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Game 39 Open Thread- Royals (12-26) at A's(19-17)

Cimg0036_tiny by Freneau on in Kansas City Royals News

After rebounding with an impressive showing of Royal Pride on Sunday afternoon at the Cell, the Royals look to maintain their excellence as they open up a four game set in Oakland.

Didn't the Royals just play Oakland? Yes. Didn't Meche just matchup against Dan Haren (3-2, 1.89 ERA) last week? Yes. All a part of the unbalanced/interleague schedule I suppose.

Meche continues to be the story this spring, especially from a national perspective, and for good reason. After last week's no decision (in a game the Royals eventually won) against Oakland, Mechey lowered his ERA to 2.15. While the ERA is aided in part by 7 unearned runs which don't appear on the slate, thanks to great control (14 walks in 54.1 innings) and some good luck on the timing of home runs, Meche currently owns one of the shiniest baseball card stat lines in the American League. Nevertheless, I think for many hardcore Royals fans, the emergence of Jorge de la Rosa as a potentially useful American League pitcher is the bigger development. Without actually developing/finding a low-cost pitching asset or four, the varying degrees to which the team "wins" the Meche signing will remain mostly irrelevant.

Thanks to Sunday's win, the Royals remain 12 games out in the AL Central, but only 6.5 games behind fourth place Minnesota.

Of course, the event on everyone's mind is the somewhat questionable (ok, lets just say "borderline pointless") recall of A----- B-----. Jalepena and A---- should form one of the most impotent SS combos in the league!

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Postscript: Sorry everyone about lack of posts... I've been a bit all over the place since the weekend, and the internet time and quality has been spotty.-RR

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hopefully tonight goes well
I'll be listening...stupid Cardinals schedule actually makes sense and they're still out on the west coast this week, moving up from San Diego to LA. Pssssssh.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 14, 2007 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

HWSNBN!!!??!?
I thought we would never see his ass here again, quess I was too optimistic.
Keep your mind on guard

by PhantomRoyals on May 14, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate that Berroa is coming back up
I am trying to make some sense of his recall that will let me accept it as logical and helpful to the team.  Maybe, just maybe, they are showcasing him for a trade?  Maybe Berroa is the victim of an elaborate episode of "punked?"  He'll arrive and no one will open the clubhouse door.

If Berroa is really coming up to assume a place on the team long term again, I'll be unreasonably disappointed in Dayton Moore.  In no way has Berroa proved he has remade himself.  The bastard only has four walks in five weeks of AAA play.  He has an OBP of ~.330 in Omaha.

Bringing Berroa back up sends the message to him, and to everyone else in the organization, that he is doing "just fine."

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by James Quinn on May 14, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't think we have to worry unless Gordo goes
When Shealy and/or Gload get back Berroa will be gone, unless they decide Gordo needs some AAA time.

by chukar on May 14, 2007 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

BELL MUST BE FIRED!
Not only is Butler not in LF, he's not in the line-up at all.  This makes 2 straight games and 4 straight that he hasn't played the field.  I've had it!!!!!!!!

by Stook on May 14, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

He needs to be in Omaha
Buddy and DM share the blame on this one, I blame DM more for desperately bringing him up for the long homestand to generate fan interest. I don't want him in LF. It does get German in the lineup, which everyone is crying for, and he's very hot. Butler should be playing 1B for Omaha tonight DM!

This roster is insane!

by chukar on May 14, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

By the way, if Butler and German both play
can't German play 1B? Isn't that much less of a risk? Damn Buddy!

by chukar on May 14, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remember
Costa had a key RBI against Haren last Wed.

by howserfan on May 14, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

But perhaps
...not tonight...ugh

by howserfan on May 14, 2007 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

If he's here
He should be playing.  Nuff said.  I'll leave the roster decisions to GMDM.  He's one of the best bats we have and HAS to be in the line-up.  But NOOOO..Buddy has to have his Lefty-Righty-Lefty-Righty-Lefty-Righty line-up in there.  Hey Buddy..WE SUCK..JUST GET YOUR BEST F-ING BATS IN THE LINE-UP ANY WAY YOU CAN!!!

German getting playing time has nothing to do with Butler.  One's an OF and one is an IF.

I hate this..I really hate this.

by Stook on May 14, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hilarious
In listing where Berroa might play, Buddy included first base! Wow, we definitiely have more depth at first than any team in MLB. May as well get Blanco some time there too.

by chukar on May 14, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

lol..Good one.
Hey..we just traded Graham Koonce to the Braves.  We now have a hole at 1st in AAA.  

by Stook on May 14, 2007 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn Stook you're right
Gordo's only contribution lately has been play at third, he was awesome in Chicago, and now we're putting him at first to get our worst infielder at third. German is a joke at third.

I'd sit Grudz while German is hot, Gordo at third, Butler DH, Sweeney at first.

by chukar on May 14, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Another thing
Gordo hitting ahead of Buck again, increasing the chance Gordo is up when we really need to at least put it in play. And crap, Grudz hitting 2nd and German 6th? Wouldn't you flip those?  

by chukar on May 14, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Buddy wouldn't
Grudz is his 'ideal' 2nd hitter.

by mazoboom on May 14, 2007 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ahhh
Ryan on TV.  I can avoid Bob Davis and sync up my picture with the play by play.

by howserfan on May 14, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Splitt and Ryan is awesome
I've got the A's feed on directv

by chukar on May 14, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

TWO
Walks.  Against the A's no less. Hmmm...

by howserfan on May 14, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Butler should be in the lineup today
He's getting the Huber treatment, it's not a good thing.

I appreciate the German play time, but why can't we do this: Gordon at 3rd, Butler at 1st, Sweeney DH, German in LF. Or if you must put German at 3rd, then put Butler back out in LF. After one error, everyone goes fucking balistic. Ridiculous.

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 14, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I want to turn Billy Butler loose with
a baseball bat in a dark alley with Buddy Bell. Why in the hell is he not in the lineup tonight?

by royaldaddy on May 14, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Woof
Runner at third nobody out...you'll get none and like it!

by howserfan on May 14, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

bob davis
shoot me...WHY can't the Cardinals be somewhere like Florida this week? Why why why???
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 14, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok total newbie question
who is bob davis and why do we all hate him so much
Keep your mind on guard

by PhantomRoyals on May 14, 2007 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's the toolbag that's usually
with Splitt on TV, but tonight Denny's stuck with him. Thank God.

by royaldaddy on May 14, 2007 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

the thing is
you can mute the tv and turn on the radio to get away from Davis. I can't mute my fucking radio.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 14, 2007 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

broadcaster
when the royals are losing he compounds the depression with his whining about how it's all unfair, every call is bad, and if not for bad breaks the royals would be undefeated

by chukar on May 14, 2007 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you
If you all hate him then I hate him.
Keep your mind on guard

by PhantomRoyals on May 14, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fine question
I'll take a crack at it.

Bob Davis is one of the broadcasters for the Royals' properties.  Typically, he has toiled on RSTN [Royals Sports Television Network---a creation made necessary by Fox Sports' refusal to give the Royals a cable contract], but this year he has done a number of games on the radio network with the delightful Ryan Lefebvre sliding over to the TV booth.

Now, why do we hate Bob Davis?  Well, imagine that Pat Summerall hadn't been shunted aside by the networks.  Now imagine he was doing baseball, a sport about which he didn't know very much.  Now imagine all the booze had killed just a few too many synapses.

Well, then you'd still have somebody better than Bob Davis...hey, it's Pat Freakin' Summerall!

Anyway, he's just a bad announcer.  Verbose, thick and goofy.  My personal favorite:  getting the count wrong whenever the chyron is slow.  It's like he's not even at the game, just watching on TV with us...

by howserfan on May 14, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ever notice how every opponent hit is a
"little bloop" and Royals bloops are "drives".

by chukar on May 14, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can anyone explain how the defense of
German at 3rd is better than the defense of Butler at 1st? I'm still genuinely pissed off about the treatment of Butler.

by royaldaddy on May 14, 2007 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

anybody notice that the Kia commercial said
"kick-ass deal" for one game and now it's different?

by royaldaddy on May 14, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I really miss the hair band
Kia Kia, cash back in ME hands, it's the greatest deal in all the land!

by chukar on May 14, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Trivia Question
I'll go with David Cone.

by howserfan on May 14, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Anybody else
see the splits for Haren?  Lefties are hitting about 40 points less than righties against him.  Sure is a good thing Costa is in the line-up instead of Butler.

I know, I know, Buddy.  "Statistics" and "averages" are a vodoo science.  Buddy would probably be shocked (SHOCKED I TELL YOU) to find out the Royals are 12-26.  I mean..who looks are records anyway..they're just numbers.  They don't mean anything.

by Stook on May 14, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions  

nevermind
we're in for a long night now, gotta get these guys early.

by chukar on May 14, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Woof again
3-6-3 turn made to look easy by Gordon and Pena.  That's the toughest turn there is.

by howserfan on May 14, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Why is Costa in the lineup
Again?

and Butler and Brown not...

Let's go Royals! And Let's go Timmeh!

by playingwithfire on May 14, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

OK QUICK POLL
Who thinks that in a key two-man on in the 8th inning situation, Pena about to step up to the plate: and BAM Buddy says "I've got Berroa! Good ol' Berroa, he can hit right? Where've you been Angel? I've been looking for you the past month. Go in there and show them how you hit."

I hope it happens. Because if nothing else, it'll cost Buddy his job.

by mazoboom on May 14, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

is anyone else mystified by the royals...
playing Costa? not really against it per se... just... don't realy get it

by Freneau on May 14, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Does anyone actually think Costa needs more
development than Butler? Does Buddy think Costa is any more than a 4th or 5th OF in the future. Why are we allowing Bell to screw up our young talent? Why?

by royaldaddy on May 14, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Meche always looks pissed
like he's thinking about Riccardi's ugly mug and all the other haters. Just a freaking machine right now. 2.01.

by chukar on May 14, 2007 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

At the K
last Wed whenever Swisher came up, the fans chanted beat...beat...MULL-ETT...beat...beat...MULL-ETT!

by howserfan on May 14, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

people in right field
constantly yelled Sanjaya at him. It was sorta amusing the first time, but then they yelled at Teahen that he needed to go down to AAA and I moved to other seats. They pissed me off :-\
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 14, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

What the hell was that Dejesus?
Don't get cute! That's Little League bullshit.

by royaldaddy on May 14, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I think Meche has gone over 100 pitches
in all his starts.  I don't think Buddy worries about his count until it breaks 110.

There was some criticism of this on the radio a fews weeks ago.  I don't know who was talking, but he said that the Royals should go easier on Meche this year so he doesn't wear out his arm in a lost season.  You know, conserve him for the bright future that is always one more season away.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 14, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's managing the stats
stubborn leaving him in to get a W. Too many managers do this.

by chukar on May 14, 2007 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Buddy has been extending Meche in these
close games trying to get him the win. Hope that doesn't cost us later.

by chukar on May 14, 2007 11:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Haren is untouchable now
at least make him throw pitches, our only hope

by chukar on May 14, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Crap Sweeney, a little patience please
when he is sitting on 9 pitches for the inning

by chukar on May 14, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Think about it
Yesterday, 15 hits and 11 runs.

Today Berroa rejoins the team.

Voila, 1 hit through six innings.

Coincidence?  

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 14, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Milton!
The Parker Brothers could kick your ass!!!!

by royaldaddy on May 14, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Just remember
When Milton Bradley was cut by the Indians he was replaced by...Coco Crisp.

by howserfan on May 14, 2007 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm, who is Jack Curst,
and why is he hitting .333 with 6 HR and 14 RBI's.  I gotta pay more attention to the rest of the league.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 14, 2007 11:41 PM EDT reply actions  

some rookie (I think) who started his offensive
explosion by playing the Royals in the 17-3 thing, and then kept going afterwards. He hit a walk-off yesterday (I think, I too need to pay more attention).

by mazoboom on May 14, 2007 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Journeyman who has
199 career Minor League homers. He's been tearing it up, but I wouldn't look for it to continue all year. He's a strikeout machine.

by royaldaddy on May 14, 2007 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

a rando
they just got him from San Diego, and he is inexplicably hitting out of his mind.

by Moose Tacos on May 14, 2007 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

nahaaaaasty
Hook to Cust for the third out.

by howserfan on May 14, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn, 100 pitches
Betting Buddy leaves him in for 120, can't keep doin that.

by chukar on May 14, 2007 11:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope he lets him go aat least one more inning
too many meltdowns by the bullpen.  Rubber arm Gil gives us our best chance to win this one still I think.

Hopefully we will score this inning and make the decision easier.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 14, 2007 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remember
that double by Grud in the first?  That was our only hit so far.

by howserfan on May 14, 2007 11:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Meche
should we take him out?  I say yes.  As of now, he's leading the league in # of pitches.  

by potsy on May 14, 2007 11:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Go German!!!!!!
Why can't he play first?  Isn't that position easier than 3rd?

by potsy on May 14, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes Estey
can we pleeeeese convert this now

by chukar on May 14, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok, guys. 3rd base, 1 out
Just get him in so Buddy'll take out Meche

by mazoboom on May 14, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions  

And so meche
will gain ground on Haren in the battle for league's lowest era. That's what this game is really about.

by Moose Tacos on May 14, 2007 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on fellas
give me a reason to keep from going and watching 24 on my DVR...
If it weren't for baseball I'd be working.

by pd on May 14, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Um......um
.....we uh,......shit.....i dont know. Stay and watch please
Keep your mind on guard

by PhantomRoyals on May 14, 2007 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alex, Just don't suck right now.
That's all I ask. Just don't suck right now.

by royaldaddy on May 14, 2007 11:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Gordo!
Working the tough walk!  C'mon Johnny!

by howserfan on May 14, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Good eye Alex!
That's good plate discipline right there. He fulfilled my wish.

by royaldaddy on May 14, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes...that was one close pitch
If it weren't for baseball I'd be working.

by pd on May 14, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Pinch hit
Emil, right here.  We can use Berroa for a defensive replacement.

by howserfan on May 14, 2007 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn
Can't get a break

by nycroyal on May 14, 2007 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Suck...one massive pile of suck right there
If it weren't for baseball I'd be working.

by pd on May 14, 2007 11:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Kaiser had to go for home
to keep them from turning the double play.  It didn't look like it, but I think that was a heads up play by German.

And Pena loads up the bases.  I have nothing but confidence in DDJ.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 14, 2007 11:54 PM EDT reply actions  

lets go ddj
If it weren't for baseball I'd be working.

by pd on May 14, 2007 11:54 PM EDT reply actions  

go watch 24 that is...
If it weren't for baseball I'd be working.

by pd on May 14, 2007 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

grah
How does this team manage to hit it in the EXACT place where you can't score from scoring position, EVERY TIME

by mazoboom on May 14, 2007 11:54 PM EDT reply actions  

crosby killed us, and now meche will go back
at least haren at 100, but crap we were truly unlucky there

by chukar on May 14, 2007 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Sit Meche!!!!!!!!!
We need him for all 5 years!  He already has 100 pitches.

by potsy on May 14, 2007 11:56 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck crosby
fuck the a's fuck fuck fuck
Keep your mind on guard

by PhantomRoyals on May 14, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

your optimism is low
you might need to refill before you continue on...don't want to get stranded in the middle of nowhere....
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 14, 2007 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Royals are very unlucky tonight
Haren's been tough but shit everyone's been hitting exactly where they shouldn't

by nycroyal on May 14, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

i dont quite get it..
even when meche doesnt allow many hits/walks... but still throws quite a few pitches... not sure how its working

by Freneau on May 14, 2007 11:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Again!!!
Teahen with the hose!!!

by howserfan on May 15, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Fuck you Mark Ellis!
You gotta know better than that boy!!!!!

by royaldaddy on May 15, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

McDreamy is a BEAST
oh my GOD, he's so close to dealing Greinke for my #1 favorite player it's not even funny.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 15, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions  

Hell Yeah! I'm pumped!
Hopefully that ignites our offense!

by royaldaddy on May 15, 2007 12:02 AM EDT reply actions  

Now that was awesome
That was some good baseball there.  Tip of the cap to Teahen, and a pat on the back to Buck, and a "sit your ass down" to Ellis.

Good stuff there.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 15, 2007 12:03 AM EDT reply actions  

From my eyeballs, Teahen has been pretty
good out there all year long.  I don't see any grounds for dogging him in the field.  He runs down a lot of balls, he has a good arm, and he hits his cutoff man.  Outside of DDJ I think he is our best outfielder so far.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 15, 2007 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Come on
T isnt too bad. He's no worse than Manny
Keep your mind on guard

by PhantomRoyals on May 15, 2007 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

McDreamy and McSteamy:
A defensive match made in heaven...or at least Kansas City.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 15, 2007 12:04 AM EDT reply actions  

it's from grey's anatomy
the two hunky doctors are nicknamed McDreamy and McSteamy by the interns. Buck and Teahen are my Royals offensive McDreamy/McSteamy combo.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 15, 2007 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, T 7 assists in 8 games
wonder about a record looming

by chukar on May 15, 2007 12:05 AM EDT reply actions  

Haren now
Has thrown more pitches than Meche after the Teahen hit...and only gotten one more out.

by howserfan on May 15, 2007 12:06 AM EDT reply actions  

run-meter
Meche: 20 Runs, 13 Earned
Haren: 17 Runs, 11 Earned
Wakefield: 11 Runs, 9 Earned

by Moose Tacos on May 15, 2007 12:07 AM EDT reply actions  

Still no Butler?
What the hell did he do to warrant this?

by royaldaddy on May 15, 2007 12:10 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh Sweendog
How far you have fallen.  I love the guy, but his bat is SO much slower than it was in his prime.  He aged quickly. I guess the injuries had a lot to do with that.

by nycroyal on May 15, 2007 12:11 AM EDT reply actions  

probably some kinda minor proof
he never juiced... this is what used to happen to guys all the time

by Freneau on May 15, 2007 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Funny, there we were drawing opposite
conclusions about Sweeney and the juice, and it was not even the subject of the original comment.

I don't know if Sweeney was a user, but if I were to ballpark his odds I'd go about 65% that he was a chemical boy.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 15, 2007 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

I suspect he was a user
that would explain his cartledge problems, his injuries, his rapidly decreased bat speed, his slow recovery from injuries.  He might have been a user and gotten off the juice about two years ago.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 15, 2007 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not so sure
Sweeney's main problems were with his back, not a typical juicing injury (knees, hips, freakish kidney and thyroid problems a la Brady Anderson and Giambi).  I think Sweeney's violent swing and body type had a lot to do with it.

by nycroyal on May 15, 2007 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think his back problems were due to
cartledge degeneration?  If that is true than it is consistant with steroid use.  It is the same thing that happens to the knees.  Guys add a bunch of muscle weight, and the steroids stop cartledge growth while at the same time putting an extra 20-30 lbs of weight on them.  It is what happened to Bonds and Giambi for sure.  And McGuire.  Guy can hardly walk now I understand.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 15, 2007 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe that is different from the cartlidge thing
I really don't know too much about what I am talking about.  I'm just an idiot with an opinion.  Don't take me too seriously.

But I expect I am right.

I'm a pretty damn cynical guy.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 15, 2007 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

man they let him go 118
hate how these guys manage the freaking stats, just stupid

by chukar on May 15, 2007 12:13 AM EDT reply actions  

There's Ducky...
We have stranded 8 runners...can't win too many close games that way.  

by grudz69 on May 15, 2007 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Four...
pitch...walk...WTF?  Where's Riske?

by howserfan on May 15, 2007 12:14 AM EDT reply actions  

We should start a campaign for making some
FIRE BELL t-shirts and having people wear them to the K.

by royaldaddy on May 15, 2007 12:15 AM EDT reply actions  

crap duck, leadoff walk 2 games in row
yea denny we freaking know leadoff walk

by chukar on May 15, 2007 12:15 AM EDT reply actions  

ditto...fire bell
refuses to pinchhit.... leaves good hitters riding the pine.   Get a clue Fuddo...

by grudz69 on May 15, 2007 12:15 AM EDT reply actions  

It's like
Jason Grimsely never left.

by howserfan on May 15, 2007 12:16 AM EDT reply actions  

Slowly
losing...will...to endure...sucky managing...

by howserfan on May 15, 2007 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

keep the faith guys
We will win, the A's dont know whats coming to them
Keep your mind on guard

by PhantomRoyals on May 15, 2007 12:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Did it ever occur to anyone
that maybe the Royals ripped off Gil Meche? 55M really probably not enough to play for this team.
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 15, 2007 12:20 AM EDT reply actions  

Teahen's a great outfielder
only 2 E for a position he's never played? And 183 assists?

by mazoboom on May 15, 2007 12:26 AM EDT reply actions  

Damn
That was clutch by Gobble.  Just proves, even though Johnson ripped that two out ball, if you throw strikes the seven major leaguers behind you can help you get outs.  Are you listening Ducky?!!!

by howserfan on May 15, 2007 12:26 AM EDT reply actions  

DOOSHER
He's the guy we got the win off last time!

by mazoboom on May 15, 2007 12:28 AM EDT reply actions  

I'm callin' it
The bomb right here for Buck.  Cue the Bonnie Tyler...I'm holding out for a hero!

by howserfan on May 15, 2007 12:30 AM EDT reply actions  

I actually think Alex
is starting to see the ball better.  He's had some good cuts tonight
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 15, 2007 12:31 AM EDT reply actions  

Hell Yes!!!!!
I knew it. That's what happens when you hang one on Bucky Douchebag.

by royaldaddy on May 15, 2007 12:33 AM EDT reply actions  

holy bucky!
put that sob on da board!

by chukar on May 15, 2007 12:34 AM EDT reply actions  

As announcers
whining that Buck should have struck out on that inside curve
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 15, 2007 12:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Hi, we're the Royals
We only score when Meche is out of the game.

by mazoboom on May 15, 2007 12:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Check the time code
12:30:51 on the call of the Buck Bomb!

by howserfan on May 15, 2007 12:34 AM EDT reply actions  

I had a feeling, but didn't want to jinx
But I had "BUCKIN' AWESOME" all typed out and ready to send.  But I was completely prepared to change it to WHAT THE BUCK.

by mazoboom on May 15, 2007 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

TEAHEN
I love that friggin guy

by nycroyal on May 15, 2007 12:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Their Duchy
is as bad as ours...

by howserfan on May 15, 2007 12:36 AM EDT reply actions  

Boo yaaa. Buck...
All right lets end it in the 9th...  kick dirt and go have a beer

by grudz69 on May 15, 2007 12:37 AM EDT reply actions  

Already 6 in
If we win, I move to the Johnnie Walker.

by nycroyal on May 15, 2007 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

buck for MVP!
it was all GMDM's genius trade for Larue buck didnt care before, but whence he was challenged, he was unstoppable baby!

by Freneau on May 15, 2007 12:37 AM EDT reply actions  

Soria
is f'ing nasty

by nycroyal on May 15, 2007 12:42 AM EDT reply actions  

Shannon? Nice chick name, ya loser.
You're going down. You can't fight the Mexican power.

by royaldaddy on May 15, 2007 12:47 AM EDT reply actions  

Shit!
Stewart thinks its 1999 or something.

by royaldaddy on May 15, 2007 12:49 AM EDT reply actions  

Shannon Stewart
One of those guys who just destroys the Royals
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 15, 2007 12:49 AM EDT reply actions  

And that's...
the ooolllddd baaaaalll gaaaaammmmmeee!!!

by howserfan on May 15, 2007 12:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Beautiful Pitch!
YES!
Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on May 15, 2007 12:52 AM EDT reply actions  

Nasty Royals Cheerleader Lady is in love


Hey Duchscherer, yeah, I'm talking to you.  You must have a thing for me.  This is our second date in a week.  You're my favorite player lately.  All us Royals fans get a smile just thinking about you.  Shame you can't pitch against us every night.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 15, 2007 12:53 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh Yes, two in a row....
I feel a strike coming on.... yes...

good nights, guys...

by grudz69 on May 15, 2007 12:53 AM EDT reply actions  

Gobbler moves to 2-1
dickworthless buys the round

First 3 game streak tomorrow!

by chukar on May 15, 2007 12:55 AM EDT reply actions  

did we really just win at oakland?
did we really just win two in a row?

im actually impressed...

john buck for BOD? or the gobbler?

by rockchalk on May 15, 2007 12:58 AM EDT reply actions  

Hey all, lets not forget Gordos key hit
ahead of Bucky. Kid actually contributed to a win. Maybe a start?

by chukar on May 15, 2007 1:01 AM EDT reply actions  

I just noticed the title of the open thread
"Royals (12-26) at Royals (19-17)"

Maybe that's why nobody could score any runs.

by mazoboom on May 15, 2007 1:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Costa
0-4 with 3k

seriously, give Emil a chance, if nothing else other than to get some trade value.

Let's go Royals! And Let's go Timmeh!

by playingwithfire on May 15, 2007 1:29 AM EDT reply actions  

Emil?
Show some love to Butler. Seriously, am I the only one that thinks this kid can flat-out rake? Why is he up to sit on the bench? Buddyball at its finest.

by royaldaddy on May 15, 2007 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

No
Send both Butler and Gordon to AAA, tell Butler that he's good enough, but the major league club just needs to work out some roster crunch and that he'll be up as soon as that happens. Seriously, it makes no sense playing Butler on the Bench team.
Let's go Royals! And Let's go Timmeh!

by playingwithfire on May 15, 2007 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

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