.
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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.
Don't sell Gload short, unassisted triple play
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
Where were those last 2 pitches on Varitek, wow
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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
Watching Gil pitch at times is painful
Please sir, nibble more
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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
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.
Ryan Howard makes up for his lack of range
by being very huge and playing linedrives off his stomaches
Over/under on how many pitches we see from Buccholz this inning?
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Gordon can hit righties apparently
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gordon blasted a solo homer
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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 reply actions
With Red Sox announcers
bs, but not surprising.
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
do you really want the nation to hear ryan?
he’s embarrassing
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Aug 4, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
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 up reply actions
for those who dont know...
ESPN showing royals sox with the cubs game in a rain delay.
where tpj happens.
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 up reply actions
gload wanted me to watch as little of the royals tonight as possible
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Aug 4, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
10 pitches that inning! we're improving
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Good ratio
We’re on pace for 6 dingers
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how does that work?
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Aug 4, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
The dude is throwing strikes, though.
Just have to find some holes or crank em out like Alex.
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
leadoff walk again...that worked well last time
TPJ...you're dead to me
Walking the leadoff guy again
Jesus christ could you do anything more stupid facing this lineup?
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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.
This is what mlb.tv is for, i've got 3 games going
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it's only like 40 bucks for the whole season, well worth it
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Yeah, see
I meant “quality video presentation” rather than “herky-jerky delayed crapola”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Weird, the premium feed looks great when I run it onto my 32inch monitor
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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.
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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agreed
it’d be a fantasy owners dream.
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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.
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.
by MKforKC on Aug 4, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
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 up reply actions
yeah...im sure epstein just hires his Assistant GMs based on them being nice guys
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Aug 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
His real job
probably involves getting coffee and danish for Bill James
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
lots of danish from what I've seen of Bill lately
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Oh God.
Looks like Alberto parked his truck on top of the water display again. Someone take his keys from him.
Banny being Banny.
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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the fans could use the breeze tonight...
mitch maier is a hero
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Aug 4, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
bunt baby, bunt!
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Ralllyyyyyyyyyyyy
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cagy ground ball by Esty
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Can teahen do something with RISP???!
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Alright
someone talk shit on Teahen to reverse jinx him
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
Teahen = horrible
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TEAHEN is wasting my oxygen!
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Aug 4, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
IT WORKED!!!
we’re awesome!
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Aug 4, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Teabag couldn't hit it to left field if he tried
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excuse me?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
maybe supporting A-Rod...
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lawl
Ryan: What is that around his neck?
Split: YOU’RE in charge of fashion, don’t ask ME!
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
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!
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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I think Bob Davis just had a stroke
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Our plan worked
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I'm not superstitious
I’m just a little stitious
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that can't be right
considering he’s 2-2 today
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Now guillen has to stay out of the doble play
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jose guillen = vagina
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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.
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
He's going to take a walk for the team
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
clay was definitely scared shitless of jose
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Aug 4, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Guillen walk
he really is starting to draw them recently
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
They wanted to get to butler?
make’em pay bam bam
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yep...good job billy
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Aug 4, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
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?
I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT
One way or another...
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
Selfish walk
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I hope he doesn't do that
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Nice job Buck!
It looked like he saw how slow that was coming and didn’t move that much.
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions
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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OHHHHH
terrible call, should be an exploding 2-0 count.
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
he still doesn't have as many pitches as Meche. sigh.....
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My roommate has a question
Does that walked in run count as an RBI for Buck?
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
yup
RBI the hard way
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
it was a HBP, but I believe he does get the RBI
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What did I miss? Did NHZ get taken to the asylum yet?
Keep an eye on that Buchholz character…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
I'll give the Sox crew credit
when they catch a break, they own up to it right away
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Don't charge the mound, John
We can’t afford for both our catchers to get suspended for fighting.
Interesting thought exercise: if both Buck and Olivo were suspended, who would catch? Can German? TPJ?
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I thought that if someone is suspended
their roster spot is “lost” to the team for that time period. TPJ’s suckiness notwithstanding, who could we send down with impunity to call up Tupman? Maier’s the only one I can think of that we can do without temporarily. Gordon, Butler and Aviles are all doing too well to keep out of the lineup. Maier’s doing well, but not so much so that he can’t be replaced for a bit (Gload, German).
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
>_>
awkward.
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by loyal2theroyals on Aug 4, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
If gload hit a granny he would get played for the next 5 years
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WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT
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Joel will be here soon
to tell us that Gload gets jobbed by the umpires so that is why he is terrible
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions
So the play wasn't all bad
“2 all u Gload hatrs post 3”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
crap Gloadie
now we leave the bases loaded and will never know what royalstern05 was going to do
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Buck was selfish
Knowing Gload was on deck, he should have homered rather than taking a self-serving HBP
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Brewers about to implode again
Prince Fielder getting in the face of one of the pitchers.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
The real kicker in that game was Bronson Arroyo breaking up parra's shut out
with a 2 run double
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that it was really a line-drive dribbler to first
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Man what a crucial AB that was
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Quick question:
When was the last time the Royals had a HIT with the bases loaded?
I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT
probably not too long ago
but i’m too lazy
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 4, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Buck just got one last inning
oh, you meant the other kind of hit?
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Are Gordon and his Popeye forarms in the lead for BOD at this point?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
hey now
Aviles has popeye forarms too.
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 4, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
First one to get achnor tatoos gets an automatic BOY nomination, right?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
"anchor":
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
aviles has a tat on his arm
that says lucky 13. apparently that’s his number, and he will probably try to steal it from our resident drunkard in the off season.
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 4, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Ryan Lefebvre have a number?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone escaped from (insert insane assylum here)
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
and what's with the Daniel Boone raccoon hat?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 4, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Its nice NHZ's dad could make it to the game.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
Gold glove is in the mail
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YOu mean "Gload Glove"
Yuck yuck yuck
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
What the fuck walking varitek again/
Is meche an idiot or really that incapable of throwing any sort of strike to him
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Because that's what Gil Meche does.
He is not an aggressive pitcher.
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Gotta pitch around mashers like 'Tel and Crisp
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
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ok.. they run a shorter ad now
I have never heard of anyone not having the green light on 3-1
At least not professionals.
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Royals Pride
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Hah Split:
“Disappointing night for [Aviles], his average has only gone up one point”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
how close?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
by the way
when i saw the royals in baltimore i was sitting behind homeplate in front of the press box – next to the royals give-away/family seats – aviles has a little brother/cousin with the family name “AVILES” tattooed on his neck.
no ahora next to it?
that doesnt seem right…
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Aug 4, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Dammit aviles you're supposed to get on base every AB
winning records follow good bullpens
i'm really disappointed that he didn't hit a 2-run homer there
my confidence in aviles has been shaken.
Out-fking-rageous let down
winning records follow good bullpens
I can just imagine if RR existed in 1980
and we had every game on TV while Brett chased .400
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
he would have been busted down to Omaha
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
coon skin cap my friend
coon skin cap.
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 4, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
he can be your boyfriend!
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 4, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm scared fot the rest of the people in the crowd
check him for anthrax
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
It would be nice to get at least 6 from meche tonight
winning records follow good bullpens
this is seeming like its bad gil and he's still mostly mowing them down...the guys he doesnt walk at least
TPJ...you're dead to me
Hasn't given up a hit since the first, knock on wood
When he throws it in the zone, they can’t hit it.
winning records follow good bullpens
that doesnt really count
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Aug 4, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
that was hysterical
lefevbre refused to comment on ortiz’s weight for fear of his coming up to “greet” him.
Do you think HIllman is laughing at Francona?
“I can’t believe theyr’e wasting all of Drew’s power in the leadoff spot. Heh heh.”
(Shakes head)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
he doesnt know who jd drew is
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Aug 4, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
not ideal...but ill take it
TPJ...you're dead to me
by billybeingbilly on Aug 4, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
From what I see on gameday
The strike zone has been really small for both teams.
I never really looked at Youk's batting stance before
That thing he does with his top hand is the weirdest shit I’ve ever seen
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
(and I already hit post before Ryan said anything, so I’m officially creeped out now)
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Can't wait for you to start pimping TPJ's potential
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
"As tough as it is to contemplate
TJ’s career as a major-league shortstop is over”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Did he say that?
Gameday has robbed me of so many great moments
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Got give it up to Dayton (again) on Meche
All those years of medicrity i Seattle, never thought he had it in him to bend over the Sox like this
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Gil giveth...
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I know
as soon as I posted it, he walked Youk. My bad.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Man he can't get ANYTHING on the outside corner
winning records follow good bullpens
This walks are gonna kill him, you can't ptich like this
winning records follow good bullpens
RR Question
Does this ever happen to anyone, certain comments come back as new after you unmark them?
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
Are they repeated comments?
Yeah, it’s happened to be before, and on this thread with one of royalstern’s earlier comments. If you exit the post, then re-enter (by clicking on the link, not the “back” or “forward” button), that should fix it.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
it was that one for me too….thanks, it worked
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Yo gil, that little slider SUCKS ASS tonight
Stop throwing it
winning records follow good bullpens
That was his curveball, earlier in the AB he threw him two little sliders / cutters
That he’s been missing off the plate with all night
winning records follow good bullpens
It was the suckiest-looking "slider" in history, then
and only resulted in a ground-out due to abject surprise.
(It wasn’t a slider, it was an off-speed curve.)
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Alright, I'd send him back out for the 6th
winning records follow good bullpens
178 PITCHES!
sure thing.
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Aug 4, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
If he gets taken out, Dusty Baker is going to be screaming at Hillman on the phone 5 minutes after the game ends
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
wait... its less than that
so definitely a sure thing
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Aug 4, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Or gimpin', as the case may be.
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
Guillen limps into second
disappointed that he couldn’t just jog all the way around
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Guillen seems to be hitting better since being moved to DH
winning records follow good bullpens
Inspired by Gload's continued leadership with so many guys down
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Guillen appears to be warrrrrrrrming up
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 4, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
ahhh the Charlotte Hornets
on NBA Jam, now that was a squad.
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
There are 38 playable characters that can be placed on the roster of any NBA team. These hidden characters include the following:
Athletes: Randall Cunningham, Frank Thomas, Larry Bird, Carol Blazejowski (credited as “Blaze”)
Musicians: Will Smith (credited as “Fresh Prince”), DJ Jazzy Jeff, Beastie Boys (Mike D., ADROCK and MCA), Heavy D
Politicians/Royalty: Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Prince Charles
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Others: Air Dog, Brutah, John Carlton, Chow-Chow, Sal DaVita, Facime, Falcus, Tony Goskie, Hill, Kabuki, Kid Silk, Kirby, Shawn Liptak, Jay Moon, Moosekat, Muskett, Jamie Rivett, Scooter Pie, Snake, Mark Turmell, Weasel
i recently rescued my SNES and have been rocking some of the classics....
Mario Kart
Ken Griffey Jr Baseball
NBA Jam
Tecmo Bowl III Final Edition
Baseball SImulator 1.000
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 4, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
One of these days
I’m going to start downloading ancient crap on my Wii
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Ken Griffey JR baseball for SNES
is still one of the best baseball games ever.
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad billy, very bad
winning records follow good bullpens
They might just be being really careful
winning records follow good bullpens
Gordon getting the Barry Bonds "intentional unintentional walk" treatment
Never F@#$ with a dude with a .762 OPS
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta score the leadoff doubles, somehow
winning records follow good bullpens
Wonder if DDJ is available tonight...
to hit for Gload!
John Buck 3 run souveneir time
winning records follow good bullpens
Can someone get a picture of this guy for us
Gameday folks?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
i can't. but his new sign said...
that he built a time machine and went into the future 1000 years and the cubs still haven’t won a world series
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 4, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Stranding all these runners is def going to come back to burn us
2 run lead isn’t shit, have to score the leadoff doubles
winning records follow good bullpens
Actually it's going to be fine.
Meche is going to throw 2 efficient innings. Nunez. Soria. game over.
Y'all get equally upset
If somebody says something bad that happens as you do when somebody says something good and the opposite happens. Might as well hope for the best.
Everyone just sit quietly. Don't think ANYTHING
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
One if we're lucky
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LOL
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks for the effort
Maybe someone can do a capture later tonight
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
2-1 he has a blog, 1-1 is a member of SOSH
“I’m going back to my mother’s basement, where I dispense the sarcasm, rather than absorb it.”
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Well that was a disaster
winning records follow good bullpens
That is where a official scorer should step up and say thats a fuckin error.
Nice K 9 K’s good outing after a tough first by Meche.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
That was ruthless
winning records follow good bullpens
Why, is rain expected?
He’s in triple digits…no way does Trey send him back out.
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
Joke
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Well have to yank him after this inning now.
If we make the play, he could have pitched to coco and drew next inning.
Gload.......great defense in left....
He was running away from it like it was a swarm of dogs….or bees….or dogs with bees in their mouths and when they bark they shoot bees at you.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 4, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
He's like some, non-ball catching baseball glove wearing guy
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Darn good outing for Meche.
Rough first inning… few too many walks, but the strike zone has been small.
meche has been extremely money as of late...
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Aug 4, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
i think his last 11 starts have been extremely impressive overall..
not sure of the exact numbers.
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Aug 4, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Butler's had his opening at 1st now and Gload sucks even worse in left.
Hopefully when DDJ returns, Gload can just stay on the bench.
good AB russ
Shealy / Kila NOW
winning records follow good bullpens
Well we sure didn't pick up any
winning records follow good bullpens
No Ryan, Ross did not see the bird.
He also did not see the ball.
He blows.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 4, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
don't tease me
winning records follow good bullpens
FOOD FIGHT!!!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
And the Cardinals fans think they're the best
Royals fans are smart enough to boo the beach balls.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Aviles making another out wtf?
winning records follow good bullpens
Eww
wasn’t an easy throw by any means but Lowery’s arm sure looks like a dud.
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
I'd rather have TPJ's inevitable 0-4
TPJ would never tease the fans with a hit. More honest, classy
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
RamRam, Nunez, Soria
Is two runs enough? Probably. Three would really calm my nerves…
Alright.
Good Mahay tonight (if he shows) not whoever that was a couple days ago.
the ghost of mark davis
where tpj happens.
by blue bandwagon on Aug 4, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Ram ram for the 7th
Mahay for the 8th
Soria for the 9th
winning records follow good bullpens
Wait we have choices?
And all of them are good? This is the Royals we are talking about, right?
that's not the Wal-Mart way. cheaper to keep it like it was/is.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Aug 4, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
What does it say?
“Leskanic”?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Aug 4, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
*KNOCKING ON WOOD*
Don’t look now, but a win tonight would put us 3 games behind the Tigers
by I need more Esteban on Aug 4, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
nice
work
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Aug 4, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
That was efficient
winning records follow good bullpens
Send him out for the 8th, shit
winning records follow good bullpens
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http://www.royalsreview.com/2008/8/4/586771/game-113-overflow-thread
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
masterson was born in jamaica
but lefevbre let us know that he’s not of jamaican heritage . . . . REALLY . . . . HE’S NOT????
Clutch hit, one time bam bam
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