Zack Greinke Says He's Back
by Freneau on Jun 13, 2010 3:40 PM EDT
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PrintHere's Zack's line for Sunday afternoon's game: 9 innings, 5 hits allowed, 12 strikeouts, 0 walks, 3 runs allowed.
And a pitcher "W" if you live in the 1960s and care about those things.
Those 12 strikeouts are especially nice. Zack's previous high in strikeouts this season had been 8 and he's spent much of the season in the 5-6 range. Heading into today's start, Greinke's K/9 rate was only at 7.4, which is the lowest it's been for him since 2006. Walks have been less of a problem, but when you walk none, save to say you've also improved.
Although Greinke did allow three runs (thanks in part to typically bad defense behind him, thanks Kendall!) the Royals actually scored some runs today, which was a pleasant surprise. David DeJesus, in particular, had a gigantic game. DDJ reached base 5 times and homered, scoring 4 runs. He was helped along by Billy Butler's 4-5 day, which included two doubles and a homer of his own.
Chris Getz was intentionally walked, again showing how pure and holy National League baseball is.
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Impressive win
When you consider how few contributed. DDJ and Butler pretty much single handled the scoring.
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That must have been the game of the year for us
All the disliked guys had mediocre games and Greinke, DDJ and Butler had great games. bq. Glad I missed it
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Pods and Kendall really demonstrated
how they don’t belong here. And I don’t care about Pods weak ass hits late in the game.
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What's the conversion scale for those Ks?
Is that like 8 Ks in the majors?
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Its a sliding scale equal to 80% of whatever Strasburg got
C'MON CHEN!!! ---Will Ferrell
by averagegatsby on Jun 13, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, strassburg only had to pitch 5.1 innings to get the W
that's called effeciency
Brent Barry just blew a goal for Germany
steve nash would do better
I'm hiding out in the big city blinking.
I watched the first half of the game recorded
But had to check on here just to make sure I’m not the only person who heard Milken’s fried chicken comment. WTF? A truly awkward laugh from Frank.
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by KeepItCopacetic on Jun 13, 2010 3:53 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah... That was a head scratcher
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by averagegatsby on Jun 13, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Germany scores again...
3-0, feels more like 6-0
One of the more lopsided Soccer matches Ive seen
C'MON CHEN!!! ---Will Ferrell
And another...
Germany up 4-0
C'MON CHEN!!! ---Will Ferrell
by averagegatsby on Jun 13, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
If Zack were the goalie in soccer
That’s all Zack would need for an entire year. His team may only win 4 games 1-0 and draw the rest, but by god, they wouldn’t lose!
ned commenting
that they watched video after minnesota and changed zack’s delivery. only took them 13 starts to figure out something was wrong.
by swing and a miss on Jun 13, 2010 3:57 PM EDT reply actions
Royals organization just got the technological wonder that is ....
..a DVD player. Give them a break. They will have internet in two more years and then watch out American League!!
Killing time until time kills me
They'll have the internet without having a Computer...
WEBTV FTW!!!
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by averagegatsby on Jun 13, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually, I think we should thank whoever did the "Zack's mechanics are off" post
I bet somebody saw it and mentioned it to somebody. Seems kind of fishy to me that they all of the sudden said “Hey! Zack’s delievery is off!”
That Would Be
306688 or something like that.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 13, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
he could have done it
but I didn’t watch or listen to both of Zack’s wins, and today was intentional.
But you’re on your own now Zack, i’m waiting on Saturday
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I'm sure I'd work for less pay the McClure...
…what do pitching coaches make?
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shades of hochevar last year
I think the Royals had to find out about Hochevar tipping his pitches through Baseball Tonight
they didn't find out about hoch's problem until august last year
they only waited until June this time to fix Zack. Progress.
by swing and a miss on Jun 13, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
yikes
how often do we have comments deleted on this site?
Will
can we add a “thumbs down” button?
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or failing that
a pimpslap button
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also
the Reds are really freaking aggressive
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Awesome win for Zack. Run support is fun - we should have it more often.
Glad I was able to catch this one on tv today! And yeah – that Milkin comment was bizarre/awkward/offensive.
Although not as offensive as some on here today. So seriously, how quickly can we get those deleted? Leaving a seriously bad taste in my mouth.
Bruce Chen will not tolerate that kinda shit around here
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Jun 13, 2010 6:30 PM EDT reply actions
Bruce Chen is so tolerant
that he stands strong for all the ethnic and racial groups
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Believe it!
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by KeepItCopacetic on Jun 13, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
PS
a guy whose home town spawned the Insane Clown Posse should not lecture anybody on anything
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by BHWick on Jun 13, 2010 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
+ a bunch
Do people in Detroit not know how their city is viewed by everyone else? I mean, a Detroit guy calling KC shitty is like Alvin Greene attacking someone’s oratory skills.
I can’t get enough of this Alvin Greene stuff. Been laughing all day. I try not to think too much about what is actually going on there though, because then the laughs might turn to tears.
I know that this isn't a political site, and I don't want to turn this into a political discussion
But I will say that, given my stances, even though I should be upset about the Alvin Greene thing, I can’t help but think the whole thing is anything but hilarious.
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by KeepItCopacetic on Jun 13, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Alvin Greene gives me hope for my own candidacies
two players in this years major league draft share names with me. I think I can pick a state and win a primary based off of having a common name.
Then i’m gonna go on vacation.
(I’d need to check on the second, but the first draftee with my name is from South Carolina. The 80s were a good decade to be named Brandon)
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I can't believe the SC Democrats were dumb enough
to vote this guy in, especially since the opposition, establishment candidate was a good ol’ boy from Charleston with actual credentials (judge, SC House of Reps, Charleston county council) who’d have put up a fight against DeMint.
Good news if you’re a Republican, of course.
Somebody on Wikipedia put forth the theory that some voters thought he was the soul singer Al Green.
"The bowler's Holding, the batsman's Willey" - Unfortunate cricket commentator
the song for the game
“I’m Back” by Macho Man Randy Savage
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PS
the Reds were one of the best hitting teams in the NL, not a huge number of strikeouts, one of the worst in pitches per PA.
And interesting how good one pitches with a lead. Allows you to set the tempo and all
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Jason Kendall sucks.
I just had to get that out.
Zack's mechanics were much more improved today!
I think someone mentioned it to the Royals (Boddicker probably). Watch it again if you have a DVR and watch that front shoulder today… or go to the Royals site and pull up video highlights.
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I only watched a few innings
but his pitches still seemed to be higher in the strike zone than last year. Still, I will take this effort.
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
It will take a few bullpen sessions and game situations to get everything back into the groove.
"When we timed it," McClure said, "it was 2.55 to 2.7 (seconds last year in delivering the ball to the plate). He was coming out 2.4 or 2.35 (this season). And he was coming out sideways (instead of more over the top)."
At least they go it fixed. I just wish it would have been taken care of BEFORE things got out of hand. Maybe we win some of those ZG starts in extra innings after it was 0-0 through 9. I at least have hope again for the rest of the season.
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Apparently We Need
The bizarre, punchless getaway day lineups to score for Zack.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Jun 14, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
and you guys
mocked it!! They know what they are doing
~~~if there is one thing i absolutely know for sure its... ummmm uhhh.... uhhh
nevermind
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