Game 136 Open Thread - Tigers at Royals
by Freneau on Sep 5, 2010 12:00 PM EDT
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I hope Kendall is still mentoring in some way.
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Better be.
Otherwise we’re screwed.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
The janitors hate him
Whenever he shaves he fills the sink with sand.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
by MinnesotaRoyal on Sep 5, 2010 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Blanco Was Fun
While he lasted. It’s Miller time. Peralta is a SS in the ame sense that Butler is a 3B.
Detroit
AB R H RBI HR BB K SB LOB Season Avg
A. Jackson cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .309
W. Rhymes 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .317
J. Damon dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .266
M. Cabrera 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .338
J. Peralta ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .249
B. Boesch rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .268
C. Wells lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .308
B. Inge 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .253
A. Avila c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .222
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kansas City
AB R H RBI HR BB K SB LOB Season Avg
M. Maier cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .259
M. Aviles 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .293
B. Butler 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .312
K. Ka’aihue dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .198
W. Betemit 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .311
A. Gordon lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .224
B. Pena c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .217
J. Miller rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .211
Y. Betancourt ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Detroit
IP H R ER BB K HR WHIP Season ERA
A. Galarraga 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.30 3.98
Kansas City
IP H R ER BB K HR WHIP Season ERA
K. Davies 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.56 5.23
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
How many people out there
Still really care about the Royals at this point in the season? Not just in a have a night out at the ballpark or watch on TV because nothing else is on kind of way, but really interested.
I bet there are probably only a couple thousand of us left, if that. Just flatlining. Even the facebook comments are mainly the same dipshits going back and forth with each other.
Gae Thread? Not
That there’s anything wrong with that.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I Have Never
Done that.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
but Scotty Pods and Jason aren't playing for us anymore
were they the studs f**s?
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
And my interest has really flagged.
I never expected us to contend, though I was hoping for seventy-five wins with a good year, but at the start of the year, I was really fired up. I listened or watched every game, start to finish, and got riled up with every bullpen implosion ad each misses opportunity with RISP.
When these things happen at this point in the season, I just change the channel.
I've Never Been
Able to look away. I listened to or watched every A’s game until they went away, and I followed the Royals as closely as I could from Topeka. Until the internet made this possible I was a box score follower.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I don't always look away,
but it does seem like earlier in the year a Butler GIDP would be cause for hearty swearing. Now I just kind of look at it and say, “Well that figures.”
Semi tumescent
but strangely willing…..
by Nighthawk at the Diner on Sep 5, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
We May Be
Few, but we are intense.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
We're In Something
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Boogers Are Apparently
The key to relaxation and good pitching.
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IS NED YOST SMART ENOUGH TO BE MANAGER?
I don’t think managers normally make much difference in terms of additional wins, although a particularly bad manager can cost some wins. BUT, in today’s baseball world with the advanced understanding of statistics, fans and the team should be able to expect that a manager is smart enough to understand how to use statistics to manage a team and pitching staff.
Consider the following quotes from Yost:
1. Today, in the Star, he was explaining how “situational hitting average” was important and how Jason Kendall was above “ideal” for the number 2 spot because he had a 750 situational hitting average (which was described as measuring a hitter’s ability to bunt, hit and run, move runners over and drive runners home from 3rd with the infield in and back). This is the same Kendall who hit 236 with a 298 on base percentage when hitting second. Aside from the obvious small sample size problem of any such “average,” it reflects the antiquated view that OBP is not important for the number 2 hitter. Now, Yost is putting in Maier as the number 2 hitter, which might not be a bad idea to give him a chance to show if he can hit, but Yost’s reason is because Maier has an 830 situational hitting average. Arghhhh!!
2. When he batted Bloomquist third a week or so ago, he said that he did not think it made much difference where batters hit in the order.
3. When he was asked about how he would use Soria, he said that his use of him would be governed by the silly save rule, i.e., when there was a save opportunity, he would use him.
by Kansas City Oracle on Sep 5, 2010 2:07 PM EDT reply actions
There Is Only
One “situation” in baseball; dude on the mound wants to get you out, dude with the bat wants to hit the ball hard. That’s it. That’s the list.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I WOULD MODIFY "SITUATION"
Guy with bat wants to avoid making an out – which includes either taking a walk or hitting the ball hard.
But my point about Yost is how in today’s world can a manager honestly believe in “situational hitting average” when it is based on small samples and the proposition of productive outs?
by Kansas City Oracle on Sep 5, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It's An Illness
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't walk Rhymes
Blech.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
MITCH
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
Man, I hate how the games aren't on TV now. The weekend's the only chance I get to see the TVcasts.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
I'm Watching Detroit's
TV feed. They’re pretty good.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Using MLB.tv? Or something "unofficial"? All I have is the audio package from MLB.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
MLB.TV
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Did Miggy tip that?
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
He drives me friggin' NUTS. More than anyone else on the pitching staff.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
Oh, Gawd...Ryan sighting. ( resists switching to Tiger radiocast... )
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
Thanky ( switches from US Open tennis )
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
BTW - Mets 'n' Cubs on WGN, is anyone cares.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
did you know that Carlos Zambrano has more HR's than Jason Kendall this season?
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
I'm Tied With
Him.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice
Thanks Boesch.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
what actually happened?
am on mlb gameday only
by Yamfun Cheng Kamfun on Sep 5, 2010 2:30 PM EDT reply actions
Boesch misjudged it because of the wind
And it went over his head.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
by MinnesotaRoyal on Sep 5, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate listening to baseball on the radio
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
I like watching more, obviously
But I’ve grown accustomed to being able to listen while doing other things like writing a paper, doing lab work, doing dishes, or studying. It works well. Plus it makes it easier to pay attention to more of the games.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
by MinnesotaRoyal on Sep 5, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
How about painting your hallway?
I just got done with that.
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Baseball Is By
Far the best sport for radio. I’ve listened to baseball all my life. I even listen to absolutely meaningless Mariners and national ESPN broadcasts.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh I agree... But I'd still rather watch it.
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
by averagegatsby on Sep 5, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
It's natural due to the slow pace of the game
And relatively limited amount of separate events.
Having said that, I don’t understand the appeal of NASCAR on the radio.
Apologies for the last three superfluous words there.
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by KeepItCopacetic on Sep 5, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
DUDES CRASH AND
DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111111111111
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Listening to Baseball on Radio Can Be Great
I grew up listening to Harry Carey, Jack Buck, Mel Allen and other great announcers who made radio listening a great experience.
Kansas City just has a lousy announcer in Denny Matthews, who shows no interest in the game and never understood that his job was to be the eyes of the listener. He refuses to provide a detailed or timely description of the action. At the end of a close game, his delivery suggests that he could not care less about how it turns out and he often is catching up with the play after the fact.
Among his many shortcomings is the fact that when something exciting happens on the field (mostly home runs at big times), he is silent for up to about 30 seconds leaving the listener to hear the crowd noise and nothing else. That approach is okay on TV where the viewed can see what is happening. It is absurd on radio. Is there any worse radio than listening to crowd noice? Oh well, hopefully Denny (who is a nice guy and knowledgeable aobut baseball and has a great voice) will retire before the Royals become good.
ps Do you know that Denny actually called the greatest play in Royals history – Sundberg sliding in safe on Dane Iorg’s base hit to win Game 6 of the 1985 series — with the words “the game is over.”
by Kansas City Oracle on Sep 5, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
How do we have back to back days with no TV?
And we had an off day so we’re looking at three straight non TV days!
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The sun is the best player on our roster.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
Baseball Is A Suns Game
Chiefs Might
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 5, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Always will be.
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by KeepItCopacetic on Sep 5, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Davies has
Five fly outs. One strike out. Zero ground outs. (This could be a recipe for disaster)
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especially if we had Bloomie, Pods, and/or Guillen playing in the outfield
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
Ryan just told listeners to put on sun glasses and stare at the sun
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
And I just looked at my radio & told him to shut the fuck up.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
The Chiefs Could
Use Fields and Miller. They should talk.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Ryan is okay and better than Denny
Ryan’s biggest problem is that he does not understand advanced statistical analysis.
He at least seems to care whether the Royals do well.
by Kansas City Oracle on Sep 5, 2010 2:46 PM EDT reply actions
Jesus, Yu-Bet, That
Pitch was barely within reach.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Come on, Yunigma
At least a single. Seriously.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
i am reporting live from the All-Star Suite
It’s beautiful today, the fridge is full of free soda, and they gave us an autographed Soria All-Star jersey. Also, the lineup is pretty non-crappy today!
by Soria's Unibrow on Sep 5, 2010 2:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Lucky.
Who gets the jersey?
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These Idiots Cannot
Say enough great things about Yu-Bet; he’s really put it all together in KC. Sometimes when you get your shit together you just have a pile of shit.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
You gotta admit he's been pretty salty for the last couple of weeks...
not that that forgives a season full of suck…but hes out of the running for worst everyday player in the league…for now.
Chiefs Might
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 5, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
your modern maths do not apply!
that line from The Dugout really epitomizes the Royals’ philosophy
by swing and a miss on Sep 5, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
So I've been kicking around the idea of joining the peace corps...
And its a nine month application process! Good lord, you really have to want to do this to even get through the application process.
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
well, I think that is the idea
or were you going to Africa to teach teenagers how to play basketball?
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
I have a feeling this is a movie reference that Im not getting.
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
by averagegatsby on Sep 5, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Kevin Bacon Maybe?
I’ve worked with two pilots who went to Africa in the Peace Corps. They both said it was a great experience.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I keep hearing its a great thing...
Im just a little leery of the 27 month commitment
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by averagegatsby on Sep 5, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
"Tomorrow is Labor Day,
but Galarraga is celebrating Labor Day today…because that’s what he’s done."
-Ryan Lefebvre
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
wow.
lol. I love it.
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Billy Wheelz!
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
That Was Way
Too close.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Davies out watch
Fly outs: 5
Strike outs: 3
Ground outs: 1
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This is why Gordon is in the five hole...
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Left Nostril?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Lefebvre is ridiculous.
But he does do a decent job of describing, in detail, what’s going on in the park.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
Nonsense; Hiram's Pitching
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm Drinking Hard
Liquor in the morning, so there’s that.
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Its what like, 6 in the morning there?
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by averagegatsby on Sep 5, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
1120 Currently
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Needed to start getting ground-outs
Johnny Damon obliges.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
Miggy as well
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by Jojothebeachbum on Sep 5, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright lets get this convo thread moving
Anybody you guys particularly still wanna see this september?
(August 31, 2010 8:34 PM PDT) Jojothebeachbum: "WP FTW"
You bite your tongue
I love the mlb.com quote about Yost calling Kendall after surgery…..perfectly painted a mental picture of him sitting in the hospital bed, cussing at nurses and giving young children “the stare.”
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by Jojothebeachbum on Sep 5, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't imagine that he would be a good patient
“I’m sorry Mr. Kendall, but you can’t use tobacco in this hospital”
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
"Try and take it from me
…I’ll gnaw your hands off"
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by Jojothebeachbum on Sep 5, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
H-Hey H-Hey J-Honny
Can you come out and play?
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In The Empty
Garden?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Davies looking like the September form of two years ago.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
62 pitches through 4 isnt terrible
strike/ball ratio is fantastic but hes doing alright
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by Jojothebeachbum on Sep 5, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
If we ever make the playoffs he is going to be a real asset
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
by averagegatsby on Sep 5, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
@@@Good Point@@@
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
He'll make a fine dugout cheerleader
(August 31, 2010 8:34 PM PDT) Jojothebeachbum: "WP FTW"
by Jojothebeachbum on Sep 5, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Anybody think Jai makes the team in April?
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I Can't See
How.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Fly outs: 6
Strike outs: 3
Ground outs: 3
He’s evening out the GB/AO ratio. This is a good sign.
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Yes Yuni....the faster you hit the first pitch
the faster you can return to the dugout
(August 31, 2010 8:34 PM PDT) Jojothebeachbum: "WP FTW"
Nothing like finding out that the food you were going to eat for lunch/supper
has gone bad.
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
Before You Ate
It?
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
yep. Chicken is sneaky, it doesn't look bad when it goes bad... At least at first.
Not like beef.
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
by averagegatsby on Sep 5, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually just read a blog entry this AM about maranating yer chicken in buttermilk to extend it's shelf life. Then when you cook it, supposedly it's crazy moist & flavorful.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
You mean it's like, knocking off convenience stores & stuff?
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
Tearing tags of mattresses
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by averagegatsby on Sep 5, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Incorrigible
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
O/U on Davies innings before the implosion
is set at 5.2…any takers?
(August 31, 2010 8:34 PM PDT) Jojothebeachbum: "WP FTW"
clearly i meant 4.2
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by Jojothebeachbum on Sep 5, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Casper Wells
The Tigers’ MVP on the day.
"Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic."
Ugh i hate giving up HRs to guys who have hit 1 or 2 all season....
“Im not much of a power hitter….unless Im facing the Royals”
(August 31, 2010 8:34 PM PDT) Jojothebeachbum: "WP FTW"
so this is why they need to score runs when they have runners in scoring position
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
ohhhhhhhh
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by Jojothebeachbum on Sep 5, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Hiram Is Like
The little girl with the little curl right in the middle of her forehead.
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Ol' Lee at judging the Royals has stopped replying to my comments.
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
Hiram Gets Ahead
Then misses by a fucking mile. I don’t mind the “waste” pitch, but at least make it credible.
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Rasmus
want out of St. Louis.
Hello KC!
Rasmus would be nice in our outfield.
We can give them Davies and Gordon.
They can have Davies, not done with Gordon yet.
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
by averagegatsby on Sep 5, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
10:1 Rhymes extends his hit streak here and drives in a run
(August 31, 2010 8:34 PM PDT) Jojothebeachbum: "WP FTW"
Denny talking about how Kyle needs to be mentally tough here. Like the last couple years never happened.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
Damon Looks Like
My LH slow pitch softball stance.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Why would Yost leave him in?
He clearly has no control
(August 31, 2010 8:34 PM PDT) Jojothebeachbum: "WP FTW"
W-O-W
Never thought he get that out
(August 31, 2010 8:34 PM PDT) Jojothebeachbum: "WP FTW"
Waitaminute...that was just the end of the FIFTH? #barelypayingattention
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
Davies v. Galarraga
torture for people who enjoy watching strike throwers.
by swing and a miss on Sep 5, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
13 LOB already
God we have to drive in those runs
(August 31, 2010 8:34 PM PDT) Jojothebeachbum: "WP FTW"
We Have To
Get on base. Period.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
4 hits and 5 walks
Id say we’re doing ok at getting on base
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by Jojothebeachbum on Sep 5, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
If only we had Kendall to unclog them
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by averagegatsby on Sep 5, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Getting On Base
With runners on is the key. It’s not a disparate skill.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry 7
Read the box wrong
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by Jojothebeachbum on Sep 5, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
How is Yost letting Davies keep pitching?
(August 31, 2010 8:34 PM PDT) Jojothebeachbum: "WP FTW"
DRILL CASPER NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111111111111
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
I find it hilarious that Betancourt has .5 WAR this season...
But Ankiel has .2 WAR this season as a Royal.
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
Clearly Yuni is the Royals MVP
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by Jojothebeachbum on Sep 5, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Yu-Bet Is The
Source of much hilarity.
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
OT: My five favorite slangs for Mullet
1. Mississippi Mudflap
2. Tennessee Top hat
3. Camaro Crash Helmet
4. Ape Drape
5. Missouri Compromise
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
God He Sucks
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by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
He can't hit lefties
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by averagegatsby on Sep 5, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I get your point, but you gotta admit - dude seems like an "all or nothing" type.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
That's Not His
History.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I know...I don't even mean the feeling can be backed up. But that's how it "seems" to me. Kinda like how it felt this season like Billy's a little down, but when you look at the numbers you realize you're wrong.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
A-Gor SMASH!
(August 31, 2010 8:34 PM PDT) Jojothebeachbum: "WP FTW"
Victor Martinez just hit one that landed on Lansdowne street
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
Reverse Pirouette? Does
He know what that means?
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
I'm Oddly OK
With Meche in this role. It’s a seriously undervalued part of the game.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
I hate that his time here has come to this -
- due to the front office. BUT…we have to deal w/the reality of the situation. And if the alternative is paying him $$$ next season for nothing, than I’m OK w/the relief thing.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
A 1-2-3 Seventh
Is a thing of beauty.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm especially ok with him in this role
if it keeps Chavez on his butt
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
We Own Him
I think of Eckersley, only in middke relief.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Good point.
I think Gil will be really successful in the role. I just wish it didn’t cost the GDP of Bolivia.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
A Sunk Cost
Make the best of it.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep.
Although, I do look forward to the day when we don’t throw the phrase “sunk cost” around as much as we have the last 2-3 seasons.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
Yep
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
That's Baseball
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I Like Detroit's
Color man. He’s full of shit, but he has good style.
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
Tell me why Meche is only capable of pitching 11 pitches
It’s this parade of pitchers that always leads to one guy that sucks
get those crazy-assed advanced statistics out of here
Toledo-boy
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
I find it refreshing not to have to listen to Trey refer to him as "Jack"
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
I've stopped listening to the post-game interviews
I found them to take too much time off of my life
"Things could always be worse." - Buddy Bell
I've streamlined it, too.
Turn on the broadcast right when the game starts, turn it off right when it ends.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
Chicken dinnah!!!
Ooh…chicken sounds good…
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
I hear he's got some leftovers he'd like to get rid of.
"We had opportunities when we smoked balls," manager Ned Yost said.
I've Been There
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Sadly, No
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps
I used to be an A's fan until they left town and got good.
by philofthenorth on Sep 5, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
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