Game 158 Open Thread - White Sox at Royals
by Freneau on Sep 21, 2008 12:30 PM EDT
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The home finale for your 2008 Royals...
Such a sad thing.
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First
So what about the streak Teahen is on right now? There is an article in the star correlating it with his move back to 3rd. He says he feels a little more comfortable when he’s in the IF. Kind of a good problem to have when considering that we were close to wanting him released a month ago.
by I need more Esteban on Sep 21, 2008 12:31 PM EDT reply actions
I mentioned that a few weeks ago and was
called incompetent.
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Correlation does not equal causation
Teahen’s average has been running a bit low this year. I was hoping/expecting a nice September out of him.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Factor in that about half his home runs this year have been lucky
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
how do you determine that exactly?
besides the inside the parkers of course.
by I need more Esteban on Sep 21, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Down with the SOX!!!!!!
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on Sep 21, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions
Its like watching a train wreck
You want to look away and leave the television but you just can’t
Alex Gordon in '08
It will be interesting to see if the Chiefs or the Rams get a win all year
and if so…which team wins first
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Sep 21, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Rams are better. Both would lose to Mizzou
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Or KU
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Having Lived Through
The ’60’s A’s, the late 70’s/early ’80’s Chiefs and the ’90’s/’00’s Royals, I’m pretty much immune to embarrassment. Oh, yeah, throw in KU/KSU football in the ’70’s/’80’s. Who is the patron saint of hopeless causes?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Google Says It's
St. Rita or Jude. I’d never heard of Rita, and she is the more compelling story.
http://www.eaglespiritministry.com/shared/hc.htm
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it is funny
how they tried to pass off Thigpen as a good choice.
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
right on cue....he throws a pick
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Sep 21, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
17-0 In The
2nd quarter? Atlanta? OK, I’m embarrassed.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I was out to lunch with a friend
and checked my Blackberry. I saw:
Thigpen 2/13, 12 yards, 2 INT
And about puked up my lunch.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Oooo
nice fancy Blackberry you have there. :P
Thigpen is almost as bad as Cassel.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Cassel is dreadful
He’s got to be the only QB in the league that doesn’t realize whot #81 is.
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
Obligitory Lineups
O. Cabrera ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .283
D. Wise cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .290
J. Dye rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
J. Thome dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .246
P. Konerko 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .243
A. Ramirez 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .297
N. Swisher lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .220
J. Uribe 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
T. Hall c
D. DeJesus lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302
M. Aviles ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .321
J. Guillen dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .268
R. Shealy 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .306
M. Teahen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .258
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .258
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .223
E. German 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .255
M. Maier cf
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Sep 21, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions
Callaspo Getting A
Well deserved rest? No Billy? They almost got it right.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, Pigpen Is
2-13; that’s not easy to do.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
he's completed two passes to the Atlanta guys too....so that's gotta count for something
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Sep 21, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Keeps The Ball
A little cleaner.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Why Am I
Listening to the Sox crew? They’re the worst.
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but they've got passsssssion
almost Guillen-like in their love of the game
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Sep 21, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
They Are Flaming
Idiots; they can’t even keep track of the outs..
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone Will Nail
This guy today. He’s wild in the zone; Aviles and Guillen both had great swings against him.
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No; One Of
Our righties will get this guy soon.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Feels like we should of scored that inning
But teahen + gordon back to back in the 5-6 holes against a lefty? Blech
realistically speaking
Colquitt Is Having
Another outstanding game for the Chiefs; he’s probably the team MVP so far.
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The Sun Is
Shining, it’s 50F, and the snow on my porch is melting.
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It Was An
Unusual snow. I didn’t realize it happened until I got up this morning. I was awake at 0400 when I saw a flash of lightning, then a downpour began. I checked the weather radar, and it was an isolated thunderstorm pouring on us. It was probably 45F when the snow came down, almost like sleet or hail.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
OT
So Washington and Baltimore are both pretty much at the bottom of their leagues, right? So, if we were to combine the two teams and just play with their best players, could the Washington-Baltimore NationalOrioles be any good?
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
No
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Ducky Got Hops!
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice run Larry
And NICE fumble. You got lucky.
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LJ Broke One?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Talking about Davies on the Radio
Say his success has coincided with his more aggressive pitching.
Isn’t it obvious?
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Not Really; We're
Helping him out as usual.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
LJ must Be
Starting to roll. It’s about time.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Chad Pennington's
revenge for losing 80 times as a member of the Jets. And it turns out that Ronnie Brown is still really, really good when healthy.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Meanwhile, Ducky Is
Looking good, hitting spots and changing speeds well. In other words, actually pitching.
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How dare you
try and deprive Mike Aviles of one of his deserved pieces of hardware.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Can Alex Bat
Without making more maple kindling?
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He's Looking Better,
But he’s still getting away with bad pitches and we’re swinging too freely as usual.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Weak-Ass Swing
At a breaker outside=bad luck according to these fools.
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Darrin Jackson is getting on my nerves
He’s openly cheerleading. A little homerism is one thing, but shit like “Duckworth’s run is going to end right here. He’s facing the wrong guy at the wrong time” is crossing the line.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
+!1
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
He's Really Trying
Now; really.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
More like
“he’s not catching Hochevar anymore.”
But good luck explaining that to the h8rz.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Grienke and Hochevar equal out.
Hasn’t Grienke allowed only one stolen base?
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Ducky had a 10 straight retired streak going.
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It Went To
11.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Can You Hear
The sustain?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
That's beautiful. What do you call it?
It’s called “Lick My John Buck.”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
You Mean "Lick
My Love Hammer"?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
In the Race for #1
Seattle plays Oakland at 4.
San Diego is beating Washington 3-0 in the 6th.
Pittsburg losing to Houston 4-1 after the 5th.
Baltimore and NYY tonight on ESPN.
Atlanta losing to NYM 4-2 in the 5th.
SF and LAD at 4.
KC losing 1-0.
Colorado down 4-0 to ARZ after 1.
Detroit down 9-3 to Cleveland in the 5th. That’s our chance to move up!
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You do realize that it's mathematically impossible for us
to get the #1 pick now, right? By, like, five games impossible.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
yes I do. That's why I keep posting it.
To show our progress at the end of the year.
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John Abraham just beat Albert and stripped Thigpen.
We got it back. Ugh.
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Offense looks miserable, but then again, look at the line up
realistically speaking
missed FG by KC....
good catch by Maier.
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Maier Caught A
Missed field goal?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Thigpen's Starting To
Get a handle on this football thing; probably too late for today.
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If Wise Scores
The Sox crew will reach simultaneous orgasm.
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A Hit For
DDJ, but he still shouldn’t have swung at that pitch. He got lucky.
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Hackfest continues, unreal
realistically speaking
Does Aviles become that much better if he can steal 20-25 bases?
realistically speaking
He Doesn't Look
That fast, but he does seem to be a good baserunner.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Aviles is a ball player.
he look great on d lastnight. He just finds a way to get the job done. We need more of him.
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Bronx Pride, Baby!
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
At least Tony G has kept his streak alive today.
I was worried we wouldn’t complete a pass.
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I Did, But
That’s no excuse.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, though
For those of you not watching the Sux feed… if Hawk and DJ are normally an 8 on the homeriffic scale, they’ve dialed it up to about 57 for this game. They’re just embarrassing — like a couple of drunk guys in the stands.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Will someone explain the SAC Popup in the first?
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It's Complicated
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
It was Thome so I assume something to do with a shift.
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Somehow German Ended
Up catching the ball in front of DDJ with all of his momentum going toward the line. MLBTV glitched just as the play at the plate happened, so I didn’t see it.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm... thanks.
Typical play of the royals?
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Mais Oui
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
(random philosophical streak time)
Ah, but what isn’t?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Did anyone see the Double Bubble
on billy Butler’s head lastnight?
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Yes. I was standing in the concourse for TWO INNINGS
waiting for food. But that was on TV during that time, and it made me giggle.
That was like the third game in a row someone's pulled that gag
First, Split and Ryan thought it was Ducky, but last night the WGN feed caught TPJ in the act.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
we knew it was TPJ the whole time.
Who will do it to him as revenge?
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I remember doing stuff like that in college.
and summer ball.
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Paulie.....let's go to the Pen.
Getting 4 looks to be tough today.
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Ducky Pulled 2
Batters too late. He was starting to leave it up, and the results are now on the scoreboard.
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Bill James wrote an essay back when we were still youthful
on recognizing when a pitcher’s gassed, pointing out that too many managers are looking at the pitcher as opposed to pitch location.
Guess it still hasn’t sunk in yet.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Do they have Cheeburger Cheeburger in KC?
I had a root beer shake, too. Nummy.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
Some who picked psychology
after figuring out just how much his disliked science labs. :P
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Wait until you get to the statistics part
of psychology, where you have to know things like numbers!
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
No no, I'm good at that
science labs are brutal though.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
LJ just got taken down by a rookie MLB on 4th and goal.
I thought that was why we paid him the big bucks.
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There Was A
Time when I would have tackled him if no one blocked me.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Harrelson Just Said
Everything can be equated to numbers. He’s still using a stupid example, but it is remarkable.
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Red Sox win
It would be so magical if the Yankees lost their final, magical game in their magic baseball cathedral to magically eliminate themselves from the magical playoffs in magical October.
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
Agreed, 100%
And if it happened on magical ESPN while they magically fellate that magical cathedral.
But the magical lead story on magical ESPN
will still be “Magical stadium ends magical existence in magical game.”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
BBTN will talk about the staduim for 17 minutes
and conclude with, “By the way, the Yankees lost and will miss the playoffs. We’ll be right back.”
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
It's like every Royals highlight that they shoehorn into Top 10 plays
“Number 3: Gathright makes an amaaazing catch. (and the Royals beat the Rangers 5-2). NEXT NUMBER 2!”
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
ALEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111111111
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
He's been re-engergized by watching Teahen be more comfortable at third the coule weeks when h e was on the DL!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
He's been re-energized by Marky Mark's re-energization???
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Domino effect!
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
It's all a result of Hoagie getting hot
and putting the team on his back.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
WOW. That is EXACTLY what she said
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Quagmire!
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Next thing you know,
TPJ will go all Albert Pujols for the rest of the year!
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
It's Inevitable.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
CONFUSION IN THE CLUBGOUSE = GOOD
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
so much confusion they can't even spell it!
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
Kila Kahuahua inspirse us all!
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Teahen's return to third is going to Spur a late, late drive for 20 HRs by Buck!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
becaue people like you don't have faith in the Hammer of Moroni!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
WElll
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I was going to say
I know Buck’s tailed off badly, but calling him a moron is overkill.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Praise Kolob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
MOVING RUNNER OVER = FUNDAMENTALS = SURE VICTORY
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Someone needs to read their Buster Olney
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I do
the Angels and Twins choose to USE their outs. The evil Red Sox choose not to make outs. Bad Sox!
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Productive outs are teh currency of baseball
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, currency includes dollars AND cents
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Did someone remember to tell Ozzie and Kenny that JoGui has a higher OPS than Swisher?
Sure swisher can play first, but JoGui can play OF AND DH…
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obligatory "OBP is life" mention
I don’t think Kenny is stupid enough to want Hoagy.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
You're ruining such a wonderful dream
Lee for Podsednik gave us all such hope
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
All we would need to win the WS
is a guy like Scotty Podzilla.
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I'm pretty sure that, + him interacting with Ozzie, would be the greatest thing ever
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet Lou in
Chi Town has possibilities.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Who Would Punch
Who first?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Are we talking Chi-Town or Philly
And are the Gamboa-beaters still in Chicago?
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
It's Complicated
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Avril Is A
Philosopher, but who isn’t?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
and the facelifts
very subtle but… didn’t her face used to be a lot, um, prettier? That picture is just weird.
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
"Will you be my 'it's complicated' on facebook?"
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by NHZ on Sep 21, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
How is Jackson Brett already 15?
I remember listening to him when he was like, 5 or 6. And I’m always really jealous that he gets to go “help” with the broadcasts.
Someone else much be in change of watching Dad's Depends
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
That was damn funny
But the common sense “Um, he was wearing a mike, guys,” while still funny, somehow makes it less funny.
Still hilarious, though.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
PHing Callaspo for Maier
to get more power in the lineup.
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Actually True
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Too bad there isn't a left-mashing righty on the bench
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF with Guillen DHing...
He needs his reps against lefties? What’s the deal?
Look, personality stuff aside, can’t they just tell him — if you aren’t healthy enough to play the field, you aren’t playing?
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently not
we seem to be lacking grit in the dugout.
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Callaspo Has Defeated
The collective Sox crews’ tongues.
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No RISP
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by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Selfish
can’t share the bases with anyone else
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
DDJ = the new Sweeney
another Royal who came up during the time of, um, less-than-greatness. Very good. Never really the best in the league, but definitely good. Sometimes the best player on the team. Good guy. Some injury problems. Never properly appreciated by fans because somehow it was his ’fault" for not being even better, because that was definitely the problem, not his teammates pure suckitude…
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
that was two separate seasons
He only his .389 in 2003
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Jenks is going down in the 9th.
Magical comeback in last magical homegame this magical season.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
Only Babies Wait
For a strike to swing at.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Yikes, I like Joel, but
Dye + Thome + Konerko + Joel = Jenks won’t get the save, let’s put it that way
(of course, as usual I’ve probably misunderstood the save "rule")
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Wait wait
Jenks might come in with a 5-0 lead but bases loaded. That’d get him a save even if he gave up four runs.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Jenks is already in.
He pitched the last out of the 8th. He’ll get the save.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
I can't try that hard
I have to think of the babies.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
defensive substitution!
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Am I the only one who has the impression that Billy Butler is not a favorite of the current management?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Well, I didn't want to be accused of be an irrational fan
which I totally am
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they love him
they’re just not “in love with him.” They still have feelings for someone else, but they still really care about him, you know? They’re just not ready to start dating again…
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
This whole organization is a flake
we have made an important discovery..
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
So, what you're saying is
that the Royals are that hot, alluring girl who just can’t seem to let you in, while the Red Sox are just the sort of okay chick who at least wants you?
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
The Red Sox are actually pretty cool
for a girl with an obnoxiously overdone Boston accent.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
As Neon Deion might say
“The Red Sox are his wife, the Royals are his girlfriend.”
Also
that hot, alluring girl who just can’t seem to let you in
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
d_f, you would be proud
of how many people are absolutely terrified if my “that’s what she said” prowess at this point.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Yes
although that also might explain your dating foibles.
As if the sabermetric-Royals thing weren’t enough to cancel out you lifeguarding studliness
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
My dating foibles
were vastly exaggerated by that ONE girl this summer. And I was REALLY bored this summer. So you all heard about it. Anyway, rest assured that my studliness is intact.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Still
does she have a hot body?
’Cause that can make up for a lot of flaws.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
you have had lots of opportunities to see it used in different places
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
!!!
111
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
this is why you like it so much - we have all learned
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
I generally prefer sane women
Of course, that’s a problem. Relatively sane? :P
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
relative to what - Mussolini?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
on the bitterness scale, that comment rivals anything of RR's
I hope she has a nice body
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Oooooh! Aaaaaaaah! Productive
Out by your masher!!!!!!!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Correction; OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111111111
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you making a joke about the Royals, Alex's defense, and pop ups? Or was that actualy a good play?
(Gameday dork here)
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'm gonna need some video evidence there.
Especially since the call on KCSP included a reference to good sportsmanship by members of the White Sox dugout. I need to see that before I believe it!
I Was Stunned.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
The Bestest Of
All time! Really, a great catch leaning over the dugout rail.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 21, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Lemme try to describe it
Pop up into the dugout area, Alex leaned up against the railing, stretched out to max, and barely gloved it at full extension before performing a 10.0 pike over the rail.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
BUT
did he hit someone lefthanded when he fell into the stands?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
by NHZ on Sep 21, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Excellent
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Yikes... Alex is a big boy
I hope no one in the dugout got hurt.
Okay, that last line is a lie
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
For those who have followed
Weezer’s fall from goodness, anyone notice that “Beverly Hills” is almost the exact same chord progression as “the Sweater Song”?
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
and lyrically and melodically so much less interesting!
Along with annoying claps and sounds!
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
They have claps!!!!111??????///
Only two bands can be cool with claps (that’s what she said):
1) Boston (and that’s kitschy)
2) The Cars
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it's been years since I heard the awful song
But I think I remember claps
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
Were there claps in the "What is it?" song?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, agreed.
Their worst and most overplayed, I think. I got angry whenever it came on the station I worked at, which was often.
Swisher exchanging manly back-slaps with the 1B ump
I call shenanigans and bias
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
he has to pal around with the umps
he’s only hitting .220.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Surely Kenny and Ozzie
won’t notice that he has the highest LD% rate of his career combined with the lower BABIP
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Shhhhhhhhh
Don’t tell them that he’ll hit .270 next year. They might trade him to us.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Somehow, I can't picture Swisher on the Royals
Sure would like to find out what it would be like
I’d definitely make him and Zack be roommates
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
He seems like a funny guy
and a funny guya with good a OBP would help improve our OBP issues. And maybe stop the clubhouse confusion.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
He would ADD to it with all the jokes
Some of these young guys wouldn’t know what would happen if they saw one of their one joking around with the pitching coach. Trey being able to look a vet in the eyes, etc.
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
naw, he'd help chemistry
It’s more important than talent, you know.
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
They have to save Kila to PH for Alex
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Dang it!
You-know-who owes me at least one. This groundout to the mound will NOT do.
I got to see him for a bit yesterday, btw. Good times.
I was hoping Thornton would be in
A chance for Alex to wiz pasted the .600 OPS line against LHP this year
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Well, at least Alex's R/L split won't be as severe...
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 21, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Argh
Well, no spoiler for us today. I’ve got to go doing something remotely productive. See yas.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
DeJesus is a lazy punk
Went to the game and saw him dog it out in the field several times today. In particular on the looping fly ball to center that Gathright came running in on & just missed. DeJesus largely stood there watching, instead of running like hell to get behind in case JG couldn’t get to it. As a result the guy (Dye) got a double and nearly wound up scoring (but for a very nice catch by Gordon in Sox dugout practically).
Anyway,
no one cares. This is the type of BS I really can’t stand.
A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.
Did you see how he loped around the bases when Dye missed that shot to right field?
lazy MF
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 22, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
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