Spring Training Game Three Open Thread
by Freneau on Feb 27, 2009 12:37 AM EST
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PrintThe Royals take on the hated Giants today, "at" the Giants. Have any of you ever been to SF? I never have... closest I've ever got is... Yosemite I guess.
It's probably the most major US city I've never visited. Really, only Philly comes close.
What's the most major US city that you've never visited?
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Never been to any north cali cities
been pretty much to every other big city except Chicago.
that;s an odd one to have missed
i didn’t really like it the first ten or so times I was there, but then again, they were all mainly drives to an airport
now, I miss random trips to it
One of the best walking towns in the country
So many little hidden gems that are walkable or are easily connected by public transportation. Wrigleyville, Fullerton/Depaul area, Northwestern area, different slices of the loop, lakewall area south of downtown, and on and on.
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71 yr old Randy Johnson takes the mound today
For us.. Grein-K and Soria
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
Different types of cities
Boston and Phiily are closer related than Miami and New Orleans. Boston and Philly seem to have pulses to their old town areas, somewhat due to the historical significance, but of course New Orleans has the staccato of the Quarter. Miami is hard to concentrate on, so much to focus on below the shoulders.
In both Philly and Boston I purposely got myself “lost” on foot just so I could wander without any real purpose other to get a feel for the city. Great experiences.
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Boston is
another great walking town as you mentioned before.
I’ve only ever been to LA/Orange County out west but I’ve been in every major city east of KC.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
never been anywhere
that’s really not hyperbole. and all the places I have been…well it’s been over 10 years ago, and I don’t even hardly remember them. Seattle, Minneapolis, Denver, St. Louis, um…um…yep that’s about it.
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I don't travel...yet.
Someday, I’ll add more cities to this list:
Chicago
DC
Dallas
Pittsburgh (twice, but only for a few hours both times)
Minneapolis, if that counts as major.
Denver
…does KC count?
Hm. I think that’s all of ‘em. I think I’ve been to almost as many National Parks as I have been to major cities…that’s not a bad thing though.
WTF, self?
I wouldn't stay in Pittsburgh very long either.... :P
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The largest city in the US I have never visited
is the home of our mortal enemies, Seattle.
The next largest cities I have never visited are Honolulu and… Fresno, which pretty much says it all.
This space for rent.
Been to SF
I guess Miami is the biggest I’ve never been to. Never made it past Orlando.
Haven’t done any Northwest either.
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Among cities with baseball franchises, I’ve never been to either Florida city, and if I was ever in Cincinnati I don’t remember it.
But I have been on San Francisco. It’s on the way to work.
Royals all-time record against the Giants
6 wins, 3 losses.
Memorable games:
Sweeney singles to cap comeback, bad back slapped in celebration. June 15, 2003.
Carrasco tosses a CG five-hitter. June 7, 2005. I was at this one, surrounded by people in the bleachers asking, “Who is this guy?”
DDJ makes little Cy fly, Royals come back from 7-run deficit. June 22, 2008.
Cactus league record
8 wins, 5 losses, 1 tie.
The Royals won all three games against the Giants in Arizona last year, with Greinke the starter and winner in the last of the three.
Can’t find a picture of the game-winning hit, but this is from the 9th inning:
Should have been Neifi.
This picture
is from a bloop double down the right field line by Angel Berroa, which started the rally, as I recall. Aaron Guiel reached with 2 outs, and then Sweeney lined a 3-2 pitch on a trolley over the second baseman’s head, scoring Guiel from first with a single. (Guiel was running with the pitch, which helped).
The game was played on Father’s Day, as I recall. Remember it like it was yesterday…
Mr Glass, this is a pro sports team, not a retail store - run it like one!
MacDougal
Striking out Bonds looking and getting him to buckle was pretty memorable. 2003 I think.
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I remember watching the Carrasco CG on TV
kruk and kuip were sooooo pissed off. They must have said the phrase Giants and rock bottom at least 70 times.
dallas, atlanta, boston and seattle
should houston count also?
Will, I’ve been to SanFran once – when I was 8 or 9 with my family. We went to Candlestick and watched a Giants/Reds game. Pete Rose was the Reds manager – he got ejected from the game. The most memorable part of the game – it was Dave Dreveckey’s 1st come-back game from his major arm surgery/injury. I recall the Giants winning something like 5-4. Dreveckey’s next game – I think was at Houston – is when he blew out the arm again and it ended up getting amputated.
oh yeah - never been to New Orleans or St. Louis either . . . .
but based upon their hip-hop acts (No Limit/Cash Money Millionaires and Nelly) I don’t think I’ve missed much.
besides – i hate the Cards.
by royalstern05 on Feb 27, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
Major or not...
it HAS to be one of the most fun cities. Of any size.
"Now…put that in your [BLEEP]ing pipe and smoke it." -Hal McRae
by Sweep_the_Leg on Feb 27, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
As long as you're not an infant looking to get shot.
good times…
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
New Orleans is an incredible place to visit
also my birthplace
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by Matt Klaassen on Feb 27, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
New Orleans and San Francisco share this
you can walk into almost any hole in the wall restaurant and get a really good meal
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
NO food rocks
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by Matt Klaassen on Feb 27, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
High-five on being born in New Orleans!
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Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, Philly
I’ll be crossing off Boston here in a month. Patriots HOF and Dennis Leary
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
I love the Bay Area and prefer it over So. Cal.
All though Mark Twain is right. The coldest August day I have ever spent was in San Fransisco. When that fog moves in it feels like someone just tossed a cold wet blanket on top of you. I think the only two major cities that I have not been in are Dallas and New Orleans.
I like Chicago now, but it took me several trips in and out of the city to feel that way. I love the Shed, Navy Pier, Sue at the Museum, and the old Marshall Fields. The food has to rank right up there with the best in the country. Go Bears….
I went to San Fran in the summer
And I couldn’t believe how cold it was in the morning.
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Houston, Seattle, Miami, New Orleans, Los Angeles
I just posted three HD videos from yesterdays game in the FanShots section. I’m kind of new to that whole thing, so bear with me.
Lots of places...
that I haven’t been. I’ve only been to Boston and Atlanta in the east, and I only passed thru Atlanta so I’m not sure that counts. I’ve only been to LA on the west coast. Never been to any of the major cities in Texas either.
So, I’ve never been to San Francisco. However, I have been to their ST park in Scottsdale, and I’ll be going again very shortly. Wooo-hooo for vacation days!
Later!!!
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by aHorseWithNoName on Feb 27, 2009 11:50 AM EST reply actions
If you've set foot there, you've been there
but America is so different, you hope you have the chance to experience each area yourself. I’m always amazed by people who want to visit foreign countries but don’t seem to have the same yearning to see their own. Maybe I think they’re assuming that all of America is just like where they live, or maybe not.
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Meh,
I don’t really count layovers… Just remembered three ‘Eastern’ cities, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland. I haven’t made the Rust Belt swing.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
I've done the BosWash megalopolis
and the KC-St Louis-Chicago triangle. Thats it.
I’ve also been to Boise, Idaho. So that more than makes up for it.
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Amen for Boise
It seemed like a very cool town. The surroundings are absolutely beautiful. And I got to see a game played on the smurf turf, which was awesome.
Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Seattle
never visted any except for connecting flights at their airports
Waiting for April.
Never been to NY, I hear its a major city
also Houton, Detroit…doesn’t sound like I’m missing much in those.
We always did feel the same, We just saw it from a different point of view, Tangled up in blue.
-Bob Dylan
Do they have a limit on Greinke innings today?
2 or 3?
Never been to New York, was in Chi-town for the 2nd time this last weekend, first time in Wrigleyville which was pretty damn cool.
by I need more Esteban on Feb 27, 2009 1:53 PM EST reply actions
For the first start
its usually 2 innings or 30 pitches.. whichever comes first
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
Game highlights from yesterday.
I guess the eye surgery didn’t help as much as he had hoped for. Although before he was missing by a foot on pitches down and away.
He might be checking his swing, or trying to
Wouldn’t this picture look good with the giant word “FAIL” superimposed on it, though?
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Have been to SF
In fact, I also caught a game at Pac Bell Park, and I had purchased them months in advance. Barry Bonds just happened to hit his 600th career home run that night. Its an awesome stadium. Pretty cool city, although a bit overrated IMO. Maybe I would like it more if I spent more than a weekend there.
Biggest city I have never been to – LA. Houston, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta are the biggest cities I have never been to.
Starting lineups:
2B Alberto Callaspo
SS AVILES NOW
DH Billy Butler
1B Ryan Shealy
C Miguel Olivo
3B Corey Smith
CF MITCH
LF Tommy Murphy
RF Remember This Day Lubanski
P ZackAttack
San Franscisco
Gigantes
LF Eugenio Velez
SS Edgar Renteria
1B Richi Aurilia
C Bengie Molina
RF Travis Bowker
DH Josh Phelps
3B Juan Uribe
2B Manny Burriss
CF Andres Torres
P Unit
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Are the Giants gonna play Sandoval at 1b...With Uribe that would probably be their best bet
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
I dont know..
they have a guy named Travis Ishikawa that they are high on..
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
Sandoval has the body
of a Wii Mii, except with hands.
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XM Radio throws its subscribers a rare bone today
…and carries the away team broadcast. First time ever, in my experience.
Hold up..
Did they just say 430 in centerfield..
GeeZuS
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
mlbtv radio today
is using the SF broadcast
At least no snoozer Bob Davis. And no TPJ lover Lefebvvvvvre
Fourth to First
You can switch to the KCSP broadcast if you want
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
i wish this was on TV
listening to games really isn’t that great unless Denny is on.
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+1
Have grown to a comfort level with Ryan, and Bob is with me year-round now, ya know, with the whole KU thing. Enjoy Split in a color role more than play-by-play.
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If you want, I can scream "LITTLE FLAIR" every few seconds
So you won’t miss Bob.
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I know. He is such a moron.
EEE yo hen e oh lol what an idiot
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
Most major cities I've never been to
in order of major-ness: Dallas, Tampa, Milwaukee, Sacramento.
I’ve been in North Miami Beach and in Fort Lauderdale, but never in the city of Miami proper.
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Due Up
Shealy
Olivo
and The Great Corey Smith
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
Base Hit Olivo!
1st and 2nd
Here comes
THE GREAT Corey Smith
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
That Shealy pitch was a makeup for DDJ-TL last year.
I say there will definitely be a brawl this game. Look out for Farnsworth powerbombing the whole Giants team
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Great line Ryan
built like a vending machine
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Corey Smith
May be a candidate for the Reggie Cleveland All-Stars.
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Chiefs acquire LB Mike Vrabel
Scott Pioli: ex-Patriots:: Dayton Moore: ex-Braves
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oh god.
here we go again.
Matt Cassell probably coming now too
How bout Junior Seau too.
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
They will trade him
They wont pay a backup QB 14 mil
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
I don't think a Chiefs fan should complain about getting any
defensive players
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Dang I'm a big Pats fan and Vrabel is still playin decent
That will be a decent move for the Chiefs. I’m sure he wasn’t too expensive
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
WPA/LI!
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by Matt Klaassen on Feb 27, 2009 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
WTF LOL
Miguel Olivo attempted to steal home
Hillman is arguing that during the steal Johnson balked
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
That's awesome
I love that kinda stuff! When’s the last time we saw a squeeze play in KC? Good stuff even if he’s out.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
Only thing is
it sounded like a straight steal.. not a squeeze
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
Yeah -
I know. Its still fun. I’m willing to sacrifice an out early on. If we can be a team that keeps other teams guessing while we’re on the basepaths I"ll be trilled.
The Snozberries taste like Snozberries
Spring training is so much fun
You don’t see something like that in the regular season.
Hopefully.
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Work Sucks; That
Is all. Oh, yeah, go Royals and former Peninsula Oiler Rich Aurillia.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Wooo!
Aviles hit a sun ball that dropped RBI
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
I Do
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
Jonathan Sanchez == occasionally unhittable lefty. My son was at this game last year, when he was terrific.
i've been to Scottsdale stadium
I wish I were there now. NOW!! But, alas, I must work in this office tower.
Nice stadium , big crowd.
Fourth to First
Damnit
There goes the perfect game and no hitter
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
Eggs?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
Nice Catch
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by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
I'll bet that isn't the only thing to spill over into Piscataway
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Mybe he'll pitch a perfect game
Starting for a Mexican team seems to agree with him.
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Was the main topic of conversation during many a game thread at McCovey Chronicles last spring. MIght be today too; I haven’t checked.
Brian Bocock had to take Viagra
for something or another. I giggled heartily when reading that story.
WTF, self?
This Giants lineup is about as good as that Mariner lineup they
ran thru KC last year.
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
so if we beat the Gints, it looks good for Grass Creek?
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
What did Billy do I had a annoying office manager in my office
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Really?!? YAY!
Too bad all his future regular season homers will be with a different team…
WTF, self?
WTF what a day for profootballtalk.com site goin down.
Soria one pitch one out
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
whats the status?
pretty please :)
The first thing I know about someone in a KC hat is that they're loyal.
oh...Shealy hit a bomb?
f’in awesome. that’s what I get for going away for a while.
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I hate to say this
but please don’t listen to or watch any games this season…
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Awww
I feel bad now. Just go away when when Gload or Pena is at bat, hows that? :-)
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Dream Royals lineup circa 2006-2009
C Pena
1B Teahen
2B Bloomers
SS Ray Charles
3B Germie
OF Costa
OF MITCH
OF Gator
Bench
Tug (awesome!)
SP Ellie
SP Tomko
SP Huddy
SP Ducky
RP Pr0f3ss0r
Broadcasting – Steve Stewart Gawwwwwwwwwwwwwd, dude you’re awful, you sound like a shop teacher in jr high. Someone said it somewhere else, when I hear his voice I think of Low A ball
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Feb 27, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions
what, no jimmy gobble?
is pena gonna double as a LOOGY?
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Almost forgot
RP – “Shake”-san
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Feb 27, 2009 4:58 PM EST reply actions
Richmond is beating Iona 21-0 in the 8th inning
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Missouri State 8, Nebraska 6 - bottom 6
how about not sucking guys
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Missouri State 8, Nebraska 8 - top 7
that’s slightly better
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425 foot out
won’t see that too much this year
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Wonder why
If he cleared waivers, would it really have hurt us to stash him in Omaha? Did he refuse assignment?
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Sounds like the Chiefs might be
trading for Cassel…At least that is what Mike Reiss is saying from NE
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
If its for the #3 pick I love it
But I’m a Pats fan…PLEASE DRAFT CURRY FROM WAKE FOREST !!!
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
yea
that’s who i want the chiefs to draft, he’s a total stud
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Long Stories
but quickly Neal Anderson + Emmitt Smith + Steve Spurrier = Gator Love
Always have been a Hawkeyes fan too but lived closer to Omaha so the Nebraska bias caused me to hate the CONhuskers.
Steve Grogen + Walter Payton Retiring and Neal Anderson going 3 strong and falling off a cliff + Hugh Millen + Hated the Chiefs, Broncos and all other local teams because they bored the piss out of me + Drew Bledsoe = Patriots Love
Royals is easy George Brett + listening to Denny describe all the action everyday sitting on the deck with my dad = Royal Love
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
you can't walk from Surprise to Kansas City
although I like to think you could
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Ryan can turn a slightly interesting thing into a very drawn out mess
Thats a skill right there.
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Dean Taylor sounds almost exactly like GMDM
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
So....
JJ and Dean will have a love child, to produce DM’s successor! Take that anti-cloning people!
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something like that
and an age 42 Kila Ka’aihue will finally get his chance
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Dean so you are saying Hamulack won't make the team
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Buster Posey showing off that big signing bonus
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Good game
I just can’t wait until they start to count… but maybe some more “practice” is a good thing.
"I can only imagine what it is going to be like in that town if we are fortunate to build a winner. You win there, you can sense that it would be something really special." - Todd Haley
Missouri State 12, Nebraska 10 - bottom 8
runners 1st and 2nd no outs
score some more fucking runs.
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ugh, sounds brutal
they have to be glad that they aren’t playing this game in Lincoln today
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
This is why I don't enjoy college baseball
Baseball games with football scores. Good baseball is about the right balance between hitting and pitching/defense. College baseball is horribly off balance.
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