Rany Sort of Endorses the "Kougar"

Rany, I'm a regular reader and fan of yours. I'm not going to pretend that I have the same relationship with Kauffman thay many do.

But this semi-endorsement of Sam Mellinger's "Kougar" nickname for Kauffman Stadium is horrifying. It's worse than Mellinger's "GREAT!" verdict on the Jose Guillen contract last June. Worse than you using FRAA do evaluate Alex Gordon's defense. Worse than all the "Should we resign Kyle Davies?" blogs after his first two starts this season. Worse than you trying to start nicknames last year, us beating you to the punch, then you saying they didn't "grab" you as if you were the judge of what was appropriate for nicknaming. Then again, who am I do judge a guy who still pimps Pythagenport long after its creator has disowned it?

If I had any idea what it meant, I'd say it is very close to being "on."

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"But the new stadium does not appear to be deficient in any way."

Location, location, location….

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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 1, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions

It's not accessible enough?

I’m not a local, but it’s right off the highway for drivers, and I was underthe impression that the city runs a bus to Kauffman on game days.

Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Jun 1, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Its plenty accessible

I just prefer downtown stadiums. Just a matter of preference.

The KC ATA cut bus service due to budget constraints.

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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 1, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Apparently he didn't try to go to the men's room

from the numerous fan complaints.

by Top Ramen on Jun 1, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I believe Rany is a Muslim

and therefore refrains from alcoholic beverages. This would perhaps explain less of a need for the facilities. Fortunately he is getting a lot of his readers blasting him on his comments section about his endorsement of “Kougar” so hopefully he will repent of this blasphemy.

by hunter s. royal on Jun 1, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

no problems with the restrooms in the diamond club....

however, i was at opening day and another crowded game and i never really had too much of a problem getting in/out of restrooms/getting beer…

Fire Hillman

by billybeingbilly on Jun 2, 2009 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions

Opening day was the only time I've had problems with the restrooms.

I’ve been two 2 other games where the stadium was full and haven’t had the long lines. I wonder if I’ve gotten better at finding the right bathroom or if opening day just took a hit because of a high number of people drinking.

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

by Warden11 on Jun 2, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions

I will NEVER use that...

so-called nickname for Kauffman Stadium.

Mr. Kauffman must be spinning in his grave so fast that he’s going to drill a hole to the center of the earth.

Tension is the enemy. - Charlie Lau

by aHorseWithNoName on Jun 1, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

+1

Hate the nickname. Not fond of Mellinger either. I Don’t know anyone personally who that name has “traction” with and if I did I might slap them.

Is it safe?

by KHAZAD on Jun 1, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't get all the negativity around the nickname

Is it great? No. But it’s hardly the end of the world.

I think fans should be concentrating more on how this team is turning back into a joke before our eyes. The bullpen stinks lately, Zack has been the only pitcher worth a crap, our hitters can barely hit their own weight, etc.

And oh yeah, I wish the stadium was downtown too, so they could charge more for parking, more to attend a game, more for concessions, and so all the drunks could drink at the bars surrounding the stadium before and after the games, not to mention how much I hate tailgating. That barbecue in the parking lot smell is the worst ever.

by AxDxMx on Jun 1, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

Here's my biggest issue.

I am utterly confused as to why we need a nickname for Kauffman Stadium, insofar as we already have one which is in use by everyone and their flippin’ mother:

The K.

That’s a nickname, people. Why do we need another?

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by jonfmorse on Jun 2, 2009 5:57 AM EDT reply actions 5 recs

Agreed.

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

by Warden11 on Jun 2, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Because its a new stadium!!!!

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by RoyalsRetro on Jun 2, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions

I dunno, a journalist

who has access to the clubhouse came up with it. I think that’s a pretty powerful argument.

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

by Matt Klaassen on Jun 2, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

We don't

But for some reason, Sam Mellinger thinks people do and is doing his best to use his media exposure to get it established in peoples’ minds.

Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Jun 2, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

AHHHHHHHHHHH.........

the nickname is burrowing a hole into my brain!!

No not really.

Does the stadium need a new Nickname? No, in so far as the stadium needs a total team-ectomy and team-transplant.

Has the new additions really improved the old girl? Hells yeah! But that doesn’t mean it’s a new stadium. It is improved not new.

Do you give a new nickname to your buddy, after he has improved himself in some way? NO. Pizza Face McLard-ass stays Pizza Face McLard-ass even after he wins the Iron Man triathlon. Why? Because nicknames stay no matter the changes.

by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jun 2, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions