Game 149 Open Thread - Royals (64-84) at Indians (72-76)
by Freneau on Sep 14, 2008 12:00 PM EDT
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Like a beautiful pelican soaring above the flooded coastal waters of Texas, the Royals look to rise ever higher this afternoon against the Indians.
Those Indians, they thought a doubleheader sweep would propel them back to .500 for the first time since 22-22. Ha! What did they know?
Your pitching matchup is Brian Bannister (5.81 ERA) versus Jeremy Sowers (5.60 ERA). The over/under on how often the phrases "needs to keep the ball down", "doesn't overpower you" and "let the defense make plays behind him" will be heard during today's game is 312.5.
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4-6 starts from Meche and Grienke.
Yes. We can!
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
No Billy but Alex is back
1. M. Aviles, SS
2. A. Callaspo, 2B
3. D. DeJesus, Cf
4. J. Guillen, DH
5. R. Shealy, 1B
6. M. Teahen, RF
7. A. Gordon, 3B
8. J. Buck, C
9. E. German, LF
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
The Return Of
The Smirk!
M. Aviles ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .318
A. Callaspo 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .299
D. DeJesus cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .299
J. Guillen dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .262
R. Shealy 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .318
M. Teahen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .252
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .254
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .221
E. German lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .249
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wow, with Guillen in LF and Butler DHing this would be a good lineup. Germie’s OK at the plate, but I hate him in LF. BamBam and the Kahuna are available to PR, so there’s that.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 12:50 PM EDT reply actions
I Feel So
Inadequate.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Melville was on the pregame show
anyone hear what he had to say?
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No Billy against a lefty
I don’t care for that
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Me Neither
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
they were charging $75-100 for parking at the USC-OSU game last night
and I complain about $9 at the K
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It's time to fire Bob McClure.
1) Our pitchers refuse to throw strike three after being up 0-2. He’s obviously not chewing them out for this.
2) The only thing I can think of that he’s “done” was teach a curveball to someone who desperately needed it, but Tomko failed anyway.
3) He reminds me of Darrell Porter.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
the pitching coach is like the hitting coach, right?
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
No.
Seriously, no. He’s got a lot more hands-on impact on the pitching staff.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I agree with you.
Let’s reassign him to being a rover and move our hitting coach.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
How many more Banni outings until the Sabo's realize he sucks
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No I'm not this is a tough inning but it is just gonna be typical of his career
his stuff isn’t good enough to get critical outs
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Is there an actual time limit for visits to the mound
or does the ump just decide to go break them up when he’s bored?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
just when he gets bored. So umps go as soon at the pc hits the dirt, others wait 20 seconds.
Umpires have this stat called TOG. Time of Game. They get judged on it. That’s why some guys break stuff up really quick.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Hopefully the O-ffense can get something going in the top half
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ya did you see that in the Rany article
still kinda surprising with the way he started off in day games. Return to suckiness
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
The 0-2 Strike
To Fasano actually K’d him.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Thigpen in the Chiefs game
Wow they are worse than the Royals
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There's no way
Thigpen can save any more than 15 games for the Chiefs.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Wish I could stay but we're going to a friends for lunch.
They own a resturant (the Rusty Jug, BBQ place) so lunch better be amazing!
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
I'm Glad Shealy
Spent the year in Omaha; it’s obviously done wonders for him.
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Shealy Couldn't Carry
Russ’s jock; too much grit in it.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
To Hold His
Excess grit.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
3 Hr's definitely didn't expect that from Vitiello...err...i mean Shealy
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ya with Banni and Banni jr. on the mound could be
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Buck will strikeout and speed up the game a bit
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if only it was jinx mojo and not psychic ability.
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
Other than 3b what is the position you would change with the Indians
Catcher although I still hate Buck
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Fasano's Fu-Manchu
For Buck’s shaved head? That’s pretty tempting.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Thigpen Is Now
1-5 for 7 yards; probabably no save today.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
listening on mlb audio
now all i hear is a bunch of oreilly commercials I wanna kill someone
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switched to the indians side
ugh bad audio
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ahh its back the venture to the darkside was difficult
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
where does the ticket money for the Astros-Cubs series go? does it go to houston?
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The Description On
The radio made it sound like a humpbacked liner to RF, but it beats Russ making a productive out.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't know if he hit it hard i just meant kickin ass
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We Now Have
Identical lines; 3 runs, 5 hits, no errors for both teams.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
1-2-3 inning banni at 57 pitches Sowers at 75
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Totally OT
but did anyone see the marriage proposal at the Chiefs game? Classic WT from Zubaz nation…
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Sep 14, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions
Game Channeling The
Chiefs, LJ now 10 carries for 19 yards. Still 6-0 Raiders.
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Worky work no w they are makin him throw some pitches
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colts down 9-0 whats wrong with Mr Wonderful
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He Threw A
Pick right off the bat.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan Waxing Eloquent
About us working the count and being selective today.
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DDJ RISP Magic
All this with 2 out. Who are these guys?
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That's Sure To
Continue, right?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
probably for this series at least
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
This is somewhat encouraging, because our lineup next year could resemble this
realistically speaking
At Best It'll
Probably be a Gload/Shealy platoon at 1B.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
One Can Hope
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn the hits keep coming. banni could get a win for the first time in more than a month
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he'll ahve to get through 5 with the lead first
realistically speaking
Well, KC was down 3-1 when I woke up and turned the game on
And they’ve done so much better since I’ve been listening. So I’d better stay here, right?
don't touch that dial
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I'm glad we all understand the importance of our individual contributions.
And, as Dayton said, we all have to do better.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
OT - The Chiefs stink
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Game Channel Says
Yes.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Johnson Up The
Middle for 1; Hermie being Hermie.
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Scoreboard update Missouri owns the two worst teams in the NFL
Congrats
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Show-Me Pride
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Colquitt's Having A
Hell of a game.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
he is getting lots of chances to show his stuff
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Does This Mean
He doesn’t suck any more?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Chefs fans on the verge of killing themselves
Blackout anyone?
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where was that pitch jon? another alex strike
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
he has been on the bad end of some strikes when i've watched
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
It's like he's expecting them to tail away from him more than they actually do
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
He's getting better against lefties
but he’s still got problems with the outside corner against them. It’s a tough one.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
wow banni thru 5..90 pitches can he come back for the 6th
didn’t expect that bounce back from banni. but who would
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That's Just Wrong
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Too bad it wasn't demolished last year.
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
Aviles back to .320
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
And Down To
2B.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
hey hey the running game worked for the royals...sorry chief fans
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LJ Has 11
More carries than Huard and 7 more yards.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe next time some crybaby running back holds out
Peterson will just tell him to FO
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
or start retooling the oline before they all retire
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If O-linemen were important
there’d be more of them in the HoF
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
by jonfmorse on Sep 14, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The counting stats look good 20 HR 39-2b 93 RBi
Good thing we all know better. Ah the real reason for Sabermetrics
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A Rarity Lately
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Let Him Load
The bases first.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, McFadden Suddenly
Has 136 yards on 17 carries.
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Do you think this(Shealy performance) means anything to GMDM or do you think this is just
a BS tryout?
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Maybe He'll Go
All Kahuna and kind of force Moore’s hand.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
that would be nice if there isn't a trade or fa worth getting
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No idea. Clearly it means more than Kila’s callup. But with Moore promising a general shake-up, who can tell?
What GMDM meant by a shake-up
was that he’s going to get rid of everyone we want to see play, so there won’t be anymore critical discussions of Trey’s lineup selection.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
His SLG Has
Sagged, but if he can maintain .450 with a .330 OBP I’ll take it from a MI.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed I would even bring him out for the 7th
if he gives up a hit pull him. He hasn’t been stretched all year might give it a shot he is in a real groove.
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Kila gonna get a meaningless 8th inning ab
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I might be bad luck for Teahen, he sucks ass everytime i watch or listen to the game
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2 HR's last night before I arrived, nothing after
Sorry Mark
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ugh but at least i have a good life insurance policy for my wife
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Is There A
Fatwa clause in it? You have to read the fine print.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
The joke's on him
he forgot his policy was underwritten my St. Mary’s Insurance of Moraga.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
ya i pay extra for that and that cloud insurance
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Chiefs Driving, Thigpen
Throwing, LJ still 12-22.
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Chiefs and Raiders setting back the passing game 50 years
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Thigpen's On A
Roll, almost up to 50 percent now.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
well off to watch my pats (I heart you tom brady)
see ya boys and minda
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Sharply hit.
Would have been an out if it were within a step of anyone, but would have been a hit regardless otherwise.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
And Butler Was
Available, too.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I like this battery for the other guys
Mastny and Fasano. Best battery of the year. One gives up nothing but hits, the other does nothing but strike out.
Thank god we didn't have Shealy up earlier
realistically speaking
He's still an old guy that just put up a pretty pedestrian minor league season
realistically speaking
Sort of, but I think we can say that Aviles minor league numebrs were way more impressive than Ryan's
All that being said, if Kila isn’t starting at 1b next year shealy should be
realistically speaking
I fully admit
that my immense fan-love of Shealy is completely irrational. I know he’s not the best player on any roster, but he’s still a favorite of mine, and has been for a very long time.
He Was One
Of the shiny new toys that led me to get back into following the Royals. It looks like he might finally get here.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Gobble K'ed Marte?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Are we in love with Shealy now?
A week ago most people wanted Kila to be the full-time 1B or DH next year. Is everyone calling for Shealy to get 550 AB’s next year?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
Maybe
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 14, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd like to see him as the opening day starter, maybe.
But I want Kila to replace him in June. ;)
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Not a bad idea
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by Scott McKinney on Sep 14, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
But That Wouldn't
Be fair…………………
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder what the chances are that Gload isn't on the 25-man roster on opening day
10%?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 14, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Wasn't He Supposed
To be a 1B/OF off the bench before Shealy’s implosion?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 14, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
You don't want to pile on and piss the Indians off for next year's games
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 14, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
So, you're saying it's like cricket
when a team decides to retire and let the other side take their shot.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
It should be
That’s playing the game right.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 14, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I see Gobble has his era under 10 now
Go Royals!
Damned good
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 14, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Can we hope for fourth place?
It’ll be tough, but anyone think it’s possible.
SWEEP SEPTEMBER FOR THIRD PLACE!
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
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