Game 153 Open Thread - Mariners (57-94) at Royals (68-84)
by Freneau on Sep 18, 2008 1:00 PM EDT
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PrintSeattle 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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Which inning does Greinke lose the no-hitter?
I’ll take the 7th.
Heading out to the ballpark in about 15 minutes
Its a gorgeous day! FOR A SWEEEEEP!!!!
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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
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.
At least we should be able to have
Western Kansas back…
by I need more Esteban on Sep 18, 2008 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
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 the looks of it
they are dealing with much bigger problems. A rusty spoon? Oh my.
???
“rusty spoon?”
what am I missing?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
what a first inning! 13 pitches, 11 strikes, 3 ks
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 18, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions
Sell high!
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's just shoot for the perfect game.
Be done with it.
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 Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
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
I agree that he woudl re-sign, but I am kind of leaning towards a trade.
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
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?
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
If that is possible, I think he would be worth even more to another team
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
+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 Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
So NY Royal, who do you like to see the Royals
attempt to get if they did shop him around?
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
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
I think we have have a little crush on him
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Matt Klaassen 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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish I could be at the K today
but, stuck inside
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions
Can't even watch at home, gotta listen to Denny
not complaining
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Denny's got Bud Selig in the booth with him right now
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions
Teabag is showing his great baserunning abilities again
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
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
Denny is still talking about Zack getting a no-no
and what the hell is Bud Selig doing in KC today?
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions
contraction?
ohhhhhK, bad joke, very bad.
by I need more Esteban on Sep 18, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Funny, yet not funny
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
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
No doubt, Selig must have Denny all flustered today
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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.
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
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
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 Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Bust
He should be hitting home runs
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Now Bob Davis is back in the booth, Davis in the booth today
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions
Is isn't possible that my mancrush on DDJ could get any bigger?
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions
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 Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
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
Now come on, if I were either of those guys
how could Aviles owe me HRs? Pfft.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
well there you go
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
You asked for it, you got it, Aviles
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
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
see? Hoagie never would have grounded out there if The Missing LInk hadn't homered
selfish, selfish play
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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.
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 Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
copier
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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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scary hand gesture defender
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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
is it too early for a "that's what blank blank(ed)"?
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Welcome. And agreed (except Butler {DH} in for Maier, with Guillen in RF).
by andrewmiller on Sep 18, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
I bet Ryan is workin' him over
Talking about the Twins and winning the right way
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
so everybody pop open another cool one
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Did anyone catch GMDM last night with Ryan?
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions
Were they in a seedy motel?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Possibly after the game
but he interviewd him for two innings last night. DM was not real excited to say the least.
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
My thoughts exactly
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
this year? or ever again?
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Because I would have to say no and will see
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd have to disagree
things are going to meltdown this year for them. I seriously see them struggling to win a game
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
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?
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
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
I know the Seattle sucks. . .
But they have three guys that would each be the best hitter on the Royals.
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.
Good thing we signed their one outfielder who can't hit
(anymore)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
And Miguel! And HoRam (who DMGM sold off like a cheap whore just to teach them a lesson)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Alex Gordon: The One True Outcome Hitter
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
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.
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by truebluetradition on Sep 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions
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
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 Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
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
RISP monster alert!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
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
4 years in a row? like Omaha and the College World Series!
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DDJ forced that wild pitch
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Might there be a Kila sighting soon?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, look for him on the bench, next to Trey
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and here comes the rally killer
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I feel a Kila Grand Slam coming up...
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
I'm sure he would like to
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feela Kila?
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Wait. Did Guillen just take a walk?
Did the moons align and I missed it?
I thought that was Prince Fielder
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Excellent
Later all, go Royals!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
not a Shealy Slam?
crap, it isn’t a slam inning
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Shealy with a power single!
where is Minda?
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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…?
you know...cosmic connections and all...
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Teabag! we don't need no stinking xbh's!
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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??
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.
That Valbuena
is a doubles machine!
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
I think you meant the singular
He is a double machine.
is seattle even trying?
I feel like they’re pretty much done…
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 18, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions
Seattle is not even playing prospects
maybe Valbuena counts, but Cairo, Burke, LaHair?
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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but the staff has the record!!!!
Go Royals!
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.
Got something against vowelled pitchers?
Such as Soria, Meche, Gubicza, Gura and sometimes Quisenberry and Montgomery?
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bawls
why was Reed so deep in CF?
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 18, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
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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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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, that's
MITCH
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 18, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Trey says "Seattle is done"
Let’s hope he’s not calling off the dogs too early.
so was that a gapper by Gator, cut off expertly to hold him to a single
sharply hit?
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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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pinch runner in the ninth
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For Gload, no doubt
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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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
10-0 after five, thats the game right?
Go Royals!
I expect Zack will now enter
“Bret Saberhagen in Game 7, 1985” mode. The Sailorboys are done.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
is this Zack's last inning for today?
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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.
for the complete game shutout of course
Go Royals!
Judging from Trey's substitution pattern here
I’d say we’ll see Gobble and Peralta soon.
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Lowery
It is definitely scrub time in this game.
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd love to see how that looked
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
can you describe it for those of us not watching or listening?
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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.
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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
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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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.
it isn't the sonic walk inning?
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Kila now!
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Hawaiian Punch!
Or, in this case, Hawaiian eye.
(Eagles: You can’t hide…your Hawaiian eyes)
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couldn't you make a Don Ho reference?
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The count can't ever be 5-0
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but they will be having some Tiny Bubbles in the clubhouse to celebrate the sweep
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I probably did
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To be perfectly honest
I was surpised that Don Ho never guest starred on “5-0.” The “Fall Guy,” yes, but “5-0,” no.
Gloadie is in and will bring down the house!
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Do we have anyone left on the bench
other than John Buck? Heaven help us if anyone gets injured.
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Yeah, this game could get real close fast
Except, not really
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
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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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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
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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Gload with a walk....
didn’t help his LD%
by powder blues on Sep 18, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
we have lots of pitchers, we can play them
Go Royals!
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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Depends
on how bad a game the ump has had….so far so good
by powder blues on Sep 18, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Quick! Game summary! The bell just rang to let us out and I need a rundown before practice!!
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
nice. I saw Kila BB, avilanchattack, and zackattack... I'll look when I get home at 7:00.
Enjoy your afternoons…
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Beggin' us for Mercy
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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
Gordo says "I'm tired of waking, I'm going XBH!"
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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
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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
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)
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.
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Is there a hold up in the game?
Or is MLB Gameday just stalled?
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CBS Gamecenter is keeping up
Yimmy Yobble – 3 up, 3 down
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deep Royal Blue pride
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does that give Hoagie the team lead in GIDP?
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It doesn't matter.
It still would have been a double even if it had been a fly ball or a ground ball.
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Damn you and your facts and stats
geek
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
doubles are good for ops
Gload has his ops for september all of .010 higher then his season average with that one.
Go Royals!
you are a big fibber
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sorry, my on-line monitor is slow
I should have never doubted that Rossie could bring the wood
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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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Has Gobble pitched well enough in his return to warrent his coming back next year?
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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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
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 Scott McKinney on Sep 18, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
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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and 7 wins in a row against the AL!!!!!!!
Go Royals!
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
Is this our first 7-game win streak
since our 9-0 run that began the 2003 season?
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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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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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12 runs on 13 hits - efficient
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The Most Amazing
Stat: 8 walks.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 18, 2008 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
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