Game 31 Open Thread - Royals (18-12) at Angels (14-14)
by Freneau on May 9, 2009 8:15 PM EDT
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Your pitching matchup is Greinke v. Saunders.
Don't you consider Saunders an arrogant name? Something about that u-sound thrown in there.
No, its not Sanders, its Saunders. Saunders. Sanders is a servant's name.
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Minda Will Be
Having a word with you.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 9, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Not worried about it..
im a rebel and i do what i want.. !!!11
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
there is something very british about Saunders.
i agree. real americans are call sanders . . . .
like reggie
and deon
Colonel
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 9, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
He Gave Me
My first real job.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 9, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Always. It was
The store on 21st Street in Topeka. Connoisseurs know that was the preferred franchise to the one on Topeka Boulevard.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 9, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
If it seems british
I guess I’ll start by tipping a Newcastle.
First.
The General Theory of Royaltivity
I believe the AP gave you this graph for a reason, RR. You gotta put it up! Look at them numbers! Who knew?
http://www.royalsreview.com/photos/a-note-on-greinke/60017
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
He'll Probably Hit
A batter with 2 outs just because he likes to.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on May 9, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that Brendan Frazer with a mullet?
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
speaking of which
Teahen really has to get rid of his silly hair thingy
First.
The General Theory of Royaltivity
Our Lineup Tonight
C. Crisp cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231
D. DeJesus lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .243
M. Teahen 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .296
J. Guillen dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276
B. Butler 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .295
A. Callaspo 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .344
W. Bloomquist rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .389
M. Olivo c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222
M. Aviles ss
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
bring on the guillen / jacobs DH platoon
why dejesus is batting 2nd and not callaspo against a lefty?? god only knows
realistically speaking
Trey Says If
We’re going to be consistent, we need to be as consistent as possible.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
amazing that they found
video of buck actually throwing out a baserunner
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
I'm starting to have thoughts of Zack starting the All Star game in St Louis
and striking out Albert Pujols in front of all those great fans
If he makes the start I'm paying to go!!
The 2009 Official You Got Rocked by the Royals and Sent to the Minors List
1. Josh Rupe TEX April 17
2. David Purcey TOR May 1
3. Brian Burres TOR May 1
4. Bryan Bullington TOR May 1
I looked at Christmas... asked the inlaws for them
They said no way they are spending $450 for me to go to a ridiculous baseball game. lol
The 2009 Official You Got Rocked by the Royals and Sent to the Minors List
1. Josh Rupe TEX April 17
2. David Purcey TOR May 1
3. Brian Burres TOR May 1
4. Bryan Bullington TOR May 1
Time to get new inlaws.
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
let's go Grienke!!
The 2009 Official You Got Rocked by the Royals and Sent to the Minors List
1. Josh Rupe TEX April 17
2. David Purcey TOR May 1
3. Brian Burres TOR May 1
4. Bryan Bullington TOR May 1
News Flash
Soria probably won’t pitch tonight. Sore shoulder. But with Grienke pitching, will we need him?
because he's done so much already?
Or is there some sarcasm in your comment?
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
probably true,
but so far we have done alright. It will hinge on Cruz.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
if cruz is closer then the bridge to the closer is jamey wright/ron mahay and farnsworth
that is below pedestrian.
Greinke's stat line for tonight?
I’m thinking 7.2IP, 4h, 0r, 0ER, 1BB, 8K
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
9ip 0 hits 0 r 0 er 0 BB 27 K's 81 pitches
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
we love you
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
man, we gotta get Soria figured out.
this isn’t good at all.
Let's make him a starter...
That’s just all BS with the shoulder deal…
The 2009 Official You Got Rocked by the Royals and Sent to the Minors List
1. Josh Rupe TEX April 17
2. David Purcey TOR May 1
3. Brian Burres TOR May 1
4. Bryan Bullington TOR May 1
That was for the nonbelievers.
The 2009 Official You Got Rocked by the Royals and Sent to the Minors List
1. Josh Rupe TEX April 17
2. David Purcey TOR May 1
3. Brian Burres TOR May 1
4. Bryan Bullington TOR May 1
OK... on a serious note.
W 8.0 IP, 3 H, BB, 11 Ks, 3 GIDP.
The 2009 Official You Got Rocked by the Royals and Sent to the Minors List
1. Josh Rupe TEX April 17
2. David Purcey TOR May 1
3. Brian Burres TOR May 1
4. Bryan Bullington TOR May 1
i can't react rationally to this
seriously – i believe the impossible is possible.
cue the dramatic piano music – this is beyond reality – this is beyond baseball.
I predict low
so that if he pitches lights out, I’m happier
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
at least he made good contact
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
Teams seem to be playing Teahen incorrectly
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
teabag with the first hit
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
good patient AB from jose
9 pitch inning
realistically speaking
that was a tease
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
Note to Angels announcers
Joe Saunders has NOT been as good as Zack Greinke so far this year.
I am Billy Butler's Gold Glove.
I have that card somewhere
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Not specifically, but...
“GREAT pitching matchup”
“Suanders has been AMAZING in the month of April in his career”
etc.
I am Billy Butler's Gold Glove.
Alex Rios
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
you and no one else
Shane Costa still sucks
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Barry bonds
jk
The 2009 Official You Got Rocked by the Royals and Sent to the Minors List
1. Josh Rupe TEX April 17
2. David Purcey TOR May 1
3. Brian Burres TOR May 1
4. Bryan Bullington TOR May 1
nice catch DDJ
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
How is it played pefectly when you wind up on your ass to make the play?
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
already getting squeezed again
that curveball was right on the balck.
realistically speaking
shoulder
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
whatev...
Mine was first
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
these guys don't have a lot of Ks
not trying to jinx anything
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
4 pitches 2 outs
hackfest continues
realistically speaking
Wow, how many pitches through 5 outs?
I’m drawing memories of 2007 and 2008. Seitzer must be pissed.
Oh, and what’s the Royals BABIP? 0-for-5? 2 hard hit balls? The ghost of Christopher Lloyd continues….
16 pitches through 2 innings for saunders
i mean, really?
realistically speaking
also, he's thrown all fastballs
90mph baby
realistically speaking
7 pitches, dammit
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
see he looked at two and swung at the third Solid Effort Spork
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
In all fairness...
If he is throwing strikes then there isn’t much you can do
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
if they can't do better than 6 outs on 16 90mph fastballs
we have a problem
realistically speaking
late movement?
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
tori hunter remembers that greinke hit him in his face in '07
if he’s not careful it’ll happen again in ’09
greinke's showing no control of the change-up
later he’ll have it and the angels won’t know what to do
Had the high fastball part
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
he hung it
I suppose Meche RBI pitch was Bucks fault
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
sigh, don't get the 2-2 call and there you go
realistically speaking
the lost osmond brother?
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 9, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
laying off the 2-2 breaking pitches
everything a full count
realistically speaking
let's go Greinke!!!
how many full count at bats has he had now? it seems like a lot…
They sit fastball and hit mistakes
not rocket science hopefully our offense will get that from here on out
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
zack def not at his sharpest right now
hopefully he finds it
realistically speaking
damn it,
that was my chance for the extra K
and yes, I know he’s clearly not striking out 28 tonight
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
longoria has 39 RBIs already....
wow
Fire Hillman
he had a 5 rbi game today
44
realistically speaking
Sophmore slump NOW!
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
god fuckng damn
can we get a corner please? jesus
realistically speaking
working backwards probably a decent idea as they probably had an idea he would
try to establish the fastball early
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
If zacK can settle down, this could be a good night
Official Callaspo Countdown to Cooperstown: 2861 hits to go!
nice
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
38 fucking pitches
joe saunders has 16. are you shitting me
realistically speaking
he is just off my desired pace..
i like 15 an inning that can get you 7 innings 105 pitches
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
um what?
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
the southwest commercial
where she blocks the guy from pressing his floor on the elevator . . . .
everytime i see the commercial i think about what i’d do if someone tried to do that to me . . .
havent seen it
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah...
would definitely require a taint punch
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Zack wanted to work backwards tonight probably just the first time thru
not show them the fastball as much and then comeback with it later. Hopefully he has the changeup working because if he does his strategy could lead to quick later innings
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
ok, now I have a new least favorite commercial
the Burger King is a Klingon?
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
I saw Star Trek today...
I liked it … A lot
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
No Shattner
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
No tribble
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
anbody dude
it was the first star trek movie ive ever seen and i loved it
Im not a Trekkie..
but I loved it, I heard die hard fans didn’t like it because there was too much action, I will just about watch anything JJ Abrams does though
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya.. definitely.. he nailed it with LOST so he has my respect
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
I liked MI 3 too
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
the burger king frightens me
I’m lucky to have no commercials on mlb.tv – just stare at a blue screen
First.
The General Theory of Royaltivity
at least he ate some pitches
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
when miguel olivo sees more pitches in an AB than we've seen in one inning
that is an issue
realistically speaking
Correction
I stated the Royals were 0-for-5 with balls in play earlier. Mysteriously forgot about Teabags’ single.
sweet mother of god aviles look AWFUL that AB
absolutely aWFUL
realistically speaking
When you strikeout on Joe Saunders thats when you know you suck
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
Aviles:
Way to show all those scouts who say “HOLES IN SWING; AVOID AT ALL COSTS” wrong!
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
worst part is that was 3 90mph fastballs down the pipe
realistically speaking
Hope you enjoy Omaha Mike
you should be back down their VERY soon!
Official Callaspo Countdown to Cooperstown: 2861 hits to go!
by Ken Harvey on May 9, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
just flailing at pitches off the plate
fail
realistically speaking
push
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice AB Covelli Saunders on pace to throw a 11 inning CG
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
offense looks even worse tonight than it did last night
realistically speaking
Looks like a small strike zone on Gameday
And we’re still swinging at everything…
lets hope this offense isn't what is going
average out our hot streak from the previous 10 days
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
I had a bad feeling about us vs. Saunders entering the game
Mark Buehrle-types who overachieve their peripherals every season destroy us.
zack still not getting the corners
makes me want to puke
realistically speaking
Oh, by the way, look for a f--k up behind the plate in this game?
C.B. Bucknor is umpiring. Yes, that joke of an umpire.
Something along last night's post of the 2nd base ump
With the caption to the effect of “You, sir, suck at your job”
he could have gotten gary at 3rd
damn
realistically speaking
as trey brings in the infield
realistically speaking
Trey has seen the first 3 innings of offense too.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
I wish he wouldn't throw inside curves to left handed hitters
bust them hard inside
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
infield in - what are the splits on numbers of times that infield in translates into
holding the runner
FUCK QUIT THROWING BREAKING BALLS TO LEFTIES
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
Just happy Guillen isn't out there,
that would have been another double.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
why are we behind
im confused
realistically speaking
God damnit runner should have never been at fucking third
zack could have easily had him.. fuck fuck fuck
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
yes he was
and he honestly would have been out by a mile.. they showed the replay
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
that was cool, on the 3-1 pitch
to make sur ehe didn’t throw a bal, he dialed the 4seamer all the way down to 87mph
realistically speaking
oksy, come on Royals
we got Greinke, don’t let today be the day you get shutout
Kansas City Royals: your 2006 and 2007 NL Central champions!
0.56 era now
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
So, have we decided we don't like being in 1st place?
Because we are playing like shit tonight!
Official Callaspo Countdown to Cooperstown: 2861 hits to go!
If the Royals keep this up...
I may kill myself by the 6th inning
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
just got here
did Kendrick get pulled when they saw that Guillen wasn’t in RF today?
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
41 pitches for Cy Young Saunders through 4
didn’t think we could look any worse than last night…. cue tonight
realistically speaking
51 for Zack
Just tuned in. Is he just not clicking or what?
The Allard Baird of incisive internet discourse.
zack isn't throwing his fastball for strikes consistently
angels are taking every ptich, getting the calls, and he doesn’t have the slider really working
realistically speaking
Let's not award Saunders the 2009 AL Mike Palmer award yet
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 9, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Do we even have the pitch count up to 18 yet?
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
on the brightside
this looks like the Royals’ offense I grew up with so there is a nostalgia factor here.
team looks totally dead... somebody needs tos tep it up and do something
realistically speaking
Jesus, kiddies, you'd think we're down 12-1 to the Cardinals on the way to a 100 loss season
How did you people survive the list 10 years?
Well once your expectations are exceeded...
You expect things to never revert to the norm
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Going into this season
Who would’ve thought we’d be clamoring for Willie Bloomquist to get some of Mike Aviles’ at-bats in May?
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
last Royal to throw a no hitter?
Was Bret Saberhagen the last Royal to throw a no hitter or is there someone else since?
David Cone?
Wait that was after he was a Royal
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
mlb.tv sucks
“Commercial break” mid-inning. Thanks a lot.
The Allard Baird of incisive internet discourse.
yeah, unbelievable
I really do think it’s run by computer geeks that really have no interest in baseball at all and they are sitting there playing video games at the same time their supposed to be running the whole thing – like a couple weeks ago five games were simply ignored and not broadcast until they were half over
First.
The General Theory of Royaltivity
yeah you know a guy is going good when
4IP 2H 1ER 0BB 3K is a disappointment
realistically speaking
M. Sweeney with a two run jack of Liriano tonight
he’s still a Royal at heart
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
take the walk billy
take it
realistically speaking
alright... let's get a hit AC
realistically speaking
baconator walked!!!!
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
base hit for bert
2 on nobody out
must score
realistically speaking
gotta double steal with all that speed on the bases
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 9, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
making adjustments?
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
Wow, it pays off
I’m still extremely skeptical we can score a run, though, given the way we have performed tonight.
Must I remind you of Scott Baker?
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
a bunt here is so tempting
realistically speaking
Amazing IF fly power there
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
guys been hitting well
and can’t really sac with the Olivo K machine behind him
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
:\
O boy. Well, I guess bunting with the crap you have behind Bloomquist wouldn’t be wise.
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
and letting him swing is?
blah
realistically speaking
against a lefty who isn't a K machine to begin with?
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 9, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Psst
You and your fancy platoons and Canines. I know a sucky hitter when i SEE one.
The Allard Baird of incisive internet discourse.
But seriously
I wasn’t paying attention to the pitcher
The Allard Baird of incisive internet discourse.
fasho
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 9, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Inning over
no fucking way Miggy or Mike get a hit
Official Callaspo Countdown to Cooperstown: 2861 hits to go!
cue Olivo punchout
3-4 pitches
realistically speaking
if there was a taco truck in the coaches box
realistically speaking
Wouldn't have been a good move to bunt.
Seriously, then relying on Olivo or Aviles to drive in the runs? No thanks, I’ll take my chances with the hot hand swinging and at least trying to get one.
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
if there's a situation where you don't mind Olivo at the dish, this is it
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
considering it was a miserable game
and this thus far has been a complete extension of it
realistically speaking
yep, strikeout
utter trash
realistically speaking
PIECE OF SHIT
Can we SERIOUSLY have our pitcher hit when Zack and Olivo start?
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
the bottom of our lineup is an absolute sinkhole
realistically speaking
take the walk mike
cuz u aint gona get a hit
realistically speaking
Aviles should never swing
at least he’d have a shot at getting on base. He has 0% chance when he swings!
Official Callaspo Countdown to Cooperstown: 2861 hits to go!
NYRoyal went crazy when I suggest we should have taken Buster Posey
Can he possibly worse than Olivo?
by GobbleforCyoung on May 9, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
It's the freakin Cal League
DEE BROWN Owned that shit.
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
by kcscoliny on May 9, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The only Dee Brown I know is the one who played for the Celtics
and hit his head on the rim
by GobbleforCyoung on May 9, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
pop up
awesome swing. seriously. wow that was just a pathetic inning, you HAVE to execute with the first 2 on…wow
realistically speaking
Damn it Angels are pretty damn lucky so far in this series
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
have you been watching our at bats
realistically speaking
Last night we had a lot of line drives
tonight we were swingin early
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
d'oh
is it me, or does Saunders not have all that impressive of “stuff”
Not watching live tonight, but when I’ve seen hiim before,
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
Why isn't Seitzer...
hitting Aviles over the nose with a newspaper when he steps so far to third on every swing
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Seriously... Everyone sees it...
Even Frank said something about it in game one day
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by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
They might as well select a random fan to bat 8th and 9th
Thats how bad Olivo and Aviles have been on our team.
by GobbleforCyoung on May 9, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
we didnt need a f'ing home run
just to move the runners up 90 feet with each out, amazingly epic fail….
realistically speaking
I refuse to be negative
about this offense right now
we are getting hits, and he’s walking us too now, so those are both positives going forward
and it’s only the 5th inning
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
2 men on, no outs
zero run production….awesome
We're keeping everything in perspective.
Of course we’re not cutting ourselves and jumping off of bridges because the Royals lost last night and are getting shutdown again tonight. We are still in first place.
But to sit on your hands and watch this infuriating garbage from our hitters (Aviles and Olivo in particular) is unacceptable. Divisions CAN be won by a single game, ya’know.
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
i'm mainly infuriated because greinke is pitching
and if these guys should be able to get it done at ANY point in time, it should be with him on the mound.
realistically speaking
Mike Napoli's stereotypical-ness never fails to make me crack up
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
5 pitch inning for zack
SCORE
realistically speaking
What?
I found the prize in my cereal box… Is Greinke pitching today?
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
by averagegatsby on May 9, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
there's the 5 pitch inning for Zack
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
If you can't hit in Guillen and Jacobs back to back because of their shitty OBP
how can you justify hitting Olivo and Aviles back to back….one of them has to go
by GobbleforCyoung on May 9, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
We put up 3 runs this inning
or else I’m whooping someone’s ass
Official Callaspo Countdown to Cooperstown: 2861 hits to go!
jorge de la rosa tonight
8IP 4H 2ER 1BB 12SO
realistically speaking
Never should've traded for Ram Ram and got coco
jk
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
SHHH
Dont bring up how well he’s pitching. Or bring up Wellemeyer’s successful season last year as well.
We don’t need to give this board any more ammo to shoot Moore with
by GobbleforCyoung on May 9, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Everyone is swinging thru the ball
he’s starting to miss the corners it seems
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
okay, coco is on
steal a base or some shit
realistically speaking
something's brewing here
Superstitious? I'm not superstitious
*draws crown on floor in front of tv in gold chalk
*spins Frank White bobblehead conterclockwise three times
"You don't pitch to the Royals you throw to them" - Cliff Lee
The Angels are proof of that this weekend!
Official Callaspo Countdown to Cooperstown: 2861 hits to go!
double fucking play
unreal
realistically speaking
FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bunt the fucking ball
Official Callaspo Countdown to Cooperstown: 2861 hits to go!
god dejesus has been an absolute vortex of suck
realistically speaking
WHILE WILL WE NOT FUCKING BUNT
ITS ZACK FUCKING GREINKE HE CAN HOLD IT AT 1 RUN DUMBSHIT TREY
Bloomquist. God? Or just an illusion? You be the judge.
ddj just fucked up my life
i’m now tightening the noose around my neck
i just scratched Brooks was here into the soffit.
Don't run it out Teahen you piece of SHIT!
Official Callaspo Countdown to Cooperstown: 2861 hits to go!
7 ptch inning for Cy Saunders
64 through 6.
realistically speaking
I think this thread has set a site record for bunt requests
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
when it's either bunt
or pop up, strike out and hit into a double play…
realistically speaking
i know
makes no sense to bunt there….best OBP guy up, and if you need Crisp at 2B then just have him steal
/IMO
yep totally agree Crisp got two last night
but DDJ only sees two pitches so what are they supposed to do.
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
nothing more annoying than going off a long win streak
and then watching the offense absolutely totally tank behind your best 2 pitchers against 2 lesser pitchers
realistically speaking
This team has been what we all expected and more....
they have timely hitting, rally late in games, get solid bullpen outings and have won at home…
To get to the next level they have to beat GOOD teams on the road
by GobbleforCyoung on May 9, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Does sabermetric strategy change with regards to bunting and such...
when youve got a pitcher like Zack on the mound?
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 9, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
CAPS ARE CHOKING LIKE DOGS
lost in OT and now trail 3-2 in the series after taking a 2-0 lead – yuck!
could they get any luckier?
3 hits, 2 doubles to lead off innings? seriously
realistically speaking
If that was Guillen out there, Aybar would still be running
Are you telling me Jesus Christ cant hit a curve ball?
strikeout here...guaranteed
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 9, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions
Angels = small ball tonight
2 is all they are going to need :(
It's just one of those series
The angels are getting all the breaks seeing eye singles, etc and KC is hitting the ball hard at people. Shit happens
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
no doubt
they’re up by 1 with Joe Saunders on the mound
Butler is coming up next innings
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
by Matt Klaassen on May 9, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
And win the series after taking tonight's on a dramatic 2-run homer by, hm...
Billy Butler.
Yeah, that’s the ticket
thats a big break, have to shut it down here
realistically speaking
A pitcher w/ an era under 1.00 should never have a loss
The offense should be ashamed and donate their paychecks to charity
Official Callaspo Countdown to Cooperstown: 2861 hits to go!
If only Guillen was playing right tonight He would've gunned Mathews down
GD Trey
jk
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
Angel strategy tonight - hit it hard on the ground to the Bus
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Zack has so much confidence in Billy he is letting them hit nearly everything his way
GG BIlly
I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal.
hey...lookie there...it may take him 100 pitches to complete the game....
wow…how slow is davey
Fire Hillman
by billybeingbilly on May 9, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions
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