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The Billy Butler Era Begins!

Lots of discussion about the Butler call up is already brewing over in the diaries as the Royals announce that Billy will not only join the big club, he's starting in left tonight. While we don't know how long this promotion might last, I love Moore's aggressiveness here. At a certain point, you gotta play the best players. If nothing else, a Tuesday night, un-televised Royals-Angels game just got a helluva lot more intriguing.

So would a standing ovation for his first at bat be justified, or possibly bad luck?

Ohh, our long-standing sweetheart Zach/k Greinke (1-2, 3.51 ERA) is also pitching. Basically, should the Royals win and BB doesn't go 0fer, the "Royals Future Looks Bright" story writes itself.

Do share your extreme devotion for the Royals with our enemy tonight, the fans over at Halos Heaven. And if anyone knows anything useeful about KC or KU (JQ??) share some tips with a visiting Cubs fan. NHZ will be posting another edition of SpreadSheet Baseball later tonight.

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I'm calling it right now!
Butler homers in tonight's game.

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 7:27 PM EDT   0 recs

Done
I EXPLOADED my final. And I'm pulling a solid 92% before it AND my teacher observation points, so I'm OWNING SOME ASS!

Who wants to go to the game with me tonight? Because I still seriously want to go but don't want to pay $9 parking and sit by myself.

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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:37 PM EDT   0 recs

I WANT to go
I can't though. That whole 1000 miles away thing.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 7:54 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

BOO
1000 mile excuses are LAME.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

By the time I got there
it'd be time for Butler's second career game.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 7:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Then do it
$5 tickets in the outfield, hell yes!
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

psssssssh
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

and it's Zack
not Zach. It's Zack on the roster, and even if it's short for Zachary, he still feels good with the K. That and anything is better than Donald, which is his first name.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:42 PM EDT   0 recs

zack wil attack
FIRE BELL

by FireBell on May 1, 2007 7:48 PM EDT   0 recs

Oddly
The news story says Butler is coming up for Braun who was optioned. And the reliever Musser is coming up for Shealy's DL spot. Weird way to word it.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 7:52 PM EDT   0 recs

I'm thinking it means that
we aren't seeing Butler leave anytime soon. Which I like.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

huh?
FIRE BELL

by FireBell on May 1, 2007 8:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Butler wasn't the player brought up to take
Shealy's spot. Am I incorrect in assuming that he might be up here for a while? He's passing with flying colors already at the AAA level, so why not give him a shot at the show?
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

hmmm...
write a paper...listen exclusively to the game...
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:03 PM EDT   0 recs

I'm eating dinner,
monitoring gameday while I do, and then pulling an all-nighter. I hate my life.

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 8:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd go the all nighter route
but I have to work at 7:30 am tomorrow with 3 year olds...so that's not plausible. Like, at all.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Reminds me of baby-sitting my
four year old sister while nursing a hangover.

"Jenny...please...play playmobile a little quieter...NHZ's head hurts..." :P

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 8:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ugh.
the radio is so static-y that I'm getting a headache.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:05 PM EDT   0 recs

All I've got is the Scmidty Gameday
I should really spend that 15 dollars for mlb radio.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm tempted to
which is sad since the only time I'd really use it would be going to Utah/when the Royals weren't on TV...Don't know if it's worth $15 or not.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, you can use it
when the real radio is too static-y.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

3 Texas Leaguers
and we're screwed
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:16 PM EDT   0 recs

Grand
SLAM!
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:17 PM EDT   0 recs

All Star Mark Redman
Lookin' pretty awful again against the Phillies.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:17 PM EDT   0 recs

Ah, Greinke is trying...
...the old "don't retire anyone" trick. Intersting idea, though it's somewhat risky.

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 8:18 PM EDT   0 recs

4-0
Halos
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:18 PM EDT   0 recs

Pull Greinke
He doesn't have it
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:18 PM EDT   0 recs

Amazing efficiency by Grienke.
4 Hits 4 Runs. 4 Balls 8 Strikes 12 Pitches

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:19 PM EDT   0 recs

The first 3 hits were such trash
followed by one that was earned
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah
"Singles on a pop up to Tony Pena, Jr."

BUH?

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I guess you don't get the close calls
if you just gave up a grand slam

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:20 PM EDT   0 recs

you guys are way down on him
you need to stop it. I will kick some ass if it's not stopped.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:21 PM EDT   0 recs

Guerroros Homer
off the face of the jumbotron!
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:21 PM EDT   0 recs

4 runs
but man the Halos were lucky with their first 3 hits, I bet it rattled Zack
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:25 PM EDT   0 recs

Come on, Butler
"Serve" one up!

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:48 PM EDT   0 recs

Butler
is up first pitch strike

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 8:48 PM EDT   0 recs

it's too quiet here
bah
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:49 PM EDT   0 recs

Way to
go Butler

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 8:51 PM EDT   0 recs

Double Play

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 8:53 PM EDT   0 recs

the royals are
ruining my birthday.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:53 PM EDT   0 recs

I know
he's trying. Really really really hard.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm glad I didn't go tonight
I would be in an even fouler mood than I already am.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:57 PM EDT   0 recs

Yay Butler
Now hit a home run next time, dude!

by NHZ on May 1, 2007 8:58 PM EDT   0 recs

Is Aybar slow?
Or does he fear the arm of Butler?

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:59 PM EDT   0 recs

your mom's
slow
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

buahaha
that was bitter, but now I'm giddy :D
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The FEAR
has got em

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 9:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

debating running to the store
but I don't know if groceries are really worth it for the next two days...because I'm going back home Thursday evening.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:02 PM EDT   0 recs

MARK "THE JET" TEAHEN
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!

THIS IS WHY HE IS MY FAVORITE OFFENSIVE PLAYER!

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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:09 PM EDT   0 recs

he wants me to have a happy b-day too
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:10 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Gameday locked up, what's happening?
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:11 PM EDT   0 recs

Mine's
Froze to

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 9:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Sweeney flew out
Gload K, Gordon K. We're going to the 4th, only 1 run behind.

And I'm going to the store, with a little more spring in my step.

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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:13 PM EDT   0 recs

OF COURSE> THE DAY I BENCH TEAHEN
ON MY FANTASY TEAM

That raises the question, should I keep him benched for the success of the Royals?

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 9:13 PM EDT   0 recs

all signs point to
...I have no idea.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

5-4
a little bit of everything tonight

by royalsreview on May 1, 2007 9:13 PM EDT   0 recs

Damn, that inning was crazy.
Still down a run though. Key to the inning? TPJ working a leadoff walk, Esteban getting a RBI basehit. It's the little things...
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:14 PM EDT   0 recs

willits gets a leadoff double
zack's now at 68 pitches.
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by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:15 PM EDT   0 recs

Zack has given up a billion hits this game
Can Ducky go 4 tonight? Got to keep this close.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:15 PM EDT   0 recs

Joel Peralta
Warming up

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 9:17 PM EDT   0 recs

Demons
score again

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 9:20 PM EDT   0 recs

Man, another run after we rally
That sucks. Zack sucks today. His control has been bad in his past 3 starts, not throwing the offspeed for strikes - make me wonder if his arm / elbow is alright.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:21 PM EDT   0 recs

Righties are hitting like .400 against him now
This season, or something equally absurd. Or maybe that was lefties. I don't remember, but the splits are really skewed.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:24 PM EDT   0 recs

Bucky's
Lucky is yucky
 K+DBP
No luck needed

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 9:28 PM EDT   0 recs

Buck has really started sucking again
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:28 PM EDT   0 recs

PENA=
MVP

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 9:29 PM EDT   0 recs

wooooooooooooooooooooooooo
BILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 9:30 PM EDT   0 recs

Foot race winner
Colon or Molina????

by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 9:30 PM EDT   0 recs

How clutch is German?
Why isn't he playing everyday again? Boggles my mind.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:35 PM EDT   0 recs

crazy game
it looks like. Its that Butler presence.

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 9:35 PM EDT   0 recs

Come on Teahen!
Didn't you want a game for the ages? You could've turned it into a $50m deal!

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 9:37 PM EDT   0 recs

Dangit Teahan!
Oh well. Esty and German can't do all the work. Back within one. Have to get a scoreless inning.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:39 PM EDT   0 recs

Uh, Esty and Teahan can't do all the work.
I got caught up in my Buddyisms.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Stupid Royals...
You're supposed to score 5 runs on days like yesterday, when your pitchers give up 3. Not when they give up 6.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 9:39 PM EDT   0 recs

At least we're not Texas
They're trying to get no-hit again. A day after they were shutout.

And they're located in Texas, ugh.

by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 9:41 PM EDT   0 recs

Phil Hughes
that guys sooooooooooo good. A no hitter in his second career start would be unbelievable.

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 9:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs