Game 94 Open Thread - Angels (54-38) at Royals (37-56)
by Freneau on Jul 22, 2009 7:30 PM EDT
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Your pitching matchup is Joe Saunders v. Brian Bannister. Could this be one of Banny's final starts as a Royal?
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Los Angeles Angels Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009, 8:10 PM EDT Joe Saunders vs Brian Bannister Partly cloudy. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 75. |
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This better not be Bannys (bad nickname excluded) last start as a Royal
He’s a solid back of the order starter, that if the Royals had an semblance of an offense would give a team a W 50% of the time!!
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
my first chance to see the new short-stop!!!!
i’ll judge for my own eyes whether or not he can play, thank you very much!
where i'm "day-to-day" but i won't play again happens!
but if you don't see anything great, it's probably because you don't understand the quirks
so don’t Freel to bad about it
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
lineups
LA Angels
AB R H RBI HR BB K SB LOB Season Avg
C. Figgins 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .303
M. Izturis 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302
B. Abreu rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .310
K. Morales 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .293
M. Napoli c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .287
E. Aybar ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .315
G. Matthews Jr. cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .230
H. Kendrick dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .242
R. Willits lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
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 .263
W. Bloomquist cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .271
B. Butler dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
M. Teahen 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
J. Guillen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .245
A. Callaspo 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .298
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .133
B. Pena c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
Y. Betancourt ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .244
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 22, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions
in what universe is option A better than option B?
A:
1B: Teahen
RF: Hoagie
DH: Butler
B:
1B: Butler
RF: Teahen
DH: Hoagie
by stuckinstl12 on Jul 22, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
you forgot something
Option A:
1B: Teahen
RF: Hoagie
DH: Butler
Happy Jose
Option B:
1B: Butler
RF: Teahen
DH: Hoagie
Jose throwing stuff
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Option B should include Trey cowering in the corner, I guess
by stuckinstl12 on Jul 22, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
With 2 Black
Eyes and cracked ribs.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought I heard
Hillman pretty much say the other day that Guillen not being in the lineup is bad for the “team chemistry” i.e. Guillen would whine about it. But he has total control of the clubhouse, which, according to those who can’t be educated, is the only thing a manager has to be able to do well.
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by CentralChamps2009 on Jul 22, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
In the anti-win universe?
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I demand a 19 game streak
And the it truly will be 2005 all over again.
I get all misty eyed thinking about it…
Loss #13 will involve
blowing a 7 run lead in the 9th with Trey refusing to bring Soria out
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Teahen in the clean up spot, get ready for timely Ks
Why not Callaspo? Why not switch Teahen with Butler?
Iron Man Olivo not starting? There goes his chance to catch Cal Ripken Jr.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions
The middle of the order is brilliant, but I don't have time to educate you
Well, maybe just this once: Teahen protects Butler and Hoagie protects Teahen. Stellar Treylogic at its best.
by chiefstatnut on Jul 22, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I won't be watching this garbage.
TiVo will be serving me Le Tour instead.
Good luck holding your dinners and/or drinks down guys.
Fuck This Team. Period.
The General Theory of Royaltivity
Carlos Delgado
any idea what the price would be for a 38 year Carlos Delgado in 2010?
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hmmm.... teams are getting more sensible about things
and the market really sifted last season…
I think he’s probably around a 1.5 WAR player, which would imply something like 1/$7M, or 2/$12
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
so
we’ll give him 20M/3?
Delgado would be a good replacement for Jacobs, if he has his power. The only minus are some political things with him that would piss off the simpletons
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political things? like his dislike for wearing hats?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 22, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't sign a 38 year-old .5 WAR player at all
since my generic salary chart assumes a .5 WAR-a-ear decline (along with 10% salaryy inflation), and especially a 1B coming off of injury at that age. But For three seasons, a 1.5 WAR player gets about $15-16M.
I really like Carlos — underrated player in his younger seasons, smart, classy guy.
The market is getting a bit smarter. But the Royals (and any smart team) not only shouldn’t be paying the average market rate for wins (and certainly not above), they should be trying to find guys who are undervalued.
Like I said, teams are getting smarter. While the Royals traded a cost=controlled reliever for replacement-level DH Mike Jacobs and a $3.2M arb contract, other teams were signing Eric Hinske and Russell Branyan for less than Bloomquist money. So I don’t see there being a big market for Delgado.
Like I said, I like him, but he doesn’t make sense for the Royals at the moment.
Even if Gordon turns into Longoria next season and Butler into Morneau, the Royals probably wouldn’t ontend next year. Delgado’s better than Jacobs, almost certainly, but not enough that the Royals should be paying him to take playing time they should be trying out on Kila.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
You wouldn't
But you don’t run the Royals.
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by CentralChamps2009 on Jul 22, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Already a terrible day. Our thirteen year old parakeet died of old age. He was a much better ballplayer than most of these pathetic losers.
That is really sad to hear (read)
But it looks as though the parakeet had a long and fullfilling life
I will have a drink in remembrance of your pet, family member.
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, Trey is still the manager
Jeff Zimmerman - Protecting the world from RBI's and Wins from my mom's guest house.
by Jeff Zimmerman on Jul 22, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Chris Duncan to BOS for Lugo?
can’t wait for us to get Chris Duncan in 2 years
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i'd love to see an OF Defense Challenge
involving Guillen, Duncan, and Adam Dunn.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 22, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Brad Hawpe has to be involved
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Comedy Gold
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Callaspo Continues His
Glacier speed crawl up the order. BPJ has escaped and is seeing daylight for the first time since the ASB. No worries, Bloomers is still anchoring the middle defense and safely ensconced in the 2 hole. All is well.
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oh thank god i can breathe now that Bloomy is 2nd
I got scared for a minute
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I got scared for a minute
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Bloomquist, batting, and the number 2 do have a deep connection
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Good news and bad news
Good news: I can watch this game on my phone. Very cool, absolutely.
Bad news: These are not the Royals I’m looking for.
I forgot part of the 7th, didn't Bloomquist f up too?
I forget who made that error, I was at the party porch, finding out that the beer comes in plastic bottles
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i'm stoked about the impending loss
after the quality start by banny
where i'm "day-to-day" but i won't play again happens!
Maybe Banny Will
Just shit the bed tonight and make it easy.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
seems like he's due for one of those starts
although the Angles to feature a lot of slap hitters for his day and age: Figgins, Izturis, Kendrick, Arbar, Willits.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone know of a link where i can watch this game?
one of the few times it hurts to be a Royals fan in California
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by CollininCalifornia on Jul 22, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
i meant to say that obiously my mlb.tv is blacked out
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by CollininCalifornia on Jul 22, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
perhaps... we can't lose EVERY game, though
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by CollininCalifornia on Jul 22, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you just challenged the Royals to do just that
CHALLENGE
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
haha, it would be historic... a 60-some-odd game losing streak
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by CollininCalifornia on Jul 22, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
don't matter..they never rise to a challenge..they follow their manager
by Rob5KC on Jul 22, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh snap Rec'd Rec'd
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course it is
You should be at the game—it’s just 2 time zones away.
Bud Selig would be the devil, but the devil hates him, too.
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by CentralChamps2009 on Jul 22, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW, Betancourt's intro video was hiliarious
they had all the effects, but they were zooming in and out on Betancourt’s picture.
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funny right there
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll Join You
At 5:00.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Bobby Abreu having a quietly great comeback y ear
2.6 WAR… despite the power outage to start the season, he’s about 17 runs above average with a .380 wOBA and after last season’s disater in the field (-26), he’s about average this season.
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Oh great..Goldberg begins the game by talking about how well Brian's been avoiding the hr.
so we all know he’s going to give up multiple shots tonight
Fatigue=Torn Rotator Cuff
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
tidbit on the scoreboard last night
“John Buck is the first Royals catcher since Mike MacFarlane to have 3 triples in a season”
Time to think up more obscure positive tidbits for this team
oh yeah, the scoreboard also pointed out that Olivo started 16 of 18 games
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THANK GOD HE GOT MITCH MAIER OFF THE TEAM
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
It would be really funny if they post in the stadium of fun fact about TPJ
seeing that he’s not there and all, kinda icing on the cake for his great Royals campaign
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
fun to watch, fun to say...
not much wrong with a balk
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by CollininCalifornia on Jul 22, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
at least one too many?
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by CollininCalifornia on Jul 22, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Fun obscure royals fact
Did you know that Bill Butler holds the record for the current roster in BBQ rib eating….?
He set it at BB Lawnside, 3 Full orders of babybacks!
(BLOW IT UP BILLY!!!)
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
DISCLAIMER
this was all made up
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd like some extra pickles with that, please!
by Rob5KC on Jul 22, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
some pickles and a rec for you
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Dayton has to watch the Angels play with a box of kleenex and a bottle of hand cream
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Un-Rec! Un-Rec! OW my eyes........can't find the button
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Hoagy Has Trey's
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
No, Hoagy Again
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Brayan Pena is a fastball calling machine
He did this with Greinke in that start in pittsburgh
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
Bobby Abreu knows it's important for him to have a good series
since one good season by a mid-30s, defensively challenged OF can mean one last big score from the Royals
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I dunnno
mid 30s.. slow… he does steal bases… bad defense. Used to play int he NL East.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
you're forgetting he takes pitches
read — LAZY
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by CollininCalifornia on Jul 22, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
good point
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
You've gotta swing at Your Pitch (TM)
or, if that one’s not available, any of the others are okay, too.
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by CentralChamps2009 on Jul 22, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I was just hoping
the fact he walked once in a while would render him incapable of Treyball.
by hunter s. royal on Jul 22, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
true enough
I do think that Abreu is a typical signig. Instead of getting him for cheap before he has a “bounceback” year, Dayton will wait untill the season after so he can overpay.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Angels get man on 2nd, no out
and fail to score… against the Royals… hmm
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by CollininCalifornia on Jul 22, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions
where was the suqeeze with Abreu?
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by CollininCalifornia on Jul 22, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
questionable advice of the day
from the mlb.com board
For how many years now has the NL lost the All Star game to the AL? It has become an inferior league. The pitchers never have to face a DH except during inter-league play which the AL mostly wins. Their hitters face these inferior pitchers (generally speaking) so their stats do not equal the same in the AL. When you bring in a hitter from the NL their batting average normally falls, as in Jacobs, altho’ there are a few exceptions like Callaspo. But as a general rule, I do NOT think a marginal team like the Royals should shop in the NL for talent, unless the player has exceptionally good stats.
This post is prompted by an article in the Kansas City Star about Ron Cruz who did well for Arizona before coming here. But in AZ he normally didn’t have to face a DH, or hitters as good as some of our better AL hitters. Plus when switching leagues, pitchers are not as familiar with AL hitters, so there is a period of adjustment. Same thing for the hitters. They are not familiar with AL pitchers, so they have a period of adjustment. One exception would be players who have both AL and NL experience.
The Royals can’t afford to wait for an acquired player to adjust. We need immediate help. It was likely a mistake to hire a NL guy for our GM as he doesn’t seem to realize that the NL is not a place to search for talent unless the player has really superior stats over there.
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ummm...
unless the player has really superior stats over there.
almost 13 k/9? that’s not superior?
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by CollininCalifornia on Jul 22, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
that's only because Ron Cruz was striking out pitchers
and he didn’t have to face great hitters in the NL, like Abreu
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yeah... i forgot that
ron cruz probably faced like 6 pitchers per outing last year
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by CollininCalifornia on Jul 22, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
This ump has freaking huge strike zone
by swing and a miss on Jul 22, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
how would having Teahen play 1B "showcase" him
“ooo boy… when I just though he played 3B and outfield, I wasn’t sure… but now that I know he can play first, I’m definitely trading for Mark Teahen.”
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
perhaps it would work for teams w/o an understanding of positional adjustments?
by stuckinstl12 on Jul 22, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
"each position is worth 1 WAR, sir"
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by CollininCalifornia on Jul 22, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
True. Maybe the Royals can trade him for value.
What team is Dayton Moore running again?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
it's hard to get a 1st baseman who slaps the ball to the outfield
valuable commodity
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We're not playing for next year, son
We’re still in this thing until David Glass tells us we’re not.
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by CentralChamps2009 on Jul 22, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
MMMMM...bacon
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by CentralChamps2009 on Jul 22, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Mike Napoli is the same age as Brayan Pena
obviously, the Angels are rushing him like crazy giving him all these starts
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97
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by CollininCalifornia on Jul 22, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes we can!!!
Be positive about the Royals!
by hunter s. royal on Jul 22, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
probably not
but that doesn’t mean they won’t give it their “best”
I mean, Jose GUillen is the everyday RF, ’nuff said
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
someone said he sucks
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by CollininCalifornia on Jul 22, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
is it bad that i'm paying more attention to the SF/ATL game than the Royals?
I consider it advanced scouting for DM…..Garrett Anderson’s putting up a fight vs. Lincecum.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 22, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
I don't understand how offensive metrics are evaluated
Anyone can see that Garrett Anderson is one of the best hitter in the game.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
no one here has time to educate you
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm watching him with my own eyes (through the magic of the internets)
does that count as scouting?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 22, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you know the answer to that
the only guys inthe prg who use a computer are the two sabermetricians. And they share one.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I love Banny...
Im sure gonna miss him… He will nearly be a dominant player in the NL
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WTF? Kendrick is going by "Howard" now?
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When did Bannister's changeup get so good?
He throws it like, at fastball speed too. Where did he pick this up?
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not sure
not the same thing, but I thought Craig Brown or someone said that one difference this season is that he’s brought about the cutter that he used before he got to the Royals.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, but this changeup seems to directly coincide with him getting good again this year
i guess it’s time to go take a look at the pitch f/x from last year and see what the deal is…
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that would be interesting if that is the case
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
they said he's been working on it for a couple years now.....just now
getting a good feel for it I guess. Took the approach from RamRam & the grip from Shields.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 22, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
when did he hang with Shields?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
PS
RamRam rules
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
They didn't specify on the pregame show
…so i dont know.
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 22, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah on the pregame show
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 22, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
interesting
because on pitch f/x it definitely looks like ramon’s, so that makes sense
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does hit have a tendency to ramp up to 97 mph
and hit Yorvit Torrealbea in the head?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe his improved fbs make the changeup more deceptive
just throwing it out there as a possibility
I love that the Royals got him to stop using the cutter, he sucks, then he brings it back and is better than ever
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Did the Royals tell him to stop using the cutter?
The article I read about it didn’t mention that he was coached out of it.
I don't know
I just assumed, perhaps unfairly
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you think we will win on 80's night?
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possibly
if we play an Old Timers team
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 22, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
The Zeros are playing at a Royals game?
remember the good ol days when they were playing Buzz events
Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman
Clutch lead off double
surely he will score
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I can't believe Guillen got hurt
injuries are killing this team
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Trey being sneaky.
Slipping in power threat Freel.
by hunter s. royal on Jul 22, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Trainer Jeff Stevenson is on the scene to help Jose........
he’s on his cell phone with somebody……………………..but it will be ok!!!!!!!!!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 22, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
He'll Have A
Compound fracture after our crack staff treats him.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Trey was trying to get him a career ending injuring.
And we say he doesn’t know strategy.
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Trey is a genius!!!
A GENIUS!!!
soon to change name to, "The Not So Curious Case of Benjamin Bratt"
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
No, If Trey
Planned this it wouldn’t have happened.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Freel needs more pine tar.
He’s going to kill somebody flinging his bat in the stands. Good thing he doesn’t have more power.
by hunter s. royal on Jul 22, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
wants the younger guys to get some at bats
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
He fell into himself?
Yeah, it was a stupid screen name.
by CentralChamps2009 on Jul 22, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I had a Freeling the runner wouldn't get advanced
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
nice
soon to change name to, "The Not So Curious Case of Benjamin Bratt"
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Freel sucks!
he culdn’t get a bunt down.. granted.. he worked the count 3-2, but that’s for losers
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Callaspolanche!
just doesnt have the same ring…
I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT
by RoyalPug on Jul 22, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
true, but it alost has a ring
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by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
*almost
F%*&#)_ ’ing M key
soon to change name to, "The Not So Curious Case of Benjamin Bratt"
by MarioVanPeebles Republic of China on Jul 22, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
yet equally awesome...
and Rec’d
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't believe he leads the team in OPS+
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe because
(unlike what Ryan & Frank are whining about) he doesn’t have a sac bunt this year?
by hunter s. royal on Jul 22, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan waxing on about bunts
remember the time that Billy Butler bunted into a double play.. that was totally worth it!
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ooooooooh August 7 is Jon Miller bobblehead night in San Francisco!
someone get that thing for me!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 22, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone see this
http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3708120&cp=1452354.1452779.708159
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
it's the spirit fo the Angels
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
our outfield is now DDJ, Bloomquist and Freel
makes the outfields with Ruben Mateo and Abraham Nunez look great
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considering Diaz's low walk rate and Braves ties
he’ll be back in KC soon
Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman
no point in having him while he's under team control
you gotta pay FA money for that kind of guy
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Diaz is somewhere is this broadcast I'm watching
Watch future Royals in action! Jair Jurrjens sure does look good right now!
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/mundanetv2
password: lincy
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 22, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
NL Style
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure
glad
MITCH is in Omaha
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Brayan over Buck?
buck must really be in the doghouse
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it's obviously his fault he got hurt
who else are you gong to blame?
the medical staff?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm taking the night off from watching
Burned out after actually watching the terrible 2 in action last night.
Yeah, I'm watching the Texases-BoSox game
Seriously, why’d they take the Rangers off their jersey?
by TheSmokingPun on Jul 22, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
battle of the singles trains/productive outs tonight
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yeah, but he has a .413 OPS in July!
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
it really is all relative
isnt it?
where i'm "day-to-day" but i won't play again happens!
by blue bandwagon on Jul 22, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Hand it over to Cruz
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Hand it over to Cruz Lamey Wrong…
There fixed
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Fun: Watching the Rangers be successful in their league leading 12th double steal.
The double steal is awesome
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I don't think Esky got one strike that at bat?
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
Saunders has been pitching to him in the AL West for 4 seasons now
I’m guessing he knows what’s up
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I still can not believe
Gammons is a believer in OPS.
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that's why Miguel Olivo has to start 85% of the games
those steals are killing the Royals
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So i guess the LaRoche deal means no Teahen to Boston then
Its a shame i would have liked to see how good he would be on a good team. ESPN would love him.
Jamie freakin Wright, nuff said.
haha if he played well, they would weep at his feet and praise almighty theo
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Macier Izturis?
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3 Home Runs Man, the power numbers are there why is he not in the cleanup spot?
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sometimes you just have to tip your cap
I mean, it is slugging MI Macier Izturis
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeha, I was going to question the pitch and location there (right down the middle)
but then again, Izturis sucks
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you know its strange...
But looking at this lineup for the angels I’m beginning to realize something…
This is precisely what a lineup of 3-4 DDJ’s 3 Bloomquists and 2 Butlers would look like…no one is really that great…but no one drags the lineup down either.
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um, how is Willie Bloomquist and his .681 OPS not dragging down the lineup?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
ok...maybe not bloomy...but you get the idea
4 2 win player, 3 0-1 win guys and the two sorta stars at 3-4 wins…no one spectacular, but no one horrific either
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'cept Kendrick's slumps are Bloomy's peaks
and he, Aybar, and Izturis are actually good defenders
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
with pure grit!
this posting with a mobile device thing is a smidge cumbersome.
btw, posting from rotterdam, ny near our hall of fame visit today
by sterlingice on Jul 22, 2009 9:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Anyone read Rany's article
on why the Royals should promote Disco?
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not yet
is it, perchance, because the bullpen sucks?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 22, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
basically...
that and because Disco doesn’t suck… He also says Rosa should be given a look too
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
See, that's another move that would make a ton of sense.
Yet, Trey was quoted in the paper earlier this week that the bullpen is fine and they don’t need to worry about making any changes with it.
“Just not getting any breaks, not making the right pitches”
He can get 4, NOT 5.
"not spotting the secondary pitches'
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 22, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh well thank god they have figured out the problem
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if Jennie Finch would do better in our bullpen...
than the “Nancies” we’ve got
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
That's an idea
we could all get behind!
by hunter s. royal on Jul 22, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Id go to the games, and sit behind the bullpen every game
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
x
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
How many times...
do we see a no power second baseman hit a HR and in the next inning close it out with a toss to first
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back later, hopefully, guys
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C'MON Nancy......
nevermind……………..
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 22, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
Christmas in July
no word on if these guys will be there like they were last year
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wait a minute
I thought only Miggy could throw out baserunners
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Brick by Brick...
Stone by Stone… I fucking hate that commercial
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
they cut that ad off after 2 seconds here
well, most of the time
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Id rather not
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
the most feared 5th hitter in all of baseball...
Freel
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I just tuned in
I’m glad Ryan explained why he was batting #5. I would have gone nuts trying to understand why he was there.
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Trey doesn't have time to explain this
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Man... I dont think Gordon is ever going to be "good"
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give him a break - he has been out for a couple of months
if he still sucks in a few weeks – have at him
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
I dont think that really has anything to do with it
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
honestly
I don’t know why he’s out there…
i read somewhere that they said he’s like 80%…
so why don’t we just give him more time to rehab?
Its against Nebraska law for him to play in Omaha
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
exactly - somewhere far away from Dr. Schwartz
wait, there is a knock at the door…..no, don’t throw my laptop out the window….I promise to be good and not say bad things about the Royals….. ohhhhhhhh nooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
THATS IT!
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
that never gets old
Holy Shit!!!...Peterson resigned...Am I dead?...Is This Heaven?
by RoyalsFanStuckInCardsLand on Jul 22, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I really don't understand it.
Teahen is fine covering 3rd for another month.
He can get 4, NOT 5.
then where would Freel play?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm, just had an odd thought.
Any chance the Royals are actually thinking about dealing Billy and seeing how it goes with Teahen at first?
Or are they just showcasing Teahen’s versatility?
He can get 4, NOT 5.
Dont say such things
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
it's possible...
but we already have betancourt. not sure who else we would trade him for, but the possibilities are probably frightening.
by stuckinstl12 on Jul 22, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Any thing is better than the...
Guy Fieri </acode>interview
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
fail
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I gotta agree with the Teahens.
M is the greatest letter ever
SHOMER SHABBOS!
by ratherfantastic on Jul 22, 2009 9:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I Think Trey
taught hi the shuto.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
"we could let Juan Cruz pitch again tonight"
“It was a joke!!!!!”
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Teahen Plays 1B
Therefore be bats clenup; end of discussion.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Rock Solid logic...
wise old sage
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I Know How
To play the game.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
could you educate us...
since Trey doesn’t have time
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
If You're Under
50 you’d never grasp it.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I can bowl over 50 does that count?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
one shudders to think what will happen when Bloomie plays first
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
obviously the most awesome of things will happen
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I think its obvious
BPJ goes yard here
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fail
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Front Or Back?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
infield?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
The edge of the outfield grass
could be considered a yard.
by hunter s. royal on Jul 22, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
You can just tell Esky's gunna do something special here.
"I can resist everything but temptation." - oscar wylde
and then that happened
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by averagegatsby on Jul 22, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
It Was An
0-2 strike; he had to swing.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
is that hot pink painted toe nails?
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