Royals Infect Mariners With Scurvy
by Freneau on May 6, 2009 10:50 PM EDT
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PrintI'm not sure how the Royals managed to get sixteen non-homer hits off of the Mariners tonight, including thirteen singles, but they did, and the won.
Meanwhile, Sidney Ponson, who had slid from "tough luck loser" to "sucky pitcher" over the last few weeks, reaped the benefits, and had his best start of the season. (And probably his best start since this game, back in last May.)
After going 3-5 against the Mariners in '06, and 3-6 in '07, the Royals have currently won eight of ten against Seattle dating back to the beginning of last season.
Could someone update us with a new territorial map of the key swing state of Wyoming? I made this one last season, and it's now out of date.
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The Royals dominate another first place team
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
.....
Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway - An Onymous
by ratherfantastic on May 6, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Finally true?
It was pretty true when taking 3 of 4 from the team that had the best record in the American League hading into that series.
I am Billy Butler's Gold Glove.
MMMM FIVE GAME STREAK
GOTTA LOVE A GREAT ASS WHOOPING!
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
Oh, and how did the Royals get 17 hits off of the Mariners?
Because the Royals have a so-so offense and Silva and Olson suck. The Royals LD% in this game was huge.
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don't forgot their awesome defenders...
at every position except the middle infield, where some balls occasionally go.
Branyan’s not horrible at first, I guess.
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Right. I think Will was saying that the Royals had 1 HR and 16 non-homer hits. I’m not sure what the point of that was. I guess it’s to point out that the Royals got a lot of singles, so it wasn’t really an impressive hitting performance for the Royals. So take out the HR, the doubles, the line drives and the walks and the Royals really didn’t do much offensively tonight.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah
I guess even a great defense can’t overcome Carlos Silva. And the mighty Royals offense!
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
BODs for the Twins and Sox series are up
Working on Cleveland and Toronto next, and then I’ll get tonight up!
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Whats the big news about the prospect?!?! im nervous.
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
damn it
how many times do we need to tell upper management: keep him AWAY from doors! That boy is like the Hulk, he doesn’t know his own strength!
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
is that all?
not good news, obviously, but I was really worried with how Minda was getting worked up, there was something wrong with Disco
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 6, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
No, that's not it.
And luckily, it’s not Disco. I would have abandoned the Royals forever if it were.
WTF, self?
So there's bad news about some Royals prospect?
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Rosa suffering from hot dog fingers again?
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
>_>
erm.
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't tease
It’s no fun.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
are you on the show?
or is it super-depressing news about Jason Taylor
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Since when is Bale a prospect?
I’m going to guess sometime in the 1990’s.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
im guessing it has to do with hochevar staying in omaha
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
I really don't see how that can possibly be a setback of more than 12 hours or so.
Weird.
"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 6, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
this is where HoRam earns his $1.7M
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Interestingly, HoRam's tRA as a reliever is excellent
Even moreso after tonight. Take it FWIW.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
priceless quote on TPJ in that story
Shortstop Tony Pena was back in the clubhouse after undergoing surgery on Monday…He can throw and run but cannot catch or bat a ball. He’s expected to miss four to six weeks.
Cause he hit so well before the broken hand.
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 6, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Mariner friend of mine
Seattle players could play better with no feet
signs of serious ownage. Bandwagon lvl now up to 10 (mostly thanks to ES “ZOMGreinke” PN.
Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway - An Onymous
by ratherfantastic on May 6, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
Fail
I suck at block quotes
Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway - An Onymous
by ratherfantastic on May 6, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
It might not be you.
Sometimes, SB nation messes mine up. It’s usually a huge problem if I have quotes with line breaks in them. Not sure why, but it’s annoying.
WTF, self?
you're going to be on the show, right?
there’s a reason I have these stupid ear buds in, and it’s not to hear Schaum talk about “1985” and the “Braves way” blah blah blah
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
are you going to be on Schaum soon?
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope you like Nebraska Luke...
I still don’t like Ponson.
by YouDon'tPhaseMeGobble on May 6, 2009 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
were the Royals after Silva?
or was that just some fans?
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
have the royals won the pennant yet?
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the pennant is nothing compared to Grass Creek
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Which leads to mandatory Scrubs ref
I have herpes… for YOU
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by ratherfantastic on May 6, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
so, we're all agreed -- Butler sucks, we need Kila or Shealy now?
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
can we dig up Craig Brazell again?
that was gonna be my vote
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
The guy deserves a shot
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
wow -- Schaum or the other guy said "you have to almost treat Farnsworth like a Rule 5 pitcher"
tremendous
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
Also said
….so he can work his way back into pitching in the 6th, 7th, even 8th inning situations.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Fire Trey Hillman now!
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
because we have to keep him on the roster all year?
Royals baseball. Where .260 would be orgasmic.
The General Theory of Royaltivity
I chuckled when I saw that Farnsworth was coming in to pitch the 9th inning of a blowout game
that’s got to feel good — being dumped to be the very last guy in the bullpen after signing to be the setup man
He's been around long enough to know the score
Obviously, the guy doesn’t want to suck. I just hope that he listens to McClure and they can get him to be somewhat helpful to the team. I do think it’s kind of sucky and low class to boo the guy. What are we? New Yorkers?
Royals baseball. Where .260 would be orgasmic. [I was right! We're hitting .265 and we are fairly orgasmic right now.]
The General Theory of Royaltivity
That's not kscoliny's first name
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
ah
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
did Jason Giambi age 10 years in the offseason?
not his hitting, but his bearsd
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
Clearly the Mariners approach at the plate wasn't working - we drew one walk off Sydney Ponson. Yikes.
Perhaps the Mariners’ need a new approach…something like this.
Oh I love the Seattle blog pics
all epic wins.
Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway - An Onymous
by ratherfantastic on May 6, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
we beat you
ha!
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by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
SPORTSMANSHIP NOW!
unless there is unforseen sarcasm text
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by ratherfantastic on May 6, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Touche sir
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by ratherfantastic on May 6, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone should call in and ask what the news is
so I can get some sleep tonight!
Official Callaspo Countdown to Cooperstown: 2861 hits to go!
gotta agree there
if there was ever a Neil something something player of the game, it’s Sideny Ponson
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
That's why players play hard
So they can win the Neil something player of the game.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's Neil Harris
I didn’t realize Doogie Howser had a heating/ac business in the greater KC area
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
The Neil Patrick Harris Player of the Game
I’m glad the Royals are marketing themselves to the gay fanbase.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
as well as the anonymous millions who have actually seen a whole episode of
“How I met your Mother.”
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that show still on?
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
i have no idea
if it is, and Chuck get canned…
…well, there isn’t shit I can do about it. I guess I’ll just bitch about Jacobs a bit more.
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I always see the first 5 minutes . . .
. . . after Big Bang Theory is over.
note to HIllman and interviewer
wait to smoke a joint until after the interview is done
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
I think the interview was done in a library with a strict librarian
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Trey didn't want the other journalists to hear him answering baseball questions
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Btw, we just won 9-1 with the following pitchers on the mound
Sid
HoRam
Farnsworth
I can’t decide if that is more unbelievable, or if it is the fact that we are currently the 2nd best team in the AL (tied w/ Boston)
Official Callaspo Countdown to Cooperstown: 2861 hits to go!
meaning that in the last few years that has been fairly
unbelievable.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
it's the full moon
everyone acts batshit crazy on a full moon. Don’t believe me? Go to an elementary school on a normal day and a full moon day and bask in the difference.
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
or our 8th graders...now that there's only 8 days of school left....
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
not only will they show when a full moon is happening,
they are also a good indicator on changes in weather.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
or when that cute guy in homeroom breaks up with his girlfriend of two weeks
tee hee, he’s so dreeeeeammmyyyyy
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry
forgot the sarcasm font
My bad.
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow.
Jeff and Frank managed to use the phrase step on the neck like 6 times in the post-game show. I’m impressed.
Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway - An Onymous
by ratherfantastic on May 6, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
when did that start
and what is its official definition of use?
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
quirk used it in a post-game show early in the season.....as a way to kick a team when their down
and close out the series with a sweep…..Joel Goldberg LOVED it….so now they use it all the time.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Headed out there tomorrow.
Looking forward to it.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
just a seizure-inducing comment on "where will Alex Gordon fit into this lineup when he comes back?"
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
He makes for good depth
This is the first time I’ve listened to this show. I’m not impressed yet.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I listened to an offseason podcast
‘cause doublestix and RN were on it. Schaum isn’t that bad, although I’m not sure which one he is. The “1985” and “Braves way” stuff is silly, but whatever, they gotta fill up air time. Probably doing more for society than my dissertation will.
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
“I’m aware that Gordon is the third baseman of the future or whatever, but I’m keeping it warm for him till he returns. I am most comfortable at third though”
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
to be fair
boy has been shuffled around like a cheap pair of slippers. Wouldn’t you give some ’tude if you had to go from 3rd base to the outfield to 2nd?
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
then back to the outfield
and then BACK to 3rd?
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't wait to see how he adjusts to catcher next season
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
It will make Keith Law happy
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
he'll be block Moustakas
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
we should try throwing him out as a pitcher too
make it a promotional game a la Charlie Finley! Come one, come all to the amazing Shuffling Teahen Show! Watch him dazzle batters with his killer curve ball and then come out next inning in center field to catch some pop flys!
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hea actually can throw a bad ass curve.
Come on, Annie, think of something clever to say, huh? Something full of magic, religion, bullshit. Come on, dazzle me.
Yeah, he was specifically asked where he felt more comfortable
and he was just being honest since he’s spent more time there as he said. I just thought the “or whatever” was funny. He continued on to say “I just gotta keep being good at the plate so they’ll have to find a spot for me”
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
He's just trying to hurry before Trey, Miggy, and hoagy finish the bowl
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
You'd think that if it were BIG news, they'd lead with it, or at least tease it for a later segment
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sb nation and royals review shutting down
due to infestation of “stat nerds”
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by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
ARE YOU GODDAM FUCKING KIDDING ME
fire alarm. FUCK YOU, RESIENTS OF MY BUILDING>
GOD FUCKING DAMMIT
WTF, self?
karma
that’s what you get for teasing us…
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 6, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
You're an RA, right?
If so, that calls for a few Wednesday night 3 a.m. fire drills.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
ahahahaha
This is making me look forward to next year as a CA (our version of RAs) sooooo much more!
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it is about finals time
At KU, that meant at least 3 or 4 per week :(
good times.
man I don’t miss going out in the snow in my PJ’s at 2 am on a friday night. Good ol’ Hashinger Hall…
I've got crazy flipper fingers!
I was a McCollum-ite(?) McCollum-er(?) McCollum-arian(?)
Whatever we were called
(timlacy)
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
captain lame name
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by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
He wouldn't trade our team for any team in baseball
This guy is classic. And he dislikes Denny Matthews. Loser. And he likes Bob Davis. Total loser.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
- Farnsworth...
Straight up for the Padres
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 6, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd take Gonzalez and Peavy
Want a power hitter and a great 3 man playoff staff? ;)
not to mention David Eckstein
Bloomquist insurance
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Peavy is DONE!!!
He would get absolutely lit up in the AL
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 6, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
no so sure about that
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
give the guy some credit now...
that’s Ponson, Anthony Reyes, Porcello, Bartolo Colon, Nick Blackburn level…..
Peavy is worlds better than those guys
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
as he gives up a HR
to Justin Upton
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 6, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Upton is has been beastly lately
did you see that bomb he hit in Milwaukee?
BBTN said he led league in avg. HR distance last year.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
is he even 21 yet?
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he turned 17 yesterday
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 6, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
i think he is now
turns 22 in august
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
to be fair....
denny has gotten significantly worse
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 6, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
From what I've heard, he sounds just like always to me
One of the best in the business.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
he sounds like its actually work moreso this year than in the past....
which is strange considering that we’re winning
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 6, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
he was warming up for the "Willie is an everday player rant"
but his personal electrcity shorted out his phone
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
He wouldn't trade Bloomy for any player in the game.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Hanley Ramirez just breathed a sigh of relief
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
someone should listen and give a weekly "Cap'n Optimistic" recap
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Bob Davis blows chunks
please son. Did you ever watch RSTN?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:28 PM EDT reply actions
they cut him off, right?
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
not sure what you mean...but he doesn't do tv anymore
just radio….thankfully i rarely have to listen to the radio
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Bob Davis is the worst
Literally possibly the worst in the business.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have never agreed with NYR moreso than now.
Really.
Royals baseball. Where .260 would be orgasmic.
The General Theory of Royaltivity
i know......me too.
full moon working magic tonight!!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Ponson unites us all
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
a little blooper out to left!
in Bob Davis, that means it’s at least a double.
You don’t want to hear that it’s a flare though, because that means it’s usually a flare right into the other team’s glove.
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Great job by Ponson tonight
but, Mr. Broadcaster, “Total Professional” is not a description of him that springs to mind
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
He plays no games for any amateur leagues
So he is a total professional.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't believe there's not more buzz about the Callaspo-Branyan batting title contest
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Note to Miguel Olivo: I don't know whether you were in the right or wrong
but Russ Branyan is not A. J. Pierzynski.
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
If Russ Branyan tries to cross the plate, he's going to take one in the mug
…even though it breaks your heart.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
it was a late slide
olivo thought it was going to be a collision play
heh
I mean the reference to the stare down. Russ Branyan isn’t some weenie annoying catcher. he’s massive. Hopefully, he makes about as much contact with his fists as he does with his bat.
Wait, am I worrying about Olivo geting hurt?
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
in other news
the yankees suck
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i thought you said news
uhm…?
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
arod successfully executed a slide today
this is also news
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by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
did he take a kid to the park or something?
I wouldn’t doubt that ESPN would cover that and call it news.
Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8
by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I bet a coworker 20
that the Royals will finish the season with more wins than the Yankees
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 6, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
That might not happen
And the Royals could still make the playoffs ahead of them.
The Yankees have nothing...
Live and die by the HR, and they are awful defensively theri SP isn’t great and their bullpen is awful, I like my chances
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 6, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
hypothetical trade
moustakas + wood for peavy? if the royals are in contention 60 days from now.
Double no
"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 6, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
So, are we still waiting on some kind of "big" news?
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I think this is very suspicious
that she disappeared. I think she’s going to be on the show.
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yes
is it time to start a guessing game to pass the time? We know it’s a Royals prospect, and he is probably a good one b/c a scrub wouldn’t make the news…and we know it’s not Disco b/c Minda hasn’t given up on the Royals…
Let’s hear everyone’s best guess
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 6, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
they've canceled the rest of the season.
the royals are just too good.
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by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
This better not be BIG news
Because if it is and they are letting Teahen talk about his mom before they get to it, I will be pissed!!!!
Official Callaspo Countdown to Cooperstown: 2861 hits to go!
Jeff Bianchi was caught buying a snapping turtle at the pet shop
by sterlingice on May 6, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
this is the one
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Derrick Robinson was admitted to rehab for Mountain Dew addiction!
(I was more of a Dr Pepper person, myself)
someone has to win those earrings~!
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1st rate reporting
fox news style questioning
I think you mean NYTimes to Obama
What is the most enchanting thing about being POTUS?
okay okay... I'm not a mod
but some of us come here to escape politics
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
good call
politics = lame
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I cancelled my follow up comment.
Good point, we all love the Royals right??
sorry, not trying to be a dick
and I lapse into it myself. Just a friednly suggestion
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
No problem, I talk too much politics as it is . . .
. . . kind of my thing, it just comes naturally sometimes.
holy shit, is this Teahen talking about Mothers' Day?
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The whisper-interviewer is in fine form
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Teahen sounds like he's looking over his shoulder to make sure Hoagy isn't getting all the shrimp
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great radio gag!
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Updated
Survey Performed May 6th, 2009. Margin of error +/- 3%
by Cairo on May 6, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
Outstanding.
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"I was doing this when BJ was in his father's nutsack." -Renzo Gracie
by Sweep_the_Leg on May 6, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, excellent
I like the Wolves, etc. area. Similarly, in the Ms territory you need a “here there be dragons”.
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Maybe a picture of a grizzly bear mauling a M's fan in their territory
"It’s not about the guacamole itself," Greinke said. "I just don’t want to let them win."
by Joseph Landis on May 7, 2009 3:26 AM EDT up reply actions
So... when did NPR start doing Royals sports?
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I expected him to talk about some kind of Bolivian folk dancing which is almost forgotten
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
im hoping for one of those when they interview phil jackson at the end of the third
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by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
The Royals are on tv again here in Seamen territory – Game Rewind. Does that mean we can count 18 runs?
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someone needs to call in ranting about Grass Creek
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do it
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
i heard your call into that cleveland show the other day....
good stuff
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
d'oh, I was hoping no one heard that
I figured I should call in and support Kyle, but then I got on so fast I didn’t know what so say, so I just went with my trash-talking instincts
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
it was good
gotta represent while we can
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
the guy from Driveline Mechanics was a guest on this Cleveland
show…..and d_f called in and asked him what he thought of the AL Central standings….there’s a link somewhere….(searching)….
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
here it is......it's about halfway into the show
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 6, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
you %$#@!
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
ignore the man behind the curtain
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
man don't be embarrassed...
you’re representing for the Royals. Be Proud! It was good work.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 7, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope this sort of language was all up in the call
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
I'm saving it for my inevitable date with Rany's show
or when me and Captain Optimistic get our own podcast
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
did you ever figure out
your new journalism name?
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no, I'm not a journalist
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
"for each home run mike aviles hits"...
ha!
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He owes someone a few tons of food
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Straub construction! Butler homeruns!
MailPrint inc & the food bank are getting screwed this season
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Obviously that charity doesn't like to donate...
Because Aviles may not hit a HR all year at this rate
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
why am i listening to this nonsense?
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sent home for personal reasons?
what the hell does that mean? Said Boras is related…is this a minor leaguer holding out for more money? WTF?
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 6, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Minor leaguers can't/don't hold out for more money
He probably got pissed off because he thinks he’s healthy and hasn’t been assigned to a minor league team yet, so he raised some hell and yelled at someone and so the Royals are slapping him on the wrist.
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Dan Gutierrez is now a Boras client
And, his camp is warring with the Royals who have sent him home “for personal reasons.”
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Guiterez is just threatening to mow lawns too...
worked for Greinke
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by averagegatsby on May 6, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
so we learned that boras is an ass?
that crushed my world
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OH NO!!!!! NOT A BORAS CLIENT! WHATEVER WILL THE ROYALS DO IN 8 YEARS WHEN GUTIERREZ HITS FREE AGENCY
this season is a failure
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I think the big news was that Mark Teahen loves his mom
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
gawww
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by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
did you survive the towering dormferno?
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
good
you realize we’re going to razz you about the Gutierrez thing until he gets to the majors, at the minimum, right?
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That's fine....
…..as long as my Guz gets a September 09 callup like he thinks he’s getting
WTF, self?
He'll be lucky to get (or deserve) a Sept. '10 callup
Does he realize he’s never pitched above low-A ball yet?
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that saying he'll be up this year
is more of a “swagger” thing. the way I see it, all pro athletes have to have a little bit of that cockiness, or they wouldn’t stick with it. He’s aware of what all the scouts/prospect hawks/whomever say about him…
WTF, self?
here's what a moron I am
I can’t keep him and Duffy straight. I assume I’m the only one.
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Their names are very similar
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by Scott McKinney on May 7, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
which one is the "funny" one?
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Duffy has to be funnier than Gutierrez
Duffy sounds like a cartoon character.
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by Scott McKinney on May 7, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
and the Simpsons beer
and that one British pop singer who sings “Mercy”
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 7, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
right, I thikn it's Duffy
iirc, Duffy also has a great “I’m not making a pitching face” pitching face
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
he was the one with all the myspace pics of him drunk, right?
/intentionally confusing the discussion
Cortes was the one with the Royales with Cheese nonsense about him.
With him smoking a hookah, sitting naked on a toilet, all of that.
Unfortunately, he has too much swagger
My read is that he thinks he’s the best thing since sliced bread and now he’s acting like a petulant child who isn’t getting what he wants. He needs to understand that he’s just a prospect who has a lot of hurdles to jump before he’s to be taken seriously.
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by Scott McKinney on May 7, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't buy it
that would be pretty strange for a 21 year-old pro athelete
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
/sarc
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately such a tool needs a calming influence, a voice of reason in his ear
Instead, he has Scott Boras.
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by Scott McKinney on May 7, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
huh, usually you aren't so concerned with Boras
I figured you’d say it was no biggie, that it will blow over, etc.
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
He is only about 10 years from free agency!!!
Time to go to war with the Royals front office is now!
Go Royals!
The weird thing is,
to talk to him, he actually seems like he’s got his shit together. He has always made time for me as a writer, even though I’m a nobody and he could easily get away with big-timing me. Seriously, at no time has he ever come across as this raging egomaniac type of character, and I’ve talked to him a fair amount even outside of interviewing him.
This whole thing is a bit of cognitive dissonance, because I have seen him as one of the “nice guys” all spring.
WTF, self?
any volunteers to post a fanpost about this sitiation?
In case someone shows up here tomorrow not knowing they need to look here?
Not it.
I missed the “official” discussion on air. I think that some of what I know is not quite right.
WTF, self?
(hence the doom-and-glooming all evening)
I thought it was actually a little worse than it was.
WTF, self?
like i said, though, there's a good chance
you know more than we do, we only heard the little bit on the 610 postgame
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't mean straight from him
but I mean from Schaum, etc., they can’t won’t necessarilly say everything they’ve heard on the air, right?
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I was downstairs dying in a fire,
so I didn’t hear exactly what Schaum even said. So I have no idea how much I know compared to how much you know.
I am going to kill whoever pulled that fire alarm…
WTF, self?
I could write a fanpost about the basics and you could supplement it in comments
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by Scott McKinney on May 7, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
wasn't even an interview
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it was like a 30-second blurb
It will be my shortest fanpost ever.
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by Scott McKinney on May 7, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I didn't think it was bitchy...
It’s better to ask someone else to do it since you didn’t hear it! Though I can’t speak for everyone, I doubt anyone thought it was a “bitchy” request. :-)
WTF, self?
I've posted my low-info fanpost on the subject
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by Scott McKinney on May 7, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Jo-El
told him to be nice to you and you’d help him pack for KC.
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speaking of "cute"
did anyone else think Franklin Gutierrez was wearing eye liner or something in the game tonight? weird.
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He is a handsome man.
But i suspect he might beat DDJ in a contest to see who can spend more time in front of a mirror/who has more health & beauty products.
WTF, self?
maybe tomorrow he'll look like
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well, you know more than us
but he can be a nice guy, and smart, and still have a disagreement with the team that gets a bit bigger than normal. Happens all the time.
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
yes
the battle of grass creek has changed forever
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by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
that's what you call a tease
to get a bunch of mom’s basement guys to listen
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So Boras is trying to use him as leverage to get
Hoochaver back to KC so he becomes a free agent a year later? Seems like sort of a stretch.
Go Royals!
I was thinking the worst.. for some reason, thats not bad, if he's worth the money we'll give it to him.
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
So Boras has lit a fire under an ego-driven 21-year-old who has likely thrown a fit and is now getting a timeout
Meh. Boras will eventually convince him that he’s never going to make serious money unless he actually pitches and pitches well, and get him back to pitching again.
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maybe there's more to this
and maybe Minda knows it, and that’s why she was pushing it…
by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 6, 2009 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
...a little.
Also, Gutierrez is a personal favorite of mine. I actually thought it was a little more doom-and-gloom. Sorry to go all Chicken Little on y’all…I really did think the result was going to be more earth-shattering, but as long as they’re just warring there’s still hope that Guz will still pitch in Game 1 of the Royals World Series championship in 2011 like he promised me.
WTF, self?
So... how long do we razz minda for convincing us all to listen to this?
I think until game 3 of the ALCS
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She deserves some ribbing for being a tease who promises big and then doesn't come through
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by Scott McKinney on May 6, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
if I were a guy I would try to make a joke out of that
bummer :\
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by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
good point
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
who is that?
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Sela Ward
only one of my fave women, …evah
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just in keeping
with the “women over 40 thread of last night” – my mind goes where it will
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no, you're thinkingo of Jill Hennessey
who has/had a very sexy voice
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
FWIW
She had a bit part on Night Court once.
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about 100x hotter than the perienially overrated Markie Post
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I LOVED Markie Post
Series crush. Hell, she still looks decent.
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by Scott McKinney on May 7, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
haven't seen her in a million years
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She was on 30 Rock this season
For a pseudo-Night Court reunion.
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by Scott McKinney on May 7, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
doesn't seem like your type
I thought you generally preferred raven-haired seductresses
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
and, yes, I think we've been spending too much time "together" on the blog
if I have an idea of your preferences in that regard
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
can't speak to NYR
but that’s generally my MO, also
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Yes, but I mostly like curves
And she had/has some great curves.
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by Scott McKinney on May 7, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes
But, I’d “do stuff” with Markie Post also.
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that's ok, don't want you behind me
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i heard he's looking for a meaty character piece
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
She did have some horrible 80's hair
And she peaked after the above shot which was in her “The Fall Guy” period. She was at her best on Night Court although they didn’t do much cheesecake with her.
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by Scott McKinney on May 7, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
She was murdered in "The Fugitive"
And I’m now calling my therapist to set up an appointment, because I tried to think of when she was as hot as this picture and came up with that.
"It’s not about the guacamole itself," Greinke said. "I just don’t want to let them win."
by Joseph Landis on May 7, 2009 3:33 AM EDT up reply actions
that's what I thought
she is/was hot
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
they pale in comparsion to the hardee's girl
at least to me
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 7, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Not a huge fan
Objectively I can see she’s pretty.
But, subjectively… I don’t know.
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
I can go with that
BTW, I was searching pictures of her on google and found out that she was MARRIED to Salmon Rushdie (now divorced thank god) —WTF?
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although
I guess that gives me a little bit of hope (as soon as I get rich and famous and a fatwa)
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BOD for April is complete
time for Loyal2 to sleep, gonna throw up tonight’s BOD tomorrow in the AM so I’m not flooding the fan posts.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
sounds fricking painful
gonna throw up tonight’s BOD tomorrow
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oh hush
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by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
HOSMER HAD A DAY OFF! ALSO A BORAS CLIENT!
the system is in disarray
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great point by the radio guys
clubs don’t like Boras, clients do
THIS IS PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISM AT ITS BEST, FOLKS
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i was at the game tonight
3 rows back of the mariners dug out, great seats
things that stood out to me:
ponson is a cat on the mound
ponson really didn’t pitch that well, but he got quite lucky
olivo looks as bad at the plate in person as on tv
callaspo is a really aggressive hitter
watching kyle farnsworth have a mini meltdown in the ninth inning was getting laughs from everybody in the stadium
kansas city baseball fans are some of the nicest in history – seriously a standing O for ponson. respect
realistically speaking
actually, I headr that it wasn't so much a standing O
as everyone making a dask for concessions before Ponson go tthe ice on
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by Matt Klaassen on May 6, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
i'd have to disagree
i was in section 212 (3rd base line, front row of the top level of the lower bowl) and it was a pretty respectful moment. farnsworth, however, damn near got lynched. it was intense. people were very, very angry with him from the moment he came in, and i’m pretty sure the announcer didn’t say his name. i almost wish he would have blown 4 or 5 runs so we could send him down for a few years and trade him for a bag of balls like he-who-must-not-be-named.
"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp
of course
it was a joke
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Schaum's speculation
He thinks the nature of the conflict between the two camps is who Gutierrez should be working out/rehabbing with. The Royals want their guy, Gutierrez wants it to be a Boras guy. I think Boras started this by stoking a fire under Gutierrez to get him to switch agents and sign with him. So Boras starts this and “stands by” his new client. Then he lets Gutierrez calm down and tells him that it’s in his best interest to do what the Royals say but promises he’ll get him big money down the line.
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In other news..........Zimmerman extends the hit streak....
Peavy with 12 K’s through 7 innings….
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 7, 2009 12:02 AM EDT reply actions
unless he overcame social anxiety I don't give a damn
then again, he was once a teammate of Huber, so…
it's going to be hard for you to cheer against the Twins this season, isn't it?
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
he's getting into
“crappy older guy” territory, and they’ve got some young players they need to block. It’s Tradition.
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
there has to be in interview
nay, the first RR podcast!
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by Matt Klaassen on May 7, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
nah...he's in AAA I believe
saw his name somewhere last week when we played them
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 7, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
only 12?
He’s done. Number 5 starter, maybe
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Ponson pitched well today too
Im chalking it up to the Full Moon
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 7, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Justin Upton with another bomb....
supporting a shutout by Jon Garland so far?!!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 7, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
17th win
Continuing from last night:
2009 – 28 games to win 17
2008 – 38 games
2007 – 45 games
2006 – 64 games
The 22nd win is the tricky win. It’s taken the Royals 55, 60, and 71 games to win that one.
Another fun/ugly stat comparison.
2009 Royals: 139 runs scored, 109 runs allowed, +30 DIFF (May 6th)
2006 Royals: 139 runs scored, 222 runs allowed, -83 DIFF (1st inning, May 18th)
I'm using these stat nuggets in my post at Royal Blues tonight.
How would you like to be credited, Cairo…do you have a website I can link to?
WTF, self?
none whatsoever needed
It’s public realm. I just looked at the ESPN almanac and looked at the box score for May 18th, 2006.
Cool, I'll just list your name I guess.
I’m all about proper attribution….must be the journalism classes doing some good.
WTF, self?
just do ESPN's "according to ESPN esearch"
“according to Royals Review research”
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
"Walking oh so slowly. Don't know anybody. Feels like I'm in Caiiiiiro."
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
139 runs scored
is only 9th in AL
BUT, our 109 runs against is No. 1 !!!! Thank you Zakkkkkkkk
Royals baseball. Where .260 would be orgasmic.
The General Theory of Royaltivity
Idea for ironic K-signs for Zack
I suggest someone use H’s instead of K’s or Z’s. As in Zachhhh… etc. People will assume you’re an idiot and call you on it. Hilarity ensues.
We should be there after 33 this year, right?
I am Billy Butler's Gold Glove.
Real mashed potatoes in a bag...that you can microwave....
greatest invention EVER
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 7, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
nope...
Hot pocket sleeve = greatest invention ever
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 7, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
except when you try to put the hot pocket in the sleeve and it catches the edges all the way down
scattering hot pocket crumbs all over the floor
Mike Jacobs.... I hope your bat has as much lift as your hair does.....
by iNaLeXwEtRuSt on May 7, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
pisses me off everytime
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 7, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
as my favorites group x would say
daim…. we must haev been drinking from the same cup we deid
Mike Jacobs.... I hope your bat has as much lift as your hair does.....
by iNaLeXwEtRuSt on May 7, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I want to note that...
Im not saying the hot pocket is a good invention, just the sleeve
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 7, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
two very enjoyable standup shows he has done.
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
AND they're already cheesed and buttered....
this might very well be my ticket to obesity
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 7, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Bob Davis really isn't THAT bad
He is enthusiastic, which is more than you can say about Crabby Matthews, who gets cranky when games go longer than two hours.
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
I know a mentally challenged adult who is often enthusiastic too
I wouldn’t want him calling Royals games.
The immoderate moderator
by Scott McKinney on May 7, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess I don't understand the "enthusiastic" comments
Perhaps I was always already comatose whenever he and Split were on tv together. I mean that was a seriously boring broadcast. blah, blah, blah monotone.
Royals baseball. Where .260 would be orgasmic.
The General Theory of Royaltivity
and at the first hint of anything going against the royals
he’d go into this tone like someone just kicked his dog and it was the saddest of sads.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on May 7, 2009 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Bob is a gaem thread blogger
he just does it out loud on the radio.
Don't Stop Believing!
Well, Davis was even worse on TV.
So there’s that.
Also the next man who speaks ill of Denny Matthews
Is going to get introduced to Chuck Norris’ beard-fist.
speaking of which
it seems like we’ve gotten onto an even better roll since Jacobs got rid of his ridiculous beard. Can one of the stat genius’s here do a correlation study on that?
Royals baseball. Where .260 would be orgasmic.
The General Theory of Royaltivity
could we take a collection
to have them retake a photo of him for the crown board during games? seriously. that goat is awful.
"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp
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