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I'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 I made this one last season, and it's now out of date.

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just because it's finally true.

If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.

by Warden11 on May 6, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 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   0 recs

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.

by cbrett42 on May 7, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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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by NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 10:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah

I guess even a great defense can’t overcome Carlos Silva. And the mighty Royals offense!

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by NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Whats the big news about the prospect?!?! im nervous.

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

by cfizzle on May 6, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

No, that's not it.

And luckily, it’s not Disco. I would have abandoned the Royals forever if it were.

WTF, self?

by minda33 on May 6, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can't tell us yet can you?

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

by cfizzle on May 6, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smokin the Reefer

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

by cfizzle on May 6, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

>_>

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   0 recs

i was just messing around, i know nothing.

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

by cfizzle on May 6, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope, I can't tell anyone...

just letting Greg tell everyone. Sad.

WTF, self?

by minda33 on May 6, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't tease

It’s no fun.

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by NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry.

I know, it’s a pain in the ass. I’ll stop now. It’s Schaum time.

WTF, self?

by minda33 on May 6, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you on the show?

or is it super-depressing news about Jason Taylor

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sounds like its not fun news to be sharing.

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

by cfizzle on May 6, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Since when is Bale a prospect?

I’m going to guess sometime in the 1990’s.

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by NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

im guessing it has to do with hochevar staying in omaha

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

by cfizzle on May 6, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

this is where HoRam earns his $1.7M

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interestingly, HoRam's tRA as a reliever is excellent

Even moreso after tonight. Take it FWIW.

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by NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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?

by minda33 on May 6, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

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by NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

where tpj used to happen but no longer does due to his current dl status.

by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LET'S GO ROYALS

Joel’s concerned because that guy who just ran on the set is aiming for a job

by BHWick on May 6, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

were the Royals after Silva?

or was that just some fans?

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

have the royals won the pennant yet?

where tpj used to happen but no longer does due to his current dl status.

by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not till tomrrow.

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

by cfizzle on May 6, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which leads to mandatory Scrubs ref

I have herpes… for YOU

Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway - An Onymous

by ratherfantastic on May 6, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also said

….so he can work his way back into pitching in the 6th, 7th, even 8th inning situations.

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by NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

because we have to keep him on the roster all year?

Royals baseball. Where .260 would be orgasmic.

The General Theory of Royaltivity

by kabrink on May 6, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Top Ramen on May 7, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by kabrink on May 7, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

colin=kcscoliny?

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ah

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

we beat you

ha!

where tpj used to happen but no longer does due to his current dl status.

by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SPORTSMANSHIP NOW!

unless there is unforseen sarcasm text

Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway - An Onymous

by ratherfantastic on May 6, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Touche sir

Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway - An Onymous

by ratherfantastic on May 6, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sprok for batting title!

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by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by Ken Harvey on May 6, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's why players play hard

So they can win the Neil something player of the game.

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by NYRoyal 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

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that show still on?

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by NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I always see the first 5 minutes . . .

. . . after Big Bang Theory is over.

by Chyladin on May 6, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF, self?

by minda33 on May 6, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by Ken Harvey on May 6, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how about scoring 9 runs?

If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.

by Warden11 on May 6, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

meaning that in the last few years that has been fairly

unbelievable.

If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.

by Warden11 on May 6, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by Warden11 on May 6, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

:(

that’s sad

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on May 6, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Headed out there tomorrow.

Looking forward to it.

If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.

by Warden11 on May 6, 2009 11:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nothin yet?

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

by cfizzle on May 6, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you won't be

If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.

by Warden11 on May 6, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Teahen on the phone on MLBN

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on May 6, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

“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!

by mazoboom on May 6, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

he'll be block Moustakas

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by BillyMojo on May 7, 2009 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by mazoboom on May 6, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

emphasis on "have to"

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on May 6, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sb nation and royals review shutting down

due to infestation of “stat nerds”

where tpj used to happen but no longer does due to his current dl status.

by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ARE YOU GODDAM FUCKING KIDDING ME

fire alarm. FUCK YOU, RESIENTS OF MY BUILDING>

GOD FUCKING DAMMIT

WTF, self?

by minda33 on May 6, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

meh, let the RA handle it, that's what those suckers are paid to do

(yes, I know)

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

karma

that’s what you get for teasing us…

by RoyalsFanInBillings on May 6, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Warden11 on May 6, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Well, it is about finals time

At KU, that meant at least 3 or 4 per week :(

by sterlingice on May 6, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by labbadabba on May 7, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oooo Captain Optimistic!

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Captain Optimistic?

Yikes

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by NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

(timlacy)

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

captain lame name

where tpj used to happen but no longer does due to his current dl status.

by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

- 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   0 recs

I'd take Gonzalez and Peavy

Want a power hitter and a great 3 man playoff staff? ;)

by sterlingice on May 6, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not to mention David Eckstein

Bloomquist insurance

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

is he even 21 yet?

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

to be fair....

denny has gotten significantly worse

Fire Hillman

by billybeingbilly on May 6, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

From what I've heard, he sounds just like always to me

One of the best in the business.

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by NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

i think

he misses ryan. note lack of sarcasm font.

"red bull is amaZing" -Coco Crisp

by grantfunk on May 7, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was warming up for the "Willie is an everday player rant"

but his personal electrcity shorted out his phone

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they cut him off, right?

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bob Davis is the worst

Literally possibly the worst in the business.

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by NYRoyal 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

by kabrink on May 6, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ponson unites us all

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He plays no games for any amateur leagues

So he is a total professional.

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by NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 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.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was a late slide

olivo thought it was going to be a collision play

by Mac'n'Seitz on May 6, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

in other news

the yankees suck

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by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i thought you said news

uhm…?

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by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

That might not happen

And the Royals could still make the playoffs ahead of them.

by Chyladin on May 6, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

hypothetical trade

moustakas + wood for peavy? if the royals are in contention 60 days from now.

by Mac'n'Seitz on May 6, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

personality?

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by kabrink on May 6, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, are we still waiting on some kind of "big" news?

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by kabrink on May 6, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yes

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by NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think this is very suspicious

that she disappeared. I think she’s going to be on the show.

Royals baseball. Where .260 would be orgasmic.

The General Theory of Royaltivity

by kabrink on May 6, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!

by Ken Harvey on May 6, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone has to win those earrings~!

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by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1st rate reporting

fox news style questioning

by Mac'n'Seitz on May 6, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you mean NYTimes to Obama

What is the most enchanting thing about being POTUS?

by Chyladin on May 6, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

okay okay... I'm not a mod

but some of us come here to escape politics

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I cancelled my follow up comment.

Good point, we all love the Royals right??

by Chyladin on May 6, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry, not trying to be a dick

and I lapse into it myself. Just a friednly suggestion

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No problem, I talk too much politics as it is . . .

. . . kind of my thing, it just comes naturally sometimes.

by Chyladin on May 6, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Outstanding.

"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 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, excellent

I like the Wolves, etc. area. Similarly, in the Ms territory you need a “here there be dragons”.

Royals baseball. Where .260 would be orgasmic.

The General Theory of Royaltivity

by kabrink on May 6, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

wolves, etc is awesome

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on May 6, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have to express some dissent

It should have said, “Wolves, Lower.”

This space for rent.

by jonfmorse on May 7, 2009 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 lobes on May 7, 2009 3:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

The Royals are on tv again here in Seamen territory – Game Rewind. Does that mean we can count 18 runs?

Royals baseball. Where .260 would be orgasmic.

The General Theory of Royaltivity

by kabrink on May 6, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

do it

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait, tell the details. I missed this

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on May 6, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

you %$#@!

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ignore the man behind the curtain

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I hope this sort of language was all up in the call

Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!

by mazoboom on May 6, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm saving it for my inevitable date with Rany's show

or when me and Captain Optimistic get our own podcast

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 7, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you ever figure out

your new journalism name?

Royals baseball. Where .260 would be orgasmic.

The General Theory of Royaltivity

by kabrink on May 6, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, I'm not a journalist

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 7, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"for each home run mike aviles hits"...

ha!

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by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Straub construction! Butler homeruns!

MailPrint inc & the food bank are getting screwed this season

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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?

by averagegatsby on May 6, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

why am i listening to this nonsense?

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by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow I really dont care about this

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

by averagegatsby on May 6, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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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by NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so we learned that boras is an ass?

that crushed my world

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by blue bandwagon on May 6, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

gawww

Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too. ~Greg, age 8

by loyal2theroyals on May 6, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good

you realize we’re going to razz you about the Gutierrez thing until he gets to the majors, at the minimum, right?

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 6, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's fine....

…..as long as my Guz gets a September 09 callup like he thinks he’s getting

WTF, self?

by minda33 on May 6, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 NYRoyal on May 6, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by minda33 on May 6, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

here's what a moron I am

I can’t keep him and Duffy straight. I assume I’m the only one.

I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.

by devil_fingers on May 7, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs