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Game 142 Open Thread - Royals (61-81) at Twins (78-65)

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Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins, Sep 9, 2008 8:10 PM EDT


The Royals get a golden opportunity to play spoiler this week as they open a three-game series against the Twins, who, as you may know, just play the game THE RIGHT WAY.

Your pitching matchup features Brian Bannister (5.56 ERA) versus Nick Blackburn (3.71 ERA). Although he hasn't been able to secure a mythical pitcher win in awhile, Banny is sorta on a nice, or at least non-horrible run here, having lowered his ERA about half-a-run since topping out at 5.96.

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Deric Ladnier

was fired today……being replaced by J.J. Picollo who has been in charge of scouting since July 3rd.

by powder blues on Sep 9, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions  

The actual article is on

kansascity.com, but it doesn’t say much more than what i put up.

by powder blues on Sep 9, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

it is one thing that will be remembered about today

but the game tonight against the Twinkies will be etched in our brains for all of eternity. We will be able to recall all the little details about today when we think about the game. For example, I am having grilled sausage, with corn on the cob with my wife, while enjoying a Blue Moon. Memories……

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 9, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

w/ orange is only way to roll.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 9, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm actually having a Honey Moon

which comes with orange. A good summer brew.

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 9, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

sounds enjoyable.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 9, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stat of the Day

Dan Uggla

vs. RHP 351 AB’s 28 HR .973 OPS
vs. LHP 117 AB’s 2 HR .613 OPS

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

as long as we are doing this...

Song of the Day:

Yeasayer – Sunrise

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

by cfizzle on Sep 9, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Lineups:

HEROS

D DeJesus CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .297
M Aviles SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 .324
J Guillen RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .254
B Butler DH 0 0 0 0 0 0 .279
M Teahen 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .245
M Olivo C 0 0 0 0 0 0 .257
R Shealy 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
R Gload LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .272
A Callaspo 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .295

ZEROS

D Span RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .301
A Casilla 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .293
J Mauer C 0 0 0 0 0 0 .326
J Morneau 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .310
J Kubel DH 0 0 0 0 0 0 .275
D Young LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
B Buscher 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 .296
N Punto SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 .285
C Gomez CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 .251

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

by cfizzle on Sep 9, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

No KILA

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Appearently the Twins are getting a new stadium

It will be a small outdoor stadium, shoehorned in downdown appearently, April in Minnosota, outdoors. Yay.

Go Royals!

by BabyBlues on Sep 9, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

it will be a "smart" stadium

where baseball will be played “the right way”.

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 9, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Too bad it couldn't be in St Louis with baseballs

most intelligent fans

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

The 20 game winning streak KC starts tonight is gonna be aWesome

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

blackburn, cg, so, 3h, 8k, 0bb, 84 pitches

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Whatever dude

0 BB’s I mean come on how many times does KC finish with 0 BB’s against the Twins.

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does anyone in here ever go to sportsbybrooks.com

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

ah...crap

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

prediction

jogui goes yard tonite

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 9, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

the bat almost did on that one...

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

prediction

bam bam goes yard tonite

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 9, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

sorry

already one too many Bud Lights

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 9, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Minnesotans are ultra cheap

can’t even give the Twinkies a roof

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

OK, So We

PR Gator and bunt him over, right?

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

minnesota reference by ryan

take a drink everybody!!!

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 9, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

in fact, the rule modification for when we PLAY the twins

should be mentioning the ‘twins way’ or playing the game the ‘right way’

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

just wait

next inning he’ll only throw two, someone will just automatically get called out for being a Royal

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 9, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

twins way referenced

great sacrifice….fucking drink

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Mr. Span Doubles

To lead off.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

its contagious..

Catch it!

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

by cfizzle on Sep 9, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Call Me Mr.

ofthenorth.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

done

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 9, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

DAMN that is some good ol fashion CORRECT baseball.

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

by cfizzle on Sep 9, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

And They Still

Have one out left!

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

i do need morneau and guillen to have good games

fantasy baseball semifinals this week…and i had a ton of guys not play last night

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Banny leaves him frozen!

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 9, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Take Another Drink

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

holy crap

I just got on the thread, and I’m making my way down on your all’s take a drink recommendations…and following them as I get to them…

This should be a great night…

by Bornin85 on Sep 9, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hawk Harrelson on the White Sox

“Well, we just aren’t a very good fundamental ballclub.”

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 9, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

hmm...and they're in first?

i wonder why….

hmmm….

oh…homers

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Sep 9, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

olivo=badass

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Miggy Goes Yard on a RightHander

BIG BOY BALL

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Did I say Jogui would go yard...

I meant Miggy

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 9, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

is that what disgruntled players have in common?

angry undisciplined approaches and hacks?

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would honestly rather see Jason Smith at third

than teahen

at least smith will hit a homer or strike out comically

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 9, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

whoa, a walk

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoa, a walk

gload take ntoice

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 9, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

A Walk

Lookout KC drew a walk off of a Twins pitcher. Scott Boras’s home has suddenly gone cold

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

i swear he's like a coach's kid

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

something like that

at least he got hurt a bunch

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I Had A

Left-handed 2B for a couple of years; coach’s kid. He couldn’t hit, either.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL ROSS

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 9, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Banny looks good tonite....

I wonder how many HRs he’ll give up?

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 9, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Why Did Bannister

Stop pitching like this for a while?

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

university of minnesota mentioned

drink

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Yikes

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 9, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Control hasn't been as sharp this inning

Also, that sequence to punto was pretty awful

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 9, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I Should Keep

My mouth shut.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

even i didn't think he looked good

and i’ve defended him too many times

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone Watching MLBTV?

Twins’ crew making me drink heavily.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

well shit

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 9, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

well,

balls are flying around. And, as usual, this is not a good thing.

by powderbluepower on Sep 9, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

that's what she said

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 9, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

it can't be

a twss moment if I partly recognize it in the quote itself.

by powderbluepower on Sep 9, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Inside Corner At

The knees.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

This strike zone sucks and

It was nice of Brian to walk Casilla for Mauer and Morneau

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 9, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

The Avilanche Swipe

Ends the inning.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

does Aviles have enough games

to qualify for ROY?

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 9, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

theres no games qualification...

but he has aboslutely NO SHOT

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Sep 9, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

No Slump Is

Bad enough for this.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sigh

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 9, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Will JoGui get to 100 RBI's

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

No way

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 9, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

probably....

his translator probably just told him when he signed that the royals wanted a guy in the middle of the lineup who could hit 20 hrs and 100 rbis…so thats what he’s gonna do

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Sep 9, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

hard to score from second in diapers

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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

He is starting to heat up May style

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I said starting to 6 game hitting streak

10 hits in that span

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

65mph curveball

This is new from Brian

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 9, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

he needs to try something new...i was thinking....

something along the lines of billy wagner switching throwing hands though…

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Sep 9, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

or shortstop

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

71 MPH Curve

To a lefty.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

threw 3

65mph to morneau, 68 and 69 to kubel

definitely not soria quality but still not bad

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 9, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hit and Run Hit and Run Hit and Run

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

somebody get loose

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by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice to see Brian reverting to old form

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's still got it!

-You play to win the game - Herm Edwards

by truebluetradition on Sep 9, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

and by it, do u mean a respectable pitch count?

because that seems to be the only thing he has going for him tonight

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

by kcisbetterthanstlateverything on Sep 9, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another 2 out

Run for the Twinks.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sigh. Come on Banny.

I thought you were coming around a little bit.

by djk royal on Sep 9, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

did anyone catch leyland ripping into verlander...

last week sometime after verlander pitched like shit and said he thought he pitched pretty well?

Thats what a real manager does when a player doesnt hold himself accountable…what does trey do?

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Sep 9, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Lets him blog about how good he pitched

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

This girl is gonna have back problems

Wendy

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Man he is really throwing that big curveball a lot now

I wonder when he came up with that

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 9, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

It's Like Every

Other pitch now.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

When all else is failing

Try to come up with something

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 9, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bannisters night is just about complete

Mauer and Morneau should put this dog out of misery tonight

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

It's like Old Yeller

And Morneau is the shotgun

realistically speaking

by slayor on Sep 9, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

they are out singling us tonight

was Callaspo playing in? I thought he might be able to get that one.
another sac fly/run here?

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 9, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

It Looked Like

He gave up on it right away.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think he tried to right there

but it hung way outside

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 9, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Twinky baseball advance to 3rd on a single then hit a sac fly

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by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

If You Do

That every inning you’ll win 120.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boom and Brian should be done

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

cool....can we be done with t he bannister experiment now?

i wish NYroyal was here to tell me that banny is a good #4 starter

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Sep 9, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

That's Not The

Right way to play the game.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

note to Trey

this is what a pitcher who should have been pulled earlier looks like

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 9, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

To be fair he hadn't given up more than 2 runs all night

who would expect this

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by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah, but he did give up runs in every inning, so it isn't like it was unexpected

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by buddyball on Sep 9, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

that was my version of sarcastic font

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by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry, I thought it was my chance to make a trenchant observation

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 9, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

meant to say in an inning

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

by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Gloadie - oh crap

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 9, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

BABIP, Baby!

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by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice Throw By

Teahen.

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by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

You would think he should

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by kcscoliny on Sep 9, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Delmon The Dancing

Bear.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

DDJ Got His

Pitch on 2-2 and fouled it straight back.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

How Come They

Hit the ball so hard and we can’t catch it?

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

they're better than us?

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 9, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK, well that stunk

I have to take issue with Splitt and Ryan here. They are badmouthing Guillen for not running all out to first, when he did get his third hit and it wasn’t going to be anthing more than a single, yet they refused to say that Gload didn’t hustle to hold Gomez to a double instead of a triple. Splitt got Ryan to admit that there was more hustle on the Twins part, but he refused to name Gload.

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 9, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

well, I wouldn't want to touch him - too gritty

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 9, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yimmy Yobble will lead us to a stirring comeback

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 9, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

little thought bubble above Trey's head says:

“Hey, Yimmy seemed to get those left handed batter out real good there. I wonder if there is any way to utilize this fact?…….nah”

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 9, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Kip Wells is in

can Pumpkin Head be far behind?

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 9, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

OK, we don't have to contend next year for me to be happy

just be better enough to beat the Twinkies on a regular basis would be a first step.

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 9, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

That's Picciilo?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

there used to be a pretty good restaruant in Omaha called Piccillo's

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 9, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Royals new scouting director

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

that might improve signability with these youngsters

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 9, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I figured you might remember Jenny Piccilo

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

MIIIILF

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

and with RISP, again we fail....sigh

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 9, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I BLAME DERIC LANDIER

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Will some please get them to shut Bannister down for the year?

I went to my first Royals game back in 1976 and have always been a diehard, but this guy is killing me. I live in the Twin Cities and only get to see the Royals when they play the Twins and the difference in quality when you consider they both come from cities of the same size is frightening. I’m going to the games tomorrow and actually taking the day off on Thursday so I can go to the day game and I’m dreading the abuse I’m going to get for supporting these guys. I’ll be there yelling and screaming. Someone please talk me out of it.

by frankwhitehof20 on Sep 9, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Gotta Love The

Old school over the head windup, just like I used to do it.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sue his ass!

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll Crown It!

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's gonna need a much fatter glove to emulate you, Phil

maybe a Lefty Grove model….. ;-)

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by buddyball on Sep 9, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

What Are You

Implying?

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

well............

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by buddyball on Sep 9, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Little Red X

In a box?

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not savy enough to post an image apparently

picture in your mind – Moses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:VictoryOLord.JPG

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by buddyball on Sep 9, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

You Mean I'm

Old?

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

no, no, not old, you're old school

yeah, that’s the ticket!

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 9, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

He Got Away

With missing up in the middle of the plate to end the inning. He wouldn’t want to that very often.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Inside the parker

you heard it here first

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Sarah?

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by buddyball on Sep 9, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

just watched the commetaries on Season Four

dude who plays David Wallace is actually a stockbroker

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow... commentaries

David Wallce = Dayton Moore. Nice enough guy, seems competent… but how good can he be if he put Michael Scott in charge of a regional office?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Trey = Michael?

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 9, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

You think so, doctor?

I’m not sure whether this makes JoPo or Rany Jan, though.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, we've only seen a little bit of him

Generally, until the lawsuit ep, we see him looking at Michael skeptically (understandably so).

I think he somewhat represents the “normal person” perspective, a la the viewer, at least so far. Yes, Michael’s incompetent and clueless, and stupid. But Wallace sees, as we all do, that Michael just wants (despite himself) to be a nice guy, and is, deep down (Tobyphobia aside).

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe Gloadie

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 9, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

Maybe. Not crazy enough. I’ve been thinking over the 2008 Royals/Office thing for a while now.

Andy and Jan are good candidates for Hoagy.

Gload would probably be Dwight.

Gload or Grudz are Creed

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gloadie would answer some questions about playing time

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by buddyball on Sep 9, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's some messed up sexual innuendo

even I can’t figure it out

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

She Never Said

That.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

well, if there is any silver lining here

it will help keep the ChiSox out of the playoffs

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by buddyball on Sep 9, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions  

DAMN YOU DERIC LADNIER!

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

home runs and crazy-like-a-fox managers >> small ball and stupid and lucky managers

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

literally

I would love to see Delmon Young beat the shit out of Torri Hunter for some reason.

Hunter’s a good player. I just don’t like him. Don’t know why.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes I do

Gleeman is right about him.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh -- twins, red sox, cubs, and angels all possibilties for the WS

Is is too late for the Yankees to make a run?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

its a final

100 losses is still in play

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions  

How much would DePodesta cost?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

What is DM's contract like?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait, didn't DePo play at Harvard?

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, he did. He also played football

He’s the Darin Erstad of the Ivy League!

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

by Matt Klaassen on Sep 9, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

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