Game 36 Open Thread - Orioles (15-20) at Royals (18-17)
by Freneau on May 15, 2009 7:45 PM EDT
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Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!
Meanwhile:
C. Crisp cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .252
D. DeJesus lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .230
B. Butler 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .283
M. Jacobs dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .261
J. Guillen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .263
M. Teahen 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .281
A. Callaspo 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .330
M. Olivo c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
W. Bloomquist ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .350
Totals
Hillman is learning that whole R/L/R/L…..thing. Bloomers relieves Aviles; not the worst move, but when the D has a weak spot, the ball will find it.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Not so bad
I like Butler in the 3 spot. I would still rather Callaspo and Dejesus switch places.
Maybe I'm Imagining
Things, but I see a logic there. Coco and Bert are both S’s; splitting them up could be a late game advantage, as they’re both sandwiched between an R/L combo.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
you know what?
Best logic I’ve heard yet rationalizing Bert that far down in the order.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
I like this lineup a lot
Like I said the only thing I’d like to see is Callaspo further up and DDJ further down.
yup
Keep in mind that DDJ is hitting RHP at .840 — around what he has for his career. His troubl this year is entirely against lefties.
Also keep in mind that although Callaspo is htting RHP about that well this year, historically he’s better against LHP. Also keep in mind that there is no way he’s this good, and that playing time distribution/batting order based on “hot streaks” is,um, a really “problematic” idea in the same sense that letting Kyle Farnsworth pitch to Jim Thome is ’problematic."
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
is Bloomquist better or worse than Aviles at short?
I’ve seen mixed reviews on this, but it certainly makes sense that if he’s worse, Bloomquist get his at-bats when Greinke (a flyball pitcher who for the most part this season hasn’t needed the defense behind him for all that much) is on the mound…
of course, it’s not Aviles is doing much to justify his spot in the lineup
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I Don't Know
If Trey thinks that deeply, but it’s a good point. Sporgie will not embarrass, but he’s not who you want in the field, anywhere.
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by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah it's been pouring like a mofo for about 2.5 hours
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
The Front Has
Swung southward; there may be hope, but a lot of rain has fallen. How good is the drainage on this fancy new natural field?
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by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Oops, I Forgot
http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar.php?rid=EAX&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes
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by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
tarp still on the field...but i think they'll get it in
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
The Front Took
A pretty sharp turn in the last hour. Most of the energy is to the south on KC now; I’m optimistic.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah,
it’s drilling me.
I think my tickets for tonight are going to be wasted.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
How Much Have
You been drinking?
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by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I've only had 3 beers.
Birds wouldn’t stay out in the middle of the storm would they?
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Nope, They're Smarter
Than a lot of pilots in that respect. That’s one of the signs that the weather is lifting.
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by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes,
but I’m hoping you don’t think geese honking=singing.
by hunter s. royal on May 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah,
I wouldn’t call that singing!
(speaking of music did you see- Patterson Hood releasing “Murdering Oscar” on June 23!)
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
a few friends that have seen him live
can’t wait for it. I put quite a bit of stock in their opinions.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Did you get Isbell's solo album?
I haven’t heard much from it.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Not yet.
I’ve got a bunch of gift cards from christmas I haven’t used yet, so I’ve got to make a music run. I’m so old I still buy cd’s. If you have any suggestions, put them on your post over at RCT. It’ll get the numbers up. I mostly check out stuff on youtube then get it later, so I don’t feel like a total thief.
by hunter s. royal on May 15, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
same approach here
for the most part.
There a few albums coming out in the next couple of months, I’ll throw up some fanshots if they are good.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
DDJ just dropped four "you knows" in a 20-second interview
nice work
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
I know
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I Love A
Good rain delay. You hear some interesting things because no one had time to prepare material to fill the time.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
A Double header would be fun tomorrow
If only to see the creative ways Trey would get by the starts of Banny and Luke after he completely gasses his bullpen in one day.
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TPJ=Long Relief
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by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
you think he'd finally try and understand the meaning of
“long relief”?
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
That's What She.................
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by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
FSN going to "golden age of baseball"...
so it’s still going to be a bit before this one gets going.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
810 reported on their pre-game
show that they were looking for about an 8:30 start.
by hunter s. royal on May 15, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
damn it, damn it, damn it.
Gotta be up early tomorrow and I’ve got beer and a rain delay. Not a good combination!
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Never Lay Down
And say you can’t take it (and yes, I had a girlfriend who used to say that, totally unironically).
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by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
the major problem is
my coffee supply is basically empty. Might have to recycle this morning’s batch.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
That's Ugly
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by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
KCSP Is "Temporarily
Unavailable". The Orioles’ feed works, but it’s not the same. This has happened a lot lately.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
The KCSP Feed
Is now a lovely 60 cycle hum.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
I'm Getting Park
Sounds on the Orioles’ feed; a little better.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan on FSN
thought 30 to 60 minutes further delay.
by hunter s. royal on May 15, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
What is everyone's thought on the 610 postgame?
I personally think they do a terrible job as far as answering call in questions but thats just me.
pretty similar to everything else on 610,
just very blah.
Although Nick Wright has his moments, but now he is against The Border Patrol and Petro. The two best shows in KC, good luck with that.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
bad news
indians leading by a ton
tigers up by a ton
twins winning also
realistically speaking
We're Not Behind
Yet.
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by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Oof. Tigers just tied our total for the series against the A's in their first inning of game 1
5-0 Tigers and still batting
THE COMEBACK BEGINS
NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111111111111
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by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Twins are only up by 3 playing in Yankee Stadium aka homerunville
by Your_Moms_Boyfriend on May 15, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
Yay, Tillie! My
Chesapeake/Lab just ran the moose off! It was the same dumb yearling as two days ago. The sun just came back after a day of fog, wind and rain. I’ll probably be outside for most of this one.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
you never answered me earlier,
I’ve heard moose are insane? Accurate description of them?
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Stupid, Incredibly Strong
And agile, and they kill people. They fear nothing, even bears.
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by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
basically what I've heard,
got a buddy that worked in Alaska the last year. That’s what he said.
I’ve also read it a few times, so I figured I’d ask.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Willie Bloomquist- Favorite place to hang out in KC?
“The new stadium”
If that don’t equal grit, I don’t know what does.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
he should have said
“the boiler room under the stadium.”
by mikewormdog on May 15, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I want to see a cathartic 20-0 win tonight
even if I have to wait another hour for it to start.
so what's the latest word on this game?
realistically speaking
Geez Oakland has committed 4 errors in 4 innings
where was that a few days ago?
Looking at the radar it is clearing up in the west!
How late will they start 9PM? Would they start the game as late as 10?
I'd think they'd wait a long time
since it’s a sellout on a Friday night.
by hunter s. royal on May 15, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
i dont care if they have to wait until midnight to play this game and there is no one there but the vendors! i will be awake and watching and rooting for zach to get the royals out of this slump! i like what buck said “guess we have to go out and win the next 6” i would have said we should go out and win the next 60!!!! GO ROYALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LETS GO ZACH TEAR THEM UP TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
whoa, jorge de la rosa tonight
7IP 7H 1ER 0BB 10K
season line is now:
42.2 IP 34H 16BB 45K
3.16 ERA
good for him, but bittersweet…
realistically speaking
I saw his stats over the last couple of starts and was considering him for fantasy
He’s had the stuff- that’s why a couple of teams saw something in him. Wonder if he’s gotten it under control at this point.
i watched him pitch tonight
fastball command is still iffy but he was throwing everything offspeed for a strike, changeup / slider / curveball. really impressive, i’d get him if you can
realistically speaking
FSN Lefebvre just said hoping to start around 9 pm
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
I just read that Aviles was a late scratch due to...
fore are stiffness. Yikes.
maybe he's just been enjoying himself a bit too much lately
realistically speaking
Needs to go to the 7 ounce beers.
Less strain on the ulnar nerve.
by hunter s. royal on May 15, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
While we are waiting,
I defy anyone to say something bad about this video
I haven’t seen a better music video.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
the only bad thing i can say
s that my fraking internet kept making it jump for the first minute. otherwise awesome….especially if it really was done on one take
if you can watch it
minus the skipping, you can see it is one clip.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
I'm standing in Rivals sipping an LIIT
I’ll be surprised if they get this one in tonight. Rain is still coming down in a steady sheet. They’ll wait as long as possible with 25,000+ standing around spending money, though.
By the way, a Long Island is $11 at Rivals, for future reference.
"Now…put that in your [BLEEP]ing pipe and smoke it." -Hal McRae
"I was doing this when BJ was in his father's nutsack." -Renzo Gracie
by Sweep_the_Leg on May 15, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
posting from phone?
can’t believe it’s still raining there….
realistically speaking
Tarp coming off
As I type.
"Now…put that in your [BLEEP]ing pipe and smoke it." -Hal McRae
"I was doing this when BJ was in his father's nutsack." -Renzo Gracie
by Sweep_the_Leg on May 15, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
The Front Is
Undulating, but I believe the end is in sight.
http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar.php?rid=EAX&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes
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by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
No
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 15, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Tarp coming off......Ryan says 30 minutes or so
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
longest delayed start i can remember in recent times
gonna be some hammered people by the first inning
realistically speaking
and no way we lose today.
May 15 will be super special after tonight.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Never mind, false alarm
Just turning it over to clear the water on top. Day/night doubleheader tomorrow?
"Now…put that in your [BLEEP]ing pipe and smoke it." -Hal McRae
"I was doing this when BJ was in his father's nutsack." -Renzo Gracie
Never mind the never mind
Greinke is jogging in LF with Olivo.
"Now…put that in your [BLEEP]ing pipe and smoke it." -Hal McRae
"I was doing this when BJ was in his father's nutsack." -Renzo Gracie
while we are waiting, turn to MTV
Demise and Rise of Steve-O is on, great hour of television.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
this is much cooler...
and I dont even know what sporcling is
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 15, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
this is
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 15, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
just killed the president's game,
7:32 left.
Used to be able to name them 1-last and last to 1
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Despite the rainout, I've still had a pretty nice night
Got a box of Nilla Wafers, played some rounds of Call of Duty, and then played some more Call of Duty while eating Nilla Wafers. Still got a shit load of things to do tomorrow, but geeking out with Nilla Wafers AND not having to fear the Royals could lose this game tonight, while listening to the calm of the storm? Priceless. Now I just hope work doesn’t suck tomorrow and we don’t lose.
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions
work?
It’s Saturday.
What COD are you playing?
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
1. It's overflow shit at work
2. COD 4 but I enjoy 5 as well
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
What do you do to fire the weapon???
Thust Nunchuk Upward?
/ corny Rock M Nation ref
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
It was Chase Coffman's nickname
because that’s what the guys there thought the Wii control for that would be.
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I got some nilla wafers at the grocery store today :)
by sterlingice on May 15, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess great minds shop alike
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I already had this conversation the other night
If great minds think alike, what’s our excuse ;)
by sterlingice on May 15, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
uhhhhh....
I talking about great shopping minds
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok, I'll go with that
But I know I’m no great mind, in general :D
by sterlingice on May 15, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Really??
well I guess I’m not sleeping for a while…
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
this is officially a rainout?
realistically speaking
pretty entertaining fight on espn2 for those waiting
some big guys wailing on each other……
(wait for it)
(……..)
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
I saw the replay of the Hatton destruction last weekend
Hilarious
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Pure ownage that was
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Chris Nicoll AA ERA UPDATE
0.41 2 ip 4 K 14 strikes 3 balls. HELLO GMDM I’M Chris Nicoll and I am dominating AA for the second year in a row. Think you could use me somewhere?
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
by kcscoliny on May 15, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
does he like Zebra Cakes?
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
who drafted him?
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Royals 3rd Round pick
in ‘05. I don’t know if he likes Zebra Cakes, his favorite color is blue like every Royal prospect. He’s not gay but if he was to make out with any guy it would be John Stamos.
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
he's a reliever, right? But you think he should get a chance to start?
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
No
keep him in the pen. He was a starter until he got a case of the yips while in Wilmington. That’s what has put him behind on the age scale. He lost the ’07 season due to that. He has been very good in the pen since he has been back since last year.
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Does he prefer Coke or Pepsi?
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by kcbottom9th on May 15, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Does he want to do karate in the Garage?
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Since it's so late can we get an extra dose of 100-120 irritating moving .gifs?
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm hoping for lots of unnecessary f-bombs and the like.
I feel pretty old complaining about the language, but come on.
by hippdoghipp on May 15, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Without aviles and buck in the lineup, we can all focus our anger on DDJ
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
The late start has added an extra bite to your posts.
by KCScuba on May 15, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
No YOU GO TO HELL!!!!1111ONE!
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
we'll have to put you back in your cage
if you don’t shape up.
i'll try to get it down to four a post
realistically speaking
Don't hurt yourself now
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I enjoy the gifs.
But that Rally Amoeba last night was my favorite.
by hippdoghipp on May 15, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Sarcasm?
I always break out the Jesus .gif, but I plan on holding back unless we win
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
OK I see it now
Still breaking out Jesus if something particular awesome happens. And expect a 5 gif post if we win this.
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Was A. Jones hitting second before he got hurt?
Please tell me they weren’t hitting Izturis second
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yeah he was
roberts jones markakis huff mora…….pretty imposing upper half
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
thank god
I know lineups don’t matter, etc., but it still bugs the shit out of me when managers put a terrible hitter second.
Cf. DDJ vs. Lefties this year.
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Roberts
Jones
Markakis
Huff
Mora
Scott
Wieters
Pie/Reimold
Izturis
That is the healthy lineup once Matt gets pulled up, with 6-8 being interchangeable.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
badass
not sure it can hold a candle to Guillen-Jacobs back-to-back, but it’s not bad
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
If Jacobs was 10 years younger
He’d be an excellent player!
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
or if he could catch, throw, run
or tell the differnce between a ball and a strike
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Matsui is "good" at GDPs though
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
MIN vs. NYA
Two on, none out, 4-3, two on, Nathan about to blow the save
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heh
on my screen, my post is ahead
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Get it on, Get it on
Everybody’s gotta get it on!
Hmmm
Maybe they should have started Ponson. Don’t risk Greinke after a delay.
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indians have given up 7 unanswered runs to the rays
7-7 tie
realistically speaking
greinke walking the leadoff guy
woow
realistically speaking
How long was that delay?
I’m sure he’s a little rusty
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
2.5 hours
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by kcbottom9th on May 15, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Yanks just pinch-ran for A-Rod
Joe Girardi = teh awesome
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gameday is not showing him on base for some odd reason
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
Zack thought those first few pitches to Roberts were still warm up pitches
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
Did you guys know that finesse pitchers are better fielders than power pitchers?
Ryan loves un-provable assertions.
i think the idea is they get more practice
more balls in play etc
realistically speaking
That makes sense
But Ryan was thinking that that Power Pitchers “can’t control their bodies as much”
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by kcbottom9th on May 15, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
two true outcomes
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Woo!
ZaKK
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
about to post the same thing
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
for anyone getting REAL excited about Callaspo
…Melky Cabrera has about the same BA and OPS as Bert right now
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
i had the same thought
realistically speaking
Don't dig a hole early
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions
with that kind of resolution, it takes a lot longer to animate
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
And DET's beat-down of OAK might get called before 5
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
The power of Zack
He can influence other games with his awesomeness.
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by kcbottom9th on May 15, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
given what transpired, I'd say CLE was more influenced
by the awesomeness of HoRam, Ponson, and the Professor
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
18 pitches, i'll take it
realistically speaking
everytime JG makes a routine catch
he’s also saving a HR
by Freneau on May 15, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
No kidding.
Anything to right is a scary thing.
by hunter s. royal on May 15, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes on surewest cable
They are still in pregame mode. The first pitch is next, is what they said just now!
Dang. There goes the perfect game and no-hitter all in one inning
What will we do?!?!?! ;)
God I was thinking that commercial would play at midnight
when I was less concious. Hat Sonic chicks
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
*Hate*
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Still think Bert should bat second
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continuing the theme....every inning until we win...a new pic
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
HAHA!
Very nice. But the font is kinda making my head hurt. Would a sloth really write a ransom note?
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this was the last one i made......so i was just switching up fonts
not really intending to be a ransom note. not sure if i sloth can write anyway…ya know with the three toes and all.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Might I suggest rally bees?
That’ll keep up DDJ getting hits tonight.
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
ahhh the hives!
ya i’ll see if we need it. i made 8 of these (i think)…hoping that we won’t need a bottom of the 9th rally. but if we do, the bees will be the choice.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
That's something I don't want to hear right now.
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Please keep me updated
my 2 year old is forcing me to watch Yo Gabba Gabba
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
J. P. Howell and his cocky smile and beard vs. CLE
I’ glad we’re set in the pen otherwise
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
I fell a Jacobs homer at some point tonight
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
8th inning
in a blowout win
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by kcbottom9th on May 15, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
seems like we need countdown meters for the Jacobs and Olivo extensions
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
When it won't matter?
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
adam eaton sucks
coco fail.
realistically speaking
ddj really is going bad right now
pitch off the plate strike one, curveball strike two
and he still gets a hit. good job
realistically speaking
He's fine against RHP this year
he’s TPJ so far against lefties.
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice DDJ
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
be pretty nice just to avoid the DP here
Butler vs. a right vs. a good MI…
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billy is batting .308 against righties this year.
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
with no power
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
why is dejesus running there with billy batting
dear god, NO
realistically speaking
Best chance to avoid the DP
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by kcbottom9th on May 15, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Hi Royals fans
I’m looking forward to seeing Greinke dominate and embarrass the O’s. Maybe it’ll be a pitchers duel AHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAH.
I’m smart, not a dummy. ~Adam Jones
dont laugh
royals offense is prefectly capable of being dominated by adam eaton
realistically speaking
haha....zuan and mora look like the royals defense
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
we need all the extra outs they will give us
realistically speaking
happy it's not just the Royals that can pull that off.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
and a very good hitter for a catcher
I’d trade him straight up for Olivo and send the difference in their salary along, even today
(requires sound on for full awesome-isity)
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Baseball Gods are you looking upon us tonight??
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2nd and 3rd
get at least a run in jake.
realistically speaking
double double double!!!!!!!!!!!
go sloth go!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
Wins: Amoeba, worm, and sloth
at least so far
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
dear adam eaton,
thx for throwing it down the middle
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions
wow
i thought that family thing would take all my game time up. free for all!
"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp
Nice choice
Try a rusty nail sometime (half scotch, half drambuie). It’s a smooth cocktail.
by hippdoghipp on May 15, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
have you been hanging out with Cliff and Gil again?
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Drambuie- whoa.
You have graduated from red wine and moved on up. Too tough for me.
Really? No, not really.
God no
working the RED BULL
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
stop corrupting the young
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
hmm
i was going to the bar… but i’m pretty sure it won’t be on there, so no rum & coke orgy… yet…
"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp
Love Morgan and coke
But it has to be caffiene free coke cuz I am friggin old
Really? No, not really.
I think the demotion is what really moved Billy along
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
It let him know that he has to earn a spot on the big league roster
/sarcasm.
I commend Trey for letting Billy play 1B every day.
by hippdoghipp on May 15, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
after Jacobs proved that he can't
field grounders in the American League either?
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
no doubt
I’m guessing sitting and watch Gload put on all those fielding clinics last season are what made the difference
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I think some of us want to lose
Murrman’s been relishing our recent suckitude. But I want to win again too.
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Adam Eaton = genius
I think even Mike Jacobs can lay off the pitch around his forehead
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Jacobs looks like a living K right now
I hope I’m wrong
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
Nope
god dammit Jacobs
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HO HO!
Now Jose’s PISSED
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
that wasnt even close to a strike
hanging ccurveball, up and away, pressing much?
realistically speaking
another one high and tight
olivo and farnsy getting ready to brawl
friday nite fights!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
Holy shitballs I would love to see a fight might
actually do the team some good
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
you know greinke will pitch in
realistically speaking
Don't F$#@! with Adam Eaton!
the man’s been passed around more than, um, something else that getes passed around a lot
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paris hilton?
tara reid?
courtney love?
umm….
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
good point,
so few teenagers get pregnant these days.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
all excellent choices
I like the oblique Young Ones reference of my formulation
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
probably a quarter,
bet he’s a 4 dip kind of guy.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
a hit here would be so big
seriously….
realistically speaking
cruuuuuuuuuuuushed foul
hanger from eaton
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions
man Guillen has a nice swing when it is all aligned
too bad that’s not that often
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
I can see him killing a pitcher like Eaton
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
2-0
FINALLY SOME LUCK THAN YOU GOD
realistically speaking
Daggers were coming from his eyes
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I'm hoping they will stick out of his glove, too
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Baconator wheelz!
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
swhoooooooooooooooooooooooooo
slothslothslothsloth!!!!!!!!!!!
hang some numbers on that fancy scoreboard!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
That works
Along with the Rally Amoeba as well as one other yesterday :)
by sterlingice on May 15, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
man that was a cheap hit
sweeeeeeet sweeeeet 2 out runs
realistically speaking
late innings defensive replacement
at DH
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
sorta feels like his contract is already that long
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
gotta leave money for Olivo and Jacobs
don’t worry about Gordon, though.
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
he's worthless
trade him for whatever we can get
realistically speaking
Brad Lincoln
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
clearly not a gamer.
Who gets injured in April?
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
by Warden11 on May 15, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
cleveland loses, blows 7-0 lead
vizcaino facing his first batter in a cleveland uniform serves up a gamewinning bomb to bj upton
realistically speaking
well they were 17 games under last year when Cliff Lee didn't pitch
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
All we need is a 13R oakland comeback
for the trifecta of bullpen meltdowns in our division.
Who is coaching at first base tonight?
He does not look like Rusty Kuntz and his magnificent He-Man hair.
WTF, self?
Okay, is Reimold anybody, or just what the Orioles are down to with injuries
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no...he's a pretty decent prospect
from what i’ve read and heard…which isn’t much. at least i think he was well-regarded at one point and time
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
5th ranked prospect 2nd rd '05
860+ OPS in AA last was killin AAA at the callup
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
You know Guillen wasn't gonna let this get away
if we win this thank Jose. He brings teh hope
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another leadoff baserunner for the orioles
bouncy bouncy single
realistically speaking
2 hits in 2 innings
Zack’s going to have to get stingy the next 3 to get back on pace ;)
Noob saying, "Hi"
This is the first game I have been able to watch this season…feels good.
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Thanks.
Nice DP
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by DThomasReigns on May 15, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
You are now banned, Scuba :)
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by DThomasReigns on May 15, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
If HIV 2 Elway can get reinstated
I’m sure I can, too. :)
Damn loopholes. :)
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by DThomasReigns on May 15, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Yo
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Hey, rather.
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first time in a few weeks
it has felt good in a game thread.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Anyone think Zack doesn't do a complete game tonight?
I’m thinkin’ 7 or 8
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
this isn't the Angels or As anymore
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd be willing to bet on a CG
he keeps an eye on the count and induces contact sometimes… I have faith.
That's interesting
Apparently other teams can ground into double plays, too. Who knew
by sterlingice on May 15, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
AHA
Grit at SS = epic win
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from 0-2 to a walk
haven’t seen that much this season
realistically speaking
Zack didn't bring his Z-Game
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I expect Zack to put on a more workmanlike effort tonight
no super wtf magic tonight
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Nope I expect a strikeout of every batter the rest of the night
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
even when greinke is not yet in his groove
he gets it done
realistically speaking
4 baserunners in 2 innings though
the whip, oh my
realistically speaking
is there any question of him going
8 innings with 10 k’s tonight?
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
it'll happen....
he gets ‘lit up’ the 1st time through the lineup and THEN he becomes unhittable
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 15, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
his stats really are amazing like that.
the third time through they’re hitting like .167 off of him.
nah,
he’ll let Cruz take that magic.
2-1 save. (sorry hitters)
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
I take the over on 2 runs.
we get a few more off eaton. and BAL’s pen sucks.
ERA back down below .5
i like that
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 15, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
where it should
nice to see he quit slacking
/spoiled by Awesomeness of Zack
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 15, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we should keep the sloth...
if it makes JoGui hit, it can do anything.
Man pheasant hunting is where it's at
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
well yeah,
but duck hunting has some great shooting.
Pheasant hunting requires a lot of walking.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Well, I get more pheasants than ducks
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I love Pheasant hunting, and drinking
But I am from South Dakota and that is all there is to do here in the fall, go pheasant hunting, bring your aiming oil :-), then go drinking at whatever small town bar happens by.
Really? No, not really.
that works better in SD,
can’t hunt before 10, is that right?
Kansas is sunrise.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
that's what I thought.
I have heard that it is great shooting.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
In Kansas,
it’s up at Sunrise and then birds seem to disappear from 11- 4. That makes for long days.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
In SD, the birds are around from 10-2, then gone until sunset.
Lots of walking, eating sandwiches, hanging out at the suburban, maybe a little aiming oil, then when sunset comes, the wiley and elusive pheasant makes his return…
Really? No, not really.
did we really force eaton to throw 29 1st inning pitches?
unfuckingbelievable
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 15, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
man AC smoked that one
damn, bad luck
realistically speaking
Adam Eaton vs. Miguel Olivo
battle for the ages
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
eaton is making a lot of mistakes
getting away with them this inning
realistically speaking
I freaking hate this new "text in your answer"
crap. I think that’s what Frank laughs about all the time.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
i agree, it's very stupid
who caresanyway
realistically speaking
Frank = Dr. Hibbert
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9 pitch inning for eaton, there we go
realistically speaking
nothin like being up 7-0 then giving up 8 runs to lose it
epic fail
whenever i feel bad about the royals i just go read letsgotribe
realistically speaking
Pretty much
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I dare you to make fun of the Hafner contract over there
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
is that a hint at how they took your post on Driveline?
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
nah, they actuallly didn't mind it
I don’t think that contract was as terrible an idea as some people do, although I don’t think it was a good one, either. I thikn Shapiro’s probably the best Gm in the division, but there are some over there who can’t find fault with anything he does. At least that’s my impression from some superficial reading.
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Adam Eaton as fat as his Gameday pic makes him look?
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bigger, that was taken when he was in highschool
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
how does livan hernandez keep getting a job?
era almost up to 6 with the mets
realistically speaking
Cf. Ponson, Sidney
Ramirez, horacio
Farnsworth, Kyle
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
well sheeeeeeeeeeet
that’s a double. get some outs zack
realistically speaking
I heard somewhere...
he has trouble with the high fastball
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 15, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Utley is way better t han Pedroia
and not just because he isn’t a d-bag
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah,
he would.
Ok, Roberts is on the White All Star team.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Utley has been as good or better than Dunn at the plate the last 3-4 seasons
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
don't forget Matt Stairs
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
so white their almost transparent
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
you can't trust canadiens
they have demonic appendages
got mentoined already
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
we're forgetting Kelly Johnson and Jeff Francoeur
they are obviously awesome…
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
the new simmons book has a all-black team versus all-white team appendix
I think..
though maybe he was jokig
I'm glad the enlightened people of Boston are around to help us overcome racial divisions
they’re clearly the only people qualified to do it
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
JoeGui Wheelz!
that’s 3 straight leadoff something’s.
Like I said: workmanlike effort needed tonight
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big strikeout
2 more tough outs to come
realistically speaking
ZacKKK
right?
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Zack is
Teahen isn’t
and Hilldaddy’s PISSED
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:)
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by DThomasReigns on May 15, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
we have to imagine it
it never would’ve been that close
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
whatever
trade the out for the run, eaton is pitching
realistically speaking
there we go, popup
one more out
realistically speaking
Hey, I'll take it
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and with a rocket arm like Olivo in the game... HUGE risk...
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
fuck you aubrey huff
goddammit
realistically speaking
I.... Hate..... Huff
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Noooooo!
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another fucking slap hit
jesus christ we are having the worst luck
realistically speaking
Althought ZG isn't looking so superhuman tonight.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
everything they put in play is a hit
realistically speaking
thank xenu he turned down the Madden cover
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
God no God no
bullpen will need to step it up tonight
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don't worry, Dayton Moore put together an awesome group, as always
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Huff with the bizarre post-30 comeback
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Yikes.
We need a couple innings of Greinke cruise control.
we need to hang up a crooked number on eaton
realistically speaking
And some Kruz Kontrol too
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That was too close
we need more runs and good bullpen action tonight
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I love that Justin Morneau didn't come up in the good-hitting whities discussion
and rightly so
Joe Mauer, however, should be on that list
Teixeira, too.
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
Clearly it was the kind of comment that belongs on an NFL or NBA board
as there a great number of “white baseball players”
Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are pissed
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 15, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
10?
I don’t want to debate anything, just made a comment.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
and i'm just ball busting
this is what happens when you wait 3 hrs for a game to start
are there 10 black guys better than Paul Pierce?
If Brian Roberts is in the top 20, he’s pretty freaking good.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
of course he's good.
He’s just about as close to the best White Baseball player as Paul Pierce is to the best black basketball player.
Ryan Braun
McCann
Berkman
David Wright…..
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Chipper Jones
(ugh)
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
doesn't get much whiter than Lance Berkman
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
something's going on
all of our pitchers are getting teed up. I realize Zack has only given up one run through 3 innnings but he’s having trouble finding the zone and they’re getting good swings. is this just the randomness of the season or was our pitching staff oversold?
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on May 15, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
it seems likely...
that we have a very good #1, a good #2, and 3 #4-5 guys
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 15, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
yup
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
come on coco, 2 pitches?
realistically speaking
Like the hair
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
But it isn't working
if all else fails post the sloth later!
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Goddammit Pie is getting all the catches
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
great defender
Os got him for jack, too
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
sigh.
Cy Eaton in the building.
realistically speaking
19 pitches for Eaton over the past 2 innings.
Makes me want to puke…
realistically speaking
can we trade olivo in the next two minutes?
by Freneau on May 15, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Zack's good, but he's not that good
I don’t think Zack can get the Greatest Catcher in the World out
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
1-2-3
ahhhhhh crap. I bet the O-Fence is think “no worries, we just have to score 2 runs and Zack’ll take care of us”……. WRONG
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
Alright,
if Greinke is still having problems this inning, I am declaring myself the jinx, and I am going to bail.
Things were going fine until I said hi. I am rather superstitious about these things.
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Thanks
I am just going to lie low. No need to tempt fate. :)
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by DThomasReigns on May 15, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't notice you here
the previous 6 games, so don’t get so superstitious.
by hunter s. royal on May 15, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
We have them too
no one ever, EVER call a HR on this website. It is a recipe for fail
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Then what if we call a HR for the Orioles?
by Murrman1984 on May 15, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't take that chance until we had an 8 run lead
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Done and done
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by DThomasReigns on May 15, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Zacks lucky he's not pitching 'on the moon' tonite...
he’d be fucked
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 15, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
Did anyone notice how Padilla has two straight 8 IP, 1 hit games...
and now Matt Harrison has two straight CG’s…..strange.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
rangers pitching is going nuts
realistically speaking
I credit Josh Hamilton's spirituality
and Adruw Jones’ veteran leadership
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
jones has been better than hamilton this season
go figure
realistically speaking
hamilton was also hurt....
he’s been raking so far in these 2-4 games he’s been back from the DL
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
seems they either got lucky with him or figured something out.
Still very early too.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
pitchers sound like
they are just pounding the strike zone against us. I remember a few years back when Tony Pena was manager they really worked on plate discipline and it didn’t take long to figure out that we were taking, and it seemed like every batter started out 0-2. this year is starting to seem like that. the problem is that when we swing early we’re not doing anything with it, hence a lot of quick innings.
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on May 15, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
I've been thinking that a bit, too
What do you do if you want to work the count but all they do is throw strikes and we can’t hit. What does Seizter tell them?
by sterlingice on May 15, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
zack can't put anybody away tonight
realistically speaking
there we go, easy inning
12 pitches
realistically speaking
Will there be an overflow at some point, RR?
My computer is starting to whine.
And my hands are drunk. Typeing is hard
WTF, self?
Don't you mean it's starting to "wine"?
Oh, I’m bad with jokes :(
by sterlingice on May 15, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, that should be my new signature
And my hands are drunk. Typeing is hard
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
Workmanlike effort
Strik Outs?
We don’t need no stinkin Strike Outs!!
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
Seeing Pie made me wonder
Is there another stud CF prospect left in the Cubs system that they can ruin? I miss that song and dance
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right, guys, I know about Patterson
I mean who will take up the Patterson-PIe mantle for guys the Cubs aren’t patient enough with and screw up?
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by Matt Klaassen on May 15, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Should we go back to Jerome Walton?
Or was that before there really were “prospects”?
by sterlingice on May 15, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
change of pace..
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I feel that way, too
Or would if I were emo
by sterlingice on May 15, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that emo,
or vampire, per se?
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by DThomasReigns on May 15, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
his brother also has the crazy "y" in his name
with the sox…jayson, i believe
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 15, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
there you go mike
hit a homerun when it helps
realistically speaking
nice
I hereby resign from this post.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on May 15, 2009 11:52 PM EDT reply actions
I never noticed
there’s a catcher in the Angels system named “Flint Wipke.” Tht SO sounds like something from the mst3k “space mutiny”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFHlJ2voJHY
WTF, self?
guilen follows up wit the broken bat roll out
lol
realistically speaking
HAHAHAHAHAH!
Someone told him we were down by 8 in the bottom of the 9th didn’t they?
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
And there are ALLLLL single run homers too, I bet....
by Murrman1984 on May 15, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Except for the 3 of 8 that weren't
-Like the 3 run homer in the 4th that got us back into a 5-1 game against the White Sox
-Or the 2 run homer in the 2nd against the Rangers to tie the game in the ill fated Farnsworth III (I think that was game 3,right?)
-Or a pretty meaningless 3 run shot in the 12-3 bludgeoning of Texas
by sterlingice on May 15, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
But Howard can play 1st Base well
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
nice hit for teahen
good pticher to slumpbust against
realistically speaking
Keep it up NOW
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by ratherfantastic on May 15, 2009 11:55 PM EDT reply actions
There you go Minda,
they are just now saying Rusty is gone.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
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