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Game 39 Open Thread - Indians (14-25) at Royals (20-18)

Cimg0036_tiny by Freneau on in Events

Cleveland Indians at Kansas City Royals, May 19, 2009 8:10 PM EDT


No one is going to run away with the AL Central, though a few teams are threatening to run away from it.

The Royals are only 3-7 in their last ten games, but it hardly mattered Detroit needed a three game winning streak just to get to 6-4, the Twins have gone 5-5, the White Sox have lost five straight to go 2-8, and Cleveland has sputtered along at 3-7.

Let's say that the price of winning the AL Central is 88 wins, the most middle-of-the-road guess I could think of. Here's how everyone in the division would need to do to get to 88 wins:

CLE: 74-49 (.601)

CHW: 73-52 (.584)

MIN: 70-53 (.569)

KC: 68-56 (.548)

DET: 68-58 (.539)

I'm not sure what these numbers mean. In this decade we've seen just about everything with regards to how teams win divisions, from front runners who barely held on, to damn near unbelievable comebacks, to a lot of teams who did it somewhere in the middle. Regarding the Indians, if the Tigers or Royals are as good as they've shown early, then they might have a daunting task ahead of them. If it turns out that the Twins or White Sox are really the teams that they'll have to catch, well, they're really not in that bad of a position. They might be ahead of both teams in a week, much less three months. Still, playing .600 baseball for 120+ games is a significant achievement, and one that only a handful of teams accomplish any given season. You can count the number of .600 teams since 2005 on one hand actually, though of course thats over 162 games.

Your pitching matchup tonight is Cliff Lee (3.17 FIP) v. Brian Bannister (3.82 FIP).

 

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But I’ve got bowling soon. Go Bowling!

Bringing the optimism to Royals Review, it's...

by ratherfantastic on May 19, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions  

these teams hate each other...

and that was before Trey Hillman married Eric Wedge’s sister

by Freneau on May 19, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I Like Wedge

For no reason. Lee and Bannister are mirror image dopplegangers.

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

by philofthenorth on May 19, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

somehow

he’s been the manager of the indians for like 20 years.. he’s the casey stengal of the AL Central

by Freneau on May 19, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Any concerns with cliff lee on the mound?

Yes I understand he is only 2-5 but thats a bit misleading since his run support has been pretty terrible. Plus, I always like it when a righty is on the bump so the like of Teahen, Jacobs, and the other lefties have that in there favor. But in my opinion I think given the way he has been pitching lately there are more favorable matchups than this for the blue. Any thoughts?

by 2LegittoShit on May 19, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I think the indians have the edge tonight

but if the royals can steal this game, they’re setup well for the next two

by Freneau on May 19, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

i dont buy into this 'set up well'

thing anymore…thats what i thought about the angels series

Fire Hillman

by billybeingbilly on May 19, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Too true

Hey we just beat up on the Blue Jays. The Angels and A’s shouldn’t be problem, right?……………………………………. right?

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by ratherfantastic on May 19, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thats a good point....

Im hoping eventually this team would beat the ppl theyre supposed to otherwise the postseason will not include the powder blue.

by 2LegittoShit on May 19, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

they have a better offense than the royals

and lee is better than Bannister

though the royals have a huge bullpen edge… they got to get Lee out of the game as early as possible

by Freneau on May 19, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Didn't we beat Lee once this year?

I forgot the basics of that game.

Bringing the optimism to Royals Review, it's...

by ratherfantastic on May 19, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was Banni too?

Dang I see a rivalry developing here.

Bringing the optimism to Royals Review, it's...

by ratherfantastic on May 19, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ive noticed that Banny doesnt get much love on here(which I agree with).....

Is it because he has borderline major league stuff or is their more to it than that? Sorry for so many questions but man yesterday was boring as hell. I hope they re ready to play tonight!

by 2LegittoShit on May 19, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

i dont like him....

b/c he refuses to admit that he pitched like shit. He’s always saying that he got beat on good pitches, or it was the winds fault…blah blah blah…8 runs in 2 1/3, you pitched like shit brian. Zack or Gil give up 3 runs and they’ll sit there and talk about how much they did wrong or could improve on, Banny gives up 8 and somehow, it is not his fault. Oh, and his blue glove pisses me off too.

Fire Hillman

by billybeingbilly on May 19, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I didnt relize that. That leads me to believe hes pretty soft. Impressive thus far

but people with that type of attitude dont sit well with me. Take some gd responsibility!

by 2LegittoShit on May 19, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know that for myself

I was never a full believer in him, but he is really impressing me this year. I know some people are pretty high on him. The thing is, with so many pitchers, its just always kinda up and down. People were all over Davies as the next great thing this Spring, and now we’re kinda back to a wait and see attitude.

by Freneau on May 19, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

And Banni can still fall out... hard

case in point: Banni in 2008

Bringing the optimism to Royals Review, it's...

by ratherfantastic on May 19, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I Think I'll

Have a drink and sit in the sun.

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

by philofthenorth on May 19, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

try this

here

"Well, if we destroy Kansas the world may not hear about it for years." Blofeld

The General Theory of Royaltivity

by kabrink on May 19, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also

Detroit is going against Texas (winners of 7 in a row) tonight. So hopefully, the Rangers can rough up Dontrelle Willis, and, at the very least, we won’t lose any ground.

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

by aHorseWithNoName on May 19, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Go Rangers then

Bringing the optimism to Royals Review, it's...

by ratherfantastic on May 19, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

little early to be looking for a silver lining, isn't it?

last time i checked, the Royals were a game out of first place and at home against a team that is not only solidly in last place in the weakest division, but also has the third worst record in all of baseball.

by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 19, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Silver lining is always good

Since everyone seems to be giving the edge to the Indians tonight, I thought it was appropriate to comment on the division leaders’ chances of extending the lead. Also, my post was partially in response to RR’s opening where he’s talking about what the Central has done in the las 10 games and what it’d take to get to 88 wins.

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

by aHorseWithNoName on May 19, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Banny's numbers vs. active Indians...

per Baseball Reference…

Naturally, small sample size applies, but looks like the only guy to have success for the Tribe against Banny is Sizemore (.412/.474/.706 in 19 PA). Garko’s hit .273 against him 12 PA, but without any power.

I don’t put too much stock in the team average against Banny (a lot of guys without a hit seem to really drag down the average, but I found it interesting anyway.

by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 19, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't see why we can't scalp them Injuns

Lee’s not unbeatable. Teabag, Bert, and Jake ought to get to him. Bannister might pitch decently, though he ought to be on a short leash. And they’re in last place in the AL Central, which means they simply ain’t no good, like Frankie in the Springsteen song “Highway Patrolman.”

Being in last place in the AL Central is like being the first contestant voted off American Idol.

It's pronounced Poo-ZHOLS in Catalan.

by Juancho on May 19, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Tex vs Det is an interesting series

Whoever wins that is officially for real. As for the forecast to 88 wins it comes down to pitching. We have to pitch better than Detroit. That means Meche straightens out, Davies becomes more consistent and Hochever becomes a major league average pitcher. Or it simply means our pitching doesn’t improve but Verlander loses it again, D Train gets sent down, Porcello struggles, Galarraga continues to struggle and Jackson comes back to earth.

They have Cabrera and we have nothing even close to him

by GobbleforCyoung on May 19, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

if he must be in the lineup

fine, but don’t bat him 5th….

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

this lineup

is definitely designed to get hits, in the 3rd

and then again in the 8th if we are behind by a ton (I’m looking right at you Jacobs)

by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on May 19, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes but....

is it jacobs with his blinders on?

Because if so, than he’s gonna hit it yard first time up

by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on May 19, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

And for the native americans...

Cabrera ss / Sizemore dh / Martinez 1b / Choo rf / DeRosa 3b / Francisco cf / LaPorta lf/ Shoppach c / Valbuena 2b

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

by aHorseWithNoName on May 19, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lineups:

Native Americans:

A. Cabrera ss
G. Sizemore dh
V. Martinez 1b
S. Choo rf
M. DeRosa 3b
B. Francisco cf
M. LaPorta lf
K. Shoppach c
L. Valbuena 2b

Kings of the Castle:

C. Crisp cf
A. Callaspo 2b
B. Butler 1b
J. Guillen rf
M. Jacobs dh
M. Teahen 3b
M. Olivo c
D. DeJesus lf
W. Bloomquist ss

by Bart41 on May 19, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

going to the game tomorrow

can’t wait to see the new K!

My stories a lot like yours only more interesting because it involves robots!

by AvilesRotY on May 19, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions  

lineupz


A. Cabrera ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .311 (1-9 vs Bannister)
G. Sizemore dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .220 (7-17)
V. Martinez 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .401 (2-10)
S. Choo rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286 (0-5)
M. DeRosa 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .242 (0-3)
B. Francisco cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .248 (1-3)
M. LaPorta lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .194 (——)
K. Shoppach c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .210 (0-9)
L. Valbuena 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .105 (—-)


C. Crisp cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .245 (3-12 vs Lee)
A. Callaspo 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .341 (4-10)
B. Butler 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .278 (3-16)
J. Guillen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .279 (6-19)
M. Jacobs dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .262 (1-3)
M. Teahen 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .289 (14-38)
M. Olivo c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222 (3-22)
D. DeJesus lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .237 (10-44)
W. Bloomquist ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 (4-23)

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 19, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Tigers out infront of Rangers early on, 2-0 in the 3rd.

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

by cfizzle on May 19, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Dang

Willis shuting down the Rangers thru 2.2 innings (1 hit).

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

by aHorseWithNoName on May 19, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

tigers about to run away with the game

they are trouble if we want to compete this year.

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

And he is just heating up too.

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

by cfizzle on May 19, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

4th in OPB in the PCL right after Shealy

Glad that Jacobs is so good against lefties that we don’t need to carry a bat instead of 3 short stops.

Go Royals!

by BabyBlues on May 19, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

its weird that shealy has not homered this year

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

by cfizzle on May 19, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

guys

dont worry im here

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

i was starting to worry, shaking a little

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

by cfizzle on May 19, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

and thats why i love royals fans

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hah, "hey, who turned out the lights?"

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

by cfizzle on May 19, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Sizemore in the 2 hole different

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

sizemore 2nd...

amazing. He’s hitting in the right spot for once.

by Bart41 on May 19, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Jay Bruce is going to hit 40 Home runs this season.,

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

by cfizzle on May 19, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

get the ball down brian…

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Cabrera should've tried for home with Coco's arm

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

infield in?

that’s…interesting

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

1-0

horrible start…. can’t afford to be in a hole, period

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Well with Lee that could be enough

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

espn says

we have a 48% chance of victory
that makes me feel a little better:\

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

ha

doesnt count players my friend,but now its 50/50

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

OFFENSE OFFENSE OFFENSE

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

good pitch

score runz now

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Has the bottom of the 1st started?

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

by cfizzle on May 19, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

come on now

he does that every other at bat….remember last game?

by GobbleforCyoung on May 19, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

no way! olivo musta won the golf game

he golfs during his day job, so much practice

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice Hit Billy

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

when was guillens last jack

minnesota?

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

ya...he doesn't appear to be full swinging alot

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah he has 3 actually

2 in the first game, 1 in minn

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

12 pitch inning

he wasn’t even throwing strikes. sigh

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

C. bunts to advance runners

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

the gun just said 99 mph

wroooooooong

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

bannister has crappy stuff my ass

he’s hit 92mph multiple times this inning…

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

slayor knows his stuff

lets all calm down

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm just tired of hearing this noise about how his stuff is so bad blah blah

there are a lot of guys with worse fastballs than that who can get it done at the big league level, the guy isn’t handicapped

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah....

his stuff isnt awful…but it isnt good and he doesnt exactly have pinpoint control and has no out pitch

Fire Hillman

by billybeingbilly on May 19, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

all very true

the point was simply, he has at worst, average stuff with no out pitch.

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kyle Farnsworth being exhibit A

Hard fastball, but straight as an arrow. Ergo, he gets lit up.

by kcbottom9th on May 19, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

yay jake

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

tie game!

yes

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

woohoo lefties unite

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

...action.

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mark Teahen > Alex Gordon

I hope RR sees this eventually. Gordon hits .200 against Lefties and strikes out half the time

by GobbleforCyoung on May 19, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

miggy should bunt

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow incredibly stupid Teahen

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

horrible baserunning. whta the fuck?

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

or moving gordon

to chicago

stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop! stoop kids afraid to leave his stoop!

by greinke23 on May 19, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes

either one. 2nd base or Chicago. Or even to NY he can play first base. It would be pretty pathetic to move Teahen off of 3rd for Gordon the way he is playing

by GobbleforCyoung on May 19, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man Teahen has been total butt on the basepaths this year

Watch DDJ get a hit

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

At least we tied the game and it appears we have a good look at lee...

Plus I love Jacobs making me look like an idiot. I wasnt thrilled with him in there tonight.

by 2LegittoShit on May 19, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Dontrelle Willis looks good tonight

Not good for us. Their rotation looks really good.

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

yea

verlander
jackson
galaragga
willis
bonderman (?)

that can get the job done… we really need meche to get healthy

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

the thing is...if i were a tigers fan....

i wouldnt be confident in a single one of those guys

Fire Hillman

by billybeingbilly on May 19, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

detroit sucks

they won’t win 40 games (this month)

by royalstern05 on May 19, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Porcello isn't going anywhere

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep think Greinke without the depression disorder

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

he will break down if they want him to pitch 200 innings this year

now in 3 years this guy will be close to Greinke but never as good

by GobbleforCyoung on May 19, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

im guessing they'll get him around 150....

and use him from the pen from there on out…especially if the guys like Wilis pitch well

Fire Hillman

by billybeingbilly on May 19, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good work Banni

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Banny's shit

is moving tonight. He’s doing a good job of moving the ball around and changing speeds. Where was this guy last year!!!

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on May 19, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

wow willie you really suck

get better soon mike

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

I really wanted to

karate chop those 4 idiots doing the “YMCA” when showcasing the Buck Oneil seat… This is probably why I will never get to sit in that seat

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

by averagegatsby on May 19, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Clippers won the Blake Griffin sweepstakes

Lucky Blake

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

when you are that rich you can LIVE anywhere

but playing for the minor league Lakeshow is no fun. Staples is in a bad neighborhood and with no police escorts you could get in trouble. lol

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah...but going clubbing in LA for 6 months out of the year vs clubbing in OKC....

bricktown is fun, but not LA when you’re a multi millionaire fun

Fire Hillman

by billybeingbilly on May 19, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow Total Meat Alberto

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

another runner out by a fucking ton

jesus christ, 2 free outs for the indians in 3 innings.

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

that was way worse than Teahen too

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

by averagegatsby on May 19, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is a real strecth bare in mind but

do you think they encouraged more aggressive baserunning tonight. Granted that doesnt mean down syndrome base running but still

by 2LegittoShit on May 19, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

who knows...

i dont necessarily mind berts running there….scoring position with 2 outs makes a big difference….worst case is we start off with our #3 hitter

Fire Hillman

by billybeingbilly on May 19, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

great ab by callaspo - more retarded baserunning

unbelievable – there has got to be a way to determine the amount of outs we’ve made on the basepaths under hillman – i blame him – george brett – believe me – it’s hillman’s fault – believe me

by royalstern05 on May 19, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

gotta love Bob's call of that play

“Line down the right field line, it is…FAIR! Let’s see if he can get to second, the throw is gonna be close….and he is….out by a wide margin.”

by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 19, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

bob davis is oblivious

when he knows you f’d up, you done F’D UP

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

here was my call of the ab -

“YESSSSSSS!!! NO-NO-NO-NO-NO-NO-NO-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

by royalstern05 on May 19, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

bad bannyy

walks = bad

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

FARG!

If you don't understand it, kill it.

by Discodave on May 19, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

wow.

…….

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Fuck I can't believe he scored from there Nice Wheels

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Who's fault is it.....

That Callaspo is in the middle of center field for the cutoff throw. Guillen should have just thrown the ball home.

If you don't understand it, kill it.

by Discodave on May 19, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

not really anyone at fault there....

callaspo was going out to try to make the play

Fire Hillman

by billybeingbilly on May 19, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Then it's everyone's fault!

There must be someone to blame!

If you don't understand it, kill it.

by Discodave on May 19, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

The 1B is the cutoff for all throws home from the right side......

callaspo was going out to catch it since everyone knew JOse wouldn’t make it there

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 19, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

there's another run that banny claims wasnt really his fault...

or was bad luck…even though he put the guy on that scored with a walk

Fire Hillman

by billybeingbilly on May 19, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

are we winning yet?

congrats to blake griffin, who gets to play for the clippers.

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by blue bandwagon on May 19, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

sarcasm, right?

Dunleavy is THE worst coach in the NBA. Blake’ll learn nothing, have no motivated role models and his career will be hurt.

by Eppenweb on May 19, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes

that was indeed sarcasm… font not needed

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by blue bandwagon on May 19, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

gordon and thorton are good players. Randolph and Baron Davis need to kill each other first

by GobbleforCyoung on May 19, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

glad we've made 2 outs on the bases so far

this looks like a game right out of the losing streak

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

trade jacobs....

put teahen or gordon in the OF and Jose at DH

Fire Hillman

by billybeingbilly on May 19, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

either that or Jake kills us at first.

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

by cfizzle on May 19, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Until Gordon comes back

then you platoon Guillen, Jacobs and Teahen

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

come on jake

park one (or just get on base)

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on May 19, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

About to be 3-2

If you don't understand it, kill it.

by Discodave on May 19, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

math 101

jacobs + lefty pitcher = k

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by blue bandwagon on May 19, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

chaos theory explains his one hit tonight

which is over my head

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by blue bandwagon on May 19, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

i see that we have taken part in some awesome base-running tonight

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by blue bandwagon on May 19, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah, these are the things i was talking about

even when we were winning, the poor baserunning and whatnot. callaspo i don’t mind b/c there were two outs, but teahen’s was just ridiculous. ran us right out of an inning.

I hereby resign from this post.

by Home Run Tony Cogan on May 19, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

we can't rely on you now, you jinxed billy earlier.

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

by cfizzle on May 19, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

that was a pathetic AB

sorry jake, that was sad

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

upside

with all the baserunning mistakes, we’ve only stranded two runners so far

by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 19, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

still only 1 run down

but we can’t let lee pitch the complete game.

Although we may not have a choice.

by Eppenweb on May 19, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGPKIS6pB_c

here’s that shaun livingston injury that i was talking about up there earlier…too lazy to go find it

Fire Hillman

by billybeingbilly on May 19, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

another shrewd fielding decision by billy butler -

he abandoned the out-attempt to ensure he received the off line throw and prevented a disaster.

by royalstern05 on May 19, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

de-fense clap clap

de-fense

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by blue bandwagon on May 19, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

back to back bunt singles.

LOL.

oh man. we R good

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Billy had his foot on the bag still but tough call

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

dear indians,

gidp here. thank you. signed, royals

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by blue bandwagon on May 19, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

double play

rack’em up

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

BATTLE!

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by blue bandwagon on May 19, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

that was a really weird inning

talk about fast

realistically speaking

by slayor on May 19, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Billy Butler GOLDEN GLOVE GOD

I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.

by kcscoliny on May 19, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I bet he gets one in the ear hole next time up

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

by averagegatsby on May 19, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

he will channel Miggy's fury behind the plate...

and its not like Banny throws hard

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

by averagegatsby on May 19, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

No

That would weigh him down too much. I mean, he IS still a big boy…

by kcbottom9th on May 19, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Got back from bowling to see the Olivo play


Badass

Bringing the optimism to Royals Review, it's...

by ratherfantastic on May 19, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

miguels revenge

coming up

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by blue bandwagon on May 19, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions