Game 98 Open Thread - Royals (38-59) at Orioles (42-55)
by Freneau on Jul 27, 2009 6:30 PM EDT
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The Royals invade Maryland behind the noble arm of the hallowed Bruce Chen. The Orioles counter with Rich Hill. Nobody gets out alive.
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Revenge
is a dish best served cold, sir.
Kansas City Royals - rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic since 1994.
by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 27, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, I wondered about that
I only with Rodrigo Lopez was on the Royals, too
Actually, i sort of do.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd take Rodrigo Lopez as a reclamation project
Is he still hurt?
Any update on the pending apocalypse
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Jul 27, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
surprisingly, I haven't crapped my pants yet
there’s still time, though
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
We must battle for fourth place...
just like the Flint Tropics in Semi-Pro. And when we triumph over the Indians, the streets shall be filled and the cheers will flow from our lips: Fourth Place! Fourth Place! Fourth Place!
Go Royals….
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions
Yep
just like the Royals
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
According to Fox Sports KC lineup goes...
(Bloomquist – CF)
(Callaspo – 2B)
(Butler – 1B)
(Teahen – RF)
(Olivo – DH)
(Pena – C)
(Freel – LF)
(Gordon – 3B)
(Betancourt – SS)
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
This lineup delivers
nothing
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
something like that
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Sadly, with the players available, that lineup in not half bad.
Gordon could should be higher
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Jul 27, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
as I said on another thread
I was excited about seeing Callaspo hitting second until I realized DDJ was sitting with Blomquist hitting first.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Quite a few people in Royals gear here at Camden- like 1 in 20 maybe
Not bad for being a bad team in a city 20 hours away, as the car drives.
Also, walking around town today, we kept getting asked (politely) if we were going to the game tonight. We weren’t near the harbor (and, by extension, the stadium) either.
The Orioles and Royals fan bases both continue to impress me, each in their own ways.
by sterlingice on Jul 27, 2009 6:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I love the Orioles and their fans, and the bird too
but they beat us so much at baseball
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Since going to their games
I’m very impressed both at their fans and stadium. They’re my favorite live baseball experiene (non-wrigley or fenway division, tho i haven’t been to boston).
by sterlingice on Jul 27, 2009 6:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ok, that's probably overly optimistic
More like 1 in 100
by sterlingice on Jul 27, 2009 6:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So Parraz to Omaha Thats exciting.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Flags at half mast today
Anyone know why?
by sterlingice on Jul 27, 2009 7:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Korean War Veteran's Day
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 27, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Needs more GRIT
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions
aside from signing Eckstein...
how could you possibly squeeze any more grit into this lineup?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Butler!
Yay!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
Olivo woulda thrown blomquist out
Olivo>Wieters
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How The Hell
Did Bloomers get to 3B with one out?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Single + SB + Sac Groundout + Billy = RUNS! = VICTORY!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
What a show off
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions
Wait til he hops home one one leg
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Jul 27, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else feeling an Olivo jack tonight?
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yeah, LHP + Olivo = HR = extension
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess its possible...
though Hall has a pitch that looks like it moves away from Right Handed Hitters, which is basically Olivo’s kryptonite.
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
"How do they lay off those pitches that move?!?"
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
That or a ton of K's
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
itsallgood
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I felt a breeze
from that one he swung at in the dirt
by sterlingice on Jul 27, 2009 7:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It Could Happen
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 27, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
So...
Every time Chen pitches he fools me for 4 innings then gives up a slew of HR’s… Is it possible we can get Chen to pitch 5 innings before giving up a slew of HR’s?
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
Like that K?
Against a guy who completely owns us? I won’t feel good with a lead unless it’s 20 or more.
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I was just getting to set the over/under for Chen's K's at .5 too
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess that would be a no
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
trade him to the team the Royals are playing in 5 days
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Nick Markakis looks like a guy you'd run into stumbling out of Dominic's in the Bronx at 12:30 a.m. babbling about a gelato
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I miss Adam Jones' Gameday pic with his eyes closed
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Damn Jones is good
and Chen is bad
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions
quality analysis
every thought about applying at FSN?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 27, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
never
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan L.
“How does he come up with that stuff?”
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
oops!
Tension is the enemy. - Charlie Lau
by aHorseWithNoName on Jul 27, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
...and after checking...
though he doesn’t have enough innings to qualify… He is averaging over 2 HR’s per 9 innings pitched… and since you asked Greinke is giving up 0.35 HR’s/9
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
hmm...
the worst HR/FB% in baseball among qualified starters is actualy Rich Porcellos as almost 20%. But that’s HR/FB rate… and that’s just an indicator of luck, since most pitchers regress to about 12%.
Worst HR/9 is Braden Looper… (1.8)
Ah, but as said above, Chen doesn’t qualify, He’s worse than Looper at 2.08/9, but unlike Porcello, he isn’t having bad luck. Indeed, he’s right at average: 11.5%.
So, in conclusion, he sucks.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I could have said that without knowing those numbers.
So, in conclusion, he sucks.
He can get 4, NOT 5.
Andy MacPhail
is he known as a sabermetrics guy? I looked and couldn’t find out much. He’s young, but old-school, I think (GM of the Twins in the 1980s)…
an example of a non-saber guy who clearly “gets it” whether he knows the numbers or not
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Not really
but he’s certainly adapted to the modern game.
I guess Bill Bavasi gave him a hand there
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
gotta give some props to Ed Wade, too
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Aubrey Huff seems like a Dayton Moore kind of guy
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is his OBP low enough?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
that will be a problem
but he is a defense-challenged slugger who was once good who is in his early 30s, so he’s got that going for him
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
could be next week!
power on the corners!
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
he has an OBP of .313
would that actually improve the Royals?
Im sure GMDM is smart enough to sign him as a DH
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Really sparse crowd tonight
Looks like a Monday night at the K, actually.
Now I feel kindof sad
by sterlingice on Jul 27, 2009 7:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Be sure and carry the banner high!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Home plate ump
has a generous outside corner according to Gameday.
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by aHorseWithNoName on Jul 27, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions
Good God
A big DRINK to that poll
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions
hahahah
“Best way to keep Joel Goldberg from sweating”
A Personal Fanner
B Cold Towel
C FSN-KC Headband
D Stay Inside
Go CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCc!!!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 27, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
E.
Fire him and replace him with Royal underboob girl
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
??? the butterface from the contest?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
she has a face?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hmmm... I will see if I can find the pic...
since my name dropping of underboob girl didn’t bring about her picture
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont think she has butterface at all
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, maybe not as bad as I thought
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
oh my lordy
This is from the fanfest? I gotta go to those “family” things I guess.
Fuck This Team. Period.
The General Theory of Royaltivity
nope... Sure would have been cool if it was
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I Will Always
Remember the Bruce Chen era.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
very similar to the Scott Elarton era
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
or Darrell May
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Jul 27, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Elarton:
the worst starting pitcher in Royals history.
at $4M
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I remember his last game very well...
and now I have to go to Camden to get a picture of me standing next to Gordy’s plaque outside the stadium
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
then you're obviously not drinking enough
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I Could Not
Drink more.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 27, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
???
Who?
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm a moron when it comes to some aspects of strategy
is a two-out steal generally stupid or smart?
Seems like stealing w/ Yuni up in general is a good idea, but w/ two outs/
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well so far not stealing hasn't been great strategery
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
depends....
in this case i say it’s ok
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 27, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm just happy for the attempt and success
so that his speed score, and thus his PECOTA projection, will improve next season!
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Not for sure, might need to preak out the book, I see it a bit with 2 out, 9th hitter gets on and #1 there to drive in
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by Jeff Zimmerman on Jul 27, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
GordonRIT
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
I can't remember
but I think last timem I looked Gordon has had more success stealing nagainst LHP. That’s pretty unusual.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
this was actually a pick-off attempt where he just went to 2nd....
not a true steal on a pitch to the plate
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 27, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Speed Score doesn't know that!
:-/
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Hill isn't really great at holding runners though
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Mora with the Iron Maiden-tribute .666 OPS
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hahahaha
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
what will he have to do in the next PA to get it back?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
did he dive?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
of course
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
total bust... Too early to trade Butler, Gordon, Soria and Freel for him?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Freel, OK.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 27, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
180 PA... it's over
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
XP
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
tremendous
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
did he miss the tag?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
didn't even bother to catch it really
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
He Missed Everything
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by philofthenorth on Jul 27, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Ball in glove, but it popped out
New nickname: Bertterfingers
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Never
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 27, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
technically, it is a save situation
if Soria goes the rest of the game
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
That was an awful idea bruce.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
"What if I just pitch around the whole lineup?"
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
"hey it works for the bullpen, why not me?"
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
What could possibly go wrong?
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
that's the one I like!
is he asleep, or did someone pass gas?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone can get a 1-2-3 scoreless inning
But you get more degree of difficulty point when you load the bases
Royals pen already up
by sterlingice on Jul 27, 2009 7:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
wow
this is looks like its foing to be “one of those games”
Or even Strategery?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Strategerization
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by philofthenorth on Jul 27, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I congratulate Willie won winning the leadoff spot for the next 2 months
just got home, was looking at hamsters when Baltimore scored
Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman
that's awesome
like a line from Beckett
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
hm
anyways.. Bloomquist batting leadoff against a LHP is probably a smarter idea than DeJesus batting leadoff against a LHP
anyways.. Bloomquist batting leadoff against a LHP is probably a smarter idea than DeJesus batting leadoff against a LHPi’d prefer AC, Bloomquist, Teahen, Butler… but still
Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman
excellent
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
just loved the line ""was looking at hamster when Baltimore scored"
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
yep, I don't know why the fuck anybody would buy a pet rat, but
hamsters and ferrets are understandable
Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman
Chen dialed that last pitch up to almost 90 MPH
really reaching back
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its like the scene in Major League 2...
I want Parkman
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Pena was so very happy with that K
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when isn't he happy?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't imagine Brayan not being happy
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
that would take him 13 games...
especially since he only pitches 4 innings a game.
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
nah...he had 9 twice in his career
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 27, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he actually got 6 once this year too (without checking)
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
and after checking... 5
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Blomquist!
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he as an OBP of 1.000 so far...
You aren’t expecting too much outta wee Willie are you?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Hitting Jones Might
Be the best band name ever.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Im partial to
Mississippi Meatwagon
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
They Come And
Go.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 27, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Bert!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions
Interesting stuff from Camden Chat:
Ryan Freel is a Royal????
Bruce Chen, too?
Sidney Ponson, it’s like a team of former Orioles.
No wonder why their record is so bad.
If only they knew.
He can get 4, NOT 5.
the Orioles were good in the 70s
that’s all Dayton needs to know
just wait until we acquire Mussina!
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Gutierrez to NY for Mussina
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I only know Royals
as former Mariners
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
they call it BBQ, but its really not.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Memphis BBQ kicks ass
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
not an expert
there is very good BBQ in OK if you know where to go
but that knowledge was possessed by my dad…
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I lived in NC for 2 or so years.
I ate NC bbq once. Once.
They don’t have bbq sauce like we think of it. It is some kind of vinegary oil or something. Once.
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How close was that to a HR?
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Well, if Rich HIll flames out with the Orioles
he can always take solace in getting 17starts for the Royals in 2013
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
are you there?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
3-2
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
We're riding Billy's bat all the way to FOURTH PLACE!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions
Thank god this team has Billy Butler.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
enjoy him
I’m still not convinced he’ll make it through 2010 as a Royal
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm glad we got rid of him back in May
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Forget the singles train
it’s the doubles train!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
Does anyone recall the heart stopping game winning home run at camden last year by Olivo?
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yeah, 0-2 pitch off of Sherrill, right?
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 27, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
yea, think we were in extras? or just top 9 after coming back.
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they need the anti-shift for him
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 27, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if BizarroTeahen ever thought of batting RH against RHP
he’d be the unswitch hitter
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i forsee at 5-11 loss.
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Billy with 30 doubles...
not sure if that’s a lot, but it sure sounds like it.
and Adam Jones
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess that was last inning...
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
This inning is full of exploding heads.......
…………
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions
Someone needs to tell our pitchers that the pickoff just isn't working
We don’t have the intellectual fortitude to not get distracted by excessive throws to first. Batter wins.
This is where BPJ nmakes a mark in treydaddys head.
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Hill out.........Brian Bass (former Royals draft pick in 2000) in
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 27, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
Olivo with a walk
Time to pull Hill
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Baltimore's manager is smart
if your pitcher walks Miguel Olivo, it’s time to pull him
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its the anti Gibbons move...
IBB TPJ NOW!
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
are you physically there and mobile commenting?
maybe I’ll do that for a Halladay start if I can go to one…
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait - they play baseball in Canada?
Is it not hockey season or something?
they're all eating BBQ
also, Bloomquist is still way ahead of Olivo in walk percentage (6.5% to 2.7%), but the total is 18 to 8. Unless Willie walked this game, which he could have.
Callaspo having a higher walk percentage than Teahen is surprising too
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yeah, despite his good year
Teahen is swinging at more bad balls than ever
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
what's a good site showing
where pitches are thrown that lead to pitches or outs or whatever. Like an F/x thing for hitters.
Or the 9 part chart from a Ted Williams hitting book
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sure sure
I haven’t messed with Pitch f/x data… I’m guessing you can sort by hitters as well as pitchers. I think I’ve seen people who’ve done that.
Each FGs player page also has pitch type values (linear weights above/below average by pitch). In a
major
upset, Teahen gets killed by sliders.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah... it's pretty scary, actually
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
His blazing speed?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
well, his splits are too indicative
but Kauffman has played as a slightly-high BABIP park in the past
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
dang, rich hill already gone? whyyyyyy?
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
they're going to torture us by throwing a former Royal draft pick at us
in the JP Howell mold
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 27, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
its all coming together now, the comish is out to get us, he is picking the teams bullpen matchups
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Brian Bass
Another awesome Royals pitching prospect that totally panned out
I wish the nickname "Grimace" wasn't already taken
because it would fit RBJ perfectly
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make that "BPJ"
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
RBJ?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Robert Browny Jr.
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I think Poppin Fresh works too
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Their hot dog race is almost identical to ours!
For those curious at home, ketchup won.
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Whoever can make up the better story about why I deserve to watch a game from the Buck O'Neill legacy seat...
gets to be my +1
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have you done anything worthwhile in your life?
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nothing immediately comes to mind...
but Im sure I have
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Im an underachiever
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
which is why
we need sports in which we don’t keep score. we don’t want you to feel bad about that.
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isnt that the WNBA?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
and Im sure someone dribbled between the legs too
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you see the clip?
They stopped playing in the last minute so the girl could dribble down the lane and just barely dunk it.
He can get 4, NOT 5.
No... Couldn't care less
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
what's that?
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Or A grading system on how the student felt about the subject.
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check, check minus, check plus system?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
"She got an alligator in spelling!"
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
YES! SOMEONE GOT IT
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
time well spent
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
yes indeed, i just finished re-watching all of the episodes
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Arrested Development?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
yea, i actually looked for a picture the report card but have no luck.
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I had every episode saved on my Zune when I was in Germany...
Watched every episode in order at least 3 times
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
ya i had them all on DVR, but i just found both seasons on dvd for 10bucks, so i went there.
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Your welcome
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
hee hee
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
well done, for that i rec thee
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
You found 10 babies in Kyle Farnsworth's basement
and saved them from being eaten by his dogs
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I should make this a fanpost
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Me and another guy I teach with have tried that for 2 years now.
We tried playing it straight last year, this year we have fed homeless kids and paid for catcher’s equipment for the local youth teams.
No dice.
He can get 4, NOT 5.
You birthed Zack?
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you taught John Gibbons how to love again?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
You saved a school bus full of boy scouts who were helping a gaggle of nuns across the street after they rescued a litter of kittens from a forest of trees?
by sterlingice on Jul 27, 2009 8:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Um... meteors
Yeah, that’s it
by sterlingice on Jul 27, 2009 8:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
OR!
Helped a school bus full of boy scouts where were helping a gaggle of nuns who were stranded in a flooded over street after they rescued a little of kittens from a forest of trees.
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
AHH MY EYES THE TYPOS THEY BURN
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Pitch type values
am I reading this right that all the good stuff Olivo does against Fastballs is completely negated by sliders?
you’d think a catcher would know what a slider looks like by now
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And you'd be wrong
It’s hambone
by sterlingice on Jul 27, 2009 8:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
pitch selection for an Olivo v. Greinke AB
slider, slider, slider
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nice bruce working the 2-3-4 inning
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CHEN IS DEALING!
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
YAY-Gor!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
Do we have any Alex Gordon related pics yet?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
No
But I should be considering something for that
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Ive been brainstorming all day, nothing comes to mind
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
How about Alex Gordon's face on Jim Halpert's body
in the room where they do the talking head interviews?
You know, a “Smirk-face”
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
could work
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I really picture HIllman as Michael Scott in the clubhouse, with gordon constantly looking in the camera and making a face
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
someone needs a tissue!
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Yeah, what a wimp.
Reminds me of DDJ or something.
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DDJ would be laughing though
ooo he makes me so mad
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I AM surprised
the Royals took him out of the game. I mean, rub some dirt pal.
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wasn't that right before his wedding pictures, too?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
yay
I can’t wait for Gordon to hit one in the air again
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what could possibly derail this?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
we do have over 60% chance of winning this.
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you mean 6%?
surely that was a typo
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 27, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
How many times do you think DM is going to relive that epic Yuneifi FB for reporters?
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could you please elaborate?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
didn't YB hit one to the wall right after Gordon got on this inning?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
wow....lucky to be safe there
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 27, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
They couldn't handle the grit
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
that just how Blomquist rolls
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
and that's why Bert should be leading off
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Just looking at his numbers on Fangraphs,
he has a 91% contact rate. Almost never swings and misses.
He can get 4, NOT 5.
I mean the GDPs, though
leadoff hitters see the fewest
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I was just pointing out that number.
I knew he always seemed to make contact, had no clue it was that high.
He can get 4, NOT 5.
at one point earlier in the year...
he had the lowest strike out rate in the bigs.
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by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
now he's 3rd among qualifiers
behind Luis Castillo and PEdroia
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
he's a machine
he knows the zone fasho, but seems like he could take a few more strikes, fi that makes sense — the ones he can’t drive as well.
Whatever, it’s not like they should be tinkering with his approach. he is what he is at this point.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Chen v. Hill
might be the worst pitching match-up of the year?
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
Greinke/Verlander it ain't
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
anything involving chen/ponson is in the running.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
If we were going to get a SS who can't hit,
we should’ve bought one for the SS. Like the O’s with Izturis.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Short term is what I meant, not SS
Cut me some slack – I got sun poisoning or some bullshit.
Betancourt for one year’d be fine too.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
I was agreeing with you
i really liked the Izturis signing for the Os. Still do.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I got it, lol
You think they should re-sign him? It seems like they might have an Izzy-in-training in Robert Andino. It’s a question worth asking – the O’s could have the best pitching in the AL East in 2011.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
I thought he was signed through next year
don’t know much about prospects
MacPhail is probably going to try and move Rich Hill for Jeff Bianchi anyway, and who could blame him?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
by 2011?
I think the Yankees/Sox will always be up there
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
"Could," while not extremely likely
The O’s group of starting prospects is one of the more impressive groups in baseball. Chris Tillman from the Bedard deal looks like a front of the rotation guy. Bergesen’s already up and looking solid. Same with David Hernandez. Then you get to Arrieta, Matusz, Patton, etc. They could have half of these guys totally flop and still make out well on the pitching side in the next couple years. And the crazy thing is, NONE of them are flopping right now.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
Tillman's on my fantasy team
the Os are scary… Kinda curious about what their IF will look like in a couple years with Mora and Huff gone (big loss, I know) and Roberts in his mid-30s
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Mora'd already be gone
if it weren’t for his trade clause. I think the O’s should seriously look into Beltre this next off-season, as they have a big hole at 3B in the organization. Huff’s lukewarm production could easily be replaced, maybe even by Brandon Snyder. Yes, I’m a Sox fan, but I’d REALLY like to see a competitive O’s team again. It sucks that such a proud franchise got destroyed in the late 90s when baseball was booming.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
The Al East is just crazy now, and will be
If J.P. could keep his foot out of his mouth, people would recognize that he’s actually done a pretty amazing job, given the situation. Yes, the Wells contract was bad… but still (and some up here think that wasn’t his call to make).
5 good organizations.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
exactly!
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
It's just a shame J.P.'s built a team
that could kick ass in any other division. I actually see the O’s poised to pass them in the next couple years. The Rays might have topped out in 2008 barring any major changes, but they’ll still be around. Red Sox and Yankees have a ton of money they can throw at whatever problems they have.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
the Os will pass them next season
unless J.P. can find a bunch of other league average replacements in the Northern Leagues.
Without Halladay… yikes
Sky is right: they should simply trade Halladay and Wells together for a bag of balls. At least they’d have room.
I wonder who’s going to give Marco Scutaro too much money? Great signing by JP. I wonder if teams have wised up, though?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
The Rays will be good for a while
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed.
I just don’t see a perfect storm situation where they pass the Yanks and Red Sox happening again in the near future. Baltimore’s young pitching, on the other hand, REALLY scares me. They already have a pretty good line-up that could be a top unit if they make the right FA decisions.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
The Rays will be totally screwed with Longoria is a FA
in, what, 2037?
Nice job, agent
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
with about 43 club options tacked on
sorry, I"m just bitter
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
THAT POLL IS RIGGED
SELF PIMPING! SELF PIMPING!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
Holy God...
wtf is this Chen?
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
he looks really high.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Copycat
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
of they keep PRing for him
you should put his face on the JoGui wheelz pic
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm
We’ll see about that
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
(not that I agree with the move, but Hillman seems to think Gordon needs the rocket-cart)
rocket-cart = MITCH, MITCH, Sr.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Gordy is so hip that
they made him get hip surgery so he would stop embarrassing the rest of the team
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even with the 2nd scoreless inning by chen, i can't help but remember the picture above of bruce.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
that reminds me of the greatest sponsor promotion ever
winning a free harley if Ken Harvey hit for the cycle
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The power of the Zebra Cakes
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
that close to a freaking amazing web gem
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
Self promotion:
I think JoPo might be (indirectly) responding to me on Twitter
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I got a response from Tim Scott and Rany
that has to be more than JoePo combined
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Rany would be awesome
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I've only heard him talk once, so I don't want to jump the gun
but Tim Scott is a moron, right?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
Just for the record … I do not and never have wanted to work for the Kansas City Royals.
He can get 4, NOT 5.
did you see my wacky post?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd follow you on Twitter
but I’m having a hard time getting around how silly it is. I still stalk you.
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
it is silly
I’m just pathetic
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
This calls for a ridiculous comment such as:
SPRING BREAK WOOOOOOOOOOO
"Do they have people that tall in Mexico?"
I hope he sees that it's a joke (well, it's also a shot at DM, but not him)
I’d hate to be one of the 3-4 people not on JoPo’s list of those people who aren’t his favorite people.
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to be a wuss
but if Poz is responding to me… he does know it’s a joke, right?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't want to get on his bad side
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
although chances are he's just making his own joke and doesn't know I exist
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I still need a pic of Hilldawg with the Molestache looking at the camera
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
i got it from scout forums, people there are usually early in their knowledge.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
"early in their knowledge"
you’ve been listening to too many Trey Hillman press conferences
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
tell me about it.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Note: when a the other team walks Brayan Pena to pitch to a player
that player probably isn’t worth having on your team
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Luke Scott is better defensively than every Royals OF but DDJ
… and he’s DHing for them
So many people remember MacPhail ripping off SEA, but we need to remember Ed Wade’s contribution to BAL, as well
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
These are the situations that Chen doesn't seem to get out of,
just being proactive. Although asking for the bullpen might be worse.
He can get 4, NOT 5.
Walk from the Hotel to the Ballpark?
I think we could have that in KC
Provided that people only stay in the Drury
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looking at Google maps
I guess they could put a hotel around Stadium Drive and Royal Way. It’s just that putting a direct way from East/West-bound I70 to the TSC would be pretty awesome
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******NEW IMAGE ALERT******
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Yes!
Now do a “Commisioner” one
Followed by a “Commish”
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
who has more kids (natural or adopted)
the Moras or the Olivos?
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I'm Freeling it!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
Chen = master of control
do you think the opposing players step by into the box to resume the AB until the ump tells them to take first because they got “drilled” by Chen’s “heater?”
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When they boo or chant 'luuuuke'...
If you hear someone saying ‘Bruce’ (I was saying ‘boo-urns’), that’s probably one of our smartass selves.
Or my wife who just keeps rhyming words like
moooose
spruuuuce
cabooose
chartreuuuce
etc
by sterlingice on Jul 27, 2009 8:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
hahaha
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's my Gordon pic.....just in time for this AB
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 27, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
The Gordon pics are magic man!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 27, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome
Obvious guy says: Michael needs to be turned into Hillman (w/ real ’stache), and Dwight into… I dunno… Willie? Freel?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
tough choice
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
is it just me or is MASM's theme music
very american gladiators?
Oriole's have past greats signing autographs before every monday night game...
who would be your favorite, “must have” royal great autograph?
personally...
Carlos Febles would be fantastic
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 27, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
What should TPJ's closer theme music be
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yay sac bunts
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noooooooooooooooooooooo
not the chips!
AGAIN!
by Fernando Vina School of Linguistics on Jul 27, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
Beat me
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 27, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Time Bomb in the game
so, will we be awesome in the 6th and blow it in the 7th?
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