Game 27 Open Thread- Angels (15-11) at Royals (8-18)
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!
by NHZ on May 1, 2007 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Done
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.
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I WANT to go
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOO
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the time I got there
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then do it
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got the end of the semester to think about!
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
psssssssh
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and it's Zack
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oddly
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking it means that
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Butler wasn't the player brought up to take
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm...
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm multi-tasking tonight
by royalsreview on May 1, 2007 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm eating dinner,
by NHZ on May 1, 2007 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd go the all nighter route
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reminds me of baby-sitting my
"Jenny...please...play playmobile a little quieter...NHZ's head hurts..." :P
by NHZ on May 1, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All I've got is the Scmidty Gameday
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm tempted to
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, you can use it
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 Texas Leaguers
by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All Star Mark Redman
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, Greinke is trying...
by NHZ on May 1, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pull Greinke
by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Amazing efficiency by Grienke.
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The first 3 hits were such trash
by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess you don't get the close calls
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you guys are way down on him
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Guerroros Homer
by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4 runs
by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's too quiet here
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And by that, I, of course, mean
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the royals are
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad I didn't go tonight
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay Butler
by NHZ on May 1, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Aybar slow?
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
your mom's
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
buahaha
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
debating running to the store
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MARK "THE JET" TEAHEN
THIS IS WHY HE IS MY FAVORITE OFFENSIVE PLAYER!
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he wants me to have a happy b-day too
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday locked up, what's happening?
by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney flew out
And I'm going to the store, with a little more spring in my step.
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OF COURSE> THE DAY I BENCH TEAHEN
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 reply actions 0 recs
all signs point to
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5-4
by royalsreview on May 1, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, that inning was crazy.
by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
willits gets a leadoff double
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zack has given up a billion hits this game
by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, another run after we rally
by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Righties are hitting like .400 against him now
by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bucky's
K+DBP
No luck needed
by ROR 1Fan on May 1, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck has really started sucking again
by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wooooooooooooooooooooooooo
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How clutch is German?
by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
crazy game
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Teahen!
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dangit Teahan!
by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh, Esty and Teahan can't do all the work.
by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Royals...
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least we're not Texas
And they're located in Texas, ugh.
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Phil Hughes
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great inning by Greinke to keep us in it
by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
back!
Are we winning yet?
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Butler could do it...
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I look like schmidt tonight
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds like someone
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I always hit on girls that look like Schmidt
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ouch!
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Normal girls don't like me.
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's almost refreshing to hear
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gordon takes it like
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does gordo get HBP every game or what
by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BILLY EFFING BUTLER
NOOOO, OUTS ARE BAD! BAD BAD BAD BAD BAD!
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
stormin mormon time
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No luck for But
by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another sweet, sweet scoring opportunity
by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ah, a royals classic
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why why why
He's batting something like .050 for the past week.
by Chico Lind with pants on on May 1, 2007 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they mentioned Teahen's avg at home vs. away
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Peralta on cue serves up the leadoff hit
by slayor on May 1, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd say 3
by Chico Lind with pants on on May 1, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
warrrrrrrrrrrrrrriors
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...too bad Colon is gone, TPJ had a .1000 OBP
by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mazoboom
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's certainly not the best way to be social
Ah, who am I kidding!
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but it's a good way to be social
Even if those include hopless baseball teams and thoughts of suicide from the former...
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry.
Maybe that's why I like the Royals? I did grow up liking the Cubs...
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good to see we're being patient with Moseley!
by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only 9 outs left.
by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's an Idea
And why does RSTN refuse to broadcast Greinke's starts?
by playingwithfire on May 1, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
because they hate me
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's face it
by playingwithfire on May 1, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hughes was pulled from his no-hitter
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Could we be making htis easier on moseley
by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im going downstairs
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cop out
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
loyal2, you're right
.421 at home, .130 away.
1.164 OPS home, .352 OPS away
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, y'all
by royaldaddy on May 1, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and my paper still needs to be written
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
been writing mine all night
by royalsreview on May 1, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just finished my second 10 page masterpiece
by royaldaddy on May 1, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh, Peralta.
by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching Jonathan Papelbon blow
by royaldaddy on May 1, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, and somehow I assumed Ortiz was gonna hit
Can't believe the legends.
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so the last two nights...
by royalsreview on May 1, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GOD, Peralta. Try getting the batter out, and not
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone following the Texas-NY game?
by royalsreview on May 1, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A worthless
by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...and he steals the base anyway
by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THERE ARE 2 OUTS. THE RUNNER DOESN'T
See, Jo-el?
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No NO over in Texas
by royaldaddy on May 1, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Papelbon blows a save,
The Royals come back thanks to HRs by Gordon and Butler! Anything can happen today!
by NHZ on May 1, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sox are retarded though
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All right
by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the last few years have been painful
by royalsreview on May 1, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whats up guys?
by PhantomRoyals on May 1, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We've showed zero patience against the angels BP
by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday is the devil.
by NHZ on May 1, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
some white haired chump
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, buck with the walk
by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 on!
by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whyyyy is TPJ batting
by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Last person I want at the plate right now
by nycroyal on May 1, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So much for drafting college players
by sprntern8 on May 1, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is Butler
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a bunt here
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What ever happened
by PhantomRoyals on May 1, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, he still is in a way
by NHZ on May 1, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, you see.
Ohhh, a triple.
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok
sleeping=important when you need to wake up tomorrow @ 7am and you only had 5 hour of which last night
Good luck royals
by playingwithfire on May 1, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a real royal fan would watch
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish
by playingwithfire on May 1, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grounded back to the pitcher?!
by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
back to the team with some hope
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I miss Berroa
by royalsreview on May 1, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gordo makes yet another error
by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gordon's such an upgrade of Teahen
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know, every time I sim a season with MLB 07
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wake me up
by PhantomRoyals on May 1, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Team LOB 7, GIDP 2
by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please get me a win tonight
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you should just change it to
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, they finally got SOME runs in a game
by mazoboom on May 1, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another wasted semi comeback
by slayor on May 1, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Screw this
by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
>:| BOO, YOU WHORES!
You know what? I bet they wanted to get back in the clubhouse to watch the Daily Show. Huge man crushes on John Stewart. Yea...that's it...
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Calm down there loyal
by PhantomRoyals on May 1, 2007 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not on my birthday
I talked to Mark before the game, though...told him to hit one long for me ;)
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that must have made him feel as good
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
Its time to throw back some malt though I think.

by wildthang on May 1, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ie listened to it
Although I'm not one for under age drinking..............................
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Futurama
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Butler 2-for-4!
Think positive think positive think positive think positive think positive (spontaneously melts)
by NHZ on May 1, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That is a positive
by RoyalTex on May 1, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Billy and Teahen
by loyal2theroyals on May 1, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They brought him up
by royaldaddy on May 1, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well its a damn shame
Im going to go to watch the second half of the w's game. Later yealllll.
by wildthang on May 1, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My Computer
by ROR 1Fan on May 2, 2007 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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