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Game 161 Open Thread - Royals (74-86) at Twins (87-73)

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Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins, Sep 27, 2008 3:55 PM EDT


On August 31st the Royals were 57-79. Another 100-loss season was improbable but definitely possible. Another 90-loss season seemed certain. Since then, of course, the Royals have gone 17-7, the team's best monthly stretch, at the moment, since probably August of 1989 when they went 21-8. (Either May 1993, when the Royals went 16-7, August of 1991 (18-11) or April of 2003 (16-7) are runners up.)

Considering the context, last night was the best start of HIram's career, and the kind of shutdown performance that I'd previously thought only Greinke was capable of delivering, amongst members of this staff. Slight to today's starter, Gil Meche? No, not really. That's just not what Gil is. You're never going to tune in to a Meche start and after three innings start wondering if he might throw a no-hitter tonight, or think he might strike out 12 guys. (Although actually Gil has struck out 10 twice this season.) What Meche has been is healthy, steady and consistent. After a rough April, his monthly ERAs have been: 3.65, 3.13, 3.05, .3.49, 3.96. Looking at his game log, he's really only had two bad starts since May.

Facing an arch-Twins pitcher type in Glen Perkins (4.50 ERA), the Royals have a perfect opportunity to continue their brilliant September and make the Twins nervous.* All they have to do is keep winning.

 

*Perkins was a first round pick in 2004. Seems like a non-impact player to me.

 

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I actually think Meche is a frequently dominant pitcher and more than a few times this season his stuff looked so good that I thought he had a no-hitter in him or a 12 K performance.

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

He’s most successful when he works quickly

Looking for a new team.

by DC Royal on Sep 27, 2008 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

From What I've

Seen, Good Hiram and Good Gil are very similar pitchers, we’ve just seen Good Gil show up more often than Good Hiram. They’re both best when they trust their stuff enough to throw strikes, but neither can afford to just blow the fastball down Main Street like Zack can at times.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meche's stuff is more trustworthy

They both have good stuff, but Meche can control it the vast majority of the time, and he has all of his pitches working most of the time. Davies often has at last moderate control problems and often can’t rely on one of his pitches. Last night, his curveball was on; it was spectacular. But many nights, it is completely unreliable.

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm Hoping That

Will come with time; living in Mariner county, I saw a lot of young Gil. Just subjectively, and most of the stats seem to bear this out, Gil seems to be a much better pitcher now than he was at Hiram’s age.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The three Gil's

Meche has had an interesting major league career which can be divided into three segments

Stage 1 – Young phenom

99-00, age 20-21

Very young, very talented, spectacular stuff, looks like he’s going to develop into a dominant ace. And then he tears his labrum and has shoulder surgery and loses the 2001 and 2002 major league seasons

Stage 2 – Rebuilding himself as a pitcher

03-06, 24-27

Still has good stuff, but with control problems. And there are some injury issues which are mostly minor. Over this period he’s a roughly average MLB starting pitcher

Stage 3 – The good #2 SP

07-08, 28-29

Still has good stuff, but with some mechanical changes learns how to control it. He’s more consistent, with good strikeout numbers and improved walks, with a good ERA and FIP.

Davies path has been somewhat different. He was the young phenom with great stuff who never had even ok results…until this year. I still don’t know what to expect from him next year. I’m thinking a good #5 SP or long reliever.

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interestingly enough

I’ve not been a big Davies fan, but I have been getting into Stat Corner’s stuff. Their stat, tRA+ is a park and league-adjusted fielding independant stat. They show Davies as league average this year 100 tRA+). Wow. NOt sure it’s sustainable, but it’s a very good sign, I think. Not bad for a rent-a-reliever. Props to DMGM on that one.
 
Also sort of encouraging: Hochevar at 97. Not great, but not far off from being a #3.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And his current FIP is 4.22, which is a little better than league average

But this is mitigated by his batted ball stats. There’s a high LD, low GB and fairly high FB%. That’s not good. And he’s been lucky with his percentage of flyballs which have become HR’s. His BABIP also shows considerable luck. So, overall, I think he’s pitched more like a #4 this season than a #2.

 But he’s been much better in his last 3-4 starts (by every stat and metric). Is that about something real? Has his pitch usage really changed and does this signal something different and better from him? Maybe. I’m very cautiously a little optimistic. But I still see him as a #5/LR/SU.

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he seems to be inefficient in early innings, then cruises through

innings 3-7, then his pitch count is high because of 20+ pitch innings in 1 &2. Let’s hope he gets a good start tonight. It is great having two (and maybe 3) reliable starting pitchers.

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 27, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well done

As long as Meche is pitching well, he can be ol’ Gil. If he starts the season with 3 bad starts next year, some people will use it without a hint of irony.

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

I know doublestix and just about everyone else here “sees” baseball stuff much better than I do, but I was kinda hoping my juxtaposition of the Royals, Runs Allowed, FIP, and defensive stats might show that the stats are showing something real that’s going on out there. So they’re helpful for me, at least.

but anyway, if Meche does start to suck a few times next season, will that really make him Gil? Not that Gil’s a star, but the main theme with him is bad luck. If Meche gets rocked after a few starts, it would be better to call him “Homer” or “Moe” or “Elarton.” ol’ Gil wouldn’t really fit.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know doublestix and just about everyone else here "sees" baseball stuff much better than I do, but I was kinda hoping my juxtaposition of the Royals, Runs Allowed, FIP, and defensive stats might show that the stats are showing something real that’s going on out there. So they’re helpful for me, at least.

I think you have to take even the best fielding metrics with several grains of salt, but there is definitely something going on there. In short, the Royals defense this season has been poor. Not awful, but not average either.

but anyway, if Meche does start to suck a few times next season, will that really make him Gil?

No, but that won’t keep some fans from giving up on him (again). Maybe I’m giving Royals fans too little credit. Maybe they’d wait for 5 bad starts.

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess I see Gil as a character who represents bad luck more than incompetence

Cf. Meche’s win-loss record versus his performance. Whatever.

I don’t think people are going to give up on him after two years. I mean, the same people who have given up on Gordon will, but of course they’ll all come around when he hits 25 jacks next year. (Well, maybe. I still get the feeling that, since he didn’t come out of the gates hot, that until Alex hits 35 jacks a year with an over .900 OPS that people will be disappointed. And, at the at point, if the Royals still haven’t gone to the playoffs a few years, he will be promoted to the “Sweeney Level.” Lucky him. I don’t think this is unique to Royals fans, however).

I can’t wait to see how good Zack is when he gets some man muscles.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ol' Gil is the quintessential pathetic loser

A mixture of bad luck and incompetence wrapped up in a pathetic ball of loserific desperation.

I don’t think people are going to give up on him after two year

You give fans too much credit. If he starts out with a handful of bad starts next year, many (but probably not most) will say, “well, he’s in his 30’s and he’s hit the wall. You know pitchers lose velocity with age. He’s probably lost 1 or 2 mph and can’t be effective anymore. And maybe the last two years really were flukes. And maybe he’s hurt too. All of those innings and his past shoulder surgery have caught up with him. Most expected him to suck as a Royal and he’s finally doing it. What a loser.”

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hardly any fans will thiink that

because most fans don’t think 31 is old at all for a player. No fan believes a player even begins to decline until late-30s unless they’re statistically savvy… yet no statistically savvy fan would ignore Gil’s actual (and consistent) performance this year and decide he was done if he got off to a bad start next year.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even in a game thread?

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude, in a game thread

if Aviles led off the first game of 2009 with a GB-4, people would start demanding he be benched.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All bets are off during a gamethread

when it comes to providing a rational perspective. Game threads are a forum for people to bitch and react to the action they’re seeing with emotion instead of rationality

Looking for a new team.

by DC Royal on Sep 27, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remember Game One?

TPJ was a hero. A HERO, I tell you. All-Star in the making.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't He Triple

Because he couldn’t bunt and no one knew you didn’t have to throw strikes to him yet?

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HA

Just defensive stats and metrics bro. That’s it. I can roll with the other stats. :-)

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by doublestix on Sep 27, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's what I figured. Issallgooooooood

But don’t you find it a bit persuasive that the Royals’ pitchers have above average fielding independant stats, but below average runs allowed and ERA, and the defensive metrics/stats are below average? Does that make sense as an argument? The bad defense would explain the runs allowed vs. good pitching anomaly. At least it does for me.

Again, this is one of the caveats that, until pretty recently, I’m one of those idiots who (when I’m at the park) can’t tell if a ball is going out or not until I see the fielder settle under it or go back to the wall.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Makes sense

Could be just some plain ole bad luck too. Hochevar’s strand rate was 62, when the league average is closer to 76 or something like that. That’s almost assuredly some bad luck.

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by doublestix on Sep 27, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

See above

Hoch’s been an almost league average pitcher independant of fielding, and adjusted for park and league.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's too bad the W-Sox are...

…losing and taking the drama out of the Royals-Twins series. I was hoping our team would knock the Twins out, let the Sox in, and watch the Sox lose 0-3 in the opening round of the playoffs. So much for my AL Central loyalties; they extend only as far as the Royals.

I don’t know about all the defensive stats above, but I did observe Mellinger in the KC Star praising Aviles defensive “metrics.” Apparently Aviles is actually better at SS than 2nd. Anyway, I think the problem with the Royals up-the-middle defensive stats have more to do with Grudz’s poor range, over-rating of TPJ’s “brilliance,” and the poor quality of our defensive back ups. Also, the corners weren’t good for us early (i.e. Gordon started off poorly with the leather). In sum, I think our defensive rhythm right now is what we can expect next year. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 27, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know about Callaspo

But I think Aviles and Grudz were actually pretty good. Most metrics are showing the worst defenders as Guillen (worst, or tied with Gordon for worst), Gordon, Gload (this is what guys I respect like NYRoyal and doublestix really disagree with — hey, either way, his bat makes up for it!), DDJ in CF (although he’s been shifted around so much the samples sizes are small — he’s been good before this), and Teahen. Weird. UP the middle we’re OK, on the corners not so much.

In some cases, I think it may just be a blip — Gordon was pretty good last year (at least average), but who knows. DDJ was good every year until now, and, as said above, the sample size is small. He might also be slowing down a bit in his late-20s though, and the injuries may have taken their toll. Teahen was decent in the outfield last year, maybe the shifting around at the beginning of the year threw him off.

Guillen, on the other hand, is just older, and the stats are consistent with last year. Gload, well, I don’t want to get into that argument. Aviles looks good on all, but it is a small sample. I found it interesting, though, that before the call-up, the scouts were all saying he’s a hack. Now, the scouts don’t like the stats, but they’re saying “no, he’s only average or above average.”

Who knows? I don’t. I have to trust what the stats and other people who see the field better than I (approx 87% of all people who watch baseball) tell me.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lineup

ss – aviles
2b – callaspo
rf – guillen
1b – shealy
lf – teahen
dh – butler
3b – gordon
c – buck
cf – maier

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by doublestix on Sep 27, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Against a lefty?

Anyone else feeling guillen-shealy-teahen-butler back-to-back-to-out-to-back?

Aviles and Guillen will combine for at least 2 XBHs.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Teahen Seems To

Be pulling the ball with authority the last few games, so maybe. I still don’t get the Guillen/Teahen position swap. Hoagie is almost a static display out there.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guillen/Teahen position swap

I most most stadiums, it makes no sense to have Teahen in LF and Guillen in RF, but in the Metrodome it makes sense. RF in the Metrodome is very small (short distance to the baggy), and LF is comparatively big. So it kind of makes sense to have the guy with better range in LF.

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But Won't Teahen

Get confused? He might run to the wrong dugout or something.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Touche

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

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

I had teahen as my out in there

although he’s been stroking the ball in september

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Buck needs to homer

So we have 8 guys in double figures:

20 Guillen
16 Gordon
15 Teahen
12 DeJesus
12 Olivo
11 Butler
10 Aviles
9 Buck

If Shealy can hit 3, even better!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hell, he's got 2 games.. he'll hit 6.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 27, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If only Kila were playing

He could get 9 in his sleep.

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huber?

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by doublestix on Sep 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just These 8

Guys have more HR’s than the team had last year.

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

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

Considering the rest of the team other than those 8 guys

only has 15, that’s still not exciting

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

(and 7 of those 15 are Shealy)

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This looks A LOT like...

…what I suspect our line-up will be next year—-except DDJ for Maier and flip-flop DDJ and Callaspo. …Just a hunch. – TL

by timlacy on Sep 27, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Current 2008 Royals Batting Runs Above Average (BRAA)

From Stat Corner:

   Aviles, Mike 9.9
   Bannister, Brian -0.7
   Buck, John -12.7
   Butler, Billy -3.8
   Callaspo, Alberto 3.8
   Davies, Kyle -0.9
   DeJesus, David 10.4
   Gathright, Joey -18.0
   German, Esteban -9.6
   Gload, Ross -12.5
   Gordon, Alex 7.3
   Greinke, Zack -0.5
 Grudzielanek, Mark 1.8
   Guillen, Jose -1.9
   Hochevar, Luke -1.2
   Maier, Mitch -3.9
   Meche, Gil -0.4
   Olivo, Miguel -5.7
   Pena, Tony -30.6
   Shealy, Ryan 5.5
   Smith, Jason -2.3
   Teahen, Mark -10.4
   Tomko, Brett -0.1
   Tupman, Matt 0.5

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TUPMAN NOW!!!11!!11one

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by doublestix on Sep 27, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait a minute

1-1 with a single can’t be worth half a run. I declare this stat to be useless.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I don't get that, either

But he didn’t make any outs!

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then again

VORP has Tupman at 0.8

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shealy's already fourth

weep, oh Royals nation, weep.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what, you do think he can keep this up?

That’s what they said about Shane Spencer in 1998! That’s what they said about Ryan Shealy in 2006!

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What really gets me about all this, whether with bRAA or VORP

is this. Look, we don’t know how Aviles would have hit all season. But let’s just say he was replacement level all year, or league average, instead of considerably above, as he has been. Just that over TPJ is about 3 wins… .500 here we come, baby!

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I honestly think Shealy would have been 3 wins better than Gload, too

Regardless of any other concerns. Gload’s just been THAT BAD.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, G-Load's defense has been poor

but don’t you think his bat has made up for it?

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TPJ Is Pretty

Impressive in his own way.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, what the hell

Washington-Philly? I get stuck with WASHINGTON-PHILLY?

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least your game has playoff implications

I get Yankees-Red Sox. Meaningless. Yay!

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but you'll get Something Else

while it rains. :p

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Royals-Twins!!!11

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I were already in Texas

I bet I’d get Royals-Twins. :x

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope, but it is raining in NYC right now and they are playing all of the Mets game regardless

Is it raining in Boston?

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll probably get Phils-Nats

:(

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN Had A

Discussion of the insane risk the Mets are taking by running Santana out on short rest in a game that might have rain delays.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So far it has worked out

He has dominated with a shutout through 8

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Marlins.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN with their typical expert predictions

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Teabag's up for the Roberto Clemente award

go stuff the ballot box :p

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Phillies are trying to clinch the division

with a pitcher who graduated high school before I was IN high school.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 3:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh great

The Sox-Yanks rain delay means I get the Cubs-Brewers.

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

by NYRoyal on Sep 27, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

same. argh.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 27, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Late to the thread but.....

GLEN Perkins sucks balls. Lucky pitcher, given up like 12 homers in his last 35 IP. Let’s blow him up.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just thinking the same thing

I knew some people at the game Thursday and they said it was packed.

by Pauli on Sep 27, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ben sheets sucks now..

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by cfizzle on Sep 27, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3

but 19 pitches to get there. A noble failure.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Harvick In The

Lead followed by Martin at The Speedway.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

woot woot. nice work, slow, and painful but nice work Gil.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 27, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Decent AB

Didn’t swing at a ball, anyway

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

10 pitches to mike, 21 for the next 5 outs

perkins is just beating us with his fastball, which is pretty sad. we’re gonna have to get on top of it

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everyone but Hoagie and Butler

has at least seen six pitches.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then Butler pulls a Hoagie

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Man that was a good pitch to Kubel

Although you know he was looking for it…

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

disclaimer

i wasn’t referring to stats in any way… just short round lefty…

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Sep 27, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

to get him out

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dang

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Sep 27, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Burrell just pulled a DeJesus

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 4:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, that could certainly have been worse.

Luckily, it’s now the third inning, meaning Meche will turn into Koufax for four innings.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm quite depressed the end of the season is near.

Hopefully this sites crack team of bloggers have some amazing reads coming up?

by Randa4life on Sep 27, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

gameday showed it

at the letters, which still hasn’t been a strike all game.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, nice play Shealy, that will cost us a run

and yeah, starting sheets was a horrible idea

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice play Callapso

pathetic

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This could get away from us real quick now

Giving them 2 extra outs ughhh

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Best commercial ever

The Burger King getting rolled by a taxi. I wish it had been going 10mph faster.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Burger King=

Worst mascot/logo ever.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like him too

but I definitely was creeped out when people were waking up in bed with him

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Like BK

Food much better, but their crew easily bests the Burger King. He’s creepy no matter where he is.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1 on the food

onion rings with special dippnig sauce mmmm

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pissed Me Off

The idiot who had the BK franchise in Alaska screwed up his tax situation, declared bankruptcy and sold the Anchorage stores but not the Kenai and Soldotna stores; no more BK o the peninsula. We did get a Carl’s Jr. in the old BK building in Kenai, so it’s not so bad.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carl's Jr.

Didn’t that used to be Hardee’s?

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hardee's still exists

they merged. It’s Carl’s Jr out west, Hardee’s everywhere else

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just remember with fondness

the time I ate two Mushroom N’ Swiss burgers at the “Halfway Hardees” South of wichita on I-35 (It’s a McDonald’s now) on our way from a Rush concert to Padre Island in May, 1992. I didn’t even vomit!

Those were heady days.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hardee's is much better now.

Mmmmm, I want a Thickburger.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haven't been to one in years

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by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Understandable

I mean, you live in some weird place where the only place to eat is Tim Horton’s.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There are like no Hardee's left in KC.

A couple, but in random places. It’s unfortunate.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The prime rib Thick Burger.

Amazing. Their fries are great too.

by Randa4life on Sep 27, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I always go to one when I'm in the vicinity

they closed a bunch when they did their restructuring a few years back

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!


Way to help ol’ Gil out

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is amazing

All Perkins is doing is throwing a 90mph fastball right over the plate, and we can’t hit it

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

jOGUI HIT THAT ONE BOOYAH

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

by cfizzle on Sep 27, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hoagie Goes Baggie!!!

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Phils take the lead

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay Mes!!!!

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Brewers are folding under the mighty pressure of...

Ted Lilly, Darly Ward, and Fukodome.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 27, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and the royals are falling too the almighty Glen Perkins.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 27, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ben Sheets

Is one of the biggest failures in history. He’s everything people accuse A-Rod of being.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't get it

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Puts up big numbers when it doesn't matter

chokes when it does

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fukodome = $48 million Japanese Mark Teahen?

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was an embarassing last two outs

we look awful

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Billys gunna earn his baconator next inning.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 27, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is a single worth a Baconator?

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no

but this strike zone effing sucks

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Strike my ass!

That ball was in the RH batter’s box!

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's been getting that and the high ball all night

why do you think we’re chasing so many pitches up in the zone

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That crap cascades, too

If ball 2 isn’t called a strike, Gordon probably doesn’t swing at ball 3

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How close was it?

Alex power seems to be all over the place. Check it.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

shhh... Trey's going to hear you and PR for him

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great AB by Bucky, though

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Doesn’t look so much “worse” than Olivo when he gets the start against LHP

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

working hard not to jinx it...

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how close was the play at the plate?

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

there was no play

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oopss

sorry, I guess you meant the Drunken Master

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

jesus christ then callapso SMOKES one

Wow every single ball we hit that inningi was right on the screws, talk about getting lucky for the twins, wow

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ted Lilly No hitter through 5.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 27, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Frank Caliendo does NOT do a very good

Shatner.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great line in Texas/Arkansas game....

“Here are the first half statistics. If you’re an Arkansas fan, you may want to get up and get something to drink…..if you haven’t already.”

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Sep 27, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's just silly

if you’re an Arkansas fan, you were probably drinking before kickoff.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

f you’re an Arkansas fan, you were probably drinking before kickoff.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Lived In

Little Rock during Holtz’s heyday, and this was a huge game with national implications almost every year. Arkansas always got screwed by the refs no matter where it was played. This is just sad; Nutt has FUBAR’d that program completely in the last 2 years.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its too bad the season is coming to an end now.

The pitching has been as good this month as it has been all year

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 27, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry, if Kyle Davies gives us 190 innings of 3.95 ERA ball next year

and Greinke duplicates this season as does Meche, we’ll compete ;)

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So many strikeouts from these guys.

It’s an unfamiliar and awesome sensation!

by andrewmiller on Sep 27, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as of this morning

both Zack and Gil were outperforming their ERAs

Zack is one of the five unluckiest starters in baseball this year, when defense and park effects are taken into account

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what' weird is

the last few starts have made Davies’ FIPs almost exaclty league average… never thought he’d get close to that.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

KBBKK

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BOOF on for the Twinkies

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

uh oh

He’s actually a betterpitcher than Perkins, and worse for the Royals, he’s right handed

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

extremely

I have to admit it didn’t seem like so long ago that he looked like a promising no. 3, or even no. 2 guy

what the hell happened?

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously...how freakin' good is Jamie Moyer?

Talk about a magical season for him.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Was that pitch as much of a meatball

as it looked like on Gameday?

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gameday tells me groundball

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

but it was right down the freakin’ pipe at 91.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a BoofBall

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty much.

Rally time, no double play plz.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woohoo rally time

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 27, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TWINS MAGIC BABY!

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JOGUI WITH THE WHEELZ

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

my "complimenting Book resulting in a jinx" strategy totally worked

you’re welcome, all

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sonic Slam time

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL...

Gameday doesn’t tell me, but I suspect there was some sweet Delmon Defense in effect there…

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Trey's laughing at Gardy

“hahaha… what an idiot. Why would you burn a left-handed reliver just because Alex Gordon is at-bat”

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GODDDDDDDD

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

holy SHIT SO CLOSE

that ball was like 15 feet foul off the upper deck

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and he strikes out.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gameday shows it as a strike, barely

With the idiot behind the plate, hard to take a chance.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

one thing about gameday, it shows breaking balls where they cross the plate

not where they’re caught, and most often they are called according to where they’re caught

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right, which is of course wrong

Bad umpiring FTL

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well crap

I thought this game started at 5 pm!
have I missed anything?

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 27, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Time for Bucky to hit #10, I say

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is it the sonic slam inning?

The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib

by buddyball on Sep 27, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

Ryan even said “wow I hope he’s not listening.”

by Randa4life on Sep 27, 2008 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME

how do they get the out at the plate
jesus christ
UGH

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Blah

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Guerrier's all over the place

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

G

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ODDAMMITTT

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 5:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bite your tongue!

Gilgameche is still on the mound!

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

by cfizzle on Sep 27, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was ridiculous.

We would have scored at least one more run if nobody took the bat off their goddamn shoulder.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ladies and Gentlemen: How the Twins did it, 2008

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

While the Twins may have the advantage of being at home

The Royals have better dudes left in the pen.

Nunez, Ramirez, Soria >>> Nathan and whatever other detritous they have left

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bloop hits?

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

detritus - nice

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by buddyball on Sep 27, 2008 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

even better if I could have remembered how to spel it

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lilly blowing up

Brewers have the bases loaded

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and a run in

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by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what? no they don't..?? just prince is on.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 27, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday lied to me?

Unpossible.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My Gameday often loads the bases of Games I'm not watching, too

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clearly an evil plan on the part of Party Sekretary Budinski

to get people to look at another game under false pretenses.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mine does that as well.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 27, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

always liked Lilly, personally

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's fun to watch pitch

He can throw 91-92, but most of the time it’s that 85-86mph cutter, and then he has that ridiculously big slow curveball.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 27, 2008 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus, he's almost as generic looking as MITCH

That repertoire sounds similar to Soria’s

THE CUBS SHOULD MAKE LILLY THE CLOSER OMFG!!!111

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If DDJ was playing the Royals would be up, I'll bet

line drive machine

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 5:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Meche with another quietly great game

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

New edict from GMDM:

All players now required to sleep on King Koil

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Simmons Beauty Rest

Made in KCK!

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 27, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

6IP 1ER 7K's 2BB's

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

by cfizzle on Sep 27, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

According to my gameday

The Chicago, Oakland, AND this game all have the bases loaded.

Nice jon, GIl. Load the bases without giving up anyhits or walks.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 6:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

leave me out of this

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 27, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice typing, no-type

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pull Meche with the sub 4 ERA

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 27, 2008 6:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I say send him out there if the game is still tied

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How the hell is Minnesota going to the playoffs

with this bullpen, rotation, andm frankly, offense (outside of Mauer, Morneau, Kubel)

Maybe JoPo is right. Gardy=Casey Stengel

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 27, 2008 6:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If I ever meet anyone that works for Fox

I’m going to kick them right in the taint. Thanks guys for banning me from seeing any other big games today, and not even peeking in on them.

by suzzer on Sep 27, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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