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Game 153 Open Thread - Mariners (57-94) at Royals (68-84)

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Seattle Mariners at Kansas City Royals, Sep 18, 2008 2:10 PM EDT


The Royals go for the sweep this afternoon against the Mariners, and couldn't have a more favorable pitching matchup with which to do so.

It's Greinke (3.73 ERA) versus Fieierabend (5.79 ERA) with near total dominance of Wyoming on the line.

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by jbrocato on Sep 18, 2008 1:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Heading out to the ballpark in about 15 minutes

Its a gorgeous day! FOR A SWEEEEEP!!!!

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by RoyalsRetro on Sep 18, 2008 1:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice...

still have tickets from the rainout on the 3rd. Wanted to go today but everyone is working. Beautiful day….have fun.

by powder blues on Sep 18, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously, if the Royals sweep Seattle

Would they also have Colorado, in addition to Wyoming? After all, the Royals did sweep the Rockies in June.

by jbrocato on Sep 18, 2008 1:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I assume there will be a taunting post on LL after the sweep is completed?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

By the looks of it

they are dealing with much bigger problems. A rusty spoon? Oh my.

by Gopherballs on Sep 18, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

???

“rusty spoon?”

what am I missing?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry

it was a rusty spork, not a spoon.

by Gopherballs on Sep 18, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Greinke, pump up that trade value!

And if he’s going to be traded, don’t shut him down after this. Get this counting stats up as high as possible.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sell high!

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm confused on what to cheer for

If he isn’t going to resign, then I want them to leave him out there for 138 pitches or so (just don’t get him hurt).

If they are going to try to resign him, pull him now. No, wait, better yet, start Teahen at third, german at 2nd, and Butler at first. Make sure Hoagy is playing the field. More runs that way. Let him get smoked.

Then pull lhim early, shut him down. Then the next day start the negotiations.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

re-signing

it’s not so much that he won’t re-sign, i think. It’s more that we need dramatic improvements on offense and selling a hot player on a high might be the best way to retool the O for next season… i bet Zack would re-sign if we gave him a reasonable offer.

by CollininCalifornia on Sep 18, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We really don't know what he would consider a "reasonable offer"

We also don’t know that he’d rather re-sign than test the FA market where he could likely get more money.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think he's only arbitration eligable right now

he’s not a true free agent for another year or two (or three?)… the Royals retain the rights to him, but have to offer him arbitration — just like Beltran in his last year… ended up making $9 Million. He has no leverage right now… but will in a few more years.

by CollininCalifornia on Sep 18, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm talking about a long-term extension

I assumed that is what we were all talking about

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What else could "Giving Greinke an extension" possibly mean?

…

sorry

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see your point

Arbitration may produce a lower salary than what he is really worth. Could we re-sign for lower than market value and then trade him? Kind of like flipping houses eh?

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

trading zack

just the fact that he’s still only an arbitration guy makes him extremely valuable to a big market team (or the Royals for that matter) b/c they can lock him up long-term for under market value (see Kazmir with the Rays) The talk about Zack, prior to this trade talk, was that the Royals should sign him to a 3 year deal with 3 more years of options… that would keep him with the Royals well in to his free-agency years

So trading him to a team like Boston would net a HUGE return b/c they have the chance to get a premium starter for a long time. (b/c they’d have the same chance we have to lock him up)

by CollininCalifornia on Sep 18, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I was thinking

If they locked him into a lower than market value deal now, his trade value should be even greater

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Like Soria, who, if he isn’t going to be tried in the rotation, should be shipped off ASAP for good, young hitters

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yea......maybe

I really do think Soria should be tried in the rotation as well. He simply has too many tools to keep at a closer. Although, that position is very important and something that Royals lacked for a few years prior to getting him

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah...

i guess your theory is good, i just assume trade him and let the other team worry about making the long term deal… make it their problem instead of doing all the work for them.

by CollininCalifornia on Sep 18, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Royals should definitely work on a long-term deal with him

As long as the deal doesn’t include too much risk, it increases his market value. That way, the Royals could either keep him or trade him, whether they extend him or not.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So NY Royal, who do you like to see the Royals

attempt to get if they did shop him around?

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

there would be great sadness in our house if they traded him

both of my daughters have crushes on him.

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 18, 2008 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lots of options

And I haven’t dug through the top prospects of every possible team who might be interested in him (there are many possibilities). But I would think the Red Sox for two of Lowrie/Anderson/Buckholz plus a one or two other decent prospects/players. Yankees for Hughes, Jackson and another good prospect. Texas for Davis, Ramirez, Hurley and another prospect. That’s just off the top of my head. Each of those deals could stand some tweaking.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think that's enough from the Yankees

Heck, I’m not sure they have a third prospect good enough.

Hughes has injujry issues. As much as I like DDJ, Austin Jackson looks (from what little I can see) like that is his upside, with a rich man’s Melky being the downside.

I know you’re just speculating. It’s just that I’ve been thinking about the Yanks, too, and can’t see how it will happen right for the Royals.

Now, Joba + Jackson + another prospect might peek my interest.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

You might be right

I don’t love the Yankees deal. But I think it is in the ballpark.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish I could be at the K today

but, stuck inside

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't even watch at home, gotta listen to Denny

not complaining

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Denny is already talking about Greinke havin' no hit stuff

even though it’s still too early to talk about.

Is he really looking that good?

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Miguel Cairo at third base makes Brian Bannister's stuff "no-hit"

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trying to play small-ball against Ryan Feierabend, nice

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Denny is still talking about Zack getting a no-no

and what the hell is Bud Selig doing in KC today?

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

contraction?

ohhhhhK, bad joke, very bad.

by I need more Esteban on Sep 18, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Funny, yet not funny

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

there goes the no-hitter

who starts talking no hitter in the 2nd anyways? What the hell?

by I need more Esteban on Sep 18, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe they are talking about having the Royals play some home games in Milwaukee

just for fun and revenue enhancement for a certain team. Maybe against the ChiSox?

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 18, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe he's trying to negotiate a deal

where the two teams can switch back and forth between the NL and AL

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're finally going to let us play the Cubs again in 2010

but they’ll be home games for us, in Milwaukee.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mitch Maier up with 2 on 0 outs

this is a definite sacrifice situation in my mind.

by I need more Esteban on Sep 18, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ahhh, nevermind

we’ll just waste an out with a K

by I need more Esteban on Sep 18, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who do you think he is, Billy Butler?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gordon with the WALK ~!

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bust

He should be hitting home runs

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aviles still owes me a HR

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

from when?

I am smelling an XBH against the lefty

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Am I good, or what?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BUt when did you hit a home run for him?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap, you're onto us

I was posing as him in Omaha last year, OKAY?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you pissed at Dayton for leaving you off the 40-man?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you TPJ? or B-errora?

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 18, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now come on, if I were either of those guys

how could Aviles owe me HRs? Pfft.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well there you go

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You asked for it, you got it, Aviles

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what was he thinking?

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 18, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

see? Hoagie never would have grounded out there if The Missing LInk hadn't homered

selfish, 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

by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The lineup

Hey guys, this is my first time on a game blog. I think this might be the best lineup the Royals have had all year. Thoughts.

by Chyladin on Sep 18, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where is Butler? Especially against a lefty?

Shealy should be in there… but if Guillen can’t play the field, they shouldn’t let him play. Then putt DDJ in Center, Butler at Dh.

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

copier

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 18, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was first

bad time-teller

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but I'm sure I had the idea first

but because he is in Canada, he has more foreign policy experience, so got first

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

scary hand gesture defender

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would like to see Butler in there

maybe at DH, have DDJ in center and Guillen in right

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 18, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree with t'others

I wouldn’t mind a little more Billy.

by Porcus on Sep 18, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it too early for a "that's what blank blank(ed)"?

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe, maybe not

But of course we know it’s impossible to get “a little Billy.”

by Porcus on Sep 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

having butler in today

is not that important imo b/c we know he can hit crappy lefties. better to let maier get comfortable with his new face and have guillen increase his trade value without hurting himself in the field.

by benfunke on Sep 18, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Selig with Ryan now.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I bet Ryan is workin' him over

Talking about the Twins and winning the right way

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, but he did just manage to work in

a f’in U of Minnesota gag.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so everybody pop open another cool one

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Were they in a seedy motel?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Possibly after the game

but he interviewd him for two innings last night. DM was not real excited to say the least.

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this year? or ever again?

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd have to disagree

things are going to meltdown this year for them. I seriously see them struggling to win a game

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's just it, they SHOULD have beaten the Pats

They were on the freakin 5 yard line and couldn’t move. Also, do you think Huard is good for the 15+ points they would have needed to win?

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I should also clarify that I'm not jumping on them

just facing the facts that this season will be one of the worst in franchise history

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know the Seattle sucks. . .

But they have three guys that would each be the best hitter on the Royals.

by Chyladin on Sep 18, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I still miss Raul

It’s funny (sad?) looking back to wonder where we might be if we had given Raul the contract and told Juan Gonzalez to find someone else’s hot tub to sit in. Penny wise and pound foolish is never a good business practice.

by Big Guy on Sep 18, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn't he bet the second best?

Unless Ichiro gets extra credit for never walking

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Teahen XBH~!

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alex Gordon: The One True Outcome Hitter

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Devil Fingers, i want to know

where you found my old yearbook picture at? and I’ll have to ask that you take it down.

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mitch Maier - single!!!!!!

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 18, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew

I was worried that the Royals were going to try to win with walks and XBHs… Gordon and Aviles are killing this team

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it is a good thing that Ryan isn't the announcer for the Marlins

he would have a very difficult time.

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 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

RISP monster alert!

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

More about Bud Selig

he talked to the media today and talked a little about All-Star game in KC. He said he “liked Kansas City’s chances” in ’11, ’12, ’13 or even ’14.

by I need more Esteban on Sep 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

4 years in a row? like Omaha and the College World Series!

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 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DDJ is clutch

getting out of the way there

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DDJ forced that wild pitch

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 18, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Might there be a Kila sighting soon?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, look for him on the bench, next to Trey

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and here comes the rally killer

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wells is pretty good

with that 58-foot pitch

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

did aviles just

swing at a wild pitch?

by benfunke on Sep 18, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does Hoagie hit one out here?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel a Kila Grand Slam coming up...

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure he would like to

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

feela Kila?

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait. Did Guillen just take a walk?

Did the moons align and I missed it?

by Big Guy on Sep 18, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought that was Prince Fielder

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Excellent

Later all, go Royals!

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hillman has figured out how to handle Guillen just right recently

And now Guillen is playing the game the right way.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not a Shealy Slam?

crap, it isn’t a slam inning

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 18, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shealy with a power single!

where is Minda?

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 18, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I was in class this afternoon

In case you were still wondering, at midnight. Maybe if I had been here, he’d have done better…?

by minda33 on Sep 19, 2008 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know...cosmic connections and all...

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by buddyball on Sep 19, 2008 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Teabag! we don't need no stinking xbh's!

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 18, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is there a mercy rule in MLB?

Seattle just wants to make their flight out of town. Perhaps they could tie a towel to a bat and start waving??

by Big Guy on Sep 18, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

During the break in the action, Moore traded Greinke to Seattle

Please welcome your new Royals, Erik Bedard, Jeremy Reed, Tug Hulett, and Luis Valbuena.

by Gopherballs on Sep 18, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That Valbuena

is a doubles machine!

Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is seattle even trying?

I feel like they’re pretty much done…

by CollininCalifornia on Sep 18, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aviles really sucks

no range to his left at all, man

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Man, Grienke is mowing them down

If he can get four more, he’ll crack the Royals top-ten in single-season strikeouts. No Royals has done so in 11 years.

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's a tainted record

it includes the contributions of such bad men as Nomo, Tomko, and other people whose names end in vowels.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Got something against vowelled pitchers?

Such as Soria, Meche, Gubicza, Gura and sometimes Quisenberry and Montgomery?

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's all a big mafia conspiracy

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by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

between Grienke and Meche, we’ve got two candidates to make that top 10 this year. That’ll add up nicely.

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bawls

why was Reed so deep in CF?

by CollininCalifornia on Sep 18, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess that means Aviles to 2B next inning

Why bother, though? It’s not like the score is close enough to need top defense. Could Callaspo be hurt?

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not playing him

wouldn’t be fair

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by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it is just resting everyday players in a laugher

That’s why Jason Smith is in the game in the 5th inning.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mitch XBH + JoGui Walk in the same game

what are the other two Horsemen?

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, that's

MITCH

OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG

by devil_fingers on Sep 18, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jason Smith isn't part of the defensive package

He’s in the “the Royals can’t possibly blow this lead against this team” package.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trey says "Seattle is done"

Let’s hope he’s not calling off the dogs too early.

by Big Guy on Sep 18, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so was that a gapper by Gator, cut off expertly to hold him to a single

sharply hit?

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Smith in for Aviles?

OK, that’s just silly. I guess he wants to let everyone have a piece of this rout.

I foresee a Kila appearance.

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pinch runner in the ninth

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For Gload, no doubt

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it silly to rest Aviles who plays basically in every game

Aviles should never get rest in a blowout? Why is that?

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I expect Zack will now enter

“Bret Saberhagen in Game 7, 1985” mode. The Sailorboys are done.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is this Zack's last inning for today?

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It better be

There is no reason to have him pitching more than 90 pitches in a game that’s 10-0 in the 7th.

by Big Guy on Sep 18, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Judging from Trey's substitution pattern here

I’d say we’ll see Gobble and Peralta soon.

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lowery

It is definitely scrub time in this game.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LAWL

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by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd love to see how that looked

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like a bunch of brain-damaged chimps

getting lucky.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

can you describe it for those of us not watching or listening?

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pop up to shallow center

Smith went out, gloved it, bounced away, Gathright grabbed it and flung it to Teahen covering at 2B, and got lucky.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

facial hair

why are the guys all doing the facial hair look now? Jason Smith, Mitch Maier, John Buck…. all sporting a little extra party on the chin

by CollininCalifornia on Sep 18, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sonic Slam Inning!

Do the Royals do something nice for a loyal fan now? Or do they choose this inning to shut the bats up?

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, they already took Aviles and DDJ out

So that decreases the chances of a dinger. Smith has HR power but makes strike out contact. And Pena and Gathwright aren’t going to help.

by Big Guy on Sep 18, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it isn't the sonic walk inning?

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta get him in

otherwise, it wouldn’t be fair to Rossy

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by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kila now!

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hawaiian Punch!

Or, in this case, Hawaiian eye.

(Eagles: You can’t hide…your Hawaiian eyes)

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

couldn't you make a Don Ho reference?

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The count can't ever be 5-0

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but they will be having some Tiny Bubbles in the clubhouse to celebrate the sweep

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I probably did

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

To be perfectly honest

I was surpised that Don Ho never guest starred on “5-0.” The “Fall Guy,” yes, but “5-0,” no.

by Gopherballs on Sep 18, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gloadie is in and will bring down the house!

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do we have anyone left on the bench

other than John Buck? Heaven help us if anyone gets injured.

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, this game could get real close fast

Except, not really

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not concerned they'd catch up

but what would we do, put a pitcher in the field because Trey wants the B-team to stretch their legs?

Upon reflection, I think we still have Esteban German and Billy Butler in reserve…for now.

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you kidding?

September with a double digit lead and you don’t think Hillman should be emptied the bench? You’re joking, right?

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't have a problem with it

in moderation. But if someone gets whacked in the face like Maier, there’s gotta be a replacement who can take the field.

Of course, as I said, we do have Butler and German in reserve. And Buck, if some desperate last resort is needed. I just didn’t think of them off-hand, in my first post.

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We could go with 8 fielders and the Royals would still win

4 innings and a 12-run lead? I’m not worried about what happens if someone gets injured.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice. I saw Kila BB, avilanchattack, and zackattack... I'll look when I get home at 7:00.

Enjoy your afternoons…

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Sep 18, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beggin' us for Mercy

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

summary

clutch 3-R HR by Aviles in the 3rd, then a lot more runs in the 4th to make it 9 – 0. Grienke Ks all three batters in the 1st and has looked sharp

by CollininCalifornia on Sep 18, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gordo says "I'm tired of waking, I'm going XBH!"

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why is that a surprise?

97 pitches through 6, he’s throwing a gem.

If we expect Greink to turn into a front line starter, 100 pitch count shouldn’t apply

by GoBabies!! on Sep 18, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

correction

that was 97 through 7. The kid should come out for the 8th at least IMO

by GoBabies!! on Sep 18, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's thrown a lot more innings this year than last year

It’s best to limit his pitch count in completely unnecessary situations like this. No more Greinke today hopefully.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess

I have to agre in part

But it fucking pisses me off. I can’t stand how pitchers are coddled in todays game.

by GoBabies!! on Sep 18, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Decreasing the risk of injury to young pitchers is a good thing

If one wants to call that coddling, then ok.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not

speaking to this situation in particular…

But when pitchers less thatn 2 decades ago were pitching for 25+ years of 250-300 innings w/o the medical advancements, and now they struggle to get 200 IP it speaks to the general sisification of the position.

Granted, the problem stems from childhood. 30 years ago, kids were outside every day from May-October, playing catch, or doing SOMETHING outside, building up the arm muscles. Now, with technology advances, they pitch & throw @ practice, & are on the couch or in front of the computer much more. It saddens me, becuase even if there was someone whose arm was able to pitch 300 innings, the team would be called abusive if they allow him to do it (see Halladay, Roy)

by GoBabies!! on Sep 18, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I doubt that

If a pitcher were able to throw 33 complete games without ever breaking 110 pitches, nobody would say a word about him racking up 297 innings.

The bigger issue, really, is that a pitcher only GETS 33 or 34 starts, whereas 2 decades ago they got 40-41. That’s 40-50 innings lost right there.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there a hold up in the game?

Or is MLB Gameday just stalled?

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

which is weird. maybe they use the same feed, and it has been interrupted

by benfunke on Sep 18, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

CBS Gamecenter is keeping up

Yimmy Yobble – 3 up, 3 down

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

deep Royal Blue pride

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

does that give Hoagie the team lead in GIDP?

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ross Gload hits a line drive double to the gap

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It doesn't matter.

It still would have been a double even if it had been a fly ball or a ground ball.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn you and your facts and stats

geek

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was a bad boy.

But I couldn’t take it anymore.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

doubles are good for ops

Gload has his ops for september all of .010 higher then his season average with that one.

Go Royals!

by BabyBlues on Sep 18, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you are a big fibber

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sorry, my on-line monitor is slow

I should have never doubted that Rossie could bring the wood

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday seems to be moving again

Bottom of the 8th, Kila at bat – is that current, or is it still playing catch-up?

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No, it's 1 down, top 9

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by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, goody

Probably setting up a save situation for the Mexicutioner – want him to break the team single-season record.

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 down

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Game over

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by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has Gobble pitched well enough in his return to warrent his coming back next year?

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not for the amount of money he'll be making.

And, more importantly, not considering who the manager is. If he’s used as a LOOGY, he’s good and worth the money. If not, he’s awful and not worth the money. We all know how Hillman uses him.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday is wrong

Greinke pitched 7 complete and didn’t step on the mound in the 8th.

This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.

by NYRoyal on Sep 18, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

69 wins!!

And 9 games still to go. Man, last month it looked for sure like we would do worse than last year. What a roller coaster.

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

4th Worst Shutout Loss in Mariners History

3 hits? Impressive even against a AA team.

Mr. Weatherstone

by Mr. Weatherstone on Sep 18, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is this our first 7-game win streak

since our 9-0 run that began the 2003 season?

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind including interleague

The schedule is out of our hands, all we can do is beat whoever shows up.

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Answering my own question

Yes it is, according to Baseball-reference.com.

Amazingly, in 2004, we never won more than 3 in a row!! I know that team was bad, but that’s more pathetic than I’d realized.

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by cmkeller on Sep 18, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

12 runs on 13 hits - efficient

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by buddyball on Sep 18, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lies

For us to score 12 runs, we had to have at least 33 hits.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 18, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Most Amazing

Stat: 8 walks.

I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.

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