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Game 96 Overflow Thread


Luke Hochevar has been incredible and for that reason, the Royals still have a 40% chance of holding on and winning this game.

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I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT

by RoyalPug on Jul 25, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Grit!

Steve Balboni is Legen...Wait For It...Dary

by clintox100 on Jul 25, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

He's so rested

That he’s gonna get 2 innings to warm up

by kansasjhawk044 on Jul 25, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

He'll get the first 4 outs....

Then we bring in TPJ.

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by Discodave on Jul 25, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remember,

Trey is in the clubhouse.

He’s probably pissed right now.

He can get 4, NOT 5.

by Warden11 on Jul 25, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

last time a Royals pitcher has K'd 13 in a game

Kevin Appier, 13 Ks in 8, August 29th, 1996

But the Royals have had two 13 K games in under 8 innings. Name them

Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman

by BHWick on Jul 25, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Extra note

No Royals pitcher has ever K’d 13 in a game and got a no decision

Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman

by BHWick on Jul 25, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

But can't we count Zack?

Since we know it’s inevitable that it will happen to him.

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by Discodave on Jul 25, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is this mildly big

that Gibbons is potentially going against Trey’s plan to use Soria in only 5 outs?

by kansasjhawk044 on Jul 25, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe...

but i’ll believe it when i see it

is he out there now?

by Freneau on Jul 25, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

well he did want to fight Shea Hillenbrand

after that piece of shit wrote “ship is sinking” on a board in the clubhouse….now he’s out of MLB

I like him just for that

by GobbleforCyoung on Jul 25, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

MIGGY!

obviously inspired by Billy’s reward

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by RoyalPug on Jul 25, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

who's this Buck guy?

Fuck This Team. Period.

The General Theory of Royaltivity

by kabrink on Jul 25, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Only player without a hit so far:

S-Key
trust the process

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by RoyalPug on Jul 25, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow....Gibby with the balls.

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by Discodave on Jul 25, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Does he challenge Trey to a fight in the clubhouse afterward?

by 2X2L on Jul 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

the two games with 13 Ks in under 8 innings

Tom Gordon, April 1991: 13 Ks in 7 IP

Kevin Appier, May 1994 13 Ks in 5 2/3 IP

For that second game.. 13 Ks, 17 outs.

Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman

by BHWick on Jul 25, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

For being an awesome pitcher, Appier was overshadowed

either by Saberhagen, Cone, or by being the only great pitcher on some shitty teams

Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman

by BHWick on Jul 25, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

dumb

it’s bad enough he was overlooked by the national media types, but you would think at least in Kansas City they would appreciate him.

by swing and a miss on Jul 25, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hm

my shilling for Gibby appears to have been nonstupid

Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman

by BHWick on Jul 25, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I can't watch.

He’ll be fine for 4 outs, but then his arm will fall off.

by 2X2L on Jul 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

just roll with it

it’s never going to make perfect sense with trey

by Freneau on Jul 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe just saying fuck the save

lets get through the 8th

Holy Shit!!!...Peterson resigned...Am I dead?...Is This Heaven?

by RoyalsFanStuckInCardsLand on Jul 25, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm guessing soria was mad trey was telling the media he could only throw 4 outs

when he was probably saying i’m not a bitch, i can throw 2 innigns give me the f’ing ball

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by slayor on Jul 25, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ryan just mentioned it again,

said he went to Trey and said- thanks for trying to protect me, but I’ll be alright.

He can get 4, NOT 5.

by Warden11 on Jul 25, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hochevar is becoming a #2 szzztarter right before our eyes

Soria is pitching before the 9th!!! This is incredible – even if someone else relieves him

What’s next, Gordon learns how to hit?

by GobbleforCyoung on Jul 25, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

denny speculating on the radio feed

that they j ust want soria in to face the top of the order here

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by slayor on Jul 25, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Let Cruz pitch the 9th

It doesn’t matter…the 8th is just as important as the 9th…let Soria face the top/middle of the order

by GobbleforCyoung on Jul 25, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

NO

Unless Soria has like 40 pitches or runners on-base, don’t relieve him in the 9th

Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman

by BHWick on Jul 25, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

thats what I'm thinking

just get us to the 9th….figure it out from there

Holy Shit!!!...Peterson resigned...Am I dead?...Is This Heaven?

by RoyalsFanStuckInCardsLand on Jul 25, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

i dont understand that walk

dont set up on the outside corner, THROW IT DOWN THE MIDDLE

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by slayor on Jul 25, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

too much rest

he had Tommy John you know

Holy Shit!!!...Peterson resigned...Am I dead?...Is This Heaven?

by RoyalsFanStuckInCardsLand on Jul 25, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

well tht was scary

but SCORELESS IINNING BITCHES

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by slayor on Jul 25, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Can the home team hold the visitors scoreless in the 8th? I did not know that.

by 2X2L on Jul 25, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'

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by RoyalPug on Jul 25, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

whoops

I’m pretty sure this game presents more than enough reason to replace trey

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by RoyalPug on Jul 25, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have to agree

but it’s still a problem for Trey that he absolutely won’t make a move that would help the team on principle, until he suddenly changes his mind and can.

by 2X2L on Jul 25, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sure we'll hear more irrational explanations:

-we had a 10-game losing streak
-wanted to protect luke’s effort
etc

that’s how these guys think… no consistency, no logic, etc. remember, they’re basically die hard baseball romantics

but in this case, i’ll take it

by Freneau on Jul 25, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, i'll take it

but you’re right, UNLESS somebody else pitches the top of the ninth, there is really no excuse.. i’m guessing hillman says that Soria came to him before the game and said he was fine to pitch 2 innings / do whatever it took.

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by slayor on Jul 25, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

at least the fans are managing this team....

that makes me more confident…as sad as that is

Fire Everyone

by billybeingbilly on Jul 25, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

so true

i expect to see chris hayes up here in no time

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by slayor on Jul 25, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

The College of Eastern Utah

Eastern Utah has a city large enough for a college?

Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman

by BHWick on Jul 25, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

DM is freeling awesome

about Freel getting his BA above .200

by swing and a miss on Jul 25, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

so nobody up in thebullpel

I GUESS TREY JUST SOLD HIS SOUL TO THE DEVIL

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by slayor on Jul 25, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm putting in a contract

to fix the holes in the clubhouse walls where he banged his head.

by Porcus on Jul 25, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

true story

i got the radio feed w/ the tv muted, denny said they had him throwing off the mound today at the K and decided to send him to arizona to get it started

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by slayor on Jul 25, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's actually really good to hear

A bit of out of the box thinking and his career is otherwise done, so why not? I like the move.

by jsolo on Jul 25, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriusly?

Fuck This Team. Period.

The General Theory of Royaltivity

by kabrink on Jul 25, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

or something like that

Fuck This Team. Period.

The General Theory of Royaltivity

by kabrink on Jul 25, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

heard it on 610

SHOMER SHABBOS!

by ratherfantastic on Jul 25, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is the Perfect Storm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. No more Stache
2. Trey ejected
3. Soria for 6 outs
4. Rally Zoo Reappearance

=
WE MIGHT HAVE ENOUGH TO WIN?!

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 25, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Just for fun.....

LHP Jeremy Affeldt has thrown 27 straight scoreless innings and owns the lowest ERA among big-league relievers with at least 25 outings. In 39 1/3 innings this year, the defense has turned 14 double plays.

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by Discodave on Jul 25, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

its fine...

b/c shealy has been awesome for us….and surely, affeldt cost a lot more than farnsworth

Fire Everyone

by billybeingbilly on Jul 25, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

True....

Plus, at the the Jim Rome tourstop here in KC, he got on stage and dropped a bunch of F bombs while standing next to Sweeney….classic.

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by Discodave on Jul 25, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Trade

In all seriousness….do you think they are setting Soria up to be trade bait tonight?

by seanasbury on Jul 25, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Nah

Not with the contract he has.

by Porcus on Jul 25, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

YYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by Discodave on Jul 25, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

And Soria

gives the people what they want.

by 2X2L on Jul 25, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Time to order playoff tickets!!!!!!

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by Discodave on Jul 25, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Let joy be unconfined.....

let there be dancing in the streets, drinking in the saloons, and necking in the parlors.(Marx bros. in Night at the Opera.)

by Steve Hovley on Jul 25, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Billy sounded retarded

like a kid chewing for the first time and being buzzed off his ass. He couldn’t talk for shit there.

Seeking inspiration to fill this space...

by Andy Edwards on Jul 25, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

True.

I figure he was wanting to make sure he didn’t say something like “we FINALLY brought Soria in when we had the lead”

He can get 4, NOT 5.

by Warden11 on Jul 25, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hillman

says it was Gibby and Mac’s decision to bring in Soria for two innings.

by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 25, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

You go, Gibby and Mac.

by 2X2L on Jul 25, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

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