Game 98 Open Thread- Yankees (51-46) at Royals (43-54)

First to post. It's an honor.

"No matter what, its amazing that we're even having a discussion of who'll end up with more victories, the Royals or the 2005 World Champs." ~Or the 2006 World Champs. And I'm still outraged at the Scott Elarton decision.

http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Jul 23, 2007 3:25 AM EDT reply actions

When in San Juan

Try the Don Q rum. While you are sitting in the airport it will be worth it. Much better than Bacardi. But if you are a beer drinker try the Medalla.

by Gordon Rocks on Jul 23, 2007 7:09 AM EDT reply actions

3rd....

Come on perez, we know there's a good pitcher in there SOMEWHERE.

Real men dont use steroids.

by PhantomRoyals on Jul 23, 2007 10:09 AM EDT reply actions

Off Topic, But

Much like cowbell, you can never get enough Chip Ambres news:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-nlrdp&prov=ap&type=lgns

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:25 AM EDT reply actions

Check out

Ruben Gotay! He's got regular playing time since Valentin's hurt and he's hit .336/366/.495 in a little over 100 AB's. It's a small sample size, but giving him away for 2 months of Jeff Keppinger's career is looking like a stupid trade.

by lordbyronk on Jul 23, 2007 10:32 AM EDT reply actions

We got little from that trade, but...

I really don't think Gotay is better than a handful of guys we have in the minors. First, those are NL numbers. Second, he won't be able to replicate that in future seasons. He's having a nice little stretch of decent mostly part-time play. And it's not like the Mets are too impressed with him. With Valentin down, they aren't content with Gotay at 2B; they're looking to trade for a 2B.

by Scott McKinney on Jul 23, 2007 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Looking out my window in downtown KC...

looks like it's about 10 o'clock at night. A storms brewin'.

Hope we don't get a rain-out tonight. I'm dying to see Boom Boom vs. Clemens.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:44 AM EDT reply actions

From The NWS

ONGOING THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE TO PROPAGATE SOUTHWARD ACROSS
NORTHERN MISSOURI THIS MORNING. THIS ACTIVITY IS EXPECTED TO
GRADUALLY DIMINISH THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS. IN THE
MEANTIME...DANGEROUS CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING...HEAVY
DOWNPOURS...AND WIND GUSTS TO 35MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE IN THE STRONGER
STORMS.

A THREAT FOR ADDITIONAL THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT EXISTS THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT FOR PARTS OF NORTHERN AND WESTERN MISSOURI INTO
EASTERN KANSAS. THE BEST CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT WILL BE
ALONG AND NORTH OF A KANSAS CITY TO BETHANY LINE. IN ADDITION...A FEW
OF THESE STORMS MAY BECOME STRONG TO SEVERE...MAINLY ALONG AND NORTH
OF A ST JOSEPH TO GRANT CITY LINE WITH THE PRIMARY THREATS BEING
STRONG WIND GUSTS...HEAVY DOWNPOURS AND PERHAPS ISOLATED HAIL UP TO 1
INCH. THUNDERSTORMS MAY BECOME STRONG ACROSS THE REMAINDER OF THE
FORECAST AREA THIS AFTERNOON...HOWEVER ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW
SEVERE LIMITS. THE MORE ROBUST STORMS MAY PRODUCE GUSTY WINDS OF
40-50 MPH AND SOME SMALL HAIL.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:57 AM EDT reply actions

Yeah, that nasty little buger woke me

up a couple times this morning. We haven't seen substantial rain since about May. It was very different. I felt like a caveman. "Og scared. What this wet stuff fall out of sky?" Anyway, my corn says thank you. The stalks aren't really looking good with that brown color.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions

I Dispatch Helicopters

For a living, and I have always been fascinated with severe weather, so I look at this stuff daily. If you don't already have this, it's worth having:
http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar.php?rid=EAX&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 11:17 AM EDT reply actions

I just added that to my favorites

That's an awesome radar. You guys get really nasty storms up there?

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions

We Get Big Storms

But rarely any thunder and lightning. I miss it. Unfortunately, when we do get lightning it often sets of wildfires.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Great site Phil..

I too have added it to my favs. We have a big blob heading for central Iowa so we may get the rain we need. My yard is brown and I want to burn my burnpile. But, I won't do that until we get some sort of rain. Mundane things I know but that is life in Zook's Spur.

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Zook's Spur Must Be

Unincorporated or extremely small. It's not listed on this site:
http://www.city-data.com/
Nikiski, where I live, is not only unincorporated, it's more of a state of mind, but it's listed. I think it's an open source operation.
http://www.city-data.com/city/Nikiski-Alaska.html
Lighting a burn pile is a social event here, but we have to be careful not to set the woods on fire.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Zook's Spur.... back in the coal mining

days was quite the place. It sported two hotels, a bank, and about 500 people. Oh ya, ten bars. Those drunken illegal immigrants from Italy, Ireland, and Germany were all over the place. We are on some maps but not all and we stopped being an incorporated town in the 50's. I think that is right. The closest towns would be Madrid or Sheldahl. There is a burning ban on right now at the county level so unless we get rain the burn pile will just set there until winter.

I love weather sites and that was a good one.

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Dispatching

Do you work for the Coast Guard or something similar?

I hope Pete Rose never makes the Hall of Fame, not because I don't think he deserves it, but because I don't believe the Hall of Fame deserves him.

by MileHighKCfan on Jul 23, 2007 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Era Helicopters LLC

On contract to Chevron and Conoco-Phillips. We fly mainly to the platforms in Cook Inlet.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions

So, we get the Roger one more time, huh?

Well, I hope he's been putting his HGH in his Cheerios because his big goofy ass is going to need it. I loved the quote that I heard on ESPN last night. "Somebody should tell the Yankees that this ain't Tampa Bay" when talking about the series this week. I was impressed by that comment. Anyways, the offense has to show up tonight in a big way. Odie vs. Yankee lineup = not good. Boom Boom and Gordo are going to show Roidger Clemens that this is a young man's game. Lastly, did I mention that I hate Derek Jeter. I think he should be beaned every time up.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 11:18 AM EDT reply actions

But, how do you really feel?

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Curse this schedule

Why couldn't we get the BAD Yankees?

Anyone want to predict which game/inning A-Rod hits # 500? I'm guessing Scott Elarton gives it up in the first or second inning Tuesday night.

Reason for hope: we swept the Yankees for Buddy Bell's first series as manager in 2005. Buddy's still here. Mike Sweeney is still on the payroll. We can make this magic happen again!

(Are Grienke, Gobble, Buck, DeJesus and Teahen the only ones on the 25-man roster who were also on it when Buddy took the reins? That's some turnover!)

Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Jul 23, 2007 11:20 AM EDT reply actions

Vlademil as well

by nycroyal on Jul 23, 2007 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions

My hope....

after the game... Link.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 11:58 AM EDT reply actions

sweet

I'll be amongst real people (like Ames, I guess)tonight during the game, and I hope to see just that: Odie with the biggest "cat swallowed the canary" grin on this face.

Maybe I'll check in on my mobile to give you an on the scene report.

FWIW, we'll win 8-6 tonight.

by kctwindad on Jul 23, 2007 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I will be with "real people" too.

Sick...but real... I hope to get back home for the 7th or 8th innings. A Royal lead would be a great present to find on my return.

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 1:30 PM EDT reply actions

The worst part of any Yankees series

...is Yankee fans. I've been to Kauffman Stadium several times for Royals-Yankee games and it always disgusts me how many bandwagon-jumping Yankee fans are in attendance. Their baseball ignorance and joiner tendancies sicken me.

Unfortunatley, it is no better at Yankee Stadium. There it is still mostly bandwagon jumpers who don't know a thing about the game. They just get behind the winners of the moment and look down their nose at just about every other team, particularly any team in fly-over country. But, I'll be there at the heart of the Evil Empire Aug. 4, proudly wearing Royal Blue.

by Scott McKinney on Jul 23, 2007 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

Dodger "Fans"

Are even worse; come late, leave early to "beat the traffic", pay no attention to the action on the field, just make sure you get on camera.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 1:51 PM EDT reply actions

I never understood that

"beat the traffic" thing. Because if you stay for the entire game and then don't run to your car most of the traffic is gone and it is all due to the people who leave early to beat the traffic. The last game I went to two rows around us completely cleared out during the 7th inning. They also stop selling beer at the end of the 7th too. Maybe their is a correlation there.

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 2:21 PM EDT reply actions

I was at that fateful 'Stros v. Royals game in 05

it was abysmally sad. But this game will go better, I am sure of it. I hate Clemens, and I already have heated debate going with my campers about the Royals and whether or not they'll win. ("Don't worry, Laura," they say..."I won't make fun of you when the Yankees win"...to which I respond "Don't worry, I won't laugh at you when the Royals beat the Yanks")

The boys in blue better come through for me, that's all I've got to say. Otherwise, I think I might cry a little bit on the inside.

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 23, 2007 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

Always hold the memory in your heart

of 2005 when the Royals (who ended the season 56-106) swept the Yankees (who ended the season 95-67).

Of course, let's conveniently forget that later in the same season, the Yankees completed a revenge sweep.

by mazoboom on Jul 23, 2007 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

HAHAHA!

Chicago 43 54 .443 15.5 3-7 L3

Kansas City 43 54 .443 15.5 6-4 W1

The White Sox shall soon eat our dust!

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jul 23, 2007 3:51 PM EDT reply actions

The sun is peeking through the clouds

here in downtown KC. I don't know about the rest of you but seven o'clock can't get here fast enough...

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 4:34 PM EDT reply actions

I'm with you RTC....

but no sun here in Corporate Woods...

by natemaestro on Jul 23, 2007 5:08 PM EDT reply actions

Love this thread . . .

I love how enthused we all are about this team right now! This year's squad is making me feel like I did in '03 (even though they were a house of cards), hopeful.

So my good and loyal fellow Royals fanatics, I leave you with the wise words of Red:

"I find I am so excited I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it is the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain...
I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. . .

I hope."

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 5:17 PM EDT reply actions

a great quote from a great movie....

...and how about the Royals rest of the season? Let's ask Andy Duphrain...

"Get busy livin'... or get busy dyin."

by natemaestro on Jul 23, 2007 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Or this....

Brooks (Allard Baird) to Andy (Dayton Moore) regarding the warden (David Glass): Son, six wardens have been through here in my tenure, and I've learned one immutable, universal truth: Not one of them born whose asshole wouldn't pucker up tighter than a snare drum when you ask them for funds.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions

The remainder of the Royals season . . .

We need only go 57-8 to win 100 games . . .

We need only go 47-18 to win 90 games . . .

We need only go 39-26 to win 82 games . . .

Maybe the first 2 are unattainable, maybe . . .

But the last one - which would have the Royals finish 82-80, is a solid goal.

It would require the Royals to go 5-4 in their 9 remaining games in July, and 17-11 in their 28 games in August, and 17-11 in their 28 games in September (assuming no rain-outs).

Can we do it???????????

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions

The good news

...is that the core of this good, young team will be around for many years. Gordon, Butler, Teahen, DeJesus, Buck, German, Pena, Meche, Bannister, Soria, and Greinke are a very good core. That means the good play we've seen since mid-May should be just the start of good things to come.

by Scott McKinney on Jul 23, 2007 5:38 PM EDT reply actions

Outside of Meche & Banny as starters

I can't say that I'm too confident - but our boyz seem to have some mojo workin' right now - so hopefully the noodle arms can get it to the lights out bullpen and the bats will keep erupting led by Billy the Kid! As a dude who became a fan in the late 70's, all I can say is let's sweep those Yankee bastards!!

by HenKarvey on Jul 23, 2007 5:39 PM EDT reply actions

The worst fans visiting the K

are Cards fans. One, there's always a ton of them (wearing red). Two, they're still whining about '85. Something about a bad call by an umpire.

Personally, I don't recall any bad calls. ;-)

by kctwindad on Jul 23, 2007 5:45 PM EDT reply actions

He looked safe to me.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for sharing that, Don Denkinger

Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Jul 23, 2007 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Anytime.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Buster Olney article on ESPN.com

Buster Olney has an article on the improving KC Royals on ESPN.com's MLB page. But it is an "ESPN Insider" article available to subscribers only. Is anyone here a subscriber? Could you cut-and-paste it? It might be an interesting read.

by Scott McKinney on Jul 23, 2007 6:30 PM EDT reply actions

B. Olney Blog

The Royals are still miles away from where they want to be, but they are moving ahead, bit by bit. "Brick by brick," as general manager Dayton Moore said on Sunday. The Royals went into Detroit for three days and won two games, and if you've seen the Tigers play in the last month, you know this is no small feat.

The Royals started their season 21-38, but have won 22 of their 38 games since then, climbing into a tie with the White Sox at the bottom of the AL Central. Billy Butler has moved into the middle of their lineup and is doing what injuries prevented Mike Sweeney from doing the last few years, giving the Royals a steady run producer. The bullpen has improved dramatically, Gil Meche has earned every bit of his salary, the lineup is deepening.

So Moore has a difficult quandary on his hands this week. The Royals have several of the most marketable players available in what is a poor trade market -- closer Octavio Dotel, veteran outfielder Reggie Sanders (who is 3-for-11 since coming off the disabled list), and second baseman Mark Grudzielanek, he of the .300 batting average.

For the organization that has had one winning season since 1993, and hasn't appeared in the playoffs in more than two decades, it would mean a lot for the Royals to show progress in the standings. It would mean a lot for Kansas City to approach .500, to finish ahead of the White Sox in the standings. It would mean a lot to the players. You could make an argument that Moore should keep his team together and continue to try to win.

But it would also help the Royals, moving forward, to get better players, to improve the team for future seasons, to get good young prospects in return for Dotel, for Sanders, for Grudzielanek.

"We've got to find a balance," said Moore. "We've got to be open-minded about getting any player -- or players -- back [in trades] that we feel can help us long term.

"But we've got to learn to win, too, and we've been saying that since Day 1. ... The only way you learn how to win is by being in games late."

And as the bullpen has improved, with Joakim Soria and Zack Greinke working in middle relief and Dotel serving as the closer, Kansas City has been involved in more games decided in the late innings -- an opportunity for hitters to have at-bats with the Royals just ahead, or maybe a run behind, or with the score tied. "Those situations require a higher level of concentration," Moore said, "and the hitters are getting a chance to be in those situations."

But Moore must think big-picture. "And if we can get pieces [in a trade] that can help us win a championship, that's important," he said.

So it may be that in the next eight days, Moore will trade Dotel, who has been pitching in the lower half of the strike zone more than he did in his days as a closer with the Astros and Athletics; this has helped him improve his performance against left-handed hitters. In the past, lefties hammered the right-handed Dotel, especially for power, but this year, lefties and righties have an identical .378 slugging percentage against him.

The Red Sox are considering adding Sanders or Oakland's Bobby Kielty and dumping Wily Mo Pena, and while the Royals might not get a good prospect for Sanders, they might save some money.

Grudzielanek might make sense for a team like the Mets, in the aftermath of Jose Valentin's devastating injury, but Moore would have a difficult decision: Grudzielanek has been the leader of the Royals, a veteran who has been an immense help to Tony Pena Jr. And once Grudzielanek hits 500 plate appearances, his $4 million option for 2008 vests, a nice deal for the second baseman, a good short-term contract for a productive player on the Royals.

Kansas City may have to be overwhelmed to deal Grudzielanek, because he has been an essential part of the turnaround that has begun to take place with the Royals.

Moore was in the middle of a long-distance run as he talked, his words coming haltingly between breaths. He and the Royals have miles to go, a journey that will help define the moves he makes, or does not make, in the next eight days.

Sunday's victory was a statement win for the Royals, who took the series from the Tigers. Mark Grudzielanek has been raking.

by sprntern8 on Jul 23, 2007 6:32 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks!

I think the end of the article got cut off there. It seemed to end abruptly. But I appreciate the effort.

A nice little article which gives the Royals some props.

by Scott McKinney on Jul 23, 2007 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

article

That's it...there were a lot of links in the last two sentences that take you to other ESPN pages. It's how they get you to keep looking for content and giving them hits.

Surprised that Emil wasn't mentioned.

by sprntern8 on Jul 23, 2007 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks for the post

It's an interesting predicament: who do you trade if you make any trades at all?

I think you have to trade Dotel, and the fact that the Dodgers used a starter in relief yesterday, sure seems helpful. If you can get anything for Sanders, take it too. As for Grudz (and for that matter, Greinke), I would agree with Olney: Time to be overwhelmed. Especially with the option that Grudz has coming (I'm assuming he can and will trigger it). Personally, I don't think there is a single untouchable on our team (Gordon, Boom Boom and Meche would be the closest) but there are lot of players who can obviously play, so you have to get something back that can help. I really only see Dotel and Sanders going, and I'd be fine with that. If they don't, and we keep playing the way we are, that wouldn't be the worst thing in the world either.

To quote a crazy politician: "There's nothing better then winning is there?!! Whoo!"

45 minutes to go, and I can't wait. Let's go blue!

by nkkc on Jul 23, 2007 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions

# of comments on tonight's game

I have a feeling there will be a very large number of comments on here tonight, unfortunately I won't be able to add to them. But the good news, I will get to see the game on TV!!! Okay, so I am going to the bar and the only reason it will be on is because we're playing the Spanks but who cares, Royals on TV in Colorado!

I hope Pete Rose never makes the Hall of Fame, not because I don't think he deserves it, but because I don't believe the Hall of Fame deserves him.

by MileHighKCfan on Jul 23, 2007 6:43 PM EDT reply actions

Lineups are in

NY Yankees
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
J. Damon cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .238
M. Cabrera rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .283
D. Jeter ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .332
A. Rodriguez 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313
H. Matsui lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .291
J. Posada c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
R. Cano 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .291
A. Phillips 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .306
S. Duncan dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Kansas City
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
D. DeJesus cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .273
M. Grudzielanek 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .300
M. Teahen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .289
B. Butler dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
R. Gload 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .257
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .235
E. Brown lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .228
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .244
T. Pena Jr. ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .284
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

by Scott McKinney on Jul 23, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions

still don't get

why Gload is 5th. Seems to me he should be 7th or 8th, and just move everyone else up one, but whatever. Hard to argue with Bell right now, considering our play as of late. If he gets some of the blame, he gets some of the credit too.

by nkkc on Jul 23, 2007 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Gload is about to Explode.

Actually good point I don't get it either.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

No one gets it

He sucks. He doesn't even deserve to start...ever. I'd much rather German play first.

by Scott McKinney on Jul 23, 2007 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

agreed.

gload batting fifth makes no sense, but you have to take the good with the bad...

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

yahtzee

My pops came through with some tickets last minute, so here I am, reppin the 2 sizes too small randa jersey shirt

by Randa4life on Jul 23, 2007 7:37 PM EDT reply actions

I like all Royals who live in KC after they retire

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 7:45 PM EDT reply actions

Sorry I'll have to miss it...

tonight as I'm on vacation and we're about to go out to dinner, but I'll definitely be there in spirit.

Two of the seminal moments of my life were 1. KU's victory over Arkansas in the 1991 tournament, and 2. Brett's homer off of Gossage in 1980.

I hate everything about the Yankees and their fans. I wish them 95 years of ineptitude once A-Rod leaves.

I think as far as DFA (my new nickname for Elarton), my prediction is they're giving him one more shot and then they're going to release him. However, even if he stays, I'd rather have him in there than bringing up one of the young'uns at this point. Our problem in the past was the constant dickering back and forth between a youth movement and winning a few more games. We do not need to rush some young prospects in order to win a couple more games. I'd rather sign Joel Pinata than bring up Buckner or Hochevar at this point.

Go Royals and I'll try and check back before it's too late!

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Jul 23, 2007 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Elarton is the best option. I guess that's the

bottom line.

We need more pitching.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

lets do this

lets show ESPN who deserves some coverage. eff yeah.

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

TPJ

TPJ was 3 when Clemens made his ML debut, but I bet TPJ had spent more time in a uniform on the playing field before games than Roger had.

hahahaha. :)

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions

not to mention

boom boom hadnt even been born yet and smirky was only a mere 3 months old.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

ok guys

i just bought extra innings, get to see the royals games the rest of the year. BOO YAH!

hopefully we can kick off my subscription with a W, odds are stacked against us tomorrow and it would be nice not to lose 2 in a row to the yanks at home.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions

Nice work.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

what time is it?

game time!

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:06 PM EDT reply actions

Ya Gotta Love

A DH hitting 9th. Could they use Sweeney?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

quick aside before the game

I bet my friend sort of offhandedly 10 bucks to pick up Scott Elarton and start him in fantasy in his double start this week.

He actually took the bet and I really don't think he knows what he is in for. The stats really don't tell the whole story.

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe Elarton will career. you never know.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

thats probably what will happen

the kinda dumb luck he has.

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Pretty good crowd before the first pitch...

it will fill up more in the first couple innings.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:09 PM EDT reply actions

I forgot about the...

Pena vs. Pena element.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

side goal for the series

don't give up Arod's 500th.

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

One out...

sit down Johnny.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply actions

how are you always

so far ahead?

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't know.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd take Melky for Octavio...

straight up.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

YAY!!!

A 4 pitch walk!

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions

Jesus Is

Out; we have the new Jesus in CF now.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions

I never will forget....

The first time my wife saw Johnny with his beard and hair.... She told me she had the "Screamin' Thigh Sweats" for a Red Sox player... I looked at the TV and just started cracking up. She didn't recognize him. I did right away.

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Wha???

How was that first pitch to Arod not a strike?

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions

A-Rod...

go have a seat.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

Arod...

Is searching Odie's massive repitoire for his pitch

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

O snap!

A groundout!

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

nice play

by "the rookie third sacker"

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions

Matsui is a good hitter.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

Word

Only down 2.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

ohhhhdalis

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

Could've been worse.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

shocking

Hideki says "take that for Berroa stealing my ROY!"

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

At least....

It wasn't a 10 run 14 hit 4th inning!

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

unsurprising

that could have turned out worse, i was actually semi-expecting a a rod HR there.

come on offense, if we are going to win we are going to have to overcome odalis' oh-so-predictable 4 runs in 5 innings.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

We need to make this senior citizen work...

it's muggy out there but not too hot.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

clemens

take a guess on how many borderline calls that clemens will get tonight

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions

Old man Clemens

It's high time I tell you young uns about Old Man Clemens, the fireballer. Way back in '84, when the Royals were still makin' the playoffs, Roger could hurl that ball. Now he's got nothin but craftiness...

Craftiness from pitching for 23 years in the big leagues.

lol.... Clemens is really old for an MLB player.. They should sign Franco. It might rejuvinate him.

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions

Clemens is dealing tonight.

He looks strong.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions

ah that sucked

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions

Holy shit

That was a nice running catch. Damn Yankees.

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions

wow

tea worked that full pretty quickly

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

wow

how far outside was that

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

That

was WAY outside by my reckonin'...

Of course I am sitting in the back of MBA 506 watching this stupid game. lol.

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Teahen....

Making Clemens work... the 2 out K would be ok here if he can foul off 3 more or so.

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

We are not going to get any calls against this

pitched. Our players have to realize that with two strikes.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

that was not a strike

by teahen24 on Jul 23, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

ball 4

magically turns into strike three when presented with clemens +25 veteran grit bonus.

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

Man, we need pitching...

With the team playing pretty well, we all start feeling better about the team's future prospects and hope starts creeping in...but have you noticed that tolerating another crappy start from Perez, Elarton, and the like then gets harder and harder to do?

-Chris

by cookierojas73 on Jul 23, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

Teacock Didn't Like

That call; score one for Roidger.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

WE need...

a DP ball here.

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

another

garbage yankee hit.

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

Aside from the 4 pitch walk

Odie has been ahead of most hasn't he? first pitch strike to 5 so far?

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions

Gload explodes in foul territory

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions

This Calls For

A DP.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions

Still

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey rockchalk...

do you get the YES network or RSTN on the package?

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions

RSTN

i almost kind of wanted YES, so i didnt have to listen to bob davis.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

yea yea

lets get a DP and hit.

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

Odie is treading on thin ice

I'm sorry to say.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

lol

I was just thinking about what Split would say if Gload DID literally expload just off first base.

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

this sucks

bad

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions

Odie Needs

A grounder here.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions

I've Noticed The

Radio feed is behind even Gameday at times.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

it always is...

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I Have Dish Network

Can I still get the Royals games for a price?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

dont think so

mlb.tv is the only way to go for those of you without directv.

honestly, we got directv solely for the fact that that is the only way we could watch chiefs games, and as an added bonus royals games.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Odie must keep the ball down...

everything is elevated.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions

that sucked

just sneaking it down the line.

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions

On pace for 18-0.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions

Odie

Needs to throw a couple of balls. If everything he throws is a slow fastball in the zone he is going to get crushed.

by TXroyal on Jul 23, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions

Our bats

NEED tos speak in the bottom of the inning.

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions

Well

we know what Odalis is going to give us. We probably can get three more innings at the cost of one or two more runs. Now the offense has to go to work.

lets go now booooom.

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions

Odie Will Now

Shut them down for 2 innings and turn it over to the pen. I hope.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions

odie

odie needs to go at least 6 tonight because we will need 8 from our pen tomorrow night

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Make Clemens work...

please.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions

Boom Boom just got sawed off...

by the HOF'er.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions

i agree with cookierojas73

while always disappointing, horrible starts by pitchers like odie and elarton were easier to take when our whole team was subpar, but now that our bullpen is stellar and our offense is decent it is darn near impossible to take.

i hate odalis perez and scott elarton.

i just hope and pray that after july 31 comes and goes without those two heading anywhere, GMDM will DFA both elarton and odie and we can move on with our lives...

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions

Poor starts are unacceptable when the

rest of the team is doing its part.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Giants

are looking at Odie. Hopefully they take him off the Royals hands.

by TXroyal on Jul 23, 2007 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I could not believe it when I read that

today. Unreal.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

What Do They

Need him for, a barbecue? I know Barry gets hungry.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

davis got it wrong

he said gload has never faced clemens.

I think its Clemens has never faced Gload.

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

I Have To Wonder

How big the outside corner is for Clemens tonight.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions

Odie has to stop the bleeding..

maybe start small.

Just give up 1 this inning.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

Coach Herm in the house.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions

The Royals need to . . .

Play to win the game!!!!!!!

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

thats the great thing about sports

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

i. love. herm. edwards.

honestly, i love the way the chiefs are headed. we are building through youth, the "right" way to build, and will be a long term contender in the near future.

just not in 2007....

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions

He won me over last year. I was skeptical

at first.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions

How is that a freaking ball?

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions

gritzy is

as they say "a grinder".

who knew?

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions

Grud is a gritty gritzy grinder.

Say that 10 times fast.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice spin move Gritzy.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions

come on

get cano here

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

Is he available?

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh you mean get him out...

I thought you meant in a trade. My bad.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Every hitter in this line-up scares me.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

They Put Their Pants

On one leg at a time. What the hell does that mean?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Smirky smirked his way to that one...

They need to keep Herm in the booth. Good karma.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

ge the frick out of the way

emil.

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

Vlademil was going to bare-hand that one...

Smirky stole his web gem.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

well that was good

hopefully odie settles down and stays true to his 4 in 5 theory.

we can score 5+ runs to win the game, but any more and it will start to get pretty sketchy.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions

We need a freaking base runner.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

what do you know

0-2 to Lime

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

Starting to hit it a little harder now.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

Clemens Can

Throw outside tonight; I wasn't sure.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

This strike-zone is atrocious.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

There's That

Outside corner again.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions

Tony Jr. gets it done...

good AB.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

TPJ Walk????????

Could it happen???????

base on balls!!!

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

TJ!

I could see him having a pretty good series. He seems like the kind of player who would try and play real well in front of his dad.

by I need more Esteban on Jul 23, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

there goes the no-no

atta boy tony

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

TPJ!

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

Walk Nazi

No walk for you, Junior! Single!

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

aw, so close to a walk.

oh well, he still had an 8 pitch at bat with a hit.

come on ddj, lets try and score him...

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

TPJ hit . . .

I get the MLB Package on the internet - its on a delay . . .

I thought he was going to walk - finally.

Oh well - I'll take a hit instead!

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

Bums Fear

TPJ on the bases.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

Ugghhhhhhhhh.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

splitt is annoying me

"who would have guessed chicago and kansas city would have the same record this late in the season?"

well, thanks for showing confidence in us splitt. actually, just for the record, i picked us to finish 4th in our division ahead of the pale hosers. that better not fail me...

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

DDJ . . .

Has looked awful at the plate of late . . .

He used to have such discipline at the plate. He swings at a lot of junk now.

That at bat was very yucky.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions

I was thinking the same thing

by I need more Esteban on Jul 23, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

George Brett Pine-Tar Powder Blue T-Shirt

I would pay $1,000 for one of those!!!!

Is there any way for out-of-towners to get them????????????????????????????????

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

im gonna ebay it

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously . . .

Anyone who is going - try and get a XX-L I will pay a premium for you to send it to me.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm going Thursday...

my girlfriend will give you her pink hat.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm Sooooooooo Old

I remember Dave Duncan as a catcher......in KC.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

Damon is an irritant.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

odalis

as much as I appreciate the human struggle of a man making millions of dollars, is shit.

by wildthang on Jul 23, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

lol.

The sad thing is if he gets out of this it will be one of his best outings.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Odie is a fat blob . . .

And he does not bear-down and concentrate on his pitches. He's a disgrace to the uniform.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

Let's Hope Barry Is

Hungry enough for the Giants to swallow his contract and give something of use in return.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Why do I still kind of like Perez?

Am I conditioned to admire sub-mediocre pitchers?

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

How Long Have You

Been a KC fan?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Since my birth in 1976

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

In Case You Never

Looked back this far, this was KC in'76:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/1976.shtml
I was in Topeka, but I made several games. It was bliss.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

There's a way to figure this out . . .

Did you love Blake Stein?

Did you love Hipilitto Pichardo?

Did you love Ricky Bottalico?

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

No.

Pichardo was OK for about half a season once as I recall.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Because

He gave my 3 year old daughter the baseball he was warming up with, in Seattle, when he saw her little 3T Royals jersey. It sure as hell isn't his pitching.

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

LoL. George is sending 10 pine tar shirts

to Tim McClellan.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

Odie got out of it....

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions

Would Someone Drill

Jeter now?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

Warning Track Power

Jeter can't take the Odie Experience deep.

P.S. - Is it blasphemous for me to feel that Jeter is the lone current player that most reminds me of Brett - his talent and the way he plays the game?????

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

Very blasphemous. Not to be a hater but

I've always thought Jeter was grossly overrated.

His October success early in his career disguises his embarrassing lack of range and he is essentially a slap-hitter.

Can't argue with the rings though.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

agreed.

player that is most like brett is vladimir guerrero. despite having decent talent around him and a good pitching staff (like brett) he really carries that team on his shoulders...

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

leadoff double

let's get him in

by teahen24 on Jul 23, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

Must score this run.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice

Grudz doubles. :)

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

Come on Boom Boom!!!!!

Hit it hard somewhere.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe Clemens will tire.

by frankwhitefan on Jul 23, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

I've Been Tired

Of Clemens for 15 years.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Teahen needs to do another . . .

cycle of dianabol.

His power outage is one of the largest disappointments of this season.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

No way your No. 3 hitter should have only 5 homers

and none since May.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

That'll work....

Wild pitch, baby!

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

ok boom boom

lets start a whole nother rally now, instead of simply trying to drive in gritzy.

crap, cano has made a couple of very nice plays.

come on gload, lets expload in time to start a 2 out rally.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

Gload is due to Explode.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Gritzy's trade value must be sky high..

I saw the Mets need 2B help.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

Take some friggin' pitches!!!!!!!!

They've got a case of the early-in-the-count swings!!!

Goodness gracious!!! Make Clemens work for God's sake!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions

We have had a poor approach most of the season

IMO. Good pitchers take advantage of over-aggressiveness.

But I must say I have no other complaints with Barnett. Think he's done pretty well with the young guys.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok. I'm here

We can start winning now.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

good.

i hate this losing stuff...

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Gload is a worthless stiff!

He's brutal! I'd do just as bad as him.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Odie Goes To

The fateful 5th. I predicted 5 runs in 4, and it still could be.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

as did i.

i think odies pitching innings and runs is the easiest prediction in sports, predict 4 runs in 5 innings and you will be right more than 50% of the time.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

ahh, a watsons commercial.

been too long since ive seen one of those...

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

Whitlock used to write columns about that broad.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

499

here it comes, i have a feeling

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

good

i was wrong

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

A-Rod just got Odie-nated

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Bukaty just won the hot dog race...

For KC guys we'll be hearing about that on 810 for the next few years.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

I take it all back . . .

Odie is the greatest of all-time!

He makes Sandy Koufax look like Eduardo Villacis!!!

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

bob davis blows

"lets be frank" after they show the hot dog race

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

He's been rehearsing that one for months.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions

"Frankly, Let's Be

A sausage"?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Odie's Pitch Count

About average for him, 68 through 4. I say 5.2 and he's done, 1 more run.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

Odie gets a call...

sit down Godzilla.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

So, is there ANY market for Odie?

I haven't heard anything, but Matt Morris and Livan Hernandez have been AWFUL this year. I think I'd rather have Odie.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

Giants

are looking at him.

by TXroyal on Jul 23, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd rather have . . .

HERPES.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

I Know Women

Who could make that happen.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Sounds like my type of women . . .

Give me their #'s.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

According

to this story the Giants are interested.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah!

ring him up!!!!

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Odie

starting to just deal!!

by I need more Esteban on Jul 23, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Big K

At the K. Odie is smokin' (something).

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Clemens gets that call. BS.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

Cellar Battle . . .

Tigers lead the ChiSox 5-3 heading into the top of the 5th!!!

Come on Royals!!! We need to win tonight!!!!!!!

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions

id send odie out for the 6th

in anticipation for needing 7 or 8 innings of bullpen work tomorrow with scotty starting tomorrow.

regarding odie, somewhere i read that the giants are interested. not sure why, but hey whatever we get i would take it.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:34 PM EDT reply actions

I'd take . . .

a grounds-crew member to be named later for Odie, straight-up.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:34 PM EDT reply actions

i think id only take it

if we were to have our pick of anyone on the staff.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Out at third?

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

BS!

he was out!!!!!!!!!

plus, odie had already thrown a third strike called a ball.

if they score that run.....

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

He was hosed!!!!!!

That was a horrible call!

He was out!!!

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

TOTAL HORSESHIT!!!!

Should've got that f'ing call in the first place for strike threee and now his ass is sitting on third. Horseshit!!

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

Good job Odie...

I'll take it.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

Who's the 3rd Base Ump?

Tim Donighy????

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

I have a feeling he is going to be a punch-line

forever.

As an aside, the NBA is screwed.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Is That Like

A little boat?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Good call

or should I say bad call? HA HA. Ok, that was lame. Sorry

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

at least we got out of the inning

without any more runs scored.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

Live from the k

I hope posada looked as out on tv as he did from my seat.

The first thing I know about someone in a KC hat is that they're loyal.

by grantfunk on Jul 23, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

It was real close but he did look out.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Tag was a split second . . .

late.

Looks like the ump got the call right.

I can admit that now that the Mighty Blue have gotten out of the inning.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Not to be a conspiracy theorist but

do the Yanks get that call in your opinion?

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Tag was a split second . . .

late.

Looks like the ump got the call right.

I can admit that now that the Mighty Blue have gotten out of the inning.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Really close

It's cool that someone else uses a PDA to post as well.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

Its hard to scroll down, though

The first thing I know about someone in a KC hat is that they're loyal.

by grantfunk on Jul 23, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Smirky makes it easy on Clemens.

WTF?

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

Magic Odie

Fire juggling while tap-dancing on the high wire. Business as usual.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

I want a win so badly

please please please, Denny, give me a win.

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 23, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

MAKE CLEMENS WORK!!!!!!!!!

This is so frustrating.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

That would go against the fundamentals

of Buddyball.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Way to swing at ball 4.

Thanks Emil.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

crap, our offense is off tonight

i think that germs gives us that little edge that makes our offense go. of course, i am partial to him so whatevs...

i still send odie out there for the 6th, with peralta or someone ready just in case.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

The smart move would've been German

at DH and Butler at first, but what do I know. I'm not the all-knowing Buddy.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Big Fly

Buckminster.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

Brutal.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

If we really

want to win this game then there is no way we would send Odie out again but if we are worried about the long run of the series let him try one more.

by I need more Esteban on Jul 23, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

Odie has them right where he wants them.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I stand corrected

by I need more Esteban on Jul 23, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

jeter

just pisses me off, no reason, just everything he does makes me want to punch him in the face

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

You aren't alone

by I need more Esteban on Jul 23, 2007 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I couldn't disagree more . . .

Sorry - I hate the Yanks, but Jeter is a gamer.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

On The Verge Of

Veteran Grittiness.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Very overrated IMO.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Jeter is a prettyboy glory hound

I can't stand to even look at the bastard. I hope his ass gets beaned.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

he pisses me off

but the one thing i cant disregard is the clutch play against oakland in the ALDS and the dive into the stands against the red sox in the 12th inning.

you cant deny that he does whatever it takes to win, but he is still tremendously overrated and actually has WORSE post season splits than a rod.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I feel so detatched and unknown from all

the new personages. Sadness.

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 23, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

I just learned about this site from

the KC Star article. I'm not fair weather, honest.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

you can't really call any Royals fan

a fair weather. Then again, I don't know how KC's opinion of the boys in blue has changed since their mid-season turn around we've got going on.

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 23, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Hi loyal2theroyals . . .

I'm Jeff.

I was born and raised in Northern Virginia.

I'm now a lawyer living in Philadelphia and fighting the good fight for Royals fans in the city of Un-Brotherly Love.

Now you know me. No more sadness.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions

nice to meet you

I've recently moved to the northeast to work at a summer camp, and because of that I am not at the game tonight :(

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 23, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Northeast?

Do you mean Northeast Mizzou? Or the Northeast of the U.S.???

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

You still got this old mainstay Loyal2

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for being welcoming to new blood.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

despite being a tigers fan

you know your baseball and provide intelligent comments.

im glad you are starting to be active...

but seriously, the jayhawks are better.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Unfortunately in basketball there's really

no argument.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry, bro

I do really like you though. You've got a great site. Us Tiger fans have to stick together. We're outnumbered here.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah tiger fans!

So glad that we've got some fans of Mizzou on here :)

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on Jul 23, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

im a semi-old mainstay

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

hey

i'm new here too. ;)

by teahen24 on Jul 23, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

.2 Innings Of

Odie coming up. 1st and 3rd when he leaves. Greinke Pitches to Jeter.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

And gives him the Sammy Sosa treatment

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions

hell.....

odie is looking like he knows what he's doing now......by the way, i'm knocking on wood as i am typing this

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 9:46 PM EDT reply actions

One Swing Away

From my prediction.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions

Gload EXPLODED in that run down!

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions

big play by odie

does odie actually get better the farther along he gets?

do we play with fire and send him out against melky, jeter and a rod in the 7th?

i wouldnt be against sending him out UNTIL the first batter reaches base.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

Jesus

Answered our prayers.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

Gload ran down Damon?

Has Johnny los tthat many steps?

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

yep.

all he is now is a decent power option (10-15 a year i would guess) with a good OBP. not much speed left and not much defense left, although he never had a good arm.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

odie pitched ok tonight

but now buddy go to your bullpen and maybe we can win this thing

by smarsh on Jul 23, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

TJ is crafty.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

Come on DJ.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

retaliate

now we need to hit Jeter!! SS for SS

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

smiles at that one

by smarsh on Jul 23, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

True

its only fair

by TXroyal on Jul 23, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Gooz Frabba Rocket

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

Pena on base

without at hit its a miracle.

by TXroyal on Jul 23, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

HBP!

HBP! We have made it a legitimate offensive weapon this year.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

here is our big inning

i can feel it. we might not tie it, but we will definately score a run or two this inning. hopefully...

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

where's your conviction??

here's the big inning!! i can feel it!! maybe. sort of. okay, not really...

:)

THIS IS THE BIG ONE!!!!!

by Billex Gordler on Jul 23, 2007 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Give TPJ credit . . .

He seems like he's constantly getting on-base even though he hasn't seen a 4 balls since he was in the showers.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

i agree

he is a gutsy player it seems

by smarsh on Jul 23, 2007 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

He's Officially

A scrappy kid.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions

posada throws like a girl

we can run on him

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

LOL.

I'd love to see a contest between him and Damon.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Here we go baby.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

ataboy Dave!

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

swinging bunt, ill take it.

come on gritzy, lets get another big hit here.

im telling you, positive vibes this inning, positive vibes.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

DDJ ='s

Willy Mays Hayes!@!

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions

That hurts...

Boom Boom's got to get it done here. Big AB.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions

I mean Teahen.

Sorry, jumped the gun.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Cano did not touch the bag when

he had the ball. That's Horseshit too!!!!

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

Buddy Is

A wildman.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

Yuck!

YUCK!

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

and there goes the big inning

although it looked like a phantom tag...

oh well, come on teahen lets score at least one this inning.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

well

that blew

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

why did both gritzy and T swing at the

first pitch? that made no sense, at least watch a couple pitches and get "your" pitch so we can have a big inning, instead of failing miserably.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions

No patience.

If you're anxious Clemens will always take advantage of it.

The only suitable approach IMO is to make him work.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

That is so bad, Mark. Come on.

Odie's coming out for the 7th.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions

We're making Clemens

look like a HOFer.

by kjfinkes on Jul 23, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions

post of the night...

by Billex Gordler on Jul 23, 2007 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

As

If.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

I got a new idea . . .

Next Royal to make an out while swinging at the 1st pitch is fined 80% of their salary.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions

or they are forced to watch tapes of

Ryan Shealy swinging at fastballs.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Should Gritz Have

Bunted? He's one of our better bunters. Best case the Bums blow it and bases are full. No, I wouldn't have done it.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions

Odie should

throw more before starts. He looks better when he is a little tired. His stuff moves more.

by TXroyal on Jul 23, 2007 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

I'm Thinking

The same about Dotel. He always gets hurt then blows them away.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

agreed.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Odie's out there still b/c

Buddy knows the bullpen is going to put in 8 plus tomorrow.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions

Good call

I'm still holding out hope that they're just playing a bad joke on us all. Thank God I have to work late tomorrow.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice slap Jeter.

Now go sit down Captain.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

Thankful that Perez is in there

He should be rested (he never throws more than 90 pitches) and non of us are worried about ruining his arm with a high pitch count.

Looks around nervously for lightning to strike

by kjfinkes on Jul 23, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

YOU SUCK JETER!!!

Oh, wait... That is my family's last name...

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

Last time I was in Manhatten

Someone asked me my name (transaction I think?)

I said, "Jeter. J-e-t-e... oh... wait. I don't have to spell that here do I?"

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I love replying to myself

That's what happens when I work in an office with no other people all day.

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Isn't Jeter

The French infinitive "to throw"? Also, I am in the land of salmon and moose; Seattle is not.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Wouldn't You Rather See

Butler, Gordon and Buck next inning?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions

I'd feel better about our chances...

How about Gator, DDJ, Gordon, Butler, Dunn, Teahen to start a game? Could you imagine the pitches Gordon and Butler would see?

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd rather pitch to Dunn

He's more likely to K. Seriously, the dude makes Rob Deer look like Ted Williams.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL.

He makes Pete Incaveglia look like Ty Cobb.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Anybody else see Buddy slumping back in the

dug-out there? He looks distraught.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:05 PM EDT reply actions

last hitter of the night

for odie, no matter what happens

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions

How about an out?

Yes!

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Why?

He's pitching better right now than he has all year.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't forget

that twilight zone episode when he pitched 8 shutout or 1 run ball (can't remember which) against the White Sox on the road earlier this year. If I remember correctly we lost that game.

by I need more Esteban on Jul 23, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions

That is

a helluva start by Odie. I can't ask too much more from him. Where are our bats at!!!!

by I need more Esteban on Jul 23, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

Innings 3-7 were terrific.

Keep in mind the Yanks scored close to 40 the last two games.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Our batters didn't come to play tonight . . .

I think our boys are a little spent/exhausted from the road trip.

We need to dig deep and find some energy and patience at the plate!@!!!

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

Clemens=best career ERA at

Royals/Kauffman Stadium.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions

GLOAD EXPLODES!

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions

I knew

hitting Gload 5th was going to pay off.

by nkkc on Jul 23, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Explosion baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions

Gload!!

Lets get to that crappy bullpen!!

by I need more Esteban on Jul 23, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

Gload

Explodes

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

The Power Is

Back on!!!! Explooooooooooooosion!!!!!!

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

Smirk is in some kind of funk.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

Yea

he has had another crappy month.

by I need more Esteban on Jul 23, 2007 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

That was . . .

a helluva Gload!

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

Does Bell Really

Encourage all this 1st pitch swinging against an old pitcher?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

It's unbelievable.

I could understand if that was the scouting report when Rocket threw gas but now as essentially a finesse pitcher it makes no sense.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Vlademil delivers!

LOL.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

Vlademil

looks awful, what did he do to win the job in left from Gathright?

by I need more Esteban on Jul 23, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

Emil is a beast

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

nice ....

lime disease

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

come on buckeroo

tie it up

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

Emil

Wedged one. Take a pitch or 2, O Mighty Hammer Of Moroni.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

Put it in the fountains!!!!!

by I need more Esteban on Jul 23, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

Don't you dare pitch-out on Vlademil.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

2-1

Homer count.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

Nice unnecessary throw, Pay-Rod.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

3-1

Even better.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

Look Out

For the split.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

Come on Bucky

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

C'mon Buck!

Work him like a 2nd job!!!!

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

hopefully.....

that bat hit some d-bag wearing a jeter jersey

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

how about

jeter himself?

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

No doubt

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

It Was The

Split, no?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

What happened?

I missed it answering a question about Marginal Benefirts.

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

JB struck out and the bat ended up about

20 rows deep behind 3rd base dug-out.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

That sucks

Thx man

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Canadians of the world rejoice as one of

their own Ryan Braun gets some playing time.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

braun

is he going down tomorrow when we have to have scotty start?

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

Scotty vs. Wong tomorrow.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

braun

i meant are we sending him to AAA when we have to activate scotty?

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Good question. That may be right.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Strong Candidate For

Worst song of all time:

WATCHING SCOTTY GROW
(Mac Davis)

Bobby Goldsboro - 1971
O.C. Smith - 1971
Mac Davis - 1972

Also recorded by: Ray Conniff; Tony Mottola.

There he sits with a pen and a yellow pad
He's a handsome lad
That's my boy

B-R-L-F-Q spells Mom and Dad
That ain't too bad
That's my boy

You can have your TV and your nightclubs
You can have your drive-in picture shows
I'll sit here with my little man near, we'll listen to the radio
Bidin' my time and and watching Scotty grow

Makin' castles out of building blocks
And a cardboard box
That's my boy

Mickey Mouse says it's thirteen o'clock
Well, that's quite a shock
But that's my boy

In four short years I've gone from rags to riches
But what I did before that I don't know
Well you can let it rain on my windowpane, I got my own rainbow
And we're just sittin' here shinin' watching Scotty grow

Up on daddy's shoulders and off to bed
Old sleepy head
That's my boy

Got to have a drink of water and a story read
An old teddy bear named Fred
That's my boy

Well, what's that your say Momma, come on and keep your feet warm
Well save me a place, I'll be there in a minute or so
I'll think I'll stay right here and say a little prayer before I go
'Cause me and God are watching Scotty grow
Me and God watching are Scotty grow

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice Braun.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

White Sox

and tigers are tied 5-5

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions

Braun Is A

K machine.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions

That was nasty

Braun has good stuff. Where is the guy we sent down? I hope he is gone forever, and the new Braun is here to stay. :)

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions

His name is frickin' Shelly

I'll say that again. Shelly. I'm just sayin'.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions

That's Not Even

His given name; it's a nickname. Go figure.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Shelley Duncan's Gameday photo

looks like he just finished a bar fight

by kjfinkes on Jul 23, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

Oh Canada,

good work Braun!

Does Buddy call him "Braunie"?

Or "Ryie"?

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

I Think It's

Canucky.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions

It sucks that we got threaded already

I wish RR was here.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions

NHZ can you start us an overflow thread?

by kjfinkes on Jul 23, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions

To philofthenorth....

you mentioned the '76 squad above.

Check out this link from my blog.

Enjoy.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions

Click on the pictures for larger view.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Beautiful

It was a heady time for a KC kid who grew up with the A's.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions

TPJ

OBP meister.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, I got back for the end....

Come on guys, we need a rally here...

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

every ball we are hitting

seems to find a yankee glove. just about.

hopefully our luck will turn around the rest of the series, it would suck to do any worse than split...

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

It ain't over yet.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn, Almost

An HBP!

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

Vizcaino is the slowest working pitcher

in MLB. He drives me crazy as hell. Throw the damn ball!!!!

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

Come on DeJ...

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

That was outside.

Complete BS.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

wow

thats a worse call than the one on teabag in the first!!!

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

they have gotten that frickin outside corner

all night long, but odie hasnt.

rediculous call, even the always unbaised splitt says "not too good, that pitch is 8 to 10 inches outside."

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

That Outside Corner

Is fucking huge!

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

Okay Grudz ..you are the man...

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

crap.

oh well, maybe we can score off rivera....

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

Mo is going down in the ninth!

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions

We're Still In

This game. Eight innings ago, would you have predicted this?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions

no.

yet another game that we have stayed competitive in where in the past we would not have.

the tide is turning in KC, and only a few people are aware outside of Royal Nation.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

in the good news department

detroit is now beating the pale hosers 7-6 after a two RBI single by mike hessman (who?).

hopefully the tigers can win that game, at least keeping us in 4th place...

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions

We need a 1-2-3 inning here....

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions

Why Is Damon

In center? He should be in left or DHing.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions

Throw Strikes

Braun.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions

George probably called Joe and told

him to do it.

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions

That's

Better.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions

Jeter is a bitch!

Let's go Braun. Strike this pussy out.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions

Jeter Is

Clutch. His heart pumps pure grit.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions

Beware

2-1 count.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions

i thought that jeter was clutch....

are you telling me that ESPN has lied to me all of this time?

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

yea

sit down jeter!!!!

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

Sit down pussy!!!!

Hell Yeah! Braun is now one of my favorite Royals.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

Jeter Is

Ryan's bitch!!!!!

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions

niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice

Braun eats Jeter for lunch.

-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 23, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions

how small is

gay-rods strike zone?

by Killer G's on Jul 23, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions

3 k's for Braun...

Omaha has him a world of good....

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions

I'd Say Jeter

Is eating Braun, if ya know....

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions

Damn!

That ought to do it.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions

crap.

and that should do it.

our offense played like absolute crap tonight, hopefully they can turn it around and hit the rest of the series.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed

this could be a catch up game knowing who is on the mound for each team tomorrow.

by I need more Esteban on Jul 23, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Ryan Braun blows!

DDJ blows! How come he never attempts the throw?!?

He always does that stupid double-clutch-crow-hop.

This game is over.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions

Crap...

We still have one inning to score 4 runs... it has been done before....

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions

Next AB

Teacock, Wheels and the we will Explode!

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions

Strike The Nice

Man out, Jimmy.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions

Jimmy's gonna pitch for 25 years

Situational lefties never retire.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions

And Gordo hits a walk off homerun....

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions

Finally . . .

The 18-inch outside corner call goes for us!

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions

Just dreamin , guys...

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions

I'll be here watching.

Could think of nothing I'd rather see.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Dang.

Not good.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions

Do We Turn

Posie around? Apparently so.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions

Posada loves to complain.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 11:00 PM EDT reply actions

Come on Gobble,

you turkey.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions

Can Gobble Still

Pitch to a righty?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions

Well,

now it's going to take a miracle.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions

Well, I am going to go work out.

Later fellas.

by royaldaddy on Jul 23, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions

The wheels have come off

BRUTAL.

I CAN NO LONGER WATCH THIS.

GOODNIGHT.

by royalstern05 on Jul 23, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions

why so negative?

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

game. over.

oh well, we stayed competititve for awhile, as in 8 innings.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions

I Know We'll

Need the rest of the pen tomorrow, but couldn't we have done better than Braun and Gobble under the circumstances?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions

wow.

way to go gritzy, not.

tell me again how german is a worse defensive player?

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions

im out...

hopefully we can win tomorrow...

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions

Mine! Mine!

Mine! Oh shit!

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions

Come on Gobble close it out....

by grudz69 on Jul 23, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions

If We Win

Gritz will get the chance to redeem himself. Positive vibes.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply actions

If we don't win

I would at least like to get some meaningless runs this half inning. Maybe even get Rivera into the game.

by kjfinkes on Jul 23, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

Teahen hasn't quit.

by RTC Fan on Jul 23, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

theres a hit for T

is it too much to ask for to just make it close?

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions

Wheels Shows Off

His bunting skills.

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by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

bad game for boom boom

hopefully he can bounce back tomorrow.

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions

Ross "Aren't

You Glad I'm Not Gordon" Gload.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions

The Monster Rally

Starts now!!!

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions

C'mon Smirk

by kjfinkes on Jul 23, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions

You guys can shut off

the tv and go to bed. i'm stuck here watching it live. Again, at least i'm not hiding behind my screen. Here with spankee fans taking 1000 pictures every time arod & jeter are at bat. :-(

Positive waves for TOMORROW night.

by kctwindad on Jul 23, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions

by philofthenorth on Jul 23, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions

game over.

it was a much closer game than the score will make it appear to be. ESPN will act like the game was an absolute blowup, proof that they simply look at the scores...

by rockchalk on Jul 23, 2007 11:18 PM EDT reply actions