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Game 158 Open Thread - Royals (71-86) at Tigers (71-84)

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Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, Sep 23, 2008 7:05 PM EDT


Greinke (3.59 ERA) versus Freddy Garcia (0.00 ERA) of all people. Garcia threw five scoreless innings in his first start of the season.

Enjoy watching ZG tonight...

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4th plaaaace here we go

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lineup

cf dejesus
2b aviles
rf guillen
1b shealy
lf teabags
dh butler
3b gordon
c olivo
ss piece of shit

p zack

Rowdy Hardy Fan Club member.

by doublestix on Sep 23, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sigh

Shealy & Butler is OK, I guess – at least he is sticking to his “no Gload” promise.

Very disappointed to see Callaspo is sitting. That’s quite a hitting streak he has going, including one game where he had to get a pinch-hit or lose it, and he came thru.

I know in the big picture hitting streaks are sorta meaningless – but I still think they are interesting.

Must win game for 4th place dreams.

by loyal2sdad on Sep 23, 2008 6:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

No Callaspo is bizarre…he should clearly be playing, given the day off on Thursday. Hopefully, Pat Burrell will be occupying the LF slot next year, and not Mark Teabags.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sounds like a...
managerial decision

I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT

by RoyalPug on Sep 23, 2008 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind Hillman taking a precaution such as this

…..But find any alternative for Pena, PLEASE.

I’d a thousand times rather see Esteban German at second (with Mike Aviles). I’d rather see Jason Smith at shortstop or second, as well. For he can provide some isolated pop, unlike TP&J, who makes Zack Greinke from a terrific starter into a stupendous starter with his utterly Superhuman defense.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Problem With

Putting TPJ in the pen is that he doesn’t hit well enough for a relief pitcher in the AL.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Quick question

How much does ending a season on a good note help next year. If it helps will it matter that we finished good if we blow up the team?

by TXroyal on Sep 23, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not At All

And no.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, but I'm sick of fifth place.

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will disagree

to the extent that finishing well reflects on the guys who are playing (as opposed to the guys who GathrightGload aren’t).

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK, Maybe A

Little.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rod Allen talking about

how folks with the Royals he talked to say Aviles is probably going into spring training next year as our starting…

2B.

And AVILANCHE WOO!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Or they've decided TPJ

is the answer!

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by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If TPJ Is

The answer, WTF is the question?

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How to fail?

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"What is six times nine?"

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aviles Is Finding

The power stroke again.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Badass AB by Mike

Threw that exact pitch by him once, second time, boom

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Freddy Garcia

Venezuela’s winningest pitcher evar.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He can strike out 27 for all I care

as long as he gives up a homer every inning!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which is fine if we can keep up the non-singles when we do get hits

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd 1000 times rather have Burrell this offseason

Use Aviles and Callaspo as they should be used….everyday players. Dump all of our offseason monopoly money on Burrell.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you assume burrell would sign

and man that would be a horrible OF defensively

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need to actually spend money

….in an offseason, for once in almost two decades.

Offer almost all our money to Burrell. Would 4 Y/$60MM get it done? It would not be a good OF defensively, but let’s move the fences in. Might seem like a naive proposal, but I never thought moving them back out was a great idea, to begin with. It sounded like Baird & Co. was just trying to compensate for a horrific pitching staff (& horrific fly-ball pitching staff).

I’d rather fix a problem (corners) than mend something that isn’t a problem (2B & SS).

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because we haven't spent any money in an offseason

in almost two decades.

Except last year.

And the year before.

And 2004.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But our payrolls have still been way below average

….in correlation with the league. I’d like to have a league-average or near league-average payroll, for once. A real payroll. $75MM. $85MM. One $11MM/yr. contract an offseason just won’t cut it.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd like to have league-average attendance,

a league-average local TV deal, league-average advertising revenues, and league-average merchandise sales, too.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd like to have a league-average

market, too. You think spending some money on free agents will fix that problem?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How Many Years

Do we give Inge?

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Remember When

Freddy Garcia was Felix Hernandez.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TPJ Very Aggressive

Calling for that popup………RAAAAAAWWWWWWRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He doesn't get to play much

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Greinke Just Abused

Ordonez with high heat.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thta's 4 k's for freddy

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Geezam

Garcia is like nothing these batters have ever seen before

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was close

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I Was Afraid

He wasn’t going to be able to stop.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perfect time to PH

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow shocking outcome to that TPJ AB

good fking job hillman you moron this team is awful we can’t affford to put AUTOMATIC OUTS IN THE LINEUP

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.....................

………………..that one time

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay we're winning!

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Sep 23, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We Must Drag

The hated Tigers down to our level.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TPJ looks terrible at the plate...

he has the confidence of a pubescent pimply boy trying to ask the hot girl to the 9th grade formal

by CollininCalifornia on Sep 23, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He Wishes

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if he's smart, he will consider becoming a pitcher

because this is his last season in the bigs as a position player

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't mind the Royals non-tendering him

….and inviting him to Spring next season….as a relief pitcher. Is that a realistic scenario? Probably not, but hey…

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He said he has no desire to pitch though

We’ll see how long that stays true when he’s back to riding the bus in AA.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow....David Glass

Looks A LOT different in eyeglasses.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Geez, this ballpark is cavernous

….Maybe it’s my television, but this is looking like the early decade Comerica.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's just awesome.

I turn on the tv and see TPJ at short. Guess I’m not watching this game. Why in the **** would he ever step on the field at this time of year?

He should be the 40th man on the roster. Emergency pitcher and last bench player. Actually, now that the bobblehead night is over, he should be gone.

by Warden11 on Sep 23, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We're Showcasing Him

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe for the Nippon Ham Fighters'.....

….Double-A team (wait, do they have a Minor League system in Japan?)

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, That's In

Our organization.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

encouraging for the team we trade him too?

"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde

by cfizzle on Sep 23, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If we trade Greinke

….I would be thoroughly disgusted with this team. We sign Meche and Guillen, who were supposed to be holdovers that wouldn’t interfere with young/core paydays, and then we get rid of Greinke. Forget our returns….I’d be skeptical to think Moore could net us power/OBP anyway sigh

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Wow, DDJ Threw

Thw ball all the way to 3B!

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Liar

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It Was On

Line, too, I swear!

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

One very Nice

One.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TEABAG

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice freakin' throw

But if Olivo wants that strike on the outside corner, it’d be smart not to set up 2 inches off the plate

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Guillen Has Just

Missed two hangers in the last two games; those need to be HR’s, not popups.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I see I arrived just in time for a good ol' 2008 Royals Caught Stealing

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All your fault

DDJ saw you and misread the sign.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WE MUST RESIGN OLIVO CUZ BUCK SUCKS OMG!!!111

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Inge Is The

Kind of grit Moore just can’t pass on.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That Was A

Hanging slider in the middle of the plate; if it wasn’t Dusty Ryan up there it’d be 2-1 Tigers.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Granderson

Scares the ever-living crap out of me.

Not sure why.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Because he rules

He’s the CF version of Orlando Hudson

(sorry DDJ, I hope you can forgive me)

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just figured it out

.289/.372/.501

.302/.361/.552 last year.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can Inge Score

Without the Tigers getting a hit?

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They've obviously watching film of the Royals

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But We Make

Up for it in run support, right?

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless I missed something

the only foul popup he dropped, he dropped while horizontal to the ground bending over the tarp.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and even if it was bad, it only means he's a true Royal!!!11

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, not yet

He didn’t collapse unconscious behind the tarp.

by minda33 on Sep 23, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Next time you see him in Omaha (hopefully not for a while)

check for hives

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SHEALY!

Hi, Minda

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Are Marcus Thames

And Craig Monroe the same guy?

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not quite

Craig Monroe would only be the Royals 5th best-hitting outfielder. Marcus Thames would be the best.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone out there who has access to some of the "good" "run-scale" defensive metrics

I don’t want to cause a ruckus on the site. I know that Teahen has sucked at the plate this year. But looking at VORP and some other stuff, I’m just curious…

VORP and other metrics have Guillen about 10 offensive runs better on the year than our sweet Teabag… Yet everything else that slips through about JoGui is that his defense is Ibanez-level ugly. How big is the difference between them according to the different +/- systems? Might it be equal to, or greater than, the offensive difference?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gimme a minute

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guillen is a combined

-20, LF/RF

Teahen is a combined -11, LF/CF/RF

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yikes!

Wasn’t Teahen good last year? Between him and Gordon, I’m beginning to think there’s something in the water this year.

Is that Dewan’s? I don’t understand it…. is it out, plays, runs?

In any case… I don’t want to get onto another “Guillen sucks” rant because, well, I hope everyone here already knows he sucks. It’s just interesting how much time we’ve talked about Teahen’s suckitude… when (unless I’m misreading the stats) they have had about equal “value” this year.

I’m not sure if this is a positive for anyone…

Anyway, thanks a lot, morse and babyblues… I’m finally go to spring for a BP sub., I just wish they had a better defensive stat (I’ve heard taht FRAA, etc. kinda blow compared to Dewans, UZR, etc.)

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dewan's +/- is a zone play counting stat.

They divide the field up into zones, and determine where each ball was hit. Each zone has a % attached, and that % is “number of plays made overall in this zone.” Then they measure the number of plays a player makes in that zone, and +/- it. Lather rinse and repeat for each zone.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I thought

its sounds like a cool way to do it. Not sure how to “meld” it with offensive performance, but that’s not their problem.

Isn’t this the one that has “over the head” zone? I can’t remember whether you said Aviles was good at it or not. I just thought it was funny… Billy Beane finding a market inefficiecy in 6 1/2 foot tall MIs…

They have Aviles as the best defensive player on the Royals, right? (Cf., Tallest Midget in the World)

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

According to Fielding Bible

Aviles is the ONLY defensive player on the Royals. I mean, in hitting terms it’s like Babe Ruth batting in the middle of 8 TPJs.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only defensive player

Hell, that might at least prevent the other guys from hurting themselves

I think it’s the awesome goatee…

Let’s see, Soria and Aviles have goatees, so does Meche.

NEW TEAM RULE

I’m pretty sure I’d pay $50 to see Zack try to grow facial hair

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Melding

Convert both offense and defense into runs created/runs saved. For Dewan’s system, 1 play = ~0.8 runs. Thus, Guillen would be about 7 runs worse than Teahen this year with the glove.

THT has a good Runs Created metric (which includes adjustments for park and leverage). VORP gets you most of the way there on offense (runs above replacement player), keeping in mind VORP undervalues walks, it is not park adjusted, and its positional adjustments are a little wonky.

by Gopherballs on Sep 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I get VORP OK,

but thanks. The Runs created I get, too….

But it’s sounding like, overall, Guillen and Teahen have had the same value this year. Not sure what to do with that info, but it’s really interesting.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, wait

I’m not “clued in” enough to critique stats.. VORP undervalues walks? I guess I’m surprised… definitely something to think about.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

VORP

I forget the specifics but Tom Tango had an article awhile back on how VORP does not give appropriate weight to walks. I think the net result is not huge, maybe a few runs, but he had a good point that if BP is going to go through all of the trouble to make an advanced metric and then promote it as the real deal, they better at least get the metric right.

by Gopherballs on Sep 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kinda surprised they messed it up

Keith Woolner is a super-duper smart dude. of course, I might be biased because he returned an email I wrote him. Was it a dumb mistake, or is it debatable?

What does Tango do for a living?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also:

Fielding Bible stats are available on Bill James Online. $3/month.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ryan "Big Man" Shealy

Starting 1B, 2009.

With Kila Kaaihue waiting for a May callup. And Ross Gload playing first base for the Albuquerque Isotopes.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In His Dreams

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BOB DOLE!!!!

Bob Dole!!!…..Bob Dole….bob dole…..bob dole….zzzzzzzzz

[/family guy]

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ALEX!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OBP & Power!

3 home runs. 4 RBI via HR. 1 caught stealing.

Are you watching, Dayton?

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Idiot In The

Booth thinks Gordon is not a pull hitter; confusing him with Teahen?

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He has power to all fields

duh

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Poll time?

Who’s going to get bitched out more after the game?

a) Butler, for WALKING lazily to first

or

b) Gordon, for killing the rally

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think DeJesus will get praised more

….for his aggressive baserunning in the third. Way to think the right way, DeJesus!

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1, totally forgot

Has to redeem himself for last night

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 HR's in 4 innings

Big Power KC

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 23, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another good play by Teahen

I wonder if he just had a crappy five months…

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahahahahhahahahahahhaha

breath

hahahahaha

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was kinda serious

He’s been a total ballplayer in Sept.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

From the looks of things, he's doing too much thinknig, not enough REACTING

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rod Allen said:

pinch hitting is the single hardest thing in baseball.
Hillman disagrees… not playing TPJ is harder

by CollininCalifornia on Sep 23, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PR'ing Huber Then

PH’ing TPJ=hardest thing ever.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who wins in a race

Butler or Cabrera

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 23, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh come on, that’s too easy.

by minda33 on Sep 23, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was going to say

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But Of Course

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We Can Rebuild

Him…………………….

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DDJ makes a really crappy play

but catches it anyway

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

(For those of you who didn’t see it, DDJ sort of ran around in circles like a drunken autistic)

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He Definitely Surrounded

That one.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big ballparks are Nice

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 23, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Yikes, he needs to start throwing some offspeed stuff for strikes asap

cuz da fastball is no longer foolin’ anybody

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Olivo needs to begin calling 'em

Maybe it’s the old-schooler in me, but I don’t entirely trust Olivo with pitch-calling ability. Am I wrong here?

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His pitch calling is definitely extremely questionable at times

He lvoes to go for the strikeout.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The beard has added 10 points to DDJ's BA

That is Grit folks

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 23, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He has a beard now?

I told you… Soria, Meche, Aviles, DDJ

CMON ALEX AND ZACK AND BILLY

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's too bad that...

…Gordon and Butler are too young to grow beards. ;) – TL

by timlacy on Sep 23, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what would make it awesome

It would almost as funny as me trying to do it… and I’m, um, a fair bit older than those guys

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Billy has tried a few times,

and it’s as hilarious as you’d expect.

by minda33 on Sep 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's okay.

It’s the last week of the season. We’re guaranteed a sweep over the Tigers.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All that work...

…for nothing. They’ll be in 4th in my heart. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um,no?

Wouldn’t we be in 4th by percentage points?

72/158=.4556
71/156=.4551

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any realistic way Alex ends up over .800 OPS this year?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No.

He wants 20 homeruns too bad. …Obviously that’s just a guess. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DDJ is a wuss

Second time he’s been hit, didn’t charge the mound.

He needs to learn something from Mike Sweeney.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So, I"m looking at the Gameday pictures

Is there any chance that the Tigers accidently signed a wax dummy of Freddy Garcia, not the real one?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Avilanche

this offense isn’t bad when they have a productive power hitter in the lineup

hint hint Adam Dunn

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.

by kcscoliny on Sep 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon

this team only signs fundmentally sound players, guys who can field!

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoagie Should Bunt

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Or GIDP

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK...

…Then what was – exactly – the point of this signing? I mean – it’s September 23.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2nd

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rod Allen:

“Jim Leyland has not been happy with his bullpen lately.”

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now that's analysis...

…for you. Deep—-concise—-and painfully obvious. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 23, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty sure he's tied with Billy

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he just wants to take back the lead from Billy

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Moved up the runner, though

Productive outs, baby! Two at once!

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

by cmkeller on Sep 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

oh, my gosh!

Guillen GIDP!

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 23, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shealy leaves the park again

only on one hop this time

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I still think they should go back to counting those a homers

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And 9 balls for a walk

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shealyyyyyyyyyy

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Shealy Real?

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No

He’s computer-generated

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

New nickname:

…Real Shealy. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That makes me think of the movie

Lars and the Real Girl.

Oh dear.

by minda33 on Sep 23, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it a better nickname than "The Slug"?

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 23, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ryan Really

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very Cool

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hahahahhahaha,

FINALLY an XBH that’s not a HR for my Shealy.

by minda33 on Sep 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

remember this jokes about Kila's lack of doubles?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Posted without comment

Shealy VORP, pre-game: 5.0 in 60 PA (50 VORP/600 PA)
Gload VORP, pre-game: -7.1 in 418 PA (-10.19/ 600 PA)

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

FLUKE!!!111

when’s the last guy a dude came from Omaha and did anytning???!!!!/1/11/

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously, that's like 5 wins pre-September.

Imagine, we could be 76-81!

Wait, two months of Aviles instead of Pena, we could be 78-79!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+Bonds = borderline contenders!

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unproductive out from Teahen

that’ll hurt his VORP compared to Guillen’s

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

by cmkeller on Sep 23, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty sure Hoagie's GIDP

hurt his worse.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now this is the...

…Freddy Garcia I hoped we would see. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 23, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aviles Sure Does

Suck in the field.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is Curtis Granderson the only Tigers position player who isn't fat and/or ugly?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's Dreamy

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Granderson is actually one of the few good-looking players I find likeable

generally, I enjoy watching (for entertainment purposes) ugly dudes like Buerhle, Larish, obviously Billy Butler… David Ortiz looks like a Sesame Street puppet… and so on

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

New poll idea:...

…Who was the ugliest player in Royals history? …I’ll go with Willie Aiken. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 23, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hipolito Pichardo.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good one. I think that...

…Jose Rosado’s name crossed my mind while trying to remember Pichardo. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugliest player in MLB, now:

Bartolo Colon, hands down (his face looks like his last name)

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno

Magglio (at least going by his Gameday picture) has come out of nowhere to become a real contender.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I miss "pre-pubescent Zack"

although the current “adolescent Zack” is a superior pitcher

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Joel Goldberg on the carousel.

by minda33 on Sep 23, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I was about to commend the umpire

…on a nice K-zone, but he just botched a brilliant Zack Greinke curveball over the outside.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mets are going to blow it.

"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde

by cfizzle on Sep 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, so what? But...

…my indifference stems from my other rooting interest, the Cubbies. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope the Brewers make the post season

Would be much much more fun to watch than the mets IMO

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

more fat guys = awesome

If they make the WS, Cecil will def. come out of nowhere to try and gouge some money out of Prince

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Can I touch your ring, son?"

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

...or he said...

yikes

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Hoagie, Like,

Ran and caught a ball that wasn’t hit at him.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It was an accident

he thought the inning was already over and was jogging back to the dugout and just happened to run into the ball

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

These Things Happen

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zack Should Just

Drill Polanco for the hell of it.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, another ugly MLB player

Julian Tavarez.

(Continuing that conversation from above).

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ernie Lombardi

was the ugliest ever, though.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah

I’m pretty sure that’s why he’s in the Hall

That and the bitterness

And the painfully sad stories

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Willie McGee

was uglier

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

by cmkeller on Sep 23, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also has a better name for writing songs with

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't know what it is

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fair enough. But my friends and I like to get together for wootoffs

And are thinking about making it into a drinking game.

by minda33 on Sep 23, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, and none of us buy much of anything

unless we can get Bags of Crap. It’s just kind of a spectacle, and an excuse to nerd out together.

by minda33 on Sep 23, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

As I spend my days packing to move

I must say that your ideas intrigue me, and I would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I used it once

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BUST

God I hate Alex Gordon

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

God 1 HR is just not enough

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is she a foul-mouthed hussy?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

She did it on the radio, man.

You need to throw a fit.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is recent? Or was it ths thing with a-holes from Texas?

more importantly: is she hot?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

foul tip=what Jeter used on Jessica Alba

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, man, TP&J

The hardest hit ball of the year is a lineout to Granderson.

The Nation at large.

by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TPJ Should Either

Close his eyes and swing as hard as he can or just not take a bat with him to the plate; either would be fine.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JOEL!

perhaps not so coincidently, a reliever who used to be a position player

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone else catch that the stat up there just said Zack had thrown 5 3/4 innings

curious feat…..

Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Zack isn't limited by conventional baseball mathematics

he’s. just. that. damn. good.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

such jokers we have out there in the production truck

Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

drinking and broadcasting is fun!

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Drinking Is Just

Fun, period.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

Drinking is not fun at amusement parks.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i drink too when i broadcast porn...

but then again that was never supposed to be fun…

Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He kinda got that last out

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

88 MPH Slider?

That’s what K’ed Cabrera, apparently.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Zack defies gameday

You can watch him make up pitches on pitch F/X ab to ab…in this game he’s thrown 5-6 different ones so far, or at least variations

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Was Watching

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the transition to "ace" is complete

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1!

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The last step is the trade to the Rangers/Yankees

"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde

by cfizzle on Sep 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN OT:

“Minaya to get 4-year extension”

BWAHAHAHAH

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah...

I’m pretty sure they need a RF…

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Top Of The

Order has to score off this guy.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

there that goes...

the way of joe biden’s presidential campaign

Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

rack'em up

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dejesus wants .310

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

all right, fellas

I need to go. Have a great evening, and go Royals!

by minda33 on Sep 23, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Leaving us for woot, I bet!

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or a church thang.

Same difference though. :)

by minda33 on Sep 23, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

more bible study at the Dell?

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 23, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Funny thing about Gary Glover

He’s been in the major leagues for a long time, but never really had a good season

but

he THROWS HARD

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Huh, that NEVER happens

can’t believe he isn’t left-handed

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just Like "You

Can’t teach someone to be 7 feet tall".

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

very greedy of Aviles

to take the GIDP away from Guillen – selfish

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 23, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry, he'll get fined

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um, JoGui

Omar is never going to trade for you and your contract if you KEEP SUCKING

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Look out for Thames...

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Except Center...

I heard the Tigers were practically giving him away in the offseason… Good thing the Royals signed JoGui instead!

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd just pull zack

why rack up 115 in a meaningless end of season game

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is this Zack's last 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 23, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

definitely

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 23, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The 2008 Tigers

Winners of 125 games, scoring a record 1,500 runs! Remember those guys?

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Was That You?

I thought it was general consensus.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Later ya'll

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aviles!!!!!!!!!!! successful foul popup catch!

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by buddyball on Sep 23, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dusty Ryan Is

Computer generated.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tiggers afraid of the power of Shealy

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by buddyball on Sep 23, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no problem with a walk

we will hit into a GIDP

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by buddyball on Sep 23, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nothing like a DP on the first pitch...

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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe the ground crew could leave some bare patches in the outfield

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by buddyball on Sep 23, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it keeps our LOB numbers low that way

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by buddyball on Sep 23, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

7 pitch inning after a 4 pitch leadoff walk

THIS is kansas city

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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Little Poppy Should

Have PR’d for Shealy before the de rigueur Teahen grounder to 2B.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tomorrow

is the 20th anniversary of Dirty Cheating Canadian Ben Johnson not winning the 100m at Seoul.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

teach kila how to play LF...

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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

or catch

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by buddyball on Sep 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2/3 sucks that's why

singles. That’s it?

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by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wilmington

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leo - looks like he is back on track

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by buddyball on Sep 23, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Strikes At The

Knees and hard stuff up out of the zone.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That would be nice

But anyone can throw one good inning. Except, perhaps, Jeff Fulchino.

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by cmkeller on Sep 23, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NATTERING NABOB OF NEGATIVISM

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pumpkin Head hater!

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by buddyball on Sep 23, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Labeler labeler

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

labling labeler labeler

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by buddyball on Sep 23, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

See Lowery, Devon

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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is that 4 GIDP?

wow

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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least that means we have baserunners?

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by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it my imagination, or has Olivo been pretty bat at the plate

here at the end of the season?

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by buddyball on Sep 23, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is who he is

He’s always sucked. Everyone just got stupid because he had a hot start.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty awful September

542 OPS

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by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miguel Olivo career OBP

2002: .286
2003: .287
2004: .286
2005: .246
2006: .287
2007: .262
2008: .275
Total: .275

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by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So He's Making

A comeback, kinda sorta.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that a TPJ hit?

WOW.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

tpj basehit

hooooooly shit

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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is it my imagine - Did TPJ just get a hit?

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by buddyball on Sep 23, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TPJ Is A

Machine.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's all the proof Trey needs

to give him his job back next season.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it would be funny if it wasn't true

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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy bloody TPJ!

He got a hit and Aviles GIDP? TPJ for SS 4EVA!!!

by powderbluepower on Sep 23, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

do we tie for 4th w/ this win?

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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yep, a virtual tie

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by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1/4 raises his average...

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by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Substantially

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Inge Is Grit

With feet.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

72!

ONE MORE WIN

ONE MORE WIN

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by jonfmorse on Sep 23, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I Think This

Was my prediction.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

foooouuurth plaaaace

Man, we cannot give this up tomorrow. Please.

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by mazoboom on Sep 23, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TPJ Gets The

Final out; how fitting.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What is that light? It burns!

Back into our cool, comforting cellar…quickly!

And Banny is just the man to put us there.

(Do I sound negative again? Forgive me, we’ve been teased too often – last year with the White Sox, earlier this year with the Indians…I’d love to see us avoid another last place finish, really I would.)

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by cmkeller on Sep 23, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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