Game 151 Open Thread - Mariners (57-92) at Royals (66-84)
by Freneau on Sep 16, 2008 7:30 PM EDT
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PrintSeattle Mariners at Kansas City Royals, Sep 16, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
I'd hate to put a jinx on our magical four-game winning streak -- and clearly, the keystrokes of a middling blogger in Washington D.C. do have the power to alter the performance of forty or so professional atheletes in Missouri -- but should we start to get excited about a possible non-last-place finish, our first since 2003?
The Tigers currently sit at 70-79, and lead the Royals by five games in the loss column. Still, five days ago they were 70-74 while the Royals were 62-83. Plainly, they're feeling the heat.
Tonight's pitching matchup looks likes a mismatch, with Brandon "Rob" Morrow (1.64 ERA) taking on Brandon Duckworth (5.85 ERA) in what might be Ducky's penultimate appearance as a Royal.
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Morrow vs Duckworth
Advantage Royals 54% to 46% according to Accuscore.
HUH?
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
They have the SP advantage. We have the advantage in everything else.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 16, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Shealy and Ka'aihue, but no Butler tonight
Today’s lineup:
DeJesus CF
Aviles SS
Guillen RF
Shealy 1B
Teahen LF
Gordon 3B
Ka’aihue DH
Olivo C
Callaspo 2B
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
blank blank blank (blank)ed!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 17, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
More proof Trey's an idiot
Letting Butler sit? Why isn’t he playing instead of…
…of…
…oh. Hey, I actually like this lineup.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Hello Kila
D. DeJesus, CF
SS M. Aviles, SS
J. Guillen, RF
R. Shealy, 1B
M. Teahen, LF
A. Gordon, 3B
K. Ka’aihue, DH
J. Buck, C
A. Callaspo, 2B
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
8-8 For The
Bicycle.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
if they just got out of the swimming pool they might...
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Guillen was scratched
New lineup:
LF DeJesus
2B Callaspo
SS Aviles
1B Shealy
RF Teahen
3B Gordon
DH Ka’aihue
C Buck
CF Maier
ah pullin the Manny trick
doesn’t want to go against the hard throwing Righty
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
I'd be mad if the better rate stats wouldn't make him more tradable
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 17, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
His "girlfriend" showed up at the game?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 17, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I did not know until just now
That Kurtis grew up in Independence KS, graduated from KU, and then got a JD from Washburn.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Wow the Mariners equal our futility at baserunning
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
Bad luck for Aviles left the bat over the plate on ball 4
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
was that a mere 15 pitch inning for Ducky?
mr. efficiency, you are a duck
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
off to class! don't let the screw up!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I don't believe it
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
That was a sweet pitch to hit too
realistically speaking
CC getting blown up in Chicago.
Looks like the Brewers are really about to play their way out of the post season. Amazing.
realistically speaking
Firing Yost in a pennant race
The Brewers don’t deserve to make the playoffs.
Furthermore, it would be nice if they kept a longer postseason drought than the Royals!
they obviously fear Gordon
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I will call him "Rally Killer"
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
according to the CBS game chart, these pitches look like they are up in the zone
is that correct?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Wow, it's amazing what having two patient left handed hitters with serious power can do...
realistically speaking
then a swing at that
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
he is never going to make it in the bigs if he takes walks
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
nwo we just need another Buck bomb
Go Royals!
is Buck really hitting .220?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Not anymore
And if it was good enough for Rob Deer, it’s good enough for Buck!
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Buck is hitting the ball solid tonight
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
that's what she said
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
by buddyball on Sep 16, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
well played, sir
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 17, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Morrow threw 19 pitches after getting the first 2 outs in that inning
patience, OMG
realistically speaking
well, I off to go home for some dinner and maybe Royals on TV
don’t let anything bad happen
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Pitching around Ka'ahuie to get to buck
Thats sort of sad that any team would pitch around a late season call up from AA to get to a veteran, what does that say about buck
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
is this a trick question?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
No, its just really sad that buck is that bad yet still gets to play
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Its sad that this situation would ever arise in the american league
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I love how the guy who's basically winning the game for us
still sucks.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
*Cliche Alert*
All dogs have thier days
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Pitchign the past few days has been solid
total of 7 innings no hit to begin the last few games against the Mariners
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
He's Living Up
To his corner OF position.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
It is so much easier on the eyes to watch
that ball land beautifully on the grass than I think concrete or stands
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions
Full Moon?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
He successfully stole?
Not a true Royal.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 17, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Curve balls fly further than fastballs
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
althought that was a fastall
what a crush
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh snap, Morrow getting spanked now
realistically speaking
Sweet jesus he got all over that pitch
realistically speaking
I think NY Royal is quickly losing the argument that Gload and Shealy are the same batters?
Go Royals!
Has Gload had a two-week period
With 5 HR and 1.200 ops?
Go Royals!
Oh, Split.
“I think doubles should be more important than home runs, those home runs can be hard to come by.”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
In Fairness, The
Teams Split enjoyed his success with were doubles machines. He still should have figured it out by now, though.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's score mroe....
Brandon Duckworth is pitching
realistically speaking
pshhh
maier sack up and dont wear a faceguard.
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
Ouch... that's really his face
MITCH
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 17, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
should we go after Raul this offseason?
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
Agreed, cfizzle.
Nope. He’s too old; he’d ask for a multiyear deal, and would be too old to be that productive by the end of the contract. We can’t have too many old-people long-term deals weighing us down.
Frank making fun of pitchers pointing to popups
glad someone finally did
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
It's nice to see the Royals hitting like this against a real pitcher with genuine talent
And they really hammered Morrow.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
His curveball was non existent tonight
Weird. All his sliders missed down, the curveballs were way high, and yeah, we torched the fastball.
realistically speaking
I was disappointed by Morrow tonight
nothing like what I saw out of him against the Spanks
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
That's what she said
Every night Gordon gets a hit since he’s come back, “someone” comes on and complains about how disappointing he’s been…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 17, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
The next home run he hits is going to disappoint the hell out of me
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 17, 2008 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
proven rally killers
signs of selfish play
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
The Seattle broadcast is starting to show
a shot of 3rd base to make sure everyone tags up properly
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
They should put a camera at second
to make sure guys touch it again on the way back to first.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
awwwwwwwwww it isn't even a save situation yet
realistically speaking
It's about as good as he gets
I don’t want him taking up space in Omaha next year.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 16, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
We have more than our share of the nattering nabobs of negativism
They have formed their own 4-H Club — the “hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history.”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Nice
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 16, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I might change "history" to "historicism"
As it appears many of these nabobs feel like Royal failure is inevitable, regardless of what the organization does.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 16, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
But it's true
Gordon will never amount to anything, and we’re going to trade Zack for two quadriplegics and a case of batting donuts.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Blow up the team, the organization, the front office, the ownership and the fanbase
It’s time to re-start from scratch.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 16, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
mmmmmm......donuts....
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I Think The
“Nattering nabobs” were Pat Buchanan.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
actually, I heard William Safire on a radio show
and it was his. At the time he was still Nixon’s speechwriter and Nixon asked him to write some quotes for Spiro.
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
another good Spiro T. Agnew quote, that may apply at times here:
"A spirit of national masochism prevails, encouraged by an effete corps of impudent snobs who characterize themselves as intellectuals."
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I Am An
Impudent snob, but no, not effete.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
George Brett Hustle
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Serious fail by callaspo
if you’re gona hack at the first pitch there you gotta at least get the runner over
realistically speaking
Gloads numbers
average .282 8 hr 48 rbi, ops .714
If he could add in Shealy’s 2 weeks
Go Royals!
I don't think Shealy's bad.
I just have to interrupt everyone’s lewd fantasies about his 2009 stat line.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
BOOOO
Aviles is lazy. He needs to learn how to hit the ball instead of this namby-pamby “walking” crap.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
like I said, not a true Royal
Did Frank White ever take a walk? Did Brett ever get 100 walks in a season other than ’85?
Most importantly: how often did Tony Pena, Jr. take a walk?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 17, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Gordon
His swing is looking a lot like Bretts but he does not look comfortable up at the plate yet. He seems to spray hits to all fields which means his mind set is right, he is just not confident at the plate yet
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
Im not trying to beat a dead horse with Gordon and his progression
but if you look at his hit chart it is indicitive of a Tony Gwynn, Brett style approach to hitting. He looks confused though and that is killing him
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, let me be concise
You can’t tell whether he has confidence or not by watching him hit on television.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
He just doesnt have the look like he knows what the next pitch is going to be
The wheels dont seem to be turning, he is more reactive in anticipating the pitch
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Then again
I am not a body language expert, nor do I know him enough to know what a confused look versus a confident look is, but common wisdom, which is rarley correct, says he is overloaded.
Mr. Weatherstone
by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 16, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Who cares
If he isn’t as good as Brett, and, more importantly, good in the same way Brett is, he’s a disappointment.
He has to be at least in a tie for the 2nd best 3B of all time, or it’s a wasted pick.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 17, 2008 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess the transition
from AAA just kills all that power
Accidentally not thedude925 anymore. I do hate this new name.
But appearently your average goes up
Go Royals!
They called Kila
Hawaiian Punch on the air! Hooray for internet nickname power!
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
He deserves it for that one
Not for Mexicutioner or Avilanche, but he did originate that one, didn’t he?
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
looks like he might get under 5 era
Go Royals!
I'm disappointed
They had Split and Frank in the booth for two days, and didn’t sucker George into dropping in? Hmph.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Hemorroids are (still) a bitch
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 17, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Leave it to the Sailors
to put a Putz on the mound in a game that’s basically over
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
OMG we're winning again?
The Mariners are pretty bad. :P
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Mitch was the only Royal without a hit.
Go Royals!
We're Working On
It as I post.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
So... Ducky with another quality start
Go Royals!
RamRam Accidentally Hit
Lopez’s bat.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
And He's Up
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
And On
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Ram Rod with a weak effort there
bringing in Senor Save.
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Does he have the Royals record yet?
Go Royals!
Quisenberry had 45 in 1983
He was actually the first player to save 40 games in a season that year.
That Lopez 2B
Was incredibly lucky; power change in the almost dirt away, he just stuck his bat out.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Hillman really have that little faith in Ram ram
Or is this just to let Soria rack up another save
realistically speaking
maybe both
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Little Of Both
Probably.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
look at the next four guys up
SAVE PAD!!!!!!
Go Royals!
He Was On
His way to the dugout before it arrived.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
is Beltre hurt? I don't remember him playing at all this series
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
season ending surgery
realistically speaking
what a whimp
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Strike 2 To
Wlad was low.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
getting the Maddux zone baby
realistically speaking
FWIW, I Don't
Worry about Shealy’s defense.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
whooooo! 5 in a row, baby!
is this our longest win streak?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I Thought We
Had 7 at one point.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I Knew It
Was good.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
We would be a pretty good team in the NL
Go Royals!
ah, those were the days...
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I Can't Remember
My win total prediction, but I think 72 is close; it could happen.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 16, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
I think Shealy would hit about 100 HR's if he played with the Royals all year
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Pessimist
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 16, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't want to be accused of hyperbole
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
More good news...Tigers are starting to feel the heat!
Detroit lost to Texas 5-4…think we’re 3.5 back from fourth place.
Needless to say, our goals at this point are slightly different than other teams playing now.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on Sep 16, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
"I just made a managerial decision not to play him."
-Trey Hillman, referring to the late scratch of Guillen. Trouble brewing?
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