Game 75 Open Thread - Twins (39-39) at Royals (33-42)
by Freneau on Jun 30, 2009 7:30 PM EDT
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Tonight's pitching matchup is Smilin' Scot Baker against Brian Bannister.
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"Well, if we destroy Kansas the world may not hear about it for years." Blofeld
The General Theory of Royaltivity
Welcome to today's ballgame, boys. Have fun.
"Well, if we destroy Kansas the world may not hear about it for years." Blofeld
The General Theory of Royaltivity
I thoroughly enjoyed that movie
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
she really should be one of my wives
I really don’t see why that shouldn’t happen
"Well, if we destroy Kansas the world may not hear about it for years." Blofeld
The General Theory of Royaltivity
I hope
that we can continue our “streak” of defeating our hated nemesis, Scott Baker.
"Well, if we destroy Kansas the world may not hear about it for years." Blofeld
The General Theory of Royaltivity
And the lineups
Minnesota
AB R H RBI HR BB K SB LOB Season Avg
D. Span lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .281
B. Harris ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288
J. Mauer c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .386
J. Morneau 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .309
J. Kubel dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313
M. Cuddyer rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276
J. Crede 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .238
C. Gomez cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .228
N. Punto 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .220
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kansas City
AB R H RBI HR BB K SB LOB Season Avg
D. DeJesus lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .242
W. Bloomquist rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
B. Butler 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .287
M. Jacobs dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .224
M. Teahen 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .281
A. Callaspo 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .298
M. Olivo c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .262
M. Maier cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .236
T. Pena Jr. ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .105
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Minnesota
IP H R ER BB K HR WHIP Season ERA
S. Baker 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.13 5.17
Kansas City
IP H R ER BB K HR WHIP Season ERA
B. Bannister 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.33 4.17
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“Bitches, you’re never gonna get me out of the lineup”
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by BHWick on Jun 30, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
also
the lineup against Scott Baker last time (when Baker no-hit us for 6 innings)
C Crisp CF
W Bloomquist SS
M Teahen 3B
J Guillen DH
M Jacobs 1B
D DeJesus LF
A Callaspo 2B
J Buck C
M Maier RF
amazing that there’s a worse lineup possible than that one
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is Aviles still exiled or just a bad case or needed-a-roster-spot itis
either way i probably need to change my sn
My stories a lot like yours only more interesting because it involves robots!
worst case scenario
Aviles gets Tommy John Surgery
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Tommy John Surgery on a forearm?
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
the forearm is connected to the elbow
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i thought it was a forearm injury
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and knowing this team
they told Aviles to press on through the forearm injury, and he messed up his elbow too
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reasons why TPJ is still on the team
1) provides encouragement to slumping hitters (“I’m not as bad as TPJ”)
2) stunningly handsome looks draw women to the ball park
3) is the best friend of Jamey Wright
4) is having an affair with Dayton Moore
5) tells lots of hilarious Tony Pena stories to teammates to loosen them up
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dont forget number...
6) put gum on players hats to give Ryan something else completely retarded to talk about.
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Arthur Bryants commercial outtakes
“Frank White and Cookie Rojas once had a burnt ends eating contest here”
“This is where Michael Jackson went before he had that concert in 1984”
“Gates is for sellouts, Bryants is for the true BBQ fan”
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More
“Bryants, because you’re too scared to drive to LC’s”
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I like Gates way more than Bryants.
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
not me - I think Bryants is the best barbeque in the universe
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
I was not impressed at all...
by the Ameristar Arthur Bryants.
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
you have to go to the 18th & Brooklyn store - the original
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
fair enough...
no idea where that is though.
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I really only know how
to get to the sports complex and Guitar Center.
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
try this
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Bryant%27s
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Its on the to do list...
and BBQ is like pizza, even when its bad its still pretty good.
I thought Gates was spicier though, and Im all about that.
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't been there for a while, but
they used to have the big glass bottles with the sauce sitting in the windows, “brewing” with solar power. I like the sauce at Bryant’s better. But, to each his/her own.
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Ive only been to Gates once, after fan fest actually...
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course the only time Ive had Bryants
was at Ameristar… So may not be the best example
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Sapphire and tonic time.
"Well, if we destroy Kansas the world may not hear about it for years." Blofeld
The General Theory of Royaltivity
would still be rolling if it was hit to Guillen
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
St. Grit comes through again
He won’t get the heat because he’s white gritty
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Really, tho?
I’m not in the KC area anymore, but I tend to listen to 810 a couple of times a week and maybe half the games. I don’t get the impression Spork is anything more than a spare part in most people’s minds.
I don't think talk radio or the fans
are that fired up about the Spork. Unfortunately the FSN announcers love him, and Trey absolutely adores him, so we have to listen to all the on-air admiration to watch the game, and the man that gets the ultimate decision about lineups is gonna shove him down our throats.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
At least Willie runs much faster than Hoagy
before dropping the ball.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
88mph changeup
would be better if the fastball were faster
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are you saying an 88 mph changeup
isnt effective with a 91 mph fastball?
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I just finished a dinner of crab cakes on the Delaware shore
G & T’s are the order of the day. I’m watching the Nationals play. Different way to spend the day. Following the game on-line.
good times.
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Morneau and Maur didn't hurt us, so in a way
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
This is one of the more boring open threads EVER!
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I'll take the under
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
you owe me 20 bucks
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
HAH!
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
ouch - been there, done that
makes you appreciate being able to tie your shoes. Get some rest, stretch out a lot.
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
might have to make a trip to Doc Schwartz's office
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
could be worse...
at least he isn’t really old school and just shoot the lame
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
No. I'm sure he'll offer appropriate therapy.
I’ll bet there’s some good rubbing dirt in DC.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
St. Grit
moves that runner
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ha! CBS Sportsline game center
change up – 89 mph
fast ball – 90 mph
the Twins are a “fine” team
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
the chaw comes through
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and absolutely crushed it too
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
King of the Texas Leaguers.
Alias bloops.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I love talking shit and seeing the royals perform
Everytime Ive dogged Olivo recently hes been killing it. Im negatively positive for the royals
that shouldn't elicit cheering
it should be laughter
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 30, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
28...
I didn’t think it was going to continue as long as it had
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
and a walk
is Teahen really a #5 hitter? I don’t think so
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Man it would be awesome if Callaspo could improve his D...
as much as Butlerbean has
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He is just so slow.....
Not a great glove but not terrible. Its just unfortunate that his lineage has been traced back to the OOmpa LOOmpas.
by 2LegittoShit on Jun 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont know he avoids interviews.......
Hahaha seriously watch him run. Thats all i can think of…… Maybe he runs the “Tobacco Factory” for the team.
by 2LegittoShit on Jun 30, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
BUT HE STOLE A BASE LAST WEEK!
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I know man that deserved an exploding head hahaha
I live for those pics….. I just love them. I thought the porn names were priceless last night
by 2LegittoShit on Jun 30, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I will try and work it in tonight
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
Seems like we have something here in Bert. His hitting has definately surprised me this year and with some work in the off season who knows, we might actually have a decent middle infielder
Steve Balboni for President!
Not to be nancy negative but....
Im not sure that he could consistently hit at this level to make up for his slow, mediocre d
by 2LegittoShit on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
is he fast enough to play left field?
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha If he and JoGui had a race
they both would develop arthritis and hypertension before someone won= DRAW
by 2LegittoShit on Jun 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Your right but...
maybe gving him a chance to play everyday helps us to see what he can do. Get Frank to get out there and help him
Steve Balboni for President!
Sounds good to me.....
I just hope its not a fluke. Plus working with frank Callaspo could put some giggle in his world
by 2LegittoShit on Jun 30, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
hey who knows
We can always hope the baseball gods give us poor Royals a break every now and then
Steve Balboni for President!
Well that sure was nice Brian, THanks for that.
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
Scott Baker's dad?
I swear they look the same.
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The General Theory of Royaltivity
I just want to point out that Banny threw a 61mph curveball last inning
realistically speaking
probably a dare from Greinke
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Mitch with the warning track power...
oh shit that was the infield dirt
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id also lik to ask
HOW THE FUCK IS TONY PENA JUNIOR STARTING OVER LUIS HERNANDEZ
KANSAS CITY MEDIA, WHERE ARE YOU???
realistically speaking
When dayton came here, the talk was that the "scholarships were over"
you had to perform to be ont his team
yet, we have this HISTORICALLY INCOMPETENT hitter, who plays above average defense at BEST, starting for us. it’s inexplicable
realistically speaking
his defenense isn't even about average this year
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
fixed your post
HOW THE FUCK IS TONY PENA JUNIOR STILL ON THIS TEAM
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Maybe TPJ bats left handed and he never figured it out
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he saw 8 pitches though...
moral victory
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Describing TPJ in any way as 'Phenomenal"
is very wrong.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
Where is the rule
that says announcing teams must consist of a talking head paired with an old ballplayer? Why can’t we simply have Split and White? Has Split recovered yet or what?
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I would go for that.
I think Split is on hold until after the all-star break now. Let’s hope he stays away from Nick Schwartz.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe that is why he is still on the DL
Nick has been rubbing dirt on his vocal chords
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Maybe we could talk Retro into doing his top 10 least favorite royals.....
I would find it much more entertaining
90mph fastball, 86mph changeup
or perhaps Banny is throwing a 86mph fastball that they call a changeup to make him feel better
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banny just soria'd harris on that pitch
realistically speaking
except Soria throws that inside
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
we need to deal him to a NL contender
STAT
realistically speaking
There are a lot of players on this team that throw +curves
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm still not a true believer in Banny
but I still think this team has good enough pitching if the team could simply hit a freaking ball. This team for 3/4 of its entire history can.not.hit.a.damn.ball and this current team consistently squanders the precious baserunners they rarely get by boneheaded baserunning – in addition to the horrible hitting. I simply don’t understand why we can’t find decent hitting – ever.
"Well, if we destroy Kansas the world may not hear about it for years." Blofeld
The General Theory of Royaltivity
well our players can't hit
we score 1 run every through the first 5 innings every game…we don’t even do that sometimes. We need Gordon to become Longoria or Zimmerman when he gets back
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 30, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
factually correct statement
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I was going to blend the skin tones better, but I find it much funnier this way
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
the pitch by pitch on gameday...doesn't even list Gritquists out
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
even though he didn't get a hit
making Baker throw >10 pitches to him is a plus
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Joe Mauer has to be the AL MVP so far right?
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University of Minnesota reference...
DRINK!
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I don't know if he will hit for power
I think he will be more like that Ishikawa guy on the Giants…a little power, good OBP and acceptable defense
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 30, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
well he's at a crossroads right now
he’s not hitting as well as last year. But if he can pull his average up from .270 to close to .300, even .290 you have to pull him up. Him and Gordon could change our lineup completely (against RH pitchers atleast)
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 30, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
His BA is irrelevent
He is OBPing north of .400 and Slugging north of .500. Who gives a dam about his BA?
by kcbottom9th on Jun 30, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't want to get into this again
Would you rather have Dunn (i’m not talking about power) and his .380 career OBP with a .250 BA or Ichiro and his .380 career OBP with a .333 BA? Base hits are more valuable than walks…that’s all I’m saying.
so it does matter…and it defintely matters when you are getting promoted a level and facing better pitchers. There are 100 minor league players with a .350 OBP in the minors.. If he can have a .350 OBP in the Majors then I’m all for it.
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 30, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
No they are not.
If you have an ISO like Kila’s, you don’t have to worry about your lack of jits. He is still getting plenty of bases.
okay that's fine
he has good isolated power numbers
But is it wrong to say I want to see him produce at the same level he did last year??? Or see if he can come close before pulling him up
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 30, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
For sure
But expecting to OPS above 1.000 is a tough ask. Mr Pujols never did it in the minors. He is is going at a .900 clip right now. That is excellent on its own, compared to Mike Jacobs it is positively Ruthian.
Kila isn’t a savior for this team. I don’t think anybody proclaims him to be. But at the very least he is an upgrade over Jacobs, and very likely a significant upgrade.
Olivo tries all the time
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
and will continue to as long as we keep making terrible pitches
realistically speaking
banny's changeup = strikeouts
where was this pitch last year
realistically speaking
he had in 2007
he said he was trying to alter his mechanics a bit too much….that is the only reason I will somewhat believe he can be more like the pitcher in 2007 then the disaster last year
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 30, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
it seems like it was 7 years ago...
since Jacobs bounced off the footing of the crown
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Thats the first cute girl to model a shirt all year
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the halter tank top?
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
it wasn't very deep
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
this is such a typical royals inning
ugh
realistically speaking
come on Mitchy...
AH Fuck!
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Jacobs looks like he could have Cheek cancer by the end of the day
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Let's let that grow for a while and see what happens
Maybe take a day or two off of chewing and see if that helps?
FFS
mitch maier with the bases loaded
realistically speaking
bases loaded, 2 outs for Tony Pena Jr
OH SHIT
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so awful
back to back MEATBALLS down the middle
realistically speaking
fire trey hillman
HOW DO YOU LET PENA BAT HERE
i dont care if its the first fucking inning PINCH HIT
realistically speaking
by slayor on Jun 30, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
He does have that
1 game hitting streak going on.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
you know Mauer just walked up there and said...
just set the ball on the ground and kick it towards the plate… he’ll swing
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TPJ has 13 RBI with the bases loaded
out of the 65 career RBI.
52 RBI in 841 PA without the bases loaded
13 RBI in 17 PA with the bases loaded
TPJ is the next Manny Mota
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Please please please
walk him
crossing fingers
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
This could be epic.
One more ball and Baker’s head may explode.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions
oh dont you worry... Its cued
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
“Don’t worry guys, I got some hitting tips from Bruce Chen”
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it was getting posted no matter the outcome...
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Trey's head should have exploded
for not pinch hitting, but he seems invulnerable to our seething brain waves directed his way.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
If I could find a microwave big enough to fit Hilldawg in I definitely would
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
if that AB was not a perfect example of pena's complete worthlessness with a bat
all fastballs, all 92, all fouled off, hey pena if you cant hit that pitch what the hell can you hit??
and the last one RIGHT DOWN THE GODDAMN MIDDLE
realistically speaking
at least he made him pitch,
small steps.
It’s kind of like Trey celebrating foul balls by Jacobs last week.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
the only reason he made him throw 11 pitches
is because can’t get around on a 92mph fastball. think about that. at this point i have absolutely zero doubt bannister / greinke are a better hitter than that joke
realistically speaking
What you would have pinch hit there?
Go Royals!
Yeah
I’ve got Luis Hernandez on the bench. So i upgrade the hitter for that PA, and the the D afterwards.
that was absolutely humilating
if he gets another start after this game
oh
my
fucking
god
realistically speaking
Well...
it was a productive strikeout. I’d rather he strikeout on 11 pitches.
by powderbluepower on Jun 30, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions
maybe that should be a sign to cut your swing down?
Especially at that point.
If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.
You know everyone in the dugout is making fun of Baker for taking so long to get the out
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Mendy Lopez sends his congrats to Tony Pena Jr
Mendy went 4 for 38 in 2004 before being deported sold to South Korea.
TPJ is now 4 for 40.
Every ML homer hit by Mendy Lopez came in Kauffman Stadium
And if we bought Mendy Lopez’s contract from Mexico, he would be better than TPJ
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Well I'm sure we'll destroy Baker this inning.
After the absolute humiliation of TPJ taking him to 11 pitches, his soul must be crushed.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
no way Baker makes it out of this inning
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
she is sneaky hot
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
definitely
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
like five or six years ago
back when she was an obscure person on SNL I told my (now) wife I thought she was, why I did this, I don’t know…
she’s fallen off a little since then
which reminds me...
we should get Dr. Spaceman from 30 Rock to replace Schwartz
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by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW
YouTube is clogged full of videos of Mendy Lopez hitting home runs in Mexico.
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still has one of hte most memorable homers in royals history
realistically speaking
i jumped off my couch and knocked my drink over, so exciting
realistically speaking
willie is so good at da fundamentals
realistically speaking
Jose Guillen playing tomorrow?
I guess with Guillen and Meche tomorrow, they’re aiming for a tribute to the Thriller Video
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If he can move his feet in any way
that’s a positive.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Time for the weekly DDJ baserunning fuckup
Still suffering from the greatest robbery of all time: The stealing of the 1994 AL Central title from the Royals
Oh. My. God.
Seeing Slo-Mo DDJ sway back and forth as Baker made his move to first was pathetic.
Such a bad, bad baserunner.
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
just inexcusablel
bench him
realistically speaking
I like DDJ
but that was fucking horrendous.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
he was too busy smiling at Baker's butt
and missed the pick off
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 30, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
ridiculously long ab's against baker
some of the longest i can remember seeing in one game
realistically speaking
Baker kinda looks like white(r) Grady Sizemore.
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
20 pitches to less than 2 hitters..
meaning that our hitters are actually less than other teams hitters.
Nothing from Nothing leads to... Your 2009 Kansas City Royals
my game center said deep left field
was it warning track deep?
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
It was to right
but the fielder was at the wall.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he meant Bloomquists out...
and no it wasnt
Nothing from Nothing leads to... Your 2009 Kansas City Royals
by averagegatsby on Jun 30, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Oops, sorry.
I was thinking of Billy’s flyout.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Man,
Ryan is REALLY running this “HIS ARM IS FALLING OFF” nonsense into the ground. He NEVER does that when Hillman leaves Meche/Greinke/Davies in for 110+ pitches.
- W. Bloomquist homered to deep center
- P. Earth explodes
thanks a lot david
saved baker’s ass, allowed him to go the full five
realistically speaking
here goes the 6th inning
this wont be pretty
realistically speaking
are you fucking serious?
how bad is butler
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 30, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
this game is confusing me....
i heard 111 pitches after 5 innings….cant be us….then i saw a ball sail into left field….and it looked like us again
Fire Everyone
by billybeingbilly on Jun 30, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
I think the baseball gods
are about to punish us. And deservedly so.
by hunter s. royal on Jun 30, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
we have done everything in our power to give this game away
realistically speaking
who the fuck is pitching for the Royals?
we traded for LIncecum?
by GobbleforCyoung on Jun 30, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions
I swear Billy Butler is a danger when throwing
his defense is better than expected, but man, I shake when there is a runner at first and the ball is hit to him.
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
what quirk is really thinking....
‘ha, lots of gophers made the majors….but NOT you ryan…ha ha ha’
Fire Everyone
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