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Game 7 Open Thread- Royals (2-4) at Blue Jays (3-2)

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The Royals look to snap a two-game losing streak tonight in Canada, as they take on the Blue Jays. In their home opener tonight, the bluebirds send the rich and famous A.J. Burnett (0-1, 27.00 ERA) to the mound. No word on how many gratis limo rides between Toronto and Maryland Burnett's wife has used this season, but she has 8 per year at her disposal, courtesy of the Jays. Its eight hours from Toronto to her home town of Bowie/Annapolis (internet is unclear), so, hopefully she left last night.

Eight hours in a limo. Fun. I think Keats has a poem about something like that. What a great idea. When your husband makes $11 million a season, every penny saved counts, and you just can't beat the grandeur of the open road. Think how stunningly beautiful that ride through Pennsylvania and New York must be!! I bet she knows the Tim Horton's menu by heart, and I'm sure no alcohol is involved in her trip, either.

The Royals counter with Odalis Perez (0-1, 6.75 ERA), who makes his 14th start as a Royal tonight. Wow. Its been special. With a win, he'll notch his third triumph as a Royal, passing an illustrious group that includes Jaime Cerda, Ryan Bukvich, Kyle Snyder, Miguel Batista and Denny Bautista.

Tonight's lineup:

1. DeJesus-CF
2. German-2B
3. Teahen-RF
4. Sweeney-DH
5. Gordon-3B
6. Brown-LF
7. Shealy-1B
8. Buck-C
9. Pena-SS

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I would spend a few minutes in the limo with her
who am i kidding, about 30 seconds
I wake up every morning and piss excellence!

by greggagneHOF on Apr 9, 2007 6:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Burgos being Burgos
In cased you  missed it today, Burgos gave up 3 er in 1.1 ip, including a HR, raising his ERA to 8.10.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 7:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Does she hate flying?
An 8 hour limo ride... I mean, I understand why she wouldn't want some complimentary flights because airports suck, but I hope she's got a Gameboy or something.  She should've sprung for some private flights in the contract.

by mazoboom on Apr 9, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

private planes
seem much more passable to me

also, actually moving to Toronto might be an OK idea... since hubbie is spending 8 months a year there

FIRE BELL

by FireBell on Apr 9, 2007 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hate Bob Davis
I wake up every morning and piss excellence!

by greggagneHOF on Apr 9, 2007 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

1-2-3
8 pitch inning

yowzer... he's inspired by Karen!

by Freneau on Apr 9, 2007 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

is this game on tv in KC?
I wake up every morning and piss excellence!

by greggagneHOF on Apr 9, 2007 7:24 PM EDT reply actions  

im guessing it is with the bob davis ref
but im not sure
I wake up every morning and piss excellence!

by greggagneHOF on Apr 9, 2007 7:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn
Frank Thomas is a big dude

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

i'm on my way to the stadium
...

just kidding. If only I had 8 free limo rides to visit the Royals on the road...sigh.

Watching on TV at my grandma's house. Let's get the home run machine started!

"I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty." Samuel Goldwyn

by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2007 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice Throw!
Or so I can only assume based on Gameday. Nice Description of a throw!

by mazoboom on Apr 9, 2007 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Alex Gordon up
he's due.  Gotta be due.  Burnett is hittable.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I think
The Blue Jays have the worst uniforms in baseball right now.  Those things are hideous.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

when your colors are
purple and teal, you can't really expect much...
"I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty." Samuel Goldwyn

by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2007 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

But the new ones
are this ugly red thingy. Unbelievably I liked the purple/teal better than this red/black.

by mazoboom on Apr 9, 2007 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

ball four
if it ball four get out of the way

by whitegold68106 on Apr 9, 2007 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Vlademil Brown
We know he can throw like Vlad..can he hit like him?

by Stook on Apr 9, 2007 7:41 PM EDT reply actions  

emil
is in a slump. He was hitting cleanup yesterday, but not the good kind. More like 3rd out every inning he was up.

:-( I miss Matt Stairs. BRING HIM BACK TO THE K!!!

"I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty." Samuel Goldwyn

by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2007 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

YEAH BUDDY
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Note to A.J. Burnett
Curled mullets are not cool. Seriously, that thing's a rat's nest.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

his hair reminds me
of Arroyo's.
"I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty." Samuel Goldwyn

by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2007 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Matt Stairs
I wish he would just come and hang out with people in the stands.

by Randa4life on Apr 9, 2007 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Note to Gregg Zaun
Hideous facial hair.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

I mean seriously
Are the Blue Jays confusing themselves with a hockey team?  They look like bums.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:44 PM EDT reply actions  

they're doing it to confuse the fans
The kanucks won't show up unless they think there's a puck involved ;)
"I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty." Samuel Goldwyn

by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2007 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shealy
Looks like he wants to go yard

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

oh boy
John Buck.
"I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty." Samuel Goldwyn

by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2007 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Walk
Burnett's wild right now. Need to take pitches. Can't believe Emil swung at that fastball.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Where is everyone?
This is a running dialogue between myself and loyal2 right now.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

No
Just wondering what happened to our army

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's a monday
everyone's working?
"I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty." Samuel Goldwyn

by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2007 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

The non-hardcore fans
realized it's not gonna be a winning season despite the first game.

by mazoboom on Apr 9, 2007 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think it's funny
that someone commented on me "only liking" Zack's dimples (not true), but all nyc's doing is commenting on the look of the opponents. I'm not the only one around here preoccupied with that stuff!
"I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty." Samuel Goldwyn

by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2007 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

nice call
"I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty." Samuel Goldwyn

by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2007 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was not a strike
I blame it on Canadian strike zones. What a bunch of BS.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

all I have to say is
WHAT THE BUCK?!
"I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty." Samuel Goldwyn

by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2007 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

$5 says
Buck has a melty face John Kerry style in 20 years.
"I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty." Samuel Goldwyn

by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2007 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

in 20 years
$5 dollars will be like worth 50 cents

by LeoBloom on Apr 9, 2007 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow
Defensive swing by Buck.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

am I the only one that finds
the DeJesus/Teahen dialogue they've started up ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY ADORABLE?

...

I'm pretty sure that's a yes.

"I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty." Samuel Goldwyn

by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions  

they did a pregame interview
with each other (DDJ interviewed Jack Baur...I mean, Teahen)and there was just a commercial for Teahen's T-shirt Tuesday with the two of them...
"I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty." Samuel Goldwyn

by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2007 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know what to think about Odalis
He's the Royals' man of mystery this year - could be a good pickup, yet I could also see him completely tanking and being out of the rotation by mid-May. Hopefully he puts together a solid start here.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Weak Sauce
By Hill.  Bleeder single.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Perez will not tank
He'll carry about a 5.00 ERA into the All Star Break.  Eat up about 180 innings this year, and be worth the money.  Innings eater...that's about it, but I'll take it
If it weren't for baseball I'd be working.

by pd on Apr 9, 2007 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

It seems so long ago
But methinks Gregg Zaun was the best Royals catcher in the last 10 years.  Agree? Disagree?

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe Buck
will have the season to change that this year.  
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Double
(shaking my head right now)

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agree
I never understood why we let Zaun go.  

by Chico Lind with pants on on Apr 9, 2007 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

k, it's time for me to get going
I've got a project to work on and still have to drive back to Warrensburg from Grandview.

That and I think my Grandma wants some company upstairs.

I'll chat ya'll up later on tonight!

GO ROYALS!

"I'll take fifty percent efficiency to get one hundred percent loyalty." Samuel Goldwyn

by loyal2theroyals on Apr 9, 2007 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Odie
Is hanging every single breaking pitch high in the zone. Not a good sign.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Will we trade Odie?
if he strings together some decent starts or will we have to cut our losses?
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Frightening last pitch
If it weren't for baseball I'd be working.

by pd on Apr 9, 2007 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Odie
Is all over the place right now. No control at all.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

bad pitches + bad luck = recipe for disaster
I partly feel for Odie.  That's two bleeder singles to right this inning.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

What the crap was Shealy doing on that play
If it weren't for baseball I'd be working.

by pd on Apr 9, 2007 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

hows odie lookin?
I wake up every morning and piss excellence!

by greggagneHOF on Apr 9, 2007 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Wild
And pissed off at himself.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man, I really can't stand Buck
He's the king of the meaningless home run. And every time we need a big hit from him he grounds into a double play or strikes out. Man, he frustrates the living shyte out of me.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHA
Are they kicking the old dude out for picking up the double?

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Buddy can't take it
He's flipping out

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Reading BB's lips to the umpire
A lot of obscenities mixed in with vague nouns like "gamer," "intensity," and "umpy"

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Standridge
let's see what he's got.  End the inning.
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

That's unbelievable
Horse manure for umpiring tonight.

by Cleveland on Apr 9, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

I do like Buddy for that reason
He doesn't want to let us get screwed.
"Every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. I say we hang around and give 'em a big shitburger to eat"

by royaldaddy on Apr 9, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

He does fight for his players
that is a very commendable trait in a manager.
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

well...
just woke up in my hotel room...how many pitches before they dumped Odalis???...or was he just that bad???...oh and flippin radio not TV here in Jeff City...mlb.com will NOT let me TV live away games...gotta listen for I'm called to work
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Worst outing by a starter this year.
at least we're still in the game.  Burnett has looked good today.
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

TY...
so they were kind of protecting Odie in a way, just get him out before its 9-0 huh
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man, I can feel this season slipping away.
This team blows opportunities like no other team. The bases load Buck-up double play. Yesterday's 3rd HR. This team is destined for another 100 loss season. They're flat out losers.
Sorry, I know I'm being negative but man it just feels this way every damn season.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

You have an itchy trigger finger
It's a little too early for the season to slip away.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Have you watched the Royals for the last few
years? This is exactly how it goes year after year. You can feel them piss it all away.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

When you've seen it happen repeatedly...
...you come to expect it.  That doesn't mean one should jump to the conclusion that the season is over after 4 or 5 losses.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

You know, thre's only 9 guys
on the 25 man roster right now who were on the 25 man roster last year open day.  If these guys are all losers too, the Royals have an uncanny knack for collecting them

by tfn on Apr 9, 2007 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Deja vu all over again?
I feel a long losing streak coming on.  It's starting to feel like 2006 all over again.  Please tell me I'm wrong.

by Chico Lind with pants on on Apr 9, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

This is the play...
Bases loaded, ball hit into the corner, fan touches it.  So, the ump gives him a double and allows all baserunners to score.  There is no way the third guy would have scored.  Not even close.  He wouldn't have even tried.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

4-0
Still in the game, sorta.

by Freneau on Apr 9, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

wow
Standridge was completely different than Odie

by mazoboom on Apr 9, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

naw...
we'll find a groove when its to late and shoot for 3rd
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

WOw, that is a bad calll....and only still in the
game if the offense magically starts hitting
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 9, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I always like AJ Burnett...
because I root for guys that throw like a bazillion pitches...I think its strange that pitchers used to throw like the whole game, but absolutely nobody can do it now without blowing an arm out...maybe Dice K will be the guy...GO BLUE
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

His curve is a wicked pitch
that late breaking movement makes it hard for the hitter to distinguish it from the fastball.
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

There is a core of good young players
As long as the vast majority of them progress, I'm happy about this season.

I'm talking about DeJesus, Teahen, Gordon, Shealy, German, Meche, Greinke, Butler, Hochevar, Soria and maybe Pena, Buck and De la Rosa.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed if you take out
Sweeney and Brown out of today's lineup and insert Butler and Lubanski that's a pretty talented core.  
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh sweet DeJesus...
just found the game on TV!!!!!!!!!!!
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, I do.
It's hardwired into me.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's a long season
I try not to get too up or too down.  It doesn't always work.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

SWEENEY...
get a hold of one here!
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

ok enough...
of the timeouts while batting you primadonna DH...get a hit...WHAHOOO...oh damn the unlucky Royals...hit and no run
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

come on alex!
great time to break out here!
The Chiefs have a coach named Dick Curl, and I find that rather amusing.

by Gordon Roy on Apr 9, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Rotation order
Somehow I feel like our real rotation order should be
  1. Greinke
  2. Meche
  3. de la Rosa
4  Duckworth
5. Perez

Because really, Perez is the only one who hasn't impressed at least once this season already.

by Eppenweb on Apr 9, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Trade out the last two
with Hochevar and Lumsden and you'll have our rotation at the all-star break.
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know about that
Hochevar might be ready, but I don't know about Lumsden.  He's not a top prospect and he's only just made it to AAA.  I don't think they'll rush him up to the majors.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok enough...
of the timeouts while batting you primadonna DH...get a hit...WHAHOOO...oh damn the unlucky Royals...hit and no run
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

dammit he keeps fouling off those hitable pitches!
The Chiefs have a coach named Dick Curl, and I find that rather amusing.

by Gordon Roy on Apr 9, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Rogers Centre fans are crap...
They're already doing the wave, and it's opening day.

by Cleveland on Apr 9, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

SHIT gordon strikeout with bases loaded AGAIN
The Chiefs have a coach named Dick Curl, and I find that rather amusing.

by Gordon Roy on Apr 9, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Twins on ESPN
They get Stolen Base at same time as Royals. Twins get a hit for RBI. Royals get a walk, a hit, a nothing.

by mazoboom on Apr 9, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

On the bright side
Burnett has thrown 64 pitches through 3 innings.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't think Gordon...
went around I want a replay
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

This f'ing team. I swear to GAWD!
2 straight innings with the bases loaded and zero, zip, nada. Unbelievable.

Hey BUDDY!!! Move Gordon down in the order you moron!!! He's a big gaping hole right now.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

ughhh left the bases loaded TWICE
you can't do that aginst burnett, this game is already a loss, you just HAVE TO GET SOME RUNS IN
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 9, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Where did Spring Training Alex Gordon go?
"Every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. I say we hang around and give 'em a big shitburger to eat"

by royaldaddy on Apr 9, 2007 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Do you think
it might be helpful to drop Gordon from the five slot to give him a little less pressure?
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Do we have to bat Gordon 5th?
I'm all for playing the kid and I know he'll hit with power at some point, but I don't understand why he HAS to hit 5th every game.  Come on.

by Hippstar on Apr 9, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it me, or did RSTN keep the same cameras
from the '85 World Series? Man will I be glad when FSN takes over next year.

by Cleveland on Apr 9, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

the same stat graphics too!
The Chiefs have a coach named Dick Curl, and I find that rather amusing.

by Gordon Roy on Apr 9, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Put Brown in the 5 slot
have Shealy 6, Gordon 7.
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

is it me...
or does standridge look like jason grimsley's little brother?
The Chiefs have a coach named Dick Curl, and I find that rather amusing.

by Gordon Roy on Apr 9, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

ESPN is loving the Royals today.
They cut in to show the Brown throw home AND then the controversial call (which Steve Phillips agreed with Buddy Bell on).

by mazoboom on Apr 9, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

can't believe...
I missed this
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

alarm clock in the hotel...
must be off...or did the game start a little early?
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

For a moment
when they were flashing the "Kids Pillow Giveaway" ad for the Blue Jays, I thought it said "Kit Pellow Giveaway."

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL
that's funny.
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmmmm
I wonder what the talk at the Teahen dinner table is like these days?

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Pass the mashed potatoes
Do you think he's bitter about being moved to RF?  Why would he be?  He's still batting third.  I don't think he minds the position change at all.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's not what his dad said.
They were pretty miffed he had to move positions.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Meh
They can be miffed all the way.  I'm sure it was temporary miffage.  Just moving from one position to another to make way for the best prospect in all of baseball.  Clearly, Teahen recognizes this from all I've heard from him.  And I doubt the Teahen family has written off Alex Gordon already.  They have to be smarter than that.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why would he be?
When free agency rolls around, I think he'd make more money as a slugging third baseman.

by tfn on Apr 9, 2007 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think you guys are trying to
...create some idea of clubhouse dissension where there isn't any.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure why you would
think you know what is in people's heads in the clubhouse.  Anyway, I doubt that clubhouse dissension, or the lack of it, has much to do with Alex Gordon being 1 for 20 with 9 strikeouts so far.

by tfn on Apr 9, 2007 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not the one who said Teahen is miffed
I don't think I said I know what is in anyone's head.  I wouldn't be surprised if Teahen initially didn't like getting moved.  But he knows Gordon is the top prospect in baseball.  And Teahen always sounds like a mature non-prima donna type.  So there is no good reason for anyone to think that Teahen is pissed because he's in RF and Gordon is off to a bad start in his rookie season.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I made a fair amount of money betting against
the Royals last year. I think it may be time to do it again. They're pretty predictable. I mean they went 2-4 on a homestand, and they're worse on the road. Good times ahead.

Sorry, guys, just venting. Thank goodness for Royals Review.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Too early in the season
...to turn against the tea and say they stink.  Particulary since we've seen some very good, very important things from the Royals this year.

It is very easy to see a few losses, turn your back and say, "they suck".  But a baseball fan needs to have more patience than that.  This is a 6 month season and we have yet to play a full week.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

This is a bad night for this comment
but the starting pitching has been great so far this year.  With Dotel back, the bullpen should have some semblance of order.  We have to be patient, young players will make mistakes.
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

The perfect night for this comment
When some posters are saying that it's all turning to sh*t already.  Seems like the team isn't being given a chance to prove itself or get hot or even get out of the first week of baseball.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not turning away yet.
But every season we go through the same thing. Some of us say, you can see the writing on the wall, others say it's too early to tell. But in the end the last couple seasons it's been the writing on the wall people that have been correct.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

This isn't the same team
I don't know how many they're going to win, but the roster is significantly different from recent seasons.

And if your "the sky is falling" posts are about thinking that the Royals aren't going to the playoffs, my response is: didn't you know that going into the season?  And isn't success this season about progress?

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who gives a crap if they were miffed...
Gotta do what's best for the team. WHen he's a free agent, if he wants to sign somewhere as a 3B that's his business.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 9, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Why call it "Fox Sports Midwest"?
It's really "Fox Sports Saint Louis" with some Royals baseball in select areas. It's a joke. We get absolutely 0 Royals or Chiefs coverage. The Midwest Sports Report at night is all about the Rams and Cardinals. We need an FSN KC.
"Every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. I say we hang around and give 'em a big shitburger to eat"

by royaldaddy on Apr 9, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Oy
We better hope our starters last the way they have been recently, because we REALLY don't have the bullpen depth to deal with a two-inning attempt by a starter.

by Eppenweb on Apr 9, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I've seen it all in the field
For the Royals.  Although nothing beats the Matt Stairs relay throw pegging Grimace in the back.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Is there a video of that anywhere?
That was so clutch. Youtube perhaps?

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really want bases loaded here.
Because either we catch up at least partly, or we get to set a new record for futility as the team that got three men on three innnings in a row and didn't get one run out of it.

by Eppenweb on Apr 9, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

How about when
he fell over the tarp? Classic.
"Every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. I say we hang around and give 'em a big shitburger to eat"

by royaldaddy on Apr 9, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Or when he clotheslined Grimsley
and put him on the DL. I miss Ken Harvey.

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I think we should
get Jobu some rum or something.
"Every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. I say we hang around and give 'em a big shitburger to eat"

by royaldaddy on Apr 9, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Good to see Brown and Buck taking....
A combined 3 pitches. Pathetic. Guy can't throw strikes and those two jokers make him throw 3 total pitches.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 9, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Never liked Buck
He's a pretty poor hitter.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

And
Young players can get better.  It happens from time to time.  I'm not saying Buck will ever be good.  I don't know.  But I like to give young players more of a chance to see if they can realize their potential.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Buck
looks like he's bulked up quite a bit this year maybe that will translate to power.
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow.!
I actually knew that answer. That'll be the one of the year.
"Every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. I say we hang around and give 'em a big shitburger to eat"

by royaldaddy on Apr 9, 2007 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Willie Wilson?...
105 multi hit games in 1980...and splittorf says something like, "not hard imagine that, he won the AL batting crown that year," what the *#&#(, is Splitorff on crack??? three numbers...390
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
Blue Jays are laying a beatdown on the Royals

by nycroyal on Apr 9, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

my OF...
in one fantasy league...Beltran, Guerrero, and Wells...I'm happy...oh its an 8 person league
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

hey Standridge...
your on your own...its just you, your right arm, and 2 to 4 innings to prove you belong in the show...cuz the Royals batters seem to be intent on going down 1-2-3 from here on out...prove me wrong Royals
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, every year the beginning of the monumental
slide seems to start in Toronto.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 9, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Seasons over already?
Come on, that's just NONSENSE.  Period.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

just let the Sonic boys and the Aflac duck rule...
I'm tired of this damn Kia guy already
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

I think Burnett's...
gonna give up some hits this inning...I can feel it...the leads too big
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeesh
Yeah, this'll be a bad one. Until Shealy and Gordon start hitting, we're going to have no chance in every game we don't pitch well. That's the difference tonight - I don't think Burnett is pitching all that well, but we're not making him pay.

by Eppenweb on Apr 9, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Buddy...
get ur arse out there...we are getting screwed...get kicked outta this one!!!!!!
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Blue Jays
would be a great dumping ground for Berroa.  Clayton is not a starting SS.  
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

I hold high praise for the Royals patience...
keep getting to bullpens early and this will lead to a lot more wins
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

there's still time to make this a game
but we need to start sooner, ratehr than later

when was the last time we posted a crooked number?

by Freneau on Apr 9, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

called to work for 945...
guess the Royals are now trying to get me to watch the whole game
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Blue Jays bullpen
is a little suspect between the starter and BJ Ryan. There's still hope.
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

False hope.
I admire everyone's optimism, but have you seen the Royals hitting this year? Even if we get to the bullpen, we still can't hit.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

So we'll never hit?
That makes no sense.  Your negativity is out of control.  

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry.
My bad, I mean right now. The bats are obviously cold. They're improve significantly because there's hitting talent on this team. But right now they're ice cold.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cold can get warm
We've hit really well in two games this season.  It could happen again.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh holy dejesus...
Bod Davis is spawning his legacy already...his son is the voice of the Chukars
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I guess I've
been watching (and rooting) for these guys way too long.  A heart-wrenching loss, a big-time beat down, whatever...I just like to see the Royals play.  Occasionally, my loyalty is rewarded with some decent play (late last season).  Often it is rewarded with mediocrity (almost all the time)and regrettably; I am granted the pleasure of watching or listening to crap (yesterday and today).  

Regardless, it turns out every year wind up playing 162 games and one or two or 39 bad ones don't really affect me like they used to.  Does that make me a Cubs fan?  No, I still expect improvement and excellence and demand accountability when they don't happen.  But, one or two losses = end of season...I know what you're feeling (and have experienced it for many years), but disagree.

Let's focus on taking a few more pitches to get this belly-itcher out of here and get some runs on their bullpen tonight.

by kjfinkes on Apr 9, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

bring on Braun!!!
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Apr 9, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

WOw, standridge must have no pitch count
tonight. TOo bad too, because he's obviously lost it. Wonder how many runs are going to come in now. Probably three.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 9, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Buck worst game calling catcher ever
He is directly responsible for the Wells homer for sure and at least a couple of other runs.  An inside breaking pitch to Vernon Wells? Idiot.

by RoyalTex on Apr 9, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

But he sure can hit in clutch situations.
I mean not many can pull of a bases loaded inning ending double play.

Yes NYRoyal, I know, I know, I'm the most negative person ever. I get it. :)

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

2-5.
After a 6 game homestand to start the season?
Yikes!

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Against two of the best teams in the AL
(and one game against Toronto).

Perspective, please.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boston is 3-3 and Detroit is 3-3.
And this is after going 2-1 against us, each.
They're 1-2, 1-2 otherwise.

But I won't argue they are good teams and will prove as much down the line.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can you deny for a second
That they are two of the best teams in the AL?

What should our record be against them?  I think your expectations are unreasonable.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Balto, I'm sure you're not surprised
that some people don't like negativity which is unrelenting and shows little patience or perspective and is often unreasonable.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright, I'll try to chill.
But you have to be feeling a little of what I and other are feeling. The same ole thing happening again. A team which feels like it's beginning a predictably downward spiral. It felt the same last year. And the year before. And the...
you get the picture.

Patience is great, but it also depends on what you're waiting on. Right now it feels like the waiting for the tooth fairy.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

This team is better than recent years
...but you have to give them a chance to show it.  You have to give them some time.

But you're just throwing up your hands and saying it is the same thing as very other year, 100 losses, here we come.  That makes no sense.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Add Braun
To the long list of Royals pitchers with an absolute lack of control.

by RoyalTex on Apr 9, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, look at it this way . . .
Even if we only improve by 10 wins this year, the Nationals will STILL beat that loss total by a ton - and they don't have any young talent at all, whereas we at least have a little. So, soon we won't be the default "Ha ha, their team sucks" puchline team. This may not help them win, but it will help me get through my day.

by Eppenweb on Apr 9, 2007 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Tampa Bay pitching
is beyond scary.  Kazmir and the 11 dwarfs.
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm trying to stay positive
this is just not a good night for that.  Batting practice, anyone?  There's still hope for the season no white flag yet.
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

8-0, as Braun struggles
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Apr 9, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Where are our bats?
"Every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. I say we hang around and give 'em a big shitburger to eat"

by royaldaddy on Apr 9, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

However,
I have been very impressed with Mark's work in right.  Very impressed.

by RoyalTex on Apr 9, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a sweet breaking pitch
"Every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. I say we hang around and give 'em a big shitburger to eat"

by royaldaddy on Apr 9, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, a big loss was to be expected after the
gut churning loss last night. This is usually how it goes with the Royals. Every year as Royalsreview pointed out we have a soul killing loss or two. Generally they are followed by a blowout loss.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Balto, you should be waiting for 72 wins
Because that is what this team can do.  And I think they'll do it.  And that is a big improvement on the way to getting to contention in 2008 or 2009.

Throwing up your hands and saying same sh*t, different year is just not really looking thoughtfully at the team.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

72? Hmmm.
Maybe, but I don't know if I'd call that great progress. We still have a loser of a manager and some deadweight on the roster.
I think maybe 69 wins tops. We'll see.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

10 more wins isn't great progress?
Since when?  For what team is that not great progress?  Must we go worst to first?  How common is a more than 10 win improvement?

You have to have reasonable expectations or you'll get screwed every year, regardless.

Every team has some deadweight.  Yes, we have some and much will be traded.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Toronto always plays hard
against us. This isn't the end of the world. Burnett's not as bad as people try to make him out to be. If he's healthy, he's usually pretty good.
"Every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. I say we hang around and give 'em a big shitburger to eat"

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

Damn it!!!!!
If that bastard puts Mike on the DL.....
"Every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. I say we hang around and give 'em a big shitburger to eat"

by royaldaddy on Apr 9, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

0-8...
... in the 6th!?

ugggggggggggggggggh

by RoyalsLuv on Apr 9, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Some hustle by Gordon!
I like to see that in an 8-0 game
"Every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. I say we hang around and give 'em a big shitburger to eat"

by royaldaddy on Apr 9, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Game summary
Awful hitting followed by worse pitching. I can't believe I watched 5 innings of this crap. Plus the defense hasn't exactly been on tonight.  Will the Royals ever be good at any phase of the game?

by eakers on Apr 9, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

They have pitched well this year
...in case you haven't been following the Royals this year.

by Scott McKinney on Apr 9, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do you consider "losing"
to be a phase of the game?

Because if you do, then they're great at that phase.
They're also great at the "leave runners in scoring position" and "ground into double plays" phases as well.
They're solid but not spectacular at the "base running errors" phase too.

by balto on Apr 9, 2007 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Watching MLB Gamecast
They still don't have a picture of Gordon to post when he's batting. It's like he doesn't exist. Which, given his first week, is amusing to me.

by Eppenweb on Apr 9, 2007 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

new thread is up...
lets go upstairs... less scrolling

by Freneau on Apr 9, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Also on Gamecast
"Gordon to Second on Fielder's Indifference"

So apparently a Blue Jay said, "Oh, well, we're winning. I don't really care. Go ahead, take second. Ho hum."

That makes me laugh.

by Eppenweb on Apr 9, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Bucko Solo
the power has arrived.
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Well
I guess I'll sign off.  Better luck tommorow.
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

dude
we're on the thread above this one

by RoyalsLuv on Apr 9, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah
figured that out, I've just been refreshing my screen for new comments and didn't get out of this thread. Thanks!
lordbyronk

by lordbyronk on Apr 9, 2007 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

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