Game 100 Open Thread - Royals (40-59) at Orioles (42-57)
by Freneau on Jul 29, 2009 6:30 PM EDT
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Unfortunately, showers are in the forecast in Baltimore as Greinke takes on highly touted Orioles prospect Chris Tillman. Gordon has the night off.
Royals vs Orioles coverage, Camden Chat
Current Series
Royals lead the series 2-0
| Mon 07/27 | WP: Robinson Tejeda (1 - 0) SV: Joakim Soria LP: Matt Albers (1 - 4) |
5 - 3 win |
| Tue 07/28 | WP: Jamey Wright (1 - 3) SV: Joakim Soria LP: Danys Baez (4 - 4) |
4 - 3 win |
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Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009, 7:05 PM EDT Partly cloudy,rain. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80. |
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| Thu 07/30 | 12:35 PM EDT | |
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According to Camden Chat the weather seems to be clearing in Baltimore.
And wouldn’t a six inning game be our best case scenario anyway?
by Dan Holmes on Jul 29, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
normally, but the Baltimore pen is shot.
Go Royals!
How unfortunately correct you were, sir.
A sooth-sayer perhaps, or a Royals fan?
knock yourself out.
is this game on FSN??? tvguide online isn’t showing it.
by WhenWillDavidGlassDie? on Jul 29, 2009 6:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
by WhenWillDavidGlassDie? on Jul 29, 2009 6:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I meant to say thanks in what I just posted…oops. Thanks!
by WhenWillDavidGlassDie? on Jul 29, 2009 6:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
What An OF
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 .257
W. Bloomquist rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .275
B. Butler 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .294
M. Teahen 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .293
A. Callaspo 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302
M. Jacobs dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .217
M. Olivo c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
M. Maier cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .212
Y. Betancourt ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .232
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Baltimore
AB R H RBI HR BB K SB LOB Season Avg
B. Roberts 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .279
A. Jones cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .297
N. Markakis rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .292
A. Huff dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .248
N. Reimold lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .291
T. Wigginton 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
M. Mora 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .259
G. Zaun c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .256
C. Izturis ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .261
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kansas City
IP H R ER BB K HR WHIP Season ERA
Z. Greinke 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.10 2.04
Baltimore
IP H R ER BB K HR WHIP Season ERA
C. Tillman 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA NA
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
wow are first 5 better get it done.
Go Royals!
We Can Depend
On Sporqie.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking the bottom four are the ones who better get it done.
by WhenWillDavidGlassDie? on Jul 29, 2009 6:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Trey hates Zack
The worst offensive lineup always seems to be in there behind him. (See Luis-Mitch-TPJ game)
by swing and a miss on Jul 29, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
our 6-9 hitters, huge vortex of suck.
Go Royals!
Allard Baird screws the Royals again!
I'm not a sabermetrician, but I do play one at Driveline Mechanics.
Can't get enough of me? Check out my Twitter feed.
by Matt Klaassen on Jul 29, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Willy creeping closer to .300 yet again
let’s do this
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Nevermind
I was reading Doctor Jones’ line
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Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
he is back over .700 ops for now.
Go Royals!
Jakers, Olivoyl, Eminem
And Yu-Bet in a row could be the biggest out making pit in MLB.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
The last 4 batters are all automatic outs.
Sweet mother of fk. Chris Tillman, THIS IS YOUR LUCKY DAY!
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I Bet Bloomers'
UZR in RF is pretty abysmal. We’ll probably see a lot of dives out there today.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Can't be worse than Jose the Lawn Gnome's can it?
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
No, But I'd
Rather see Bloomers at 3B and Teahen in RF.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
You're right there
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
At least he's not in center
but seeing Bloomquist in the outfield makes me long for Freel and this feels wrong.
by swing and a miss on Jul 29, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
It Is
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, not our strongest offensive lineup
and that is saying something.
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Dear Zack
I’m truly sorry Trey gives you the shittiest llineups to get run support. I really am. I guess he’s just expecting you to throw a no hitter every time you start so you only need 1 run or something.
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 6:47 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
the official verb of RR
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It Looks Like
Dictionaries have accepted this. Using “impact” as a verb really bugs me. It means “to block”, not to hit of affect something, as an impacted wisdom tooth.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
but have they adopted the use of "impactful?"
like the Royals?
by swing and a miss on Jul 29, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
It's In The
Bullshit Generator, so yeah, kind of.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
A.K.A. Trey Hillmans Mind.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
making verbs out of nouns is aggrevating
(notice that I avoided using the term “verbizing”)
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
This game decides whether The O's have a chance at splitting the series or losing it
nobody gets out alive
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Jim Morrison Didn't
Die, he became a journeyman 3B.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/morriji01.shtml
He actually had some OK years in Pittsburgh; no one noticed.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I Hadn't Noticed
Zaun in the lineup today. Yay! Ex-Royals rule!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
No kidding
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I saw that
what a crack-up
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Still Explading After
All these years.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
This lineup is so bad...
It could probably shut itself out.
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I dont see how you think
Jacobs Olivo Maier and Betancourt would be anything other than awesome
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
so are we starting on time? or will there be a delay.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Freddy Sanchez dealt to the Giants.
Pirates have completely dismantled the entire team. Pretty impressive, probably what Dayton should have done / be doing here.
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and yet they may be better than before the dismantling
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't be surprised if they are competing in that division sooner rather than later
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
snell and wilson both dealt as well...
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Why would DM do that?
He wants to win now
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Rain Delay
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions
THIS IS A GAWDDAMNED CONSPIRACY!!!
God doesn’t want me to participate in the Rockem Sockem Robot Tourney tonight!!!
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
You Cannot Skip
That!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't miss a Greinke start either...
Ive missed 5 games this year… 3 of them have been Greinke starts…
But then again a chance at winning DMB tickets is pretty awesome
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Do I have time to get one more game of NCAA Football 10 in?
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
and they are already taking the tarp off
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, It Doesn't
Look like much.
http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar.php?rid=DOX&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
im starting the show as i type.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
How good is that game?
Because at the moment the next game I’m getting is Modern Warfare 2, and that’s months away.
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Im having a blast... Though I nearly had a jihad against the BCS system...
I had an undefeated season in year 1 and didn’t get to play in the championship game, and then I lucked into the championship game when 3 of the top 5 teams lost in week 14, allowing me to slip into first.
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe I'll grab it this weekend
It sounds like I’d have a fun time recreating classic Mizzou teams
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey now!
It’s all about Kellen Winslow, son!
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Roger Wehrli!
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta love Wehrli too
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Question: Which Royals player has the most Royal Pride?
My vote goes to Zack if everything he says is true
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
Lengthy Interview With
Jack Wilson on the M’s telecast; looks like they won 3-2 with a very Royal-like 11 hits. I don’t think we could have gotten Wilson tor Cortes and Saito.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
what about Ronny Cedeno?
could we get him for Cortes and Saito?
Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman
Haha
Ronny :(edeno… the TPJ of the Mariners
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently Not, Or
GMDM would have done it.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Rain Delay Boredom Poll: Animal Crackers covered in frosting with sprinkles.. best thing since sliced bread?
A.) Oh hell ya!
B.) No way man, breads the bomb!
C.) Meh, you suck.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
D. If I eat to many I want to throw up, but they are pretty good till then
I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT
A
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
More painful:
A.) Watching Miguel Olivo bat
B.) Watching Mike Jacobs bat
C.) Watching TPJ bat
D.) Accidentally (probably intentionally, I’d never believe it was an accident) slamming wang in car door
Forgot one
E.) Watching Billy Butler run
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
C no question
at least withA and B there is a chance (small) that something will happen
D could be great for stories
and E could transform into slapstick
I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT
Ive never actually seen TPJ "bat"
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
F.) All of the Above.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
F) Having anything burning and or sharp shoved up your hole
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Dave Stewart and Leif Lisec
the Royals Weekly show is a gathering of unemployed KC sports people
Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman
sports people would imply they know something about sports.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
can't wait until our road radio team is
Steve Stewart and Dave Stewart
Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman
i'd modify this to be sportscasters and sportscasts from safety, but i'm too lazy
but have a chuckle anyway.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank God, Willie Doesn;t think he'll wear down with more playing time!
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/royals/story/1353518.html
his reasoning involves, the words “how would you know?”
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Umpires talking with Tillman
Discussing how they’ll make Greinke lose
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
is tarp off?
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
game time
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Obviously you haven't seen the line up.
It’s already decided.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't worry
Jacobs will homer when it’s 10-1 Orioles
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF!!!
HOw is that even possible with Greinke pitching
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn
sarcasm text fail
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
We've made him throw a lot of pitches.
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
so far,
Deep Fly Out, and Line Out.. we can hit this kid.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
As long as the Baseball Gods don't keep screwing us with great O's defense
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
TWSS?
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Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I Think He
Probably said that.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn... hit all 3 balls hard
All caught. Figures, Zack is pitching.
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yeah, eventually they have to fall
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
But Freel the Magic isn't in the lineup
we could use his bloops singles
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
He Is Available
To PH for Jacobs.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's go Dos Equis Greinke!
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions
He speeks latin in Greek
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
John Wetteland Was
Just on the M’s telecast. He once had a sign above his locker that read “My life is ruled by invisible cows”. What’s not to like there?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
They hit it, and it falls in.
So goes the life of Greinke…
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Ugh.
We hit the ball hard. It gets caught. They hit the ball hard. It drops in. Looks like a long night.
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
bunting... hmmmm
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
The Decorative Kind?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I Wouldn't Throw
That fastball down there again.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
I really don't like Pacman
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
One too fucking many s liders...
Goddammit olivo your pitch calling is SHIT
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Greinke could shake him off
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
you don't shake off your catcher.
Ever see bull durham?
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
The Orioles own Greinke
maybe I should give up and go to Taco Bell
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
sounds good.
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
This park is such a fucking bandbox
AND WHY DID YOU KEEP CALLING SLIDERS OLIVO YOU M ORON
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I have a jones, he always hits a home run in the first inning against us.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
I guess the rain delay has messed with ZG?
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
just cant get ovr that jones Ab
1st inning, 9 pitches, 3 fastballs. srsly?
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yeah. I agree completely.
Olivo sucks real bad.
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
We win the Chen/Tejada
We win with Jamey fucking Wright
And now we are down 2-0 with Greinke on the mound
Only the Royals
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Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
yes
he hasn’t been throwing a changeup for the majority of the season, and when he has it’s been much slower. bannister teach him the power change up?
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Greinke said before the season he really wanted to develop a Change like Santana
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Samba Pa Ti?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont know what that means
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
It's A Slow
Instrumental by Santana. From “Abraxas”.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
right down the middle for ball four
after olivo called for 2 in the dirt. hate, this, pitch calling
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this is so awful..
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
I’m gonna rage when xaq strike out 15 and loses
by WhenWillDavidGlassDie? on Jul 29, 2009 8:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
This is painful to watch at the moment....
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
It Looks Like
His left arm might be getting a little farther from his body than usual.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
here fixed...
get tejeda Wright up
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
35 pitches
yiiiiiiiiiiiiiiikes. only 2 runs t hough, lesser man on the mound and that’s a 5 spot
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his worst inning of the year was 2 run one
i’ll take it, assuming things don’t get worse today
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wow.
Looks like the bullpens will be a factor tonight… who has the advantage of freshness?
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
We need some rally
Phase 1: Assemble expensive, below average players
Phase 2: ?
Phase 3: CHAMPIONSHIP!
-RoyalsRetro
by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck yes!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
That's a goner.
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
nice timing!
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Pinkel made a comment today at Big 12 media day
….about trusting the process he believed in….
What do you guys think?
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
boom boom bert
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
He's Living Up
To the 5 hole.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I Think That
Was gone in most parks.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe not New Yankees stadium
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Time for Jacobs to take this fool to school
…… Oh wait
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
And jacobs sucks still
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
damn, josh johnson just hit a line drive 3 run shot to dead center in florida
i don’t think i’ve ever seen a pitcher hit a ball that hard before
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harder than Bert?
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
Zambrano hit a moon shot last year
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
i think it's like 410 to center in florida?
and this cleared the wall by 8 feet, pretty crazy. i love good hitting pitchers, zambrano can definitely blast them
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Mike Hampton hit a few too...
of course that was also in Coors so I guess its relative
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, That's An
Out at the K.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Woo hoo!
Wow I got happy again fast!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
2-51
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
6-9 hitters were 0-48 coming into this game
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
damn that pitch was way up out of the zone
bandboxxxxxxxxx
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Time to blow this kid up
That bottom of the lineup anti jinx has worked OK so far
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
Only Jacobs hasn't hit him hard
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
He Looks Hittable
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by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Everyone, including Yunibomber has made contact besides Jacobs
what does that say about Jacobs?
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Impactful Advice, Undoubtedly
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
What? do you think we could have done better?
Like a TPJ level SS and 3 pitching prospects that will never see the light of day for someone like Jack wilson?
I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT
ok if S-key is even hitting this guy somewhat decently
We NEED to win this for xaq
I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT
Step 1 complete: tie game
If there were any time to regain your stuff, it’d be now Zack
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
Christ, good pitch, base hit...
BABIP goes toward .330 again
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I'm feeling slugfest
both Zack and Tillman look ready to give up tons of hits and HR’s tonight
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
Grab some bench, son!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
zack was actually trying to bounce that one off the plate and into olivo's family jewels
to get him to stop calling the slider.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
i would not be suprised if that idea did go through his head.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
population control
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought 90% of LOLivo's kids were adopted
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
adopted...
in the back of a truck past the border in the dead of night?
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't know you could get a green card that way
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
okay actually i apologize
that might have been a little much. i shouldn’t make fun of a handicapped person.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
That Must Look
Like a beachball when it’s up like that going 68.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
its like the last out in Rookie of the Year...
when he floats the underhand pitch
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
that was gross.
looked like it was going to go over olivo.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
then again
it doesn’t take much to get past him.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
that was nasty
11 pitch inning… if he locks it down could still get through 6
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142 pitch complete game
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
what you dont know is that i've fastforwarded live tv
via the magic of direct TV. and his next inning is only 5 pitches.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
You're blaming that on DDJ?
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont think that would have made it out though...
I think it would have hit the lip of the wall
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I could blame any number of things
However I have a crazy ex who worships DDJ. So it’s a little rival thing. But still, I understand, not really his fault. But… he could at least use a PED or maybe drink a 5 hour energy before the game or something. POOR PREPARATION.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Fucking unlucky for DDJ so far
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
Who wants some daily dose of anti-GMDM shortstop stats?
Bloomquist-108 AB – .287/.304/.407
Injured Mike Aviles- 115ABS- .184/.208/.252
Hernandez- 40 AB .175/.214/.175
S-Key – 40 ABs .128/.125!/.17
TPJ 50 ABs .100/.135/.120
Yes, and INJURED MIKE AVILES has out performed everyone but Bloomers this year.
But hey S-key locks up this position for us over the next couple of seasons, so thats nice.
I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT
I trust that the process will keep Aviles from getting a fair shot at getting his job back next season
I refuse to set up a signature....DAMMIT
When DDJ Is
The power guy in your OF you’ve made some serious mis-steps.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Slightly off the topic of the game
I wanna see Billy B and Jose G play Prince Fielder and Ivan Rodriguez in badminton.
have you ever seen out asian students will play badminton without a net
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Urlacher vs Gil Meche
Back problems vs back problems.
Fail. God dammit
meant to post reply to above topic.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Baseball is not a soft game
There is no finesse in this game. Unless you’re mark teahen. Then you can hit a 45 foot single.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Cleanup Hitter, Baby!
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by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you think Seitzer told Teahen that tonight may be the night he should pull one?
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Only one out has not made it out of the infield,
it was billys first inning line out to the SS.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Dont forget Jakers K
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
he no longer exists in my book
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Really we should just tape a bat to a can of skoal and have trey set it up at the plate
The pitcher just have to pitch around the bat. If they hit the bat, we get a single.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
newbie bringing his "A" game
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely replacement player level...
Maier may be in trouble
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Considering bloomie is 17 for 19 in sb attempts
i’d just send him
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didn't want
to get chastised by trey for not trying to get a hit on the hit and run call.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
haha what count is that
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
the hit and run was on
don’t you trust the process?
actually, I’m ok with them trying to get the offense going.
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Is anyone else worried that Billy is becoming schizophrenic?
It just seems one day hes going 3-5 with 2 XBH, and the next day hes gong 0-4 witha K
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It's Baseball
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
How many times have you seen someone mention and player being schizophrenic
and the next inning he hits a big fly?
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
DRINK!
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I've only seen it at the University of Minnesota
DRINK!
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Hey, Zack! Throw
Another slider in the dirt; works every time. Ask Olivo.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
That's not fair
Olivo isn’t the only expert around. Jacobs knows too.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
"We're ahead 0-2?
let’s run the count full by throwing 7 consecutive offspeed pitches!"
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Then Speed Up
His bat with a slider over the plate.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Finally, 96MPH K
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by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I have 3 of those pitchers on my fantasy team (+ Lincecum)
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you obviously cheated in some way
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Auction
and picked Edwin Jackson up
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
And I picked up Washburn
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
christ
are you the only one in your league?
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
sometimes I think so...
I have double the moves as the guy with second most
But my offense is Royalsesque
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Since I watch mlb.tv
it seems I’m always 5 minutes late. But, did anyone else notice Ryan say “HARD hit into right field” when Bloomie barely blooped a single into right field? WTF?
Fuck This Team. Period.
The General Theory of Royaltivity
wtf
The the rain somehow fux the gravity in baltimore?
Another LONG foul ball.
12 fucking pitches
and they finally just elevate a fastball. WOOOOOOOO
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mike jacobs
nicknamed “iceman”. fitting, since he is on an epic suck streak
Royals nicknames
Zack: “Kaz”
Olivo: “Manimal”
Jacobs: “Iceman”
Butler: “Sloth”
Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman
Is joel's nickname
“Why are you still here?”
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I would much prefer Joel taking back over for Lefebvre, it was nice for that game and a half
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
true
at least he talked about the damn game.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Freel+Frisbee Because
Of the way he climbed the wall on a 400 foot HR. It reminded me of a dog chasing a Frisbee.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Freel=Frisbee
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by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Butler's is a little cruel
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
seriously zack
could you just fuckin hit him with the ball or strike him out?
This is getting ridiculous.
grab some pine
and bring zack an ice pack.
SILENCE
insubordination will not be tolerated. TRUST THE PROCESS
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
back to back 12 pitch strikeouts
most ridiculous shit i’ve ever seen
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Ouch
that hurts
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions
73 pitches through 3 innings
maybe we’ll get 4 if we’re lucky
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even innings are Zacks easy innings
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
5 3 Pitch
Innings coming up.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
zach apparenlty subscribes to the Hochevar theory of pitching...
Namely the defense sucks,strike everyone out
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I really don't understand the problem
Trey can simply keep him out there for 342 pitches if he wishes. Just like he would Meche.
Fuck This Team. Period.
The General Theory of Royaltivity
it he were pitchbot 5000
this wouldn’t be an issue.
Teahen Should Have
Mashed the 0-1 hanger he took for strike 2, then he flails at ball one.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Cy Feldman got crushed by the tigers.
2.1 ip, 10 H
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Callaspo
obviously missed the spectator he was aiming at the first time
well the ump was calling that middle away, so he was protecting i suppose.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
jacobs
will swing even if the bat wont reach that far. come on cancer lips
Close Your Eyes
And swing hard; this will happen occasionally.
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MORE SOLO HOMERUNS NEEDED
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
In true Royals fashion though
thats three SOLO shots.
no bonus points for distance?
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
If only we could
they’ve got the distance down. Now if they’d get some walks or maybe someone can pull a Rudy Stein and lean into one). Like Earl Weaver said the best weapon in baseball is the three run homer.
This kid
TPJ might be able to line out against him.
ha, no our bullpen will blow this one.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Travel Channel;
University of Delaware was once the #1 party school in the country. LIES.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
and they party i guess.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Not Really, But
Biden needed someplace to represent.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
My shitty division 2 school
was the number 3 party school according to Playboy one year
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Jacobs
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions
Don't you love Dayton?
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
that's a bit worse than
the month that Buck hit .196 with 8 HRs
Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman
Wow...
soooo much vindication for Dayton Moore in this game: Olivo + Jacobs HR, Wilie B. with a hit
Trust the Process!
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when else would he swing?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 29, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Let this happen!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Tillman has given up 32 HRs in 398 2/3 IP in the minors
a biiiiiiiiiiit of a flyball pitcher
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that's not TOo bad
32hr in 200 innings would be really bad
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SHHHH.
TPJ is still studying how to pitch.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
he's learning to pitch, not to become a monk.
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Looks like this is going to be another battle of bullpens
And Juan Cruz is ready to go
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions
Gregg Zaun has a higher wOBA
than:
all Royals catchers and Mike Jacobs
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among others (including DDJ)
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
also matt wieters
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 29, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
lefevre just said orioles dont hit a lot of home runs
how many more hitters til vengeance?
Adam Jones, son!
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
fuck 7 pitches to get izturis
90 pitchees through 4, struggling and they still cant hit him
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How Exactly Does
One retire 9 in a row and have 90 pitches through 4?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
didn't Luke have an 80 pitch complete game?
how is that possible?
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
i will forever praise the trade for yuni
if he hits a home run and does the face thing alfonso soriano did the other night while rounding 3rd
maier
this is the game he turns it all around
who did you used to be?
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 29, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
The Sun Is
Out for the first time in a week, so I’m over to the radio feed and my white trash patio.
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?!
Uh. Maier… stopping in the base line? You uh. The ball wasn’t near you mitch. Seriously. Why did you stop.
Even With 2
Out.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 29, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
never say it can't get worse
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you see trey, that's the guy yu bunt with
the dude that couldnt hit water falling out of a boat with the top of the lineup coming up
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now's the time that Frank an Ryan forget that S-Key is slooooooooow
SKey bunting for a hit? not gonna happen
Enough is Enough - Fire Trey Hillman
Oh, and, hey, I just got here
So, what’s up?
Been watching the game, tho. Hooray for MASN and Angelos’s stupid Nats-crippling tv contract!
yeah, but now Bloomy's up for HR #4!
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by Matt Klaassen on Jul 29, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
well bloomy should be on first...
"Does this furniture polish have alcohol in it?" ... "mmm, tastes like i might die."
Ichiro cant bunt anymore
because he’s effing 35 years old.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Baltimore is going to run out of baseballs tonight
I have never seen so many foul balls
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
I'm just not very impressed by Tillman
Quite a bit early, I know. And the rain and MLB debut could be messing with him…
But can he throw anything but his fastball for strikes?
Just because we’re chasing his crap including his way-too-high fastball doesn’t mean he’s doing well.
GMDM is negotiating with baltimore right now
WE MUST HAVE HIM.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
he looks like the oldest rookie ever too
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
ya his fastball looks decent, seems to be pretty straight though
he’s had no luck getting the curveball down, changeup looks okay, no slider that i’ve sene
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Actually, I think that's too harsh upon second reading
How about “I’m not at all impressed by Tillman’s start”
I want some runs and one more inning out of Xaq
so I can pick up a win for my fantasy team
and more runs for a cushion – how many?
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
You seem to forget
Royals bullpen. There is no such thing as a cusion.
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Is TPJJ still on the team?
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oh dear god
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1890295
they let chad johnson be on the interwebs. hahaha. and wtf at d. bowe calling him?
Greetings from Mexico!!
The Royals always do well when I am on vacation. If I could afford a six-month vacation they would win the pennant.
Go Greinke!!
Royal Pride
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by ratherfantastic on Jul 29, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions
Who you going to believe?
Dayton Moore or your lying eyes?
by Black and Gold on Jul 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
So you're asking me...
who am I going to believe my lying eyes or my lying GM?
THATS IT!
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
thats photoshopped
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone want to guess the following hitter?
H/AB R HR RBI SB BA
13/67 5 1 5 2 .194
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Royal?
If so I will say Bloomquist
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank god Dayton didn't trade Cortes for Hamilton a month ago.....
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the man
is standing 2 inches off home plate and zack still manages to get an inside fastball by?
is that it, or one more inning?
he is at 102 pitches now
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
i say let him be done
chance to win, tons of high stress innings
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Surely Jacobs HR tonight is going to get him into the next 4 or 5 games
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it cant not come together any more than it has.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Why can't I Rec myself?
Check yourself before you Rec yourself.
because then I would rec every single one of my comments
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially against lefties
And then all will wonder why he isn’t hitting well…
c'mon
he’s zack greinke.
not brodie croyle.
by g00dn1ghtm4r3 on Jul 29, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Name that player based on last month of stats
H/AB R HR RBI SB BA
22/92 9 2 4 4 .239
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Name that player based on last month of stats
H/AB R HR RBI SB BA
16/87 8 3 10 0 .184
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this is the oddest game for Xaq
5 innings, 4 hits, 1 BB – 102 pitches
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Name that player based on last month of stats
H/AB R HR RBI SB BA
13/84 4 1 10 0 .155
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if only Yuni had a HR
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
i was thinking maybe with seattle?
Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.
Carlos Pena
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Im just gonna keep guessing the players on my Fantasy team that have been shitty lately
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Soriano should have been hit in the face for that.
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Name that player based on last month of stats
H/AB R HR RBI SB BA
11/86 7 2 9 1 .128
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I cant believe Carlos Pena has a HR
Desperately hoping for Desperate Measures
by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Or I would have said Carlos Pena
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by averagegatsby on Jul 29, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
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