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Game 162 Open Thread - Royals (75-86) at Twins (87-74)

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Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins, Sep 28, 2008 2:10 PM EDT


I can't believe this is the last Game Thread of 2008. Between games 1 & 162 I moved from Iowa City to Cleveland to Washington, got married and honeymooned. And then there were the games... it all seems like a blur right now, from the season opening sweep in Detroit (which coincided with the debut of RR 2.0) to the Battles for Grass Creek and all the usual Royal losing streaks. Nobody does a losing streak like the Royals, as well all know, and that isn't even hyperbole. I will not lie to you: I did not see this September coming. Maybe a .500 September, but nothing like this. Many of us felt like the Royals were a 75-80 win team at the beginning of the year, but after four months they had decidedly not played at that level. Yet, here we are.

If real life was like a movie, the Royals would have to win today, wouldn't they? Trey would simply walk into the lockerroom five minutes before the first pitch, close his office door slowly and say, "we aren't losing now are we?" in his John Wayne voice and that would be it.

Unfortunately, there's also a Twins movie being made, one that we can only hope gets killed in production.

  • The Royals starter today will be Brandon Duckworth (5.06 ERA). Ducky pitched well against the Twins earlier this month, contributing to an eventual 3-2 Royals victory, thanks to an ability to scatter seven hits over five innings. In 23.1 innings against the Twins in his career, Ducky has posted a 3.86 ERA, allowing 25 hits, eight walks, but just 11 runs (10 earned) thanks to 19 strikeouts and zero homers. Team splits are usually pretty useless, but these numbers may be instructive, since the Twins have had similar lineups/approaches/personell for the entirety of Ducky's career.
  • Of course, there is very little chance that we don't also see three or four other pitchers. Had the Royals not already beaten the Twins twice this weekend, we may have seen a minor controversy about the team's justified decision to sit Greinke. It will 100% not happen, but as a fan I'd love to see Hillman throw Greinke out there for two innings to bridge to Soria, should the Royals be protecting a lead, though the rational side of me can acknowledge all the reasons why that's a bad idea. Still, close your eyes and imagine it for a moment. Talk about a dagger.
  • The Royal offense will get a chance to display its maturity against Scott Baker who seemingly has nearly no-hit them like four times. An ability to punish someone like Baker -- who has a bit of Joe Randa in him appearance wise -- seperates a functional offense from those that aren't, which is precisely why Baker's dominated the Royals in the past.
  • I don't know how the White Sox win today. Essentially, in both literal and figurative terms, they've ended up with a bad Royals bullpen, and have been made to try to win a must win game with those players. And it isn't like they're losing 3-2 but everyone's blaming the bullpen because of a run in the 9th inning (hello Mets). They've scored 14 runs the last two games and have only barely been competitive. Paul Konerko is hitting home runs! They're at home! And none of it matters. They catch a break today in facing Bullington, but they may need to score 20 runs to win. Worse still, before the bullpen can even ruin things, they've got to rely on an increasingly over-rated Mark Bueheheheireelee. I'm reminded of Tom Glavine's final start with the Mets on the last day of the season last year on this one.  

 

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 28, 2008 10:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's soooo sad. :*(

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 10:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Only about 135 days

until pitchers and catchers report!

Although, this offseason promises to be fascinating. Lots of different ways to go.

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Sep 28, 2008 10:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree, but before we get to that...

Let’s ruin the Twinkies day. Again.

by 2X2L on Sep 28, 2008 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Missing in this post

is any mention of our tenuous hold on fourth place and the Kittycats’ surprising 3 wins over the AL East Champion Rays. I’d love for us to win today and/or the Tigers to lose so we can be guaranteed to not have the cellar to ourselves. That said, to have taken two from the Twins is a darned good accomplishment, and if we lose this one (though I certainly hope we don’t) and the Tigers manage to sweep the Rays, I find myself unable to feel major disappointment. For the Tigers to sweep the Rays would be an incredible accomplishment against insane odds. And two of three from the Twins (much as I hope we do win this one as well) would be a darned good showing for the Royals.

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by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 12:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, The Chiefs

And Broncos are on network TV right now. Chiefs up 3-0.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

correction

6-0, but should be 10-0.

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Sep 28, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That Last Drive

Was prematurely Hermanated; LJ up the middle 3 times.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We Got Kila!

M. Aviles ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .323
A. Callaspo 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .311
J. Guillen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .266
R. Shealy 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .306
M. Teahen lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .255
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .261
K. Ka’aihue dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .316
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .226
M. Maier cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .284
 Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BamBam is being saved for PR and late inning defense, right?

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just tossed up a fan post

breaking down the last two weeks. The numbers are very sick, and worth a peek.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 28, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Chiefs Retake The

Lead on a defensive takeaway (2 yard TD drive, LJ TD), 13-7.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We Need This

Ducky today.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

White Sox are down 1-0 in the 2nd

The media keeps chirping about how historic the Mets meltdown is, but the Sox are doing everything they can to choke away their season

Looking for a new team.

by DC Royal on Sep 28, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AL Central Update

Tampa 0
Detroit 5 Top 5

—David Price comes in f rom the pen and cleans up a bases loaded mess to keep TB in striking distance.

Cleveland 1
Chi Sox 0 Top 2
—Jhonny Peralta dinger off of Buerhle

KC 0
Minn 0 Bottom 1

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Sep 28, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Looked Like Maybe

His own man kicked him in the lower leg or ankle. I’m watching with no sound, listening to the Royals.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

With the Twins lineup

I’m happy for him to limit some of these guys to one base.

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by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 28, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its all good, he got himself out of it.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 28, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Death From Above

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Teahen Is Really

Trying today.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

small ball

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 28, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This Is Making

For and odd conversation.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was That Really

A sac bunt from A-Gor?

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

did he really just work around him to get to Buck

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 28, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It felt like it.

I mean hey, pitch to large scary looking left handed hitter or .220 right handed hitting catcher.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's almost Kila time.

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 2:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You can't hide

your Hawaiian eye!

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by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 2:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow nice AB buck

swing through 2 90mph COOKIES then take strike 3

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bucK

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by kcscoliny on Sep 28, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

location.

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm Sure trey is pissed that Kila didn't swing the bat.

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by cfizzle on Sep 28, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm Glad A-Gor

Made an out on purpose against a RHP; brilliant!

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But he doesn't have Banny's

BRAAAAAINS!

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by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Post Ergo Propter

Hoc.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know what's crazy?

He went 6 innings in that game, gave up 1 run and struck out 10. The next game he struck out 9. The game after that, 12. Yes, at one point in time Brandon Duckworth had really nasty stuff.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he started the 02 season with 19 IP

30K’s, 6BB’s, 13H’s, 5ER.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was very supportive

of him staying in Omaha.

by Porcus on Sep 28, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He Might Be

The perfect AAAA pitcher.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn these bloop hits!

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PAINT!

Twins chokefest continues. How they only have 1 run so far is beyond me.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

13-13 On

Another really long FG.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maier on

Perfect time for an AVILANCHE!

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by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NL Wildcard (Choke-a-thon) Update

Florida 0
NYM 0 Bottom 4

—Somehow Scott Olsen and Oliver Perez haven’t blown up yet and are both pitching well.

Cubs 1
Brewers 0 Top 4
—Cubs score unearned run on a Fielder error….Brewers have one hit off of the Angel Guzman-Chad Gaudin combo.

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Sep 28, 2008 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

News on Albert?

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh death!

Ouch.

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im really happy Avilanche hit 10 HR this season.

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by cfizzle on Sep 28, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

me too

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm really happy he's hitting 323

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else notice that LJ's turnaround

has coincided with him running more angry again? Not just takin it out of bounds but actually layin a hit on a DB.

by Randa4life on Sep 28, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah. He's a baby.

He wears diapers.

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone think that Callaspo can turn into a Polanco type of hitter with less power?

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Watching him hit makes me think Polanco

In other news, the umpires just blew a call at the SOx game and hawk was pictured leaning out the press box with his hands up in the air in disgust

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was going off last night

there was a 1-1 pitch that was called a ball, and he was convinced it lead to 6 indians runs

by royalsreview on Sep 28, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we can allow Furcal to join another squad in the offseason.

Let’s focus on other positions. SS and 2B are filled.

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ouch

Why the heck???

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by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was awful

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

mitch. mitch.. mitch..

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by cfizzle on Sep 28, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bench him!

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Unless a hit-and-run was called for

then he can’t be blamed, can he?

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by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2-0 GB from Mauer.

hahaha

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

even he isn't perfect

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by cfizzle on Sep 28, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Duckworth = Chet Steadman

in rookie of the year

Looking for a new team.

by DC Royal on Sep 28, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice play royals.

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Duckworth hits young in the back....

pen!

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF Duck? Buck?

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Royals defense is looking like the Chiefs tackling today.

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Chiefs Do

Not tackle!

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to be really pissed if the twins win

because we threw away a perfect double play ball

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Duck season should be over

Bring on wabbit season! (hmm….who could we hang that nickname on?)

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by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Must get Ducky out.....

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol he has no idea where the ball is going

i think we’re trying to give the twins this game

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that wouldn't be fair to Chicago,

so I doubt it.

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Sep 28, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time To Fly

South, Ducky.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going to be upset if we lose because we didn't throw Grienke today.

He’d of been fine for next year.

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

alksdfja;lskdnioq

BUCK you SUCK

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Goddamnit

I never shoulda made that post, they all suck now.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 28, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Sheik Is

Up!

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear god

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF Buck?!?!?!?!?!?!?

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Buck obviously has some kind of deal in place with the Twins.

He must hate the sox.

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im voting for OLIVO next year.

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Brayan Pena

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no idea.

Anyone help?

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Minda. Where are you with our Omaha answers?

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Says she:

“Brayan’s defense is nothing special, but it is acceptable. Everything is just… decent.”

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

sounds like a good backup for us next year.

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aaargh!

Can we field any worse?

(Do I want to know the answer to that?)

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by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate that designed toss sweep that is not really a sweep.

The only reason being BECAUSE WE NEVER RUN A REAL SWEEP!!

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now Punto K's.

Seriously. The Twins do not want to win this game. And we are handing it to them.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not like the Chiefs and Broncos

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Twins didn't ge ta hit in that inning?

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No.

And somehow they only have 2 runs. Wow. That is just really terrible on their part

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Can't Believe

They only scored 1.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty good recovery

Lucky Ducky

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by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

9 baserunners in 3 innings for the twins, 2 runs

By the grace of the TWins suckyness we are still in this game

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

chiefsINT

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the Twins ARE NOT A GOOD TEAM

hardly a very analytical statement, but would anyone disagree with me?

by royalsreview on Sep 28, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sabathia dealing......Brewers O-ffense nowhere to be found

Both teams only have one hit….1-0 Cubs bottom 5…..K. Hart pitching for Chicago

Mets & Marlins still no score in 6th

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Sep 28, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another INT For

KC; who’s #39? He should return kicks.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Butler for Shealy....

HMMmmm?

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Neither is very appealing

But I’d prefer the punishment scenario. If he’s injured, it means his hamstrings exploded again.

by Porcus on Sep 28, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Punishment for throwing error?

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by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beat by another 90mph fastball....

embarassing

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Huard Put Up

A real duck, Bowe went up over the defender to catch it.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

duck like ducky?

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Love To

Watch TG catch a pass.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good to see the umpiring tonight is jsut as terrible

pitch right down the middle at the knees ball 1

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Finally someone makes a good play

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by jonfmorse on Sep 28, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bowe Is Catching

Everything today.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why does this toolbag own us?

It’s not like he’s Cliff Lee. You know if we’d faced last year’s Cliff Lee five times, we’d be 81-80?

Gordon robbed.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 28, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shealy has a tight hamstring

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is That A

Compliment.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

5-5 Tampa ties it up in Detroit.....

Jonny Gomes ground rule double…..2nd and 3rd…..still nobody out

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Sep 28, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Put the cat out!!

Rays have tied the score at 5 and are still batting in the top of the 8th.

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by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kila.... oops. K

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TG TD!!!!!

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

chiefs TD to tonyg

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

who still hasn't gotten up.

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by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

now Kila takes a turn....

90mph unhittable baby

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Big 12: 1, 4, 5, 7

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by jonfmorse on Sep 28, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Ducky is sailing now

If only we had some defense…and some offense.

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by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 3:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not To Me

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah,

it’s like soooo old… you know, 90’s style. :)

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Sep 28, 2008 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

7-5 Rays now

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

by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JoGui needs 3 RBI. Put Callaspo on, 3 run homer, and he's got 20-100

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Donkeys Denied; Time

For another FG.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dead Donkey On

The field at Arrowhead.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm Not Listening

Either.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey all

Wow, I really can’t believe this is it for the 2008 season. Time flies when you’re having fun, I guess.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Sep 28, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Craig Counsell might be the most clutch player ever

Just walked with the bases loaded 2 outs to tie the game

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HBP Would Have

Been grittier.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NL Wild Card update

Brewers tied the game at 1 in bottom 7

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

by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 4:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ducky's gamelogs are always fun to look at

what with the even K:BB ratio and such.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Sep 28, 2008 4:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did you see the numbers I posted earlier?

His start to the 2002 season?
In 3 starts:
30K’s, 6BB’s, 13H’s, 5ER.

I had no idea he was ever capable of being that good.

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was,

as with so many pitchers, a big prospect once.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Sep 28, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want a one game playoff

just because those are fun.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Sep 28, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bucky Dent Agrees

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

indeed. i think i heard that Detroit would start Freddy Garcia....

who is Ozzie’s good buddy…..and he was not happy about comments Ozzie made about him when he was trying to make his comeback.

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Sep 28, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I should've put quotes around "fun"

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Sep 28, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Punto Leaving Grit

All over the field.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tompkins Industries

gets a free plug without pitching change happening.

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

by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hillman must be a Twins fan

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 28, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

all of these muy importante games are being decided by former Royals

Joe Nelson pitching in New York, where Beltran’s homer has kept the Mets in it. Jermaine just singled in two to put the Sox up four runs.

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Sep 28, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kittycats tie it up

at 7 with the Rays, no outs bottom 9th

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

by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMNIT

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 28, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sad.

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he does

Duck season ends with a nice performance, marred by defensive and offensive blunders.

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

by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ducky has GRIT!

Say what you want, but I want him at our AAA level at the least so that he can come up and do this for us when we have injuries!!

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Smith hitting for Butler?

What the helllllllllllllllll

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and of course it works

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not Now

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what a way to go.

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and coming through with a single!

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chiefs going to win with Huard?

I thought only Brody could win games.

Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.

by 306008 on Sep 28, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Donkeys Still Breathing.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 28, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smitty!

NLWC update – Marlins up 3-2 over Mets

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

by cmkeller on Sep 28, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YES

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 28, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice pitch selection mark

not

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 28, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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