Game 158 Open Thread - Royals (71-86) at Tigers (71-84)
by Freneau on Sep 23, 2008 6:00 PM EDT
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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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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.
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.
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.
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
OK, Callaspo has a tweaked quad
….according to Hillman.
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
The Problem With
Putting TPJ in the pen is that he doesn’t hit well enough for a relief pitcher in the AL.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
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?
Not At All
And no.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
OK, Maybe A
Little.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
So we're going to sign Furcal.
realistically speaking
don't even joke about that
realistically speaking
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
Aviles Is Finding
The power stroke again.
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Badass AB by Mike
Threw that exact pitch by him once, second time, boom
realistically speaking
And Freddy Garcia strikes out the side...
realistically speaking
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.
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!
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.
you assume burrell would sign
and man that would be a horrible OF defensively
realistically speaking
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).
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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.
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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.
How Many Years
Do we give Inge?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I Remember When
Freddy Garcia was Felix Hernandez.
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TPJ Very Aggressive
Calling for that popup………RAAAAAAWWWWWWRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Just....don't wlak ordonez
realistically speaking
Greinke Just Abused
Ordonez with high heat.
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Bam Bam with two hits in 2 ABs this series
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 23, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions
just setting up the doubleplay
realistically speaking
Geezam
Garcia is like nothing these batters have ever seen before
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
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
Thank god we have TPJ at the plate here and not German
……….
realistically speaking
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
HEY! He did come through that one time in that one game in extra innings in a PH situation.
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
Yeah.....................
………………..that one time
realistically speaking
We Must Drag
The hated Tigers down to our level.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
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
He Wishes
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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…
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
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
Geez, this ballpark is cavernous
….Maybe it’s my television, but this is looking like the early decade Comerica.
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.
We're Showcasing Him
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe for the Nippon Ham Fighters'.....
….Double-A team (wait, do they have a Minor League system in Japan?)
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
No, That's In
Our organization.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
It's encouraging to see Greinke hitting 97 with over 180 IP
realistically speaking
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
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!
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It Was On
Line, too, I swear!
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
One very Nice
One.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I Don't Know
Why he’s in LF, but it worked out well.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
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
David...just....why?
So stupid
realistically speaking
He looked a bit slow on the transfer, too
Although the throw – granted – was right on the money.
DeJesus - Not a basestealer.
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Guillen Has Just
Missed two hangers in the last two games; those need to be HR’s, not popups.
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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
Nice job Miguel, jesus christ
realistically speaking
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
Inge Is The
Kind of grit Moore just can’t pass on.
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There's 2 k's, lets get 2 more
realistically speaking
was Ryan planning on swinging there?
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 23, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
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.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Miguel just doing a bangup job this inning
realistically speaking
Me too, until I realiez I've confused him with sizemore
realistically speaking
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
Can Inge Score
Without the Tigers getting a hit?
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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
greinke has to get the worst defense in baseball
realistically speaking
But We Make
Up for it in run support, right?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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
Next time you see him in Omaha (hopefully not for a while)
check for hives
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Are Marcus Thames
And Craig Monroe the same guy?
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Not quite
Craig Monroe would only be the Royals 5th best-hitting outfielder. Marcus Thames would be the best.
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
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?
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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.)
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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)
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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.
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, wait
I’m not “clued in” enough to critique stats.. VORP undervalues walks? I guess I’m surprised… definitely something to think about.
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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
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.
In His Dreams
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
We've gone from singles fests to solo homer fest
realistically speaking
I see Garcia has not abandoned his homer prone tendencies
realistically speaking
You know it's bad when you give up 3 bombs in 4 innings
At Comerica Park.
Vs. the Royals.
realistically speaking
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.
He has power to all fields
duh
realistically speaking
yeah, that guy sounds like a really dumb announcer
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 23, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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I think DeJesus will get praised more
….for his aggressive baserunning in the third. Way to think the right way, DeJesus!
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
+1, totally forgot
Has to redeem himself for last night
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
TPJ is starting, and his ops is .380 yay
Go Royals!
-27 VORP, per BP
…and sinking rapidly!
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
If he is, that's worth an extra $1 million a year, if you ask me
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Another good play by Teahen
I wonder if he just had a crappy five months…
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
hahahahahhahahahahahhaha
breath
hahahahaha
realistically speaking
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
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
PR'ing Huber Then
PH’ing TPJ=hardest thing ever.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
what are they using for the carrot?
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 23, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
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
But Of Course
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
We Can Rebuild
Him…………………….
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
They are really smoking some balls this inning
big out here
realistically speaking
(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.
He Definitely Surrounded
That one.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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?
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
His pitch calling is definitely extremely questionable at times
He lvoes to go for the strikeout.
realistically speaking
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.
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
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
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
Hot Holy Hades, The Jesus smoked that one
….Oh, that’s just wrong. Wrong.
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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.
if you're the tigers, how can you feel good at all about bringing in someone from the pen?
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 23, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
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
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.
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
Rod Allen: Guillen is pretty much a fly ball hitter
with 20 GIDP
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 23, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions
obviously biased officials caused most of those
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
as opposed to his flail helplessly at offspeed junk approach?
realistically speaking
Or GIDP
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
This is sheer laziness, and a yes/no response would suffice
But is this Garcia’s first start of the year? (Ducks)
OK...
…Then what was – exactly – the point of this signing? I mean – it’s September 23.
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty sure he's tied with Billy
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
he sure has hit a lot of rally killers this year
wait
realistically speaking
I think he just wants to take back the lead from Billy
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
is it a better nickname than "The Slug"?
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Ryan Really
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Very Cool
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by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
remember this jokes about Kila's lack of doubles?
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by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
no he is obviously the same quality as Gload
Go Royals!
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.
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
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.
+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
Unproductive out from Teahen
that’ll hurt his VORP compared to Guillen’s
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I think that shows respect for the older guys
playing the right way
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
Good one. I think that...
…Jose Rosado’s name crossed my mind while trying to remember Pichardo. – TL
Ugliest player in MLB, now:
Bartolo Colon, hands down (his face looks like his last name)
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
Zack not exactly sharp tonight
realistically speaking
I was about to commend the umpire
…on a nice K-zone, but he just botched a brilliant Zack Greinke curveball over the outside.
backdoor curve is one of the hardest pitches in baseball to get for a called strike
realistically speaking
Damn
It works in my Triple Play 2002 game!
by Royals Nation on Sep 23, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope the Brewers make the post season
Would be much much more fun to watch than the mets IMO
realistically speaking
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
...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
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.
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
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
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.
Boston just cant stop teasing the Yanks
Go Royals!
Gary Glover = dude from the same video game random player generator as Mitch Maier
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
Detroit's reliever eras are horrible
Go Royals!
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
Willie McGee
was uglier
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
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
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
I try to keep my impulse buying of stuff I don't really need to a minimum :D
realistically speaking
Fair enough. But my friends and I like to get together for wootoffs
And are thinking about making it into a drinking game.
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.
That's the problem... I actually buy the stuff. Drinking game, that could be fun.
realistically speaking
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.
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
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
foul tip=what Jeter used on Jessica Alba
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
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.
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
is it me or has magglio seen about 1 pitch per AB today?
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 23, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
If so, Dayton just tried to trade Alex, Billy, and the Scoreboard for him
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by Matt Klaassen on Sep 23, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
meanwhile on the tigers broadcast, Rod Allen makes fun of Grienke for not being able to grow a mustache
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 23, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
zack's slider will put hair on rod allen's back
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
standing up...specifically
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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
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
Sometimes it makes me wonder if he'd be better sticking to 3-4
realistically speaking
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
+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
The last step is the trade to the Rangers/Yankees
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
i think this is DeJesus' 4th time leading off an inning
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 23, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
meaning TPJ has made the 3rd out of an inning 3 times
by CollininCalifornia on Sep 23, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
It's What He
Does.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
shocking
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
OHHHH Thaaaaat's why he put TPJ in today
to make sure the lineup stayed true. DDJ MUST lead off!
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
he's due for a break out season any decade now
realistically speaking
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
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
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
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
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
The 2008 Tigers
Winners of 125 games, scoring a record 1,500 runs! Remember those guys?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
i was just as wrong about that as i was about brodie croyle's injury free season(s)
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Was That You?
I thought it was general consensus.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Aviles!!!!!!!!!!! successful foul popup catch!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Tiggers afraid of the power of Shealy
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
no problem with a walk
we will hit into a GIDP
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
nothing like a DP on the first pitch...
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
maybe the ground crew could leave some bare patches in the outfield
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
build a sandbox for him to stand in
Go Royals!
excuses are like Buddy Bell....or assholes...i can't remember which
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
it keeps our LOB numbers low that way
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
7 pitch inning after a 4 pitch leadoff walk
THIS is kansas city
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
Little Poppy Should
Have PR’d for Shealy before the de rigueur Teahen grounder to 2B.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Tomorrow
is the 20th anniversary of Dirty Cheating Canadian Ben Johnson not winning the 100m at Seoul.
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
he'd block kila though while gload stays on our damn roster
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
teach kila how to play LF...
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
2/3 sucks that's why
singles. That’s it?
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
Wilmington
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Leo - looks like he is back on track
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
Strikes At The
Knees and hard stuff up out of the zone.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like Nunez is all the way back
Go Royals!
That would be nice
But anyone can throw one good inning. Except, perhaps, Jeff Fulchino.
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
Pumpkin Head hater!
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
labling labeler labeler
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
See Lowery, Devon
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
is that 4 GIDP?
wow
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
At least that means we have baserunners?
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
is it my imagination, or has Olivo been pretty bat at the plate
here at the end of the season?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
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.
Miguel Olivo career OBP
2002: .286
2003: .287
2004: .286
2005: .246
2006: .287
2007: .262
2008: .275
Total: .275
Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.
So He's Making
A comeback, kinda sorta.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
tpj basehit
hooooooly shit
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
is it my imagine - Did TPJ just get a hit?
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
it would be funny if it wasn't true
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
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
do we tie for 4th w/ this win?
Never giving up on your team is what makes you a good fan.
by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 23, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
Substantially
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I Think This
Was my prediction.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 23, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
foooouuurth plaaaace
Man, we cannot give this up tomorrow. Please.
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
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.)
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!
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