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Cleveland Indians at Kansas City Royals, Apr 15, 2009 2:10 PM EDT


The Royals go for the sweep with our main man on the mound.

Sidney Ponson

#47 / Staff Anchor / Kansas City Royals

6-1

260

R

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Nov 02, 1976


I'll be sightseeing with my in-laws during the game,  and because of the circumstances, and the fact that this is a day game, I'm anticipating a ton of comments. So I've set the first Overflow Thread to appear at 2:30 KC time, with another appearing at 3:30.

If there's a rainout, the site is going to look awful.

 

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There is still room on the Royals bandwagon...for now.

by royalswagon on Apr 15, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No chance of a rainout today

Gorgeous day in KC. Seems like spring might actually get here soon.

"Now…put that in your [BLEEP]ing pipe and smoke it." -Hal McRae

by Sweep_the_Leg on Apr 15, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

THIRD!!!!!!!!!!

AND IT’S TAX DAY, BEYOTCHES, I slow down after today (not really)11111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1155555555555555

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Apr 15, 2009 1:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

??

got it…well played, sir.

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Apr 15, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Funniest lineup post/comment EVER

"Now…put that in your [BLEEP]ing pipe and smoke it." -Hal McRae

by Sweep_the_Leg on Apr 15, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

What is NOT funny, however...

is Willie Bloomquist batting SECOND?!?

"Now…put that in your [BLEEP]ing pipe and smoke it." -Hal McRae

by Sweep_the_Leg on Apr 15, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bloomquist, Olivo, TPJ in the same lineup

could be a rough day at the plate.

Waiting for April.

by DC Royal on Apr 15, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pena batting at all...

teahen 5 vs lefty….buck 4th….etc

this is not a good lineup with not a good pitcher on the mound….much luck is going to be needed to pull off the sweep

TPJ...you're dead to me

by billybeingbilly on Apr 15, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm...

I would’ve liked to see Brayan Pena get the start at catcher over Olivo today.

Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what separates us from the animals! Except the weasel! - Homer Simpson

by aHorseWithNoName on Apr 15, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too.

But, whatever.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm offended.

The General Theory of Royaltivity

by kabrink on Apr 15, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Break out the brooms!!

Janitor Sidney is ready to clean!

by Mac'n'Seitz on Apr 15, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bloomqvist and Pena???

SWEEPS ARE OVERRATED

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Apr 15, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Trey apparently made this lineup after graduating

From the “Buddy Bell School of Getaway Day Lineups”

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

That's funny right ther I don't care who ya are

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if there is anything serious about it

maybe keeping any early chokes in check with them in there at the start for defensive purposes only … keep the Pontoon Boat floating… last night I really started to like Alberto more and more

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with ya on that!

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

now they're going to think we are the same person

same name even

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh wait screw it

I forgot I’m not supposed to give any benefit of the doubt. Starting the Junior is punishable by hanging. For any reason.

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I understand starting Pena with a groundball pitcher on the mound

Is Sidney a groundball pitcher?

But I don’t get starting him AND Bloomie in the same lineup. Play Callaspo, he’s not terrible defensively, and he’s a huge upgrade over Bloomie offensively. Our lineup isn’t nearly good enough to carry that much dead weight.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's the all-defense line-up

Ponson is very much a ground ball pitcher. Pena is our best defensive SS and Bloomquist is by far our best defensive 2B. After the terrible defense Ponson got against the Yankees, I think Hillman wanted to set him up with a real chance to succeed.

by kcdc1 on Apr 15, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Question for anyone who has MLB.tv subscription...

Can you cancel a monthley subscription after one month?

If i am blacked out for Royals games on TV where i live since they are out of my market, does that mean i can watch them on MLB tv online ?

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I dernt knerw

Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.

by focs on Apr 15, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At the bottom of the signup page for MLB.tv, there’s a little widget you cat enter ou zip code into to tell what teams are blacked out.

by TheDevilWearsPravda on Apr 15, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But it's in very fine print.

And trust me, their customer “support” is merciless about this. It is YOUR fault you didn’t check the blackout map, they’ll tell you, and there’s nothing they can do for you.

WTF, self?

by minda33 on Apr 15, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they actually helped me

with an issue — my credit card is tied to a MO zip code, even though i live in VA. Basically I just gave them my VA address and they fixed the blackout issue.

"You know what, I mean I cried in bed for a while, moaning 'Why!? Why did this have to happen?'"

Zack Greinke on the Brad Pitt - Jennifer Aniston split

by DCRoyals on Apr 15, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a good feeling about today.

Even with that stupid-ass lineup.

Over/Under on K’s: 10 K’s.

I’ll go over. 8 of them via Olivo.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

| | ( CRAYON ) || >

Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.

by focs on Apr 15, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hillman also wants Hochevar on the roster...

which is why he is stacking the deck against Ponson

Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?

by averagegatsby on Apr 15, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that!

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

im not sure thats a pig.

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

d(>_<)b

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where The Hell

Is Aviles?

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He had a double last night,

we all don’t want him getting on a roll.

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He needs a rest after the toil of a week long season.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is this game on FSNKC?

It’s showing up on my Dish Network guide in two places (not counting the STO feed, which I realize I cannot get). But they’re both showing up as “Not available in your area,” which makes no sense, since I’ve been able to get every FSNKC game so far.

This space for rent.

by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no its not

Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.

by focs on Apr 15, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell it is

Why cant i get it

Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.

by focs on Apr 15, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol never mind i can im such a dumbass

Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.

by focs on Apr 15, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Royals.com says its on FSNKC

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MLB blackout

rules make no since to me.

Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?

by averagegatsby on Apr 15, 2009 1:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just read...

that the NHL has very similar rules, I guess thats why no one watches Hockey

Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?

by averagegatsby on Apr 15, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No kidding

Back in February, I was in Des Moines on a job interview, and I was thinking “I’m sure they must not get Fox Sports KC” here, but at least with all the money I’ll be making if I get this job, I can afford to pay for MLB’s channel. After all, why wouldn’t they let me pay to see games which they’re not going to show me otherwise. Then when I got home, this was on the front page. I never paid attention to this kind of stuff before because it didn’t affect me. Now I got the job, and I’m seriously stressing about what I am going to do once I move…

by Trey Hillman's Chin on Apr 15, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think ya gotta get the Season Ticket package, or what not.

i think you can get everything there thats not on a FOX/TBS/ESPN/WGN

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure what you're talking about

Do you mean MLB Extra Innings? I was under the impression you couldn’t get KC games in Iowa on that.

by Trey Hillman's Chin on Apr 15, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mm. you may be right, since you are so close.

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just twitter'd eminem, cause im cool like that.

He says they are still editing his video…still ……

just incase you all wanted to know.

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I had a bag...

of M&M’s today

Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?

by averagegatsby on Apr 15, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just in case you wanted to know

Coco says he is going out tonight because they have an offday tomorrow

Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.

by focs on Apr 15, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

to the plazza!

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mosaic or Blonde?

Is Blonde still open?

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think anyone even really cares if it is. im just sayin

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why isn't aviles in the lineup

So stupid. If you’re going to sit him, DON’T SIT HIM AGAINST A LEFTY. K I’m done

realistically speaking

by slayor on Apr 15, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMN!

Burrell was released in my fantasy league and I have waiver position 9of10

Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?

by averagegatsby on Apr 15, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Number 42 his...

hitting 1-9

Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?

by averagegatsby on Apr 15, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats awsome, we are so going to win.

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

EWWWWW.

Make her go away!

(although, she does appear to have some standards. Only the Best!)

WTF, self?

by minda33 on Apr 15, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Important message:

Beware of ShamWow imitators!

WTF, self?

by minda33 on Apr 15, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BOOM! ROASTED!

by GoBabies!! on Apr 15, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh god

I just threw up in my mouth a little.

by AxDxMx on Apr 15, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHAT THE HELL

MAKE IT STOP.

If you don’t, I won’t pick anymore Overflow Thread Girls, ever.

WTF, self?

by minda33 on Apr 15, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats the hooker

that Smamwow guy beat up when she bit his tongue

BOOM! ROASTED!

by GoBabies!! on Apr 15, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dammit make it stop this is only my second day here and I like minda's picks.

don’t piss off the old cranky bastard

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BOOM! ROASTED!

by GoBabies!! on Apr 15, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL.

I had no idea he was 44 until that arrest.

WTF, self?

by minda33 on Apr 15, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hola

just woke up, lets do this thang

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I miss college

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love the groundballs

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i can't believe are best defensive 1st basemen is billy.

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

there we go

what the hell is the deep bass rumbling that sounds like the millenium falcon or some other star wars ship is parked outside the stadium idling?

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No, it is billybeingbilly

getting ready to go to Taco Bell.

by AxDxMx on Apr 15, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

or right after

he got back.

"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp

by grantfunk on Apr 15, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Side note: It is very difficult

to find a photo of HK Davies where he isn’t making a terrifying pitcher-face.

WTF, self?

by minda33 on Apr 15, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BOOM! ROASTED!

by GoBabies!! on Apr 15, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That looks like it

could be Banny though

Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?

by averagegatsby on Apr 15, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

It’s A-Roids 500th

BOOM! ROASTED!

by GoBabies!! on Apr 15, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lovin' the groundballs.

I’m sure Hillman is, too, as it makes his decision to start both Bloomy and TPJ look mildly competent.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so

were gonna need more bombs from Buck today

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love more than 1 pitch at bats.

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SPORK!

Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?

by averagegatsby on Apr 15, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Sporkinator

with the pinball single.

by AxDxMx on Apr 15, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GO BLOOMQUIST!

What grit, to slowly roll it off the pitcher and place it perfectly between infielders.

What a hero. What a hitter.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GRIT!

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's what happens!

eat it!

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

did bloomy just get a hit?

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thunked a single up the middle

off the pitchers knee and it slowly dribbled to short.

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

we’re actually on MLB.com’s front page.

"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp

by grantfunk on Apr 15, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

willie

hitting it off people to where they aint!

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We should have 2 on

crisp totally got a walk.

by AxDxMx on Apr 15, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not to sound like a Racist Biggot...

but everyone wearing the number 42 is stupid

Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?

by averagegatsby on Apr 15, 2009 2:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

and also not generally a racist.

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you racist biggot!

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

Just seems like a massive waste of money to me.

It should be an optional thing, for whoever wants to wear it can.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bonds surely wouldn't have

Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?

by averagegatsby on Apr 15, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does this mean Mariano

has to where a different jersey number?

Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?

by averagegatsby on Apr 15, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All jerseys

are auctioned off for charity, so its not a waste of money

BOOM! ROASTED!

by GoBabies!! on Apr 15, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That helps out.

Still probably won’t get all of it back, but that makes some sense.

I still don’t like the idea, though.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

I thought they retired it for Jackie Robinson? Now EVERYONE is wearing it? Is this a practical joke? Very disrespectful to Jackie.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sometimes kinda slow

when I turned on the game I was sitting there a while and then I noticed no names on the Royals jerseys. Then, I thought, “what the hell? When did the Royals get rid of the names? I thought for sure they were there just the other day.” “DOH!! NOW, I get it, they’re all 42.”

The General Theory of Royaltivity

by kabrink on Apr 15, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

where did cleveland...

…find a pitcher with a 0.00 ERA. LOL!

by bhaldiman on Apr 15, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

relax, its his first start.

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF?

How did spork get on 3rd?

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Because

he pisses excellence

Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?

by averagegatsby on Apr 15, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When was the last time buck batted 4th?

high school?

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I seem to remember a game

Where Ruben Mateo batted cleanup. Abraham Nunez too.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no way

john buck has been in gritty playing time battles his whole life.

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good start, so far.

Coco Crisp pretty much walked, besides the ump or whatever.

Bloomy gets on. DeJesus gets on. Buck walks.

I think we can score some runs off of this guy.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gameday has an ad for snack raps at McDonalds..

they dont look half bad. Im hungry

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

excuse me, wraps

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like 'raps' better.

“It’s the snack that raps!”

WTF, self?

by minda33 on Apr 15, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't even want to know what this snack rapping would be like.

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm having corn dogs.

Know what’s not great about corn dogs?

Yeah, you’re right. Not a damn thing.

by Porcus on Apr 15, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Suicide Squeeze Time

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn.

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that wasn't deep enough!?

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Prety shallow

Plus Choo has a good arm.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't you try to score him anyway, to get a quick lead?

looking back with perfect hindsight…

"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell

by buddyball on Apr 15, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

teahen just knows he can swing away

and power some out in AZ.

Back in KC he has to fist them off his hands and find other creative ways to loop in some hits.

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

eeek c'mon billy bill

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

argh.

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shitcakes.

We should be able to score off of him, though.

Missed opportunities suck, though.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well

hopefully they portend later success

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we wasted brilliant play from spork...

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Henceforth and forever

I am going to refer to Bloomquist as “Thpork.”

by Porcus on Apr 15, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I used it once in this thread,

in your honor. I didn’t know you’d actually be here.

WTF, self?

by minda33 on Apr 15, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had class until just now

and more class at 2:00. Yay streaming video!

by Porcus on Apr 15, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ohhhh.

Got it. I had one class this morning, except that I accidentally slept until noon-thirty. Sigh.

WTF, self?

by minda33 on Apr 15, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's what you get

when you’re up late looking at hot girls on the internets

"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp

by grantfunk on Apr 15, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sir Sidney will have nothing from hafner

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice 4 pitch walk

don’t waste our time with measley strikes reminds me of nate field.

by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't knock Nate Dawg

He was a teammate of mine in college!

BOOM! ROASTED!

by GoBabies!! on Apr 15, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ponsuck +1

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

finally!

mocking applause

by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh -

Looked like a strike…

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 2:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

base hit

ladies and gentleman – you are being put on notice – the indians are about to errupt for double digits this inning

by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

4-0

groundouts – fly balls

by kcdc1 on Apr 15, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ponson is just dripping with confidence now.

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

told ya

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yay!

"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp

by grantfunk on Apr 15, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He got out of that, quickly.

He’s looked pretty good, so far today.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

who is this Ponson guy?

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by CollininCalifornia on Apr 15, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

a Man with a dream.

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

The Alex Gordon era - www.number4thesmirk.com

by CollininCalifornia on Apr 15, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that dream?

to retire at 30 back to his quaint home town. aruba.

"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp

by grantfunk on Apr 15, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A nice guy

Punched a judge once, or something.

No hooker-strangling though, as far as I know.

by Porcus on Apr 15, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In honor of an unintentional joke I made last week

Buffalo Wild Wings in KC will rename their “Carribbean Jerk” flavor to Sir Sidney’s Fists of Flavor.

by AxDxMx on Apr 15, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome

you should have claimed that joke, it was a good one.

"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp

by grantfunk on Apr 15, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a 4.5 ERA out of Ponson this year

would bode well for a playoff appearance

by kcdc1 on Apr 15, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hmm,

imagine, a LHP throwing low and away to Gordo. Think the books out on him yet?

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nah...

Just lucky.

by AxDxMx on Apr 15, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the frightening thing

is that there is no change in his approach. if this continues until guillen gets back i would consider benching/demoting gordon and putting teahen at third. he really is regressing badly.

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Apr 15, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shocking.

Gordon really can’t figure out the low-and-away pitch.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It really is

Its not like its a new thing…

Its starting to piss me off.

One of the definitions of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again while expecting a different result.

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're in an ever-changing world...

therefore, since other factors that affect outcomes are different all the time, wouldn’t it be insane to do the same thing and expect exactly the same result?

by cbrett42 on Apr 15, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh

Time to write my one-page commentary on deindividuation, since class starts in 18 minutes and I’m off campus.

by Porcus on Apr 15, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha

The comments from any Jason Whitlock column on baseball should do.

by Porcus on Apr 15, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Conformist

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy crap

miguel olivo swung and missed at the 1st pitch which was not even close to the strike zone

by royalstern05 on Apr 15, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He recognizes strikes

The way MC Hammer recognizes wise investments.

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Boy that was rough.

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey!

 it took pena 4 pitches! improvement!

kinda.

sigh.

"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp

by grantfunk on Apr 15, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone can look like Koufax

when they’re getting strikes called on pitches 4-6 inches off the plate… and facing the Royals 7-8-9 hitters

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by CollininCalifornia on Apr 15, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Funtime

On the phone with Dish Network — they’re trying to blame FSNKC for me not being able to watch a game on FSNKC despite FSNKC claiming this zip code as part of their territory.

This space for rent.

by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I've been able to watch every single game

which has been on FSNKC or FSNMW so far.

TODAY, we’re blacked out, and the customer service reps are giving me a bullshit run-around.

This space for rent.

by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm using a radio with no antenna

to listen to 610 thru a wall in the basement bandroom. i’m jealous.

"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp

by grantfunk on Apr 15, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

Cleveland playing for one run awfully early.

Are they t hat intimidated of Ponson?

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

With this lineup, 1 run will be way more than they need

Keeping in mind that the Royals always start at -1

by Soria's Unibrow on Apr 15, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TREYBALL!

Its spreading like wildfire around the league!

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how do you ruin an museum?

put up displays about the future?

"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp

by grantfunk on Apr 15, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no idea

Whitlock and Posnanski both wrote pretty scathing articles about him and Pos even said he would never step foot in the Museum again.

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oops, my bad

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought he was the guy Whitlock loved?

And they are bringing in another guy that will ruin it all.

I may be way off, though.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So did I.

But I just read those two articles by Poz and Whitlock.

But, the thing on FSNKC said he was still the Director of Operations. So, maybe they changed, or something.

I hope so, at least.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet Jesus when do we get Hochevar?

Ponson is really struggling with finding the strike zone…

by FretFriendly on Apr 15, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

or banny...

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anything but Ponson

Hell, I’d take Duckworth

by FretFriendly on Apr 15, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

easy!

let’s not get all todd wellemeyer on the situation.

"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp

by grantfunk on Apr 15, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was the most useless

turdbox ever here. total white flag of surrender. duncan made him a new arm, the nl sucks, i still hate him.

"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp

by grantfunk on Apr 15, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Duncan fixed him

and he got a new pitch I think

by AxDxMx on Apr 15, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think maybe they got him into rehab

He always looked coked up to me.

Don't Stop Believing!

by KC Chris on Apr 15, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LENNY DINARDO NOW!!!

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is probably the wrong forum for this...

but this Gordon shit is really getting me down. When are we going to have a guy that just absolutely blows up a la Longoria or Braun? I mean, Jesus H Christ is somebody going to tell me that this isn’t a TERRIBLE sign?

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Apr 15, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Like Aviles?

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

it sucks. Butler and Gordon were supposed to be those guys. They haven’t been. Suppose its moose or hos.

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They still could be.

They are still really, really young.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they are

but they are in their third year.

what we want is a guy who comes up and dominates as an elite player.

a lot to ask for, but we need it.

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not the wrong forum at all

That’s what this site exists for.

I am willing to be patient with Gordon. He and Butler have both showed more patience at the plate this season than last. Gordon’s problem in his last few AB’s is the fact that he rested for a few days and I think it disrupted his rhythm. I think he’ll settle back in and be just fine.

by FretFriendly on Apr 15, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's why it's a little hard for me to get too excited about our start

our pitching has been awesome, which is most important, but I firmly believe that this team is only going to go as far as Butler and Gordon take us. If they are this bad (at least Butler is showing a few signs of coming around) then really it’s just a mirage.

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Apr 15, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's waaaaaay too early to get worried about them

Gordon and Butler are going to be fine professionals. Whether they put together a hot season and get the Royals over the hump is yet to be seen.

by FretFriendly on Apr 15, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game was possibly lost in the 1st inning when the Royals blew the chance to set the tone

for the game with the bases loaded and 1 out.

That could have really been a game changer since the Tribe is a bit down on themselves lately.

by Uscbalto on Apr 15, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just realized...

Im not paying attention to this game at all

Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?

by averagegatsby on Apr 15, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Neither am I

because speaking to customer service representatives with Indian accents who claim to “understand” the problem is distracting me.

This space for rent.

by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know the feeling Dish Network has tried to rip me off 3 times.

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rip them off.

I got my whole upgrade to HD for free for threatening to jump to DirecTV.

by AxDxMx on Apr 15, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not Dish Network.

I went through an impressive chain of being kicked upstairs, and the bottom line is that FSN KC has blacked this game out in my area… for some reason.

So they just got a desperate e-mail asking “Why?”

They can’t claim this is Royals territory (thus preventing me from watching on MLB.TV or from getting DirectTV instead and subscribing to Extra Innings) and then not let me watch the damned game ON FSN KC.

This space for rent.

by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on, Coco

That last strikeout was a little iffy

by Soria's Unibrow on Apr 15, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, let's get some runs.

We should have scored some runs last time the top of the order showed up.

We need some this time.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I didn't get to see

Did they say “YOUNG BUCK!!” on Sportscenter last night? It seems like they have a contract to say it every time John hits a tater

by Soria's Unibrow on Apr 15, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

watched it last night

didn’t hear them call him Young Buck, but one anchor did call him “Mr. Buck”…perhaps he’s all grown up?

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 15, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also, Mr. Buck was my high school band director

He was an awesome dude, actually, played trombone with all these old jazz legends

by Soria's Unibrow on Apr 15, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously?

i’m getting ready to teach7th & 8th grade band right now.

"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp

by grantfunk on Apr 15, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

work his young ass

coco

"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp

by grantfunk on Apr 15, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome at bat from Coco.

That is two, now, with what should be two walks.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We are mimicking the Indians!

Leadoff walk, sacrifice over.

This sucks, Trey.

It’s the 3rd fucking inning.

And, just kidding. I take it all, all back. You should have bunted.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

See, at least if Bloomquist was 8 or 7 or whatever

we could put together some decent rallies. But with Bloomquist smack in the middle of competent hitters, it makes a sustained big inning difficult.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder

if Trey Hillman is actually mentally disabled. Like if he took an IQ test, he may well be a couple standard deviations below the mean

"You know what, I mean I cried in bed for a while, moaning 'Why!? Why did this have to happen?'"

Zack Greinke on the Brad Pitt - Jennifer Aniston split

by DCRoyals on Apr 15, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

doubtful.

Wonderlic has fractions, which are sort of like percentages, of which TH is woefully ignorant.

http://espn.go.com/page2/s/closer/020228test.html

"You know what, I mean I cried in bed for a while, moaning 'Why!? Why did this have to happen?'"

Zack Greinke on the Brad Pitt - Jennifer Aniston split

by DCRoyals on Apr 15, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Psst... hey... what'd you get for number one?"

“Vince, that’s where you put your name.”

by Soria's Unibrow on Apr 15, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Actually Wouldn't

Have minded a sac bunt from Sporqie there.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AC doesn't make that play.

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TPJ, I am warming up to him

because of the presence of Bloomquist.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Am I the only one

who expects every flyball to center to be an out?

Coco’s range has looked quite good, to me.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here, Here

I second that motion.

by Chyladin on Apr 15, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am actually getting to be a really big fan of his

He has good ABs every time and his defense is great

by Soria's Unibrow on Apr 15, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

think I'm most impressed

with his discipline. Seems like he works the count well nearly every AB.

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 15, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

I’ve been quite impressed.

Better pickup than I initially gave it credit for.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and his arm looks to be decent...

not the poor man’s Johnny Damon it was said to be in ST

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by CollininCalifornia on Apr 15, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice, quick inning.

Ponson really isn’t as bad as most make him out to be.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

PREDICTION

Sidney is cruising to a 4.00 ERA in June and DM hands him a two year contract extension. In August, Sidney is arrested for inciting a bar brawl in Westport.

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will Moore break his 'I don't approach players during the season"

for a Kinght?

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he'll have his moments . . .

but a nice outing today can help set up more winning throughout the month. Especially if we can save the bullpen.

by Chyladin on Apr 15, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ponson pitching fairly well...

i cant wait for our awesome line-up to back him up.

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I want Ponson to get the win

He’s doing well for us, really

by Soria's Unibrow on Apr 15, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

was that a strike?

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK.

That is officially the stupidest question I’ve ever heard of.

And if anyone votes for steals, I won’t know what to say.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

shit

dayton moore is flooding the line right now for that

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we all know why you're watching

I think we need a Dayton Moore’Trey Hillman reality show

IN a very special episode, Dayton Moore explains to David DeJesus that he’s going to be platooned with Willie Bloomquist.

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because of Mrs. Cooley?

Oh goodness, a Moore/Hillman reality show…which would be followed by “When Trains Crash” on FOX.

WTF, self?

by minda33 on Apr 15, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thoguht you'd be watching beause of his difficulties with webcams

I think “Treyton and the Gang” would be on AMC or whatever the “family” channel is.

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll watch

If it primarily features his girlfriend

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow, a pro athelete witha smokin' blonde girlfiend

I guess stranger things have happened

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey take a look behind Tanner's head at 1:34

Is that a framed picture of a Royals pitcher?

by Soria's Unibrow on Apr 15, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do We Ever

Get on base anymore?

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No

It clogs the basepaths

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

only if the player is willing to pay the fine

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap

We made Laffy throw 28 pitches in the 1st and have only made him throw 36 pitches to get thru the next 3. Bad work by our lineup!

Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what separates us from the animals! Except the weasel! - Homer Simpson

by aHorseWithNoName on Apr 15, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah he's fun to watch

I remember that play last year when he ranged out to LF on his knees and still threw the guy out.

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I really like watching him play short as well

If only he could better than .220…. hell, if he could just hit line drives every once in a while he’d be a much improved player.

by FretFriendly on Apr 15, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or if he was actually half the defender the Royals think he is

He’s like Adam Everett with 1/4 of the glove, and more depressingly, half of the bat

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

143 MLB innings pitched

4.34 ERA. AAA might be a bit of a stretch.

by kcdc1 on Apr 15, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd trade Banny, Ponson, and HoRam

and eat their contract for Laffey

Hyperbole, but it makes the point

Not that he’s great or anything , but he’s young and gets grounders

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that saved 172 runs.

well done

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we score a run next inning?

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hell yes

Commenting live from the back row of Social Psychology, and my web streaming works.

Who’s getting f’d out of watching the game? I can try to share mine with you, but I probably don’t have much bandwidth.

by Porcus on Apr 15, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i am... share please

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i can do a gmail chat im sure..

cfuquay@gmail.com

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what now, i've never done a gmail chat. haha

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

I don’t see you in my list for some reason. I’ll just emali you instructions.

by Porcus on Apr 15, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that works.

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

by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how does it work?

can you stream the game video right to us if we join?

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish I could

But it’ll be severely limited by the amount of upload bandwidth I get from my glorious internet provider, Cox Cable.

If I wanted to share with more than one or two people, I’d have rent some hosting and make a big thing of it and then the MLB and FSNKC and Cox would come and poo down my throat.

by Porcus on Apr 15, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In the back row?

I cannot imagine why you’re not sitting front and center.

WTF, self?

by minda33 on Apr 15, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How was that a double? gamecast has it right where the singles were

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by cfizzle on Apr 15, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

coco was on the other side of second

and then showed off his awesome arm strength

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

nice arm

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

I really hope we don’t lose the division/wild card by one game.

Olivo, Bloomquist and Junior (or Bloolivo Jr.) will be the death of us.

Farny being Farny.

by JobDDT on Apr 15, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1 Bloolivo Jr. Lineup

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Sid Still Brings

The heat.

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am sick of of facing Lefties...

Every team we’ve faced seems to have more lefty starters than they do rightys

by Farm_kid on Apr 15, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why doesn't MLB.tv

show the score/inning graphics?

Its tough to know what’s going on if you are going back and forth..

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what just happened?

I went back instead of forth and its on mercial.

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah you kids

and your texting machines.

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And that was probably from Sidney’s mother.

by ThirtyOne on Apr 15, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

From which Royals player?

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by RoyalsRetro on Apr 15, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, it's to minda

so I’m guessing Avilanche or Banny

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Collective

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's Not Allowed

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought that one was going to drop.

At least Alex didn’t strike out, this time.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed

contact +1 ball in air = progress for Royals

Gameday made it look right down the middle, although a slider probably wasn’t the best choice to swing at

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

IMAGINE THAT

IMAGINE F’n THAT

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brayan Pena Now!

Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what separates us from the animals! Except the weasel! - Homer Simpson

by aHorseWithNoName on Apr 15, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how many SO's does he have now?

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a lot, but I'm not worried

Adam Dunn has lots of strikeouts, thus, Olivo = Dunn

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Olivo does know that you're allowed to make contact, right?

And what about TPJ’s Lasik?

He is even worse than last year.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

do teams even bother getting scouting reports

on guys like olivo and pena?

I mean they have to have reports from 2004 that may still be good.

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Treyton Mooreman everyone!

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

OT thread in 3 minutes

I've got crazy flipper fingers!

by labbadabba on Apr 15, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I like how we have a getaway day lineup

when we have an offday tomorrow, and we are flying all the way to Texas for friday.

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This team can't hit lefties

Turns out we do need Guillen back. It’d help a lot if Butler came around too.

by kcdc1 on Apr 15, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, last season was a real outlier

the team’s projected best hitters overall other than Butler — Gordon, DDJ, Jacobs, Teahen (yes, I know that’s sad), are all lefties. Last year was an outlier for massive splits vs. LHPs. Guillen has average splits for his career, so he won’t mash lefties, but really, Him, DDJ, and Aviles are the only ones I expect to be above average hitters vs. LHP. Maybe Olivo, although his massive career spltis is likely an anomaly.

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How to know a GM is a master of roster assembly

his middle infield for any one game consists of Willie Bloomquist and Tony Pena, Jr., and he has a catcher in the DH spot.


Dayton Moore welcomes members of the KC Mensa chapter.

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

*Backup catcher

Farny being Farny.

by JobDDT on Apr 15, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Malkovich! Malkovich! Malkovich!

With everyone wearing #42, it feels like that scene from BEING JOHN MALKOVICH where he goes inside his own head and everyone is Malkovich.

Maybe you have to see the movie to understand.

by Raisethefencesbackto12feet on Apr 15, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who would have thought that Ponson would be on the mound and it’s the offense that is killing us.

by ThirtyOne on Apr 15, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

with today's line-up i figured we would just be killed. period.

so, i’m kind of pleased with the results.

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, it's bad

when we’re only losing 2-0 and people are saying “fuck this.”

This space for rent.

by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hot Geek Girl

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that can't feel good

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But the overflow thread

isn’t up yet!

WTF, self?

by minda33 on Apr 15, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's okay.

I may not be able to navigate away from this picture to join the overflow thread anyway.

This space for rent.

by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we need to get out of this.

I have very little confidence in our lineup to even score 1 run

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

was that grounder Gordon's fault?

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BOHICA

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you know it's bad

when Bloomquist has half your team’s hits for the day

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 15, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ponson is unstoppable...

fear the royalty

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Sidney is a royal Royal

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 15, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

need to steal games like this when he’s pitching well.

Theoretically, this applies to HoRam as well, but there’s no evidence supporting he can “pitch well”.

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 15, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Quality start from Ponson!!!

Probably won’t get an opportunity to say that very often.

Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what separates us from the animals! Except the weasel! - Homer Simpson

by aHorseWithNoName on Apr 15, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

two times in two starts

don’t be a hater

Mike Jacobs.... I hope your bat has as much lift as your hair does.....

by iNaLeXwEtRuSt on Apr 15, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

would hope we'd see Aviles and Callaspo

pinch hit for Pena and Bloomquist after Sir Sidney’s day is done

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 15, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

or, perferably,

Trey will go back in time and start them

or, better,

Dayton Moore will go back in time, study “baseball,” and have neither of them on the team this season

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will

Ponson start the 7th?

Marriage is a great institution, for those that like being in institutions.

by fats on Apr 15, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

rookie pitcher handling our lineup pretty well today?

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it's the third time around now right they've seen all he's got

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thidney

So far, it seems like he does a lot worse than he really does.

by Porcus on Apr 15, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I see CoCo doesn't quite know what he means to be a true Royal

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed.

DFA him!

WTF, self?

by minda33 on Apr 15, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

crispy!

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Seitzer!

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Spork!

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahahaha...

SPORK!!!! that one might have even left little k. well done.

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, he's hitting much worse

than Alex Gordon, for example.

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Apr 15, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bloomers Being Bloomers!

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

by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is it me,

or does bloomy look a bit like John Buck?

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HE DOES

i seriously thought bloomy was buck the other night in the dugout but after a couple of seconds looking i realized that buck is wayyyy taller

Mike Jacobs.... I hope your bat has as much lift as your hair does.....

by iNaLeXwEtRuSt on Apr 15, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Get The

Mariners on my local ESPN radio affiliate. For years I assumed he was black. Yes, he looks like Buck.

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by philofthenorth on Apr 15, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i cant wait til he homers

he’s gotta have one saved up for his tenure as a royal

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How long is that contract again?

by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah!

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

spork singled to right crisp to third spork took asecond on the throw to third

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Baserunning: something Willie Bloomquist actuallly does well

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I disagree

Worth at least an extra $1 million per year!!!!!!

by Chyladin on Apr 15, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's about 2 runs above average, I think

sorry, I guess I did

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The pride of Manalapan, NJ.

by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Will's value of 2:30

is different than ours

This space for rent.

by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sometimes "scheduled posts" don't go up,

it’s happened to me

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, that's just because

you’re being censored.

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by jonfmorse on Apr 15, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

blogger time is different

they dont really know what time it is, its all dark and stuff all the time down in their basements.

by wildthang on Apr 15, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if they go to a RHP here

do you counter by letting Jacobs PH for Buck?

by RoyalsFanInBillings on Apr 15, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

The platoon advantage is probably cancled by the difficulty hitting off of the bench

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

didn't calculate his, yet

I’m guessing he’s got around a 10% split, and he’s about a .340 wOBA hitter, so he probably hits .343 against RHP… it might barely be worth it

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

like I was saying, the platoon advantage

totally means they should have PHed Jacobs. Stupid Hillman!

(winky face)

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK, that's one.

We at least need a sac fly, small ball style, to tie this shebang.

Or, just another Buck jack. That would work just fine, too.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't stop John Buck

you can only hope to contain him

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"Joe Smith?"

were his parents even trying?

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by devil_fingers on Apr 15, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

just started watching the game

And LbVreefever said that was Dejesus second run batted in today. Yet the Royals only have one run. Did he just goof or did something goofy happen?

Also, where’s the overrun thread?

by sal fasano on Apr 15, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd of the season, I think.

by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fail

where tpj happens.

by blue bandwagon on Apr 15, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cleanup curse.

by 2X2L on Apr 15, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

cmon mark dangit

It could date me, but I'm 44 and I don't care... Sir Sidney looks like Lumpy from "Leave it to Beaver"

by BillyMojo on Apr 15, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, Teahen.

We’ve gotta get this run in.

The bottom of our lineup aint’ doing shit.

by rockchalk on Apr 15, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is Lewis a RHP (gameday says so)?

what’s up with the change?

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