Game 140 Open Thread - Indians (67-71) at Royals (60-79)
by royalsreview on Sep 5, 2008 6:30 PM EDT
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Cleveland Indians at Kansas City Royals, Sep 5, 2008 8:10 PM EDT
Thanks to a three game sweep of the A's the Royals have mostly put to rest our fears of a surprising 100-loss season. As for not finishing in last place or even improving on last season's win total? Well, not so much. To do either, the Royals need to start with winning this weekend's series against the Indians, who went 18-10 in August and are 26-18 since the All-Star Break.
Your pitching matchup is Anthoy Reyes (2.93 ERA) versus Ducky (4.91 ERA). Tonight's start will be Ducky's 80th as a Big Leaguer and his 14th as a Royal.
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Kila's in the lineup, playing 1B and batting 9th
I assume everyone is having a moment alone to, erm, celebrate?
by minda33 on Sep 5, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Numerology Dictated It
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is he faster then I would have imagined or something?
Go Royals!
by BabyBlues on Sep 5, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is the spot in the lineup which puts the least pressure on him to hit
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Sep 5, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not?
Where should this rookie be in the lineup in his first major league at bat?
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Sep 5, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember when the Yankees did that to Soriano, and look how that turned out
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Sep 5, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless of course you want to do what is best for his development
This is just my opinion. I could easily be wrong.
by NYRoyal on Sep 5, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
woot another caught pop-up!!!!
Go Royals!
by BabyBlues on Sep 5, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hitters hit .750 with line drives, we are 0-2...
Go Royals!
by BabyBlues on Sep 5, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DOUBLE!!!! we are getting good swings
Go Royals!
by BabyBlues on Sep 5, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit what an unlucky inning.
realistically speaking
by slayor on Sep 5, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yah, could be 3-0 still at bat
Go Royals!
by BabyBlues on Sep 5, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit,
Minute Bol is tall.
Or is Goldberg a midget?
by minda33 on Sep 5, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ducky Is Dealing
Not!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Play Fron
Our no D MI.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oof, that was bad
but could have been much worse.
by minda33 on Sep 5, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or as Denny said
Duckworth gave up 2, but it could have been 7
Go Royals!
by BabyBlues on Sep 5, 2008 8:35 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 5, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching Duckworth pitch is painful
This guy is like the definition of “does not have major league stuff”. Wow.
How did they only score 2, amazing.
realistically speaking
by slayor on Sep 5, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
on a wing and a fowl ball...
Go Royals!
by BabyBlues on Sep 5, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Teahen
Is helping his trade value right now
Go Royals!
by BabyBlues on Sep 5, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe you guys/gals were going to already
could you update each play that Kila is remotely involved in? (not being sarcastic)
what i mean is, Kila is our final hope for something good to come out of September.
for instance i saw a single to right by Cabrera, but was there any way Kila could have gotten to it (or would G-Load have had a chance)? i need to know these things.
by benfunke on Sep 5, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he just got a ground ball, turned it into an out.
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
by cfizzle on Sep 5, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That one was closer to second, I think
And he just fielded a ground ball and went to the bag for the out.
by Porcus on Sep 5, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what i'm talkin bout!
perfect fielding %!
by benfunke on Sep 5, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the amazingly great Cubs...
losing 9-0 to the reds
Go Royals!
by BabyBlues on Sep 5, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and i quote from a unnamed ESPN Sportscenter News Anchor
“Are the Cubs ever going to lose again?”
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
by cfizzle on Sep 5, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ducky recovers.. another 1-2-3
Go Royals!
by BabyBlues on Sep 5, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
woo hoo
kila getting to hit with reyes pitching from stretch
by benfunke on Sep 5, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
despite my strangely jumpy enthusiasm
i remember how Aviles’s first game went, so I know not to put too much value on small data sets
by benfunke on Sep 5, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DIdn't help that "strike one" was 6 inches off the plate
welcome to the big leagues rookie
realistically speaking
by slayor on Sep 5, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
atleast he didn't strikeout.
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
by cfizzle on Sep 5, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
KILA BUST
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Sep 5, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow we are being TPJ unlucky tonight
Go Royals!
by BabyBlues on Sep 5, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
could have gone
walk, single, double, sac
Go Royals!
by BabyBlues on Sep 5, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-2 To Martinez
Was strike 3.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Duckworth is getting screwed as always
How many Cys should he have already?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Sep 5, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasting One Four
Feet outside is stupid.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's Better
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4,749,038
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
opponets hitting .154 against Ducky tonight!!!!
Go Royals!
by BabyBlues on Sep 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guillen with an XBH tonight
Someone might get a good deal on him on the free agent market. I think a 1 year, 8 million dollar deal might be right. Make it happen, Dayton!
What?
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Sep 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gload got robbed
he should have gotten the Clemente award, since he would be elected to the Hall if his career ended today
by BHWick on Sep 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
....guys?
Anyone in here?
Will we ever get out of this inning? :’(
by minda33 on Sep 5, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
doubtful... this pain will never end.
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
by cfizzle on Sep 5, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Duckworth needs to start throwing the ephuus
OMG Banny. FWIW I am only crdtng u w/3 runs allwd bc of DDJ OMFG
by devil_fingers on Sep 5, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6 hits in a row.. man...can they get 7?
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
by cfizzle on Sep 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7!!! LETS GO FOR 8 BOYS!
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
by cfizzle on Sep 5, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh. shake got a DP
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
by cfizzle on Sep 5, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh....
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
by 306008 on Sep 5, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10 pitch inning - which included 2 hits
incredible
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 5, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and a strikeout
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 5, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
chirp, chirp, chirp
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 5, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and a six pitch inning
the Cleveland pitchers won’t have to shower – at least on our account
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 5, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes, I was just going to suggest that they put in Yimmy
and they do! Gas on the fire, baby
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 5, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta rest the GOOD relievers
For the continued March to 83 Wins.
by Porcus on Sep 5, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
which ones would they be again?
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 5, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on the month
but I would not count Peralta, Yabuta, or Yobble among them.
by Porcus on Sep 5, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good outing by the Shiek
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 5, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need more than a rally...
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
by 306008 on Sep 5, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we need a ... we need a...we need a
a miracle
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 5, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NW Ark down 6-1 in the 8th. Blake Wood gave up 6 ER in 3 IP.
Wilmington got beat 1-0 to end their series. Teaford 7 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 9 K, ER
Burlington up 6-4in the 7th.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
by 306008 on Sep 5, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kila is up!
How was his flyout?
And he got a hit!
by Warden11 on Sep 5, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT'S why he never doubles....
Bomb or bloop.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
by 306008 on Sep 5, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what was his flyout like the last time up?
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 5, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what happened? how did we score 3 runs?
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 5, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Bees are one out away from advancing...
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
by 306008 on Sep 5, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Bees are headed to the Western Division Championship Series with a 9-6 win over Kane County!
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
by 306008 on Sep 5, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our home plate umpire tonight is not a pitchers umpire.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
by 306008 on Sep 5, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lowery looked ok. Seemed a bit nervous.
Didn’t throw terrible. Slider wasn’t super sharp. Fastball wasn’t bad. Had late run. Didn’t look like he had a MLB out pitch tonight but he did well. I think he’ll be ok. Does he start in MLB or Omaha next year?
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
by 306008 on Sep 5, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really think he'll start at Omaha in 09
Without the crystal ball prediction on trades, etc, the bullpen has Soria, R. Ramirez, Nunez, Mahay and Bale
That leaves all the rest of pitchers to sort out 2 spots. Some won’t return like Gobble but the competition will be stiff. As we have seen in 08, pitching staff depth is NEVER deep enough. Who would have thought in spring training that the pen would have Kip Wells, Josh Newman, Robinson Tejeda, Brandon Duckworth, and Jeff Fulchino. Let’s hope in 09 some of the Royals farm hands like Carlos Rosa, Chris Hayes, Chris Nicoll and Devon Lowery will take some of those innings.
by daveyork on Sep 5, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what have you seen from bale that has secured a roster spot for next yr.?
by schlongky on Sep 5, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point - I do think using him in a bullpen role is where he is best
Having Bale in the rotation to start the season was a mistake that cost the Royals. I see Bale as being 2nd lefty in the pen along with Mahay. Don’t see Gobble coming back as a LOOGY and the Royals don’t seem to have much faith in Musser. Newman is only a patch – insurance policy. Right now, Bale is the 2nd best LH KC has even though 08 season has been a lost one.
by daveyork on Sep 5, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bale
if Hillman didn’t use Gobble as a Loogy what makes you think he will use Bale that way? I don’t know if that other man in the bullpen is on the roster right now, I doubt if GMDM is done tinkering with the pitching roster.
Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.
-- Demetri Martin
by kcscoliny on Sep 5, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's a good point.
Gobble had good numbers against lefties all year.
Righties were just brutal to him.
by Warden11 on Sep 5, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NW Ark got beat.... must win three straight to stay alive. They are now hosting so they should be ok.
We hope.
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
by 306008 on Sep 5, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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