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Games 138 & 139 Open Thread - A's at Royals

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Oakland Athletics at Kansas City Royals, Sep 4, 2008 5:10 PM EDT


Its the finale against those dastardly A's. The phrase "perfect storm" has been so over-used that it now refers to simply two bad things happening at once. That being said, or in those words, as it were, my moving and the changes to the Royals schedule have been a perfect storm of blogging difficulty.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

That double ain't heads

though I imagine it turns a few.

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

by cmkeller on Sep 4, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yowza

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

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

I predict at least 500 fans show up today

IOW, the crowd should be larger than the one at the Marlins game yesterday

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Sep 4, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Over/under

on posts for game 1?

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Sep 4, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

whatever it is, I'm taking over

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we can

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

get there.

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well damn, i wake up at 4:10 to watch the game, but its not till 5:10 my time.

Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeat, now im awake and tired..

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

by cfizzle on Sep 4, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lineup for game one

CF DeJesus
SS Aviles
RF Guillen
DH Butler
1B Shealy
C Olivo
3B Teahen
2B Callaspo
LF Steve

Rowdy Hardy Fan Club member.

by doublestix on Sep 4, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where did you hear that preposterous hypothesis?

Did Steve tell you that?…….. Steve……

by Randa4life on Sep 4, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lineups

CF Ryan Sweeney
SS Bobby Crosby
DH Captain Backache
LF Jack Cust
C Kurt Suzuki
1B Daric Barton
3B Jack Hannahanahannahan
RF Aaron Cunningham
2B Eric Patterson

P Dana Eveland

CF David DeJesus
SS AVILES NOW
RF Jose Guillen
DH Billy Butler
1B Ryan Shealy
C Miguel Olivo
3B Mark Teahen
2B Alberto Callaspo
LF Esteban German

P BannyBeingBanny

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

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

But that wouldn't be fair to Ross

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

by RoyalPug on Sep 4, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that would be Rossie

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 4, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

another lefty in game 2

prediction: pinch hits both games today and starts tomorrow.

I hope he does, i’m going tomorrow.

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I predict he pinch runs

No wait Buddy is no longer manager.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Sep 4, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No TPJ, No Gathright, No Gload, No Way!!

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How will the defense record any outs??

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is with all the playing time for Olivo?

Is he being rewarded for his outburst.

by djk royal on Sep 4, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I'm pretty sure he is being rewarded...

For having some of the most insane lefty/righty splits in MLB.

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

by RoyalPug on Sep 4, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting fact:

Olivo splits: 910 OPS L and 658 OPS R
Guillen splits: 952 OPS L and 658 OPS R
Butler splits: 1.019 OPS L and 620 OPS R

by djk royal on Sep 4, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget Avilanche

1.058 OPS L and .751 OPS R

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

by RoyalPug on Sep 4, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would be interesting for someone to breakdown all the games the Royals have won

And the throwing side of the starting pitcher. I’d imagine our record would be something like 50-1 against lefties

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

by RoyalPug on Sep 4, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

26-20 v. southpaws.

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad someone else noticed this

one more reason to get Adam Dunn

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Barry Bonds.

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 lefties in the next 5 games...

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hillman said he wants 25 Ross Gloads

so apparently, most days he has them

by benfunke on Sep 4, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if david lee ross

doesn’t play today, would that be 3 games in a row? some sort of record, for sure

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Sep 4, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or, would if you prefer...

One scary fucker

Does he even know what to do with it?

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Sep 4, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Of course he does

How else could he hit pop ups?

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Sep 4, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Warning Track Power

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

by RoyalPug on Sep 4, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The track behind home plate

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i bet it's just as difficult

to hit that track as the one in the outfield

by benfunke on Sep 4, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's what I don't understand...

How in the WORLD is Aviles not owned in 100% of Fantasy leagues?
I mean do .850 OPS shortstops grow on trees now?
and all teams need at least one, if not 2.
I mean who are they using instead? Nick Punto(who is strangely used in almost the exact amount of leagues that Aviles isnt used in)???

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

by RoyalPug on Sep 4, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I posted a video of Manny translating for Angel Berroa last night

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

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

I just got around to watching that...

For some reason I had never realized how perfect a fit Manny would be on the same team as Berroa. They are a LOT alike, and will probably be BFFs forever.

by minda33 on Sep 4, 2008 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sweeney on the radio

3rd child conceived in Japan. TMI…….

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Sep 4, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I used to say "don't go there," but that was just lame

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

his comment

or mine?

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Sep 4, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The joy

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate so many things about the way you choose to be

LMAO

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Sep 4, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He doesn't have a family!

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe we will win today

now that I’m in Maine.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Sep 4, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the "Maine" effect

I know it well

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Sep 4, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It makes everything seem more peaceful

Even when we lose.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Sep 4, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"ain't no sunshine when she's gone"

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

by cfizzle on Sep 4, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

eh?

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Sep 4, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What school do you attend, if I may be so bold (If I may not, ignore)

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm in the UMaine system

though not at the main (Orono) campus.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Sep 4, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, so young, and already in the system

The revolution will not be televised

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It Will Be

Live blogged.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 4, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you manage to go the entire summer

Without killing someone? Kudos!

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Sep 4, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

im still reading the office quotes,

“No one asked you anything ever, so whomever’s name is Toby, why don’t you take a letter opener and stick it into your skull.”

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

by cfizzle on Sep 4, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember when DeJesus was awesome for a few weeks?

Just like Teahen two years ago or whenever he was awesome for a few weeks.

I can’t believe it didn’t last.

by hippdoghipp on Sep 4, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, the first half must have been really short

.836 OPS

DDJ has been an above-average hitting CF over his career. Not a star, but a good player.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

in a shealy story on the official site...

—"Even though the A’s were starting a left-hander in each game, Hillman was figuring on starting the right-handed-hitting Shealy in the first game and probably lefty Ka’aihue in the second game. "

by armandy on Sep 4, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Which makes this appropriate on several levels

by minda33 on Sep 4, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mike aviles...gold glover

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 4, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i guess those two were inside?

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 4, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if THAT was a strike....suzuki struck out twice

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 4, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is there some type of delay?

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

by cfizzle on Sep 4, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

echo

echo

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Sep 4, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is anybody typing anything?

cause my screen ain’t refreshin.

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Sep 4, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

echo

echo

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

by cfizzle on Sep 4, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nobody's typing,

but crickets are chirping

by minda33 on Sep 4, 2008 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow.

Go Royals!

and stop walking people, Banny!

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Sep 4, 2008 5:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I KNOW!

How can he be expected to perform when he’s not given any chances!

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Sep 4, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1-2-3 innings are for sissies!

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Banny's throwing conventional strategy to the wind

walk #9 hitter on 5 pitches so that he can get #’s 1, 2, 3 on 9 pitches

by benfunke on Sep 4, 2008 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GIDP time.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 4, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bite your fingers.

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perfect reverse jinx.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 4, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GIDP time.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 4, 2008 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

awsome,

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

by cfizzle on Sep 4, 2008 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

JoGui playing the rigth way.

Scoring on a wild pitch has got to be worth at least $11M per.

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Sep 4, 2008 6:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

More classic 2008 royals offense

scoring in HBPs, errors, and wild pitches = the right way

vindication for DMGM

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gloadless, Gathrightless, Penaless lineups good.

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 6:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i don't disagree

but hitting against lefty may be the real secret

by benfunke on Sep 4, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So to speak

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Teabags

I want to like you buddy, I really do, but you’re making it really hard.

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Sep 4, 2008 6:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

enjoy the game everybody

Go Royals!!!

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Sep 4, 2008 6:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where are YOU going??

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

home.

anf financial planner. but now i’m back. and…

Hallelujah!!! on an extra innings win. And killing in this one too! Yay!!!

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Sep 4, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I gotta take a break..

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 6:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Banny, Banny, Banny, get your adverbs here

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

by mazoboom on Sep 4, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

everyone has a hit except Teahen and German

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

by mazoboom on Sep 4, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Then Esty CS, classic Royals.

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

German can't hit AND can't run!

He’s the offensive master!

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

by mazoboom on Sep 4, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

in Hillman/everyone else's defense

now is the time of the season to push things a little and find out about how well guys perform in certain situations. (not that we didn’t know that most of them would underperform in most situations.) but now at least we know not to hit and run Esty vs. a lefty. speaking of which, i bet Kila wouldn’t have gotten picked off.

by benfunke on Sep 4, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Classic 2008 Royals offense

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Banny turning it on

right after I finally had a chance ot guy him from my fantasy team

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 6:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

easy for you to type.

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is what happens when we praise someone's defense

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

by mazoboom on Sep 4, 2008 6:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Son of a... .

Aviles!

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

by 306008 on Sep 4, 2008 6:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here we go

way to hand the game back. even if they don’t, it’s only because the A’s are more pathetic right now than we are. Just not winning baseball, between Callaspo, German, and Aviles’ plays. Way to fucking go.

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Sep 4, 2008 6:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, I wanted Sweeney to hit #200 in KC

But I don’t think I want him to hit it right now.

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

by mazoboom on Sep 4, 2008 6:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's four outs...

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

by 306008 on Sep 4, 2008 6:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Very good catch by Callaspo,

I’m amazed nobody moved up on that.

by minda33 on Sep 4, 2008 6:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

can't get five.

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

by 306008 on Sep 4, 2008 6:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did we just catch a pop-up?

How un-Royals of us!

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

by cmkeller on Sep 4, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well, at least those aren't earned.

I guess that’s something

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

by mazoboom on Sep 4, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, I meant the two on the double aren't

Shoulda been more clear.

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

by mazoboom on Sep 4, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If we're Banni ERA watching its a good thing. I wonder...

does it make a difference for his ERA on the year?

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

by 306008 on Sep 4, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What happened on Aviles's error?

was it a fielding mistake, throwing mistake?

by benfunke on Sep 4, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

taylor made DP ball

He had to take it himself because he was only a step or two away from the bag.. .he picked his eyes up early and it hit the heel of his glove.

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

by 306008 on Sep 4, 2008 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, that's a shame

still, I’m sure Banny would rather have Aviles and the occasional hiccup than Pena and perfect D (even though he doesn’t even do that)

by benfunke on Sep 4, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, it SHOULD be 5-0?

We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan

by Royal Kingdom on Sep 4, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least

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

by 306008 on Sep 4, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well....

we got out of it… with only three runs!

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

by 306008 on Sep 4, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kila

GAME TWO!! I’m so excited!

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

by 306008 on Sep 4, 2008 6:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hope he doesn't gor 0-3 with an error

and never see the majors again

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, after all Banny's good luck last year

He’s not getting the breaks this year

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuckballs

Barton home run.

by minda33 on Sep 4, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, it was nice while it lasted

That Barton’s a real Royals killer, isn’t he.

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

by cmkeller on Sep 4, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He Was A

1st round pick by the Cards.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 4, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that play was pretty amazing.
  1. web gem potential

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

by 306008 on Sep 4, 2008 6:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'd give him one more.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 4, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TV discussion: Jose Offerman #1 all-time, career average as a Royal

Perhaps Butler can eventually find a way to take over that top spot.
Offerman .306
Brett .305
Sweeney .299

by andrewmiller on Sep 4, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AVILANCHE

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

5 pitch inning - sweet

our patience at the plate knows no bounds

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 4, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GUILLEN LEADERSHIP

please God let someone stupid trade for him and his salary

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ramram=very good

SORIA TO THE ROTATION NOW

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like Tejeda as a prospective closer as well

Opponents OBP/SLG

Tejeda .265/.272
Soria .258/.282
RamRam .314/.301

All pretty impressive.

by andrewmiller on Sep 4, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

But maybe they didn’t want him to make his ML debut in such a tight game, late innings.

Also, I reeealllly want Shealy to do something heroic here.

by minda33 on Sep 4, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1 on Shealy

but you’ve got three guys in a row who haven’t shown they can hit righties this year…

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

One thing I sense when I watch him bat is,

there are some at-bats in which he just seems destined to strike out. Sometimes he looks like he’s absolutely in control of the strike zone and knows exactly what pitch he wants. But then sometimes, often in the same game as those good ABs, he looks hacky and lost at the plate. Maybe it’s my imagination, but it really looks like two different guys up there from PA to PA.

by minda33 on Sep 4, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The only thing I saw watching him

was John C. Reilly.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

I don’t see it.

by minda33 on Sep 4, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Serious.

I saw him at the plate, and I was like “Wait… wait, I know that guy.”

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nobody fucks with Chest and Brock

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or he knows that this is his last chance with the Royals and is anxious

He’ll have to OPS 1.200 to get a chance of backup up the Gloaden God

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soria?

But we’re not winning!!!111oneone

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SORIA IN NON SAVE SITUATION = PROGRESS

what’s next, is Trey going to figure out platoon splits?

(as if on cue [KOTCHMAN], morse appears)

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHY HAVE YOU SUMMONED ME?

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up 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 4, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you remember your circle of protection?

Because if not, I believe I shall turn you into a llama.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kila pinch-hitting for Gator when Guillen's spot rolls around?

Of course, I wouldn’t mind if we went ahead and won first.

by andrewmiller on Sep 4, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Teahen has done a great job today.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 4, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone had to not get a hit

and keep up our standard of mediocrity.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I liked using Soria

but, given Trey’s defensive replacements, he seems to think the Royals are winning…

COmpliments rescinded

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

His strategy now

is to just keep them from scoring, and wait for Aviles or Bam Bam to homer.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did we win yet?

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Sep 4, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

kind of

because we also haven’t lost!

That counts, right?

by Warden11 on Sep 4, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"just nod and smile"

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Sep 4, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing like the first game of a doubleheader going to extras

Are we past the trading deadline for GMs?

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ryan, you twat

“We’re gonna have a blue sky for the beginning of the second half of the doubleheader.”

Going on record now: we’re going to have a BLACK sky for the beginning of the second half of the doubleheader.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Make it happen, Lord of Pit Fiends

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The comeback starts now

Wait, we were never losing.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Prediction: DDJ is going to be the next Sweeney

Good, but not “good enough” for fans. Seems to be hurt too much, and somehow gets blamed for it. Never appreciated quite enough, even after he’s gone, despite being one of the best players on the team while he was around.

Not as extreme as Sweeney, but the same kind of thing.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone else really despise

the whole “squaring to bunt while the pitcher’s still peering in for signs” thing?

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

But that’s the way the Do it in Japan and Atlanta, I guess

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can Aviles add to his mojo?

Nevamind DAMN U A’s

KILANOW !!!

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Sep 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KILA NOW

goddamnit

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta be KILA!!!??!!!

No way they can let Gathright hit. Right? Show us something Trey!

by Warden11 on Sep 4, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe Hillman is leaving Joey in there

and least he won’t hit into a DP and Billy is next

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Sep 4, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Capture that TPJ magic!

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

...no way

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JOEY = CLUTCH

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Sep 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YAY ROYALS WIN

I hope this doesn’t mean Gathright bought himself another year.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Silly A's IBB never work

Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin

by kcscoliny on Sep 4, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's the kind of thing winning teams do.

Use their closer in the 9th and 10th. Hold the visitors. Get a guy on 2nd followed by a base hit. Who are these guys?

by Warden11 on Sep 4, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They're confused

Too many bodies in the clubhouse. They don’t know how to lose now.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Hillman=Genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111111111

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 4, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What'd he say?

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nothing much. You could just tell he was pumped.

Said it was a lot of fun being in that position. Doesn’t happen often.

by Warden11 on Sep 4, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fun for him.

Not for us.

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But good for Gator!

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just because it worked it was stupid

you don’t bunt DDJ

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

by mazoboom on Sep 4, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Hillman meant to PH for Gator

But he was in the bathroom

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Kahuna Now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111111111111

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 4, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

KILA MONSTER!!!

Rowdy Hardy Fan Club member.

by doublestix on Sep 4, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't wait to hear Ryan

butcher his name!

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lineup for game two

CF DeJesus
LF German
3B Aviles
DH Guillen
1B Butler
2B Callaspo
C Buck
SS Pena
CF GathRIGHT

I’m not kidding either. No Kila Monster.

Rowdy Hardy Fan Club member.

by doublestix on Sep 4, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fucking seriously?

Fuck this lineup. No Kila. No Shealy. There aren’t too many PAs to split between those 2…a game with neither of them should never happen.

by minda33 on Sep 4, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

it pretty much fucking sucks

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by doublestix on Sep 4, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, I've had it

only Hillman would go out of his way to have a double header, where the first game goes into extras, where he manages to finally not play Gload (YAY), but only gets Shealy in one game, and Kila gets in neither…

And of course “he” wins the first

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That lineup is not legal.

TRY AGAIN

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who needs a RF?

We should just put all three OF in Cf anyway.

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

by mazoboom on Sep 4, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Davies Is Going

To work inside to righties and away to lefties.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 4, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That actually makes a sense

It’s all the starts he gotten against righties (against whom he’s been worse than Teahen this year) that make no sense

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where the hell is Kila?

Didn’t Hillman explicitly say he would start the 2nd game?

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 4, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Explanation: Trey wants to use Kila as a pinch-hitter

he didn’t use him last game because once you’ve used a guy, he can’t re-enter the doubleheader again. Right?

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

by devil_fingers on Sep 4, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm awaiting Rany's post

telling us that Aviles at 3B means they’ve given up on Teahen.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah, he played there

and 2nd and short in Omaha. He also loves little kids and cured cancer last week.

by minda33 on Sep 4, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but can he save the dollar?

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He can, and he will.

But he’s waiting just a while longer, so we can all learn a valuable lesson about international economics.

by minda33 on Sep 4, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can he field-dress a moose?

‘cause really, that’s guiding my entire voting principle in November.

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by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How many throws of his ended up in the stands?

The throwing seems to be his problem for the most part

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 4, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, for the love of god

Ryan and Split talking about Sweeney not being in the lineup: “Maybe the manager just overlooked that, not realizing the fans might want to see him”

Because, you know, managers make their lineup decisions based on who the fans want to see. Especially in road games.

Dumbfucks.

Sarcasm™. It's the new gravy.

by jonfmorse on Sep 4, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why did Davies have a 1-2-3?

 That is not right.

Go Royals!

by BabyBlues on Sep 4, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs