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Game 52 Open Thread- Orioles (23-27) at Royals (19-32)

Cimg0036_tiny by Freneau on in Kansas City Royals News

The Royals look to reverse their recent misfortunes in a Memorial Day matchup against the Baltimore Orioles.

Appropriately enough, the Royals will square off on Monday night against Steve Trachsel (3-3, 3.77 ERA) who proudly served his country in the Korean War. Luckily, Buddisimo Bell fully understands why the Royals fell back to Earth, and has a game plan ready to stop the bleeding:

"The last four games, it sounds like we're talking about the same game," manager Buddy Bell said. "Not enough pitching. Not enough offense."

Step one in Bell's Plan For Victory (notice the date) involves Lamar Colorado's secret weapon, the Self-Appointed Team Effort Inspector, Scott Elarton (1-0, 6.00 ERA). In fourteen career starts at the K, Elarton is 1-5 with a 6.13 ERA.

Hmm... Elarton and Trachsel? This might be a four hour game.

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elarton...
has anyone ever seen Elarton and Zyldruoisnais Illguaksas (sp?) at the same time???
What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on May 28, 2007 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

We have now played one game over 50
of which 19 were victories.  We have 31 games left till the season is half over.  Do we wait till then to make changes?  Do we ride along with a dismal record and team and just pretend things will get better?  Will tonight be another game of futility with the big E. going less than 5 innings and giving up a couple more homeruns to add to his 15.  

When does GMDM throw in the towel and make some changes to fit his master plan?  Or is this his master plan another year or two of futility telling us that we will be better in the future?  Until the Walmart men get tired of losing games and fans and fire him for another GM who thinks he has a clue.  

Yup, this is negative.  But, I am wondering when do the Walmart men realize that they aren't getting their money's worth out of either GMDM and Buddo. Something has to change we can keep going 1-22 in the first six inning of every game.  I watched Seattle slap us around in the last series and wondered what is their hitting coach doing that ours isn't?  

You can talk all the numbers you want but the only number that means anything is the win column.  Nothing else matters and nothing else will produce income for the business of baseball.  

I was very positive about this team after seeing them in spring training.  But, since then I have seen the same shoddy play and the same stupid management that I saw all of last year.  We are still fiddle farting around like we have the last few years.  So, you want positive... until GMDM gets off his dead ass and actually makes a move...then and only then will I be positive about this team.

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 5:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Hang on, hoss
By my count, the only winning pitchers we've got right now are arms GMDM brought in:  Meche and de la Rosa.  Don't forget Soria and Riske, plus Dotel looks to be rounding into form.  That's hardly "dead ass."  Let's give some time for his other acquisitions to get here.

When we get people out consistently, then we can win consistently.

As for BB, I concur.

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

AND... what is your plan Buddo?
"The last four games, it sounds like we're talking about the same game," manager Buddy Bell said. "Not enough pitching. Not enough offense."

Why not take everyone out for ice cream?  
Maybe that will make them happy.  You and Berroa can make animal noises together and maybe hire one of those animal balloon makers to highlight your new act.

Or we could play small ball?  Just a thought!!!!

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 5:56 PM EDT reply actions  

It is supper time and only a hour until
the struggle of the titans... Trachsel vs Elarton.  Go Blue.....

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 5:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Glory Days
The Royals that won the pennant were a small ball team, and that's the nature of winning ball in Kaufman Stadium. Pitching, defense and moving runners along; pretty simple.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 6:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Grudz, Grudz, Grudz...
come on buddy, remember your glass is half full.  tonight's game will be one for the record books, appropriately memorable for this beautiful Memorial Day.  Major Elarton will elicit a full team effort and the Royals will beat the birdies.

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 7:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I was just hungry....
A tbone, a bake potato, and good Kentucky whiskey... I feel a lot better.   Our friends just got back from Kentucky and they brought me some good Kentucky whiskey.  Boule's and sippin' whiskey ...ah yes...

Good people....

I got here just in time for Elarton to give up a grand slam.   And we hit into a DP...

Buddyball, I will cheer for this team until the cows come home.   But, we need a new plan and a new voice.  

FIRE THE CLOWN AND HIRE A VET...

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

one minute to post-time, one minute
the excitement and expectations are palpable...

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

tonight
let's not have any palaver tonight.

try to work it into your everyday language.

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

a spoonful
of palaver helps the game go down.

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

nice n' easy
let's just get a baserunner.

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 7:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey y'all
I'm back to the game thread. Thanks for all of your well-wishing. Hey, a hit by LaRue!! Of all the guys to actually send home, why Shealy?

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 7:50 PM EDT reply actions  

One is the lonliest number you can
ever do.......Two can be as bad as one, it's the lonliest number since the number one.....

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

But, there is now 4 of you...
You will never have a private moment in your new life.

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

walk to Tejada
I'm sure it was a full effort walk

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Didn't
it seem like he went into third not expecting a steal sign?  Bad send with one out.

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome back RD
hope little Camden and royalmomma gettin along ok

by chukar on May 28, 2007 8:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Doing great.
Thanks man. We're creating a new Royals fan as I speak.

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pena And Gordon
Might have saved a run.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

It's like
opera.  Compelling, tragic and long.

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Scott Elarton sucks
I don't know how it can be explained any plainer than that. I'd rather have Redman back.

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions  

wow
I'm listening.  Is the strike zone that small?  Is Elarton lobbing them in, with the full effort he expects from all of his team-mates?  What has happened to our starting pitching?

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

40 pitches in an inning?
how lame is that?  Is this what Buddisimo meant by having the starting pitching put us into a deep hole early?

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

will Elarton come out for the next inning?
common sense would say no, Buddy will probably say yes.

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Looks like we're going to be eating Elarton's
salary, of course he strikes out the next two

by chukar on May 28, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

i cant even turn the game on to see
amber theoharis.

Why did this quote from The Office remind me of Buddy Bell?

"I think the main difference between me and Donald Trump is that, uh, I get no pleasure out of saying the words, "You're fired." (as Donald Trump) "You're foir-ed. Uh, you're foir-ed." It just makes people sad, and an office can't function that way. No way. (as Donald again) "You're foir-ed."  I think if I had a catchphrase it would be, "You're hired, and you can work here as long as you want."-Bud..err..Michael Scott

by wildthang on May 28, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Dear Scott,
Thanks for your time and service as a member of the Kansas City Royals. We will continue to send your checks to your house. Please pack up your things and leave the stadium immediately. We no longer require your services because you suck something terrible. We hear the Cardinals are looking for shitty pitchers. Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

P.S.
Please take Jason LaRue with you.  He can live in your basement.  

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Demotion
We could send Elarton to Omaha to show the kids what not to do. At least he wouldn't be home cashing checks for nothing.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

The Stanley Cup is on Versus right now
I'll be switching back and forth. It's hard to stomach this.

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

pitchers
41 pitch inning vs. 5 pitch inning.
which is better?  can we complain about the small strike zone when Trash-man seems to get around it.

by the way, great catch DJ

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Dear Mr. Bell
Thank you for your three years of service as manager of the Kansas City Royals.  Like you, we are disappointed that your already historically awful career winning percentage actually worsened during your tenure.

We, a once proud franchise, wish to again become unaccustomed to losing.  We have concluded that terminating our relationship with you is an essential part of that effort.

Enclosed please find a check for the remaining pro-rated portion of your salary for the season and a letter attesting to your strong personal character and considerable prowess as a player.

We wish you every success in your future endeavors, wherever they might lead you.

Sincerely,

---The Kansas City Royals, a professional baseball club.

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Brings a tear to my eye
What a glorious day it will be when that letter finds him. BTW: Ottawa 1, Anaheim 0

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

you didn't tell him to ...
"don't let the door hit you in the ass."

FIRE THE CLOWN AND HIRE A VET....

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I got it
can't believe I didn't think of this before.

All we've got to do is sneak into the clubhouse and jump him during a game.  

Once we get him in the paper bag, there's no chance he could manage his way out of it.

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great catch DeJ....
Why is Elarton still on the team?  Giron could do this badly.   Way to go Gordo..use your glove instead of your face.

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

LaRue Too
He could learn to switch-hit so he could strike out even more often.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Gee, have we seen enough of Elarton....
go buddo, go buddo, go buddo....

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

43 runs allowed
in our last 41 innings.  That is actually hard to do.

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, true to form... Elarton will not make it to
the 6th inning.  Can Lumsden really be any worse?

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Bring Back
Hal McRae; now there was a manager.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn Right!!!!
I'd take Hal back with open arms in a heartbeat.

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is this a lineup that makes you want to shit.?
Kansas City AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
DeJesus, CF 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .268
Grudzielanek, 2B 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 .273
Teahen, RF 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .289
Sweeney, DH 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250
Gordon, 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .189
Brown, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .210
Shealy, 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .226
Pena, SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .261
LaRue, C 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .115

Yesterday's game was so tough on Buck...that he couldn't make it tonight.  

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I agree
just keep the tape recorders away from his desk and he will do well

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Isn't it
about time somebody started throwing things with this club?

Don't we seem to take losing---wretched frequent losing---a bit too well?

Are there stories about dissension or controversy or even mild irritation?  

Anger, frustration, even moderately violent outbursts?

Isn't that how highly competitive people respond to situations like this?

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Office Space
He could clear a desk like no one else.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Haffa Mendoza
Do we have any prospects who could hit less than .100? LaRue is almost there. I'm having flashbacks to 1964.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Denny... you are an idiot...
You suggest the Elarton has a dead arm so that is his problem.  What about his previous starts...has he had a dead arm since he came back?  Giving this guy two more starts will tell me that the management has given up and doesn't care if we lose every game for the rest of  the year.

God, this is batting pratice.

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

That's How Bad It Is
Denny is a trooper; that's the best excuse he can come up with , and it speaks volumes to the team's pitching woes.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

what the?????????????
can't we get anyone out?  is it that we are so far behind with no hope of generating offense that the pitchers don't concentrate?  I say make every outing count and if you don't produce, hello Omaha.  they are creaming our pitching.  oh, and I would rather have Sweeney behind the plate than LaRue.  What has he provided this team?  If it is pushing Buck, job done, nice job, see ya.

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Brownie
Caught the ball! How the hell did that happen?
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Dumb luck...
close your eyes and stick your glove up there and something will fall into it.

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

44 runs
in 42 innings---and an Emil Brown catch at the bullpen gate away from 46.

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Trade Brownie to the women's
softball team of Hawaii.  We get the CF and the SS.  Both could improve this team in talent and looks....

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

don't worry
he will have a base running gaff before the game is done.

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

32-3
outscored in the first 5 innings?  can this not be placed on the broad shoulders of the coaching staff?  just like many college football coaches script the first so many plays, don't the coaches go over hitters and likely situations with the pitcher and team?  don't they know what kind of pitcher they are facing, the umpire, and that a little patience would be good?  This is just like the pits of last year.  this could go very bad real fast.

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

We have three hits...count them 3.
God, we suck...

Fire Buddo and barnett.   Does he do anything but kiss Buddo's butt?

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

how many hits?
ok, 1 pitch, one out by Pena, Jr.
over and under, # pitches this inning - 12

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice weak fly ball, Jr.
Look out the Hawaii SS is looking very good right now.

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Good play by Roberts and Lala...
almost got it out of the infield.

Good luck Richard Myers.... fat chance on a HR

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, I'd take John Wathan back at this
point. No, seriously, I understand that they are handcuffed about firing Buddy, but can't they at least motivate these players. Damn!

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

6 pitches
Buddy and Barnett,
how about talking to your hitters and at least make him throw some pitches, maybe work up a little sweat.  geeeeez, this is lame.

by buddyball on May 28, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

New Lineup
Wayne Causey, George Alusik, Ed Charles, Manny Jimenez, Jose Tartabull, Jose Azcue, Jim Landis, Mike Hershberger, with Fred Talbot on the hill. John Wyatt in the pen.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

A weak grounder for DeJ...
and Trachsel looks like Cy Young.  This is Trachsel...he has spent more time throwing to first then anything else.  But, you have to have someone on 1st.  Stupid me...

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Trachsel's line
6IP, 3H, 0BB, 0K, 0R.

Forty-nine pitches.

Unreal.  Absolutely unreal.

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

disgusting
what a completely pathetic effort from this pathetic team

fire bell now

What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on May 28, 2007 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

BTW
Stanley Cup game 1: Ottawa 1, Anaheim 1. First Period

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

fire bell now
What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on May 28, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

now is too late...
FIRE THE CLOWN AND HIRE A VET...

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

In all seriousness
Do you think Dayton will do the ballsy thing and fire Buddy or do you think he will try to not show Buddy up by firing him?

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

The Salt Lake City
Performers Of A Uniquely (African) American Form Of Music will be on TV in 10 minutes. My homie, Carlos Boozer, compels me to watch. That and the fact that it's time to cook, and I don't know if I can take much more of this and still eat.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to go Grudz...
You have got to hate being on this team.   This just sucks...

So,  Could Gator, Butts, Brazell, Aviles... do any worse than this bunch of monkeys are doing now.   Kick Brownie, Costa, and please Berroa back down to Omaha.  Oh ya...  say goodbye to Mr. Elarton....don't talk the talk if you can't walk the walk....  go back to the ranch....

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Can Brazell play another position?
I'd like to see him up, but can he play the outfield or is he just a firstbaseman?

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

With 13 HR ...he can DH...
Sweeney can catch and play 1B... or set the hell on the bench.  I just want someone that is hungry...

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Go Grudz... if you produce... maybe
they will trade you to a good team.  52 pitches for Trachsel.... we suck from the top to the bottom.. just suck...  thats it Ryan ... we need pitchers not just fireballers...

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Cappy!
At least help my fantasy team.

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Down
rains the sarcatic applause.

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Hush your mouth... I think I am playing you
this week.  Way to go Grudz....at least we didn't get shut out....

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

You must admit
I got a steal. Sweeney in the 15th round. I'm still proud of that one.

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

No Shutout!
For the mighty Trachsel.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn
We don't have a hit batsman yet, do we?
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

A Leadoff Double
And two groundouts to score a run. Now that's small ball.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Did anyone else hear that the Orioles
were thinking about firing Perlozzo and re-hiring Davey Johnson?

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Another Monster Comeback
Earl Weaver!
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Funny that you say that
With Mazzone just being there because he and Perlozzo are buddies. I'd invite Mazzone to manage the Royals and he can have Perlozzo as his bench coach if he'd like.

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

and keep Bobby Mac... oh god,
I just took a piss in my pants.  Mazzone hates to lose... and he would be tearing some new assholes in this game.

Oh ya, slap me silly.... I want him... okay that thought just made my night.

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Look at BB
in the dugout.  Doesn't he look done?  Like he has no idea what to do next?

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Hookers And Bathtub Meth
Would be the sensible move.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anything made in a bathtub
worries me.  But, I would be there in spirit...

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Timmy... I knew there was a reason
we suck as a team... Little Timmy McClelland is the homeplate umpire.  McC is from WDM.... I know the gentleman.  He could never make us look this bad.  

Oh ya... Patterson was a five tool player, who couldn't miss.  So much for scouting....

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Is there a slower bat in the majors
than Ryan Shealy? Wow! I really want the kid to do well, don't get me wrong, but his bat is sloth-like.

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

No, not even Ross Gload...
Dusty Baker said Ross had the slowest bat in baseball.  That is why Ross in on the DL and Dusty is on ESPN...

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

TPJ isn't all that bad
I'm liking him more and more everyday.

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Go Jr..... a double...
You keep doing what your doing and I will keep you on my fantasy team.  

Nobody can tell me that Jr. wasn't a big upgrade from Bullrroa.

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Versatility
Can TPJ pitch and manage?
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Can Trachsel go 9?
Okay here we go.. we will score a couple of runs...  

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Will Lallement: very deserving of Buck's seat
God Bless Will Lallement and the rest of our servicemen and women.

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn Again
First is occupado, so the DP can't be far behind. This is where DeJesus hits the sharp grounder to short.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

A weak fly out by DeJ...
Go Grudz... we need you to be 3-4....

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey, Steve Trachsel showed up!
His evil twin had been pitching up til this inning.

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

A walk.. yes.... for Grudz...
Okay, T.... you are the man...

make this not a farce....

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

We loaded the bases on a struggling
pitcher and Teahen pops out.   Crap....

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Michele Tafoya
Is especially tomboy hot tonight.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

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

Ducky hasn't done that bad...
Two innings... and just one run....

Go Ducky....

Hey, Brownie caught an easy one.

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

no, no he hasnt
i just dont know why bell's wasted him tonight

by Freneau on May 28, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ottawa 2, Anaheim 1
Great game 1. The NHL has a great series going on here. Will anyone watch? that's the question.

by royaldaddy on May 28, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Even Cinncy won today...
God, we suck....  Orioles have 11 hits..

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

hello 19-33
getting back on the 100 loss pace

by Freneau on May 28, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Achievers
What good is the 100 loss pace if the O's don't go double digit?
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

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

No Way
Not while Sam Bowie is available.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

And there you have it
forty-five runs allowed in forty-five innings.  There is a symmetry to our suckitude.

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

i guess at least we aren't the yankees
and we aren't getting a wholly justified and media glorified Titanic sized comeuppance.

by wildthang on May 28, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

9-1
i feel good about that score

by Freneau on May 28, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm fine with losing
as long as we can make sure its not record setting in any way.

by wildthang on May 28, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Work Left To Do
Double digits are still within reach.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Suckitutde... good name for it...
Denny just said that Ducky is running of gas.  He went three innings...what do you expect him to do.

9-1..... Trachsel is going to try for a complete game...

This Steve Trachsel... he is as old as dirt and we are letting him dominate us.   God, we suck....just suck...

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

embarassingly pathetic
right up there with the beatdown we took from Chad Durbin

by Freneau on May 28, 2007 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

How old you ask? He came up in 1993.
He has been in the bigs for 14 years is dominating us.

We deserve this.... come on Berroa make us feel good and make some animal sounds.

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes we are, I am sure he could manage
this team better than Buddo.  I wonder what Teahen would look like in a tutu.

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Due to being on a non-smoking flight,
the contemporary supermodel could not smoke a ciggy, so she decided to call her friend, (blank).

by marbotty on May 28, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

In exchange for the hostages
the Iranians demanded one billion dollars, twenty new jets and [BLANK].

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Monster Comeback Redux
I listened to so many A's games when I was a kid I couldn't swear to this, but I seem to remember overcoming a 10 run deficit in the 9th against the Yankees. Kubek let a ball go through his legs to start it.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Sorry
That's the only kind we have at this time.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Royals
suck so bad,they make me want to "BLANK".

The Royals suck so bad, they make me want to "BLANK."

Charles Nelson Reilly, you answer?

"Barf on the Statue of Liberty's feet."

by howserfan on May 28, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Today's idiocy from Buddy Bell...
From the Royals website...

"The Royals announced their plans for catchers John Buck and Jason LaRue on Monday afternoon. Manager Buddy Bell said the pair will catch certain starting pitchers -- Buck will handle ace Gil Meche, Jorge De La Rosa and Odalis Perez, and LaRue will take Brian Bannister and Monday's starter Scott Elarton."

"John has done a good job and I want to get Jason some at-bats," Bell said.

Why?  Why does Frenchy need ANY at-bats?

This club will never win as long as Buddy Bell is the manager.

"If a tie is like kissing your sister, then losing is like kissing your grandmother with her teeth out." -- George Brett

by u l washington's toothpick on May 28, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

If I were GMDM... I would be in the clubhouse
and yelling.  Someone needs to be doing something...  Don't give me this wait till next year...because I will tell you trade the whole damn bunch for a hot tball team and the SS and CF from Hawaii.

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

great idea
dayton moore isnt as tough without Affeldt to push around

by LeoBloom on May 28, 2007 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ths team is unwatchable
"If a tie is like kissing your sister, then losing is like kissing your grandmother with her teeth out." -- George Brett

by u l washington's toothpick on May 28, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

yup
in the kind of way that we actually watch it AND comment on a message board.

by wildthang on May 28, 2007 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

We Must Be
As pathetic as this team.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 28, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I feel so sorry
for Bob, Split, Ryan and Denny.  They HAVE to watch this suckitude.  We all deserve better.
"If a tie is like kissing your sister, then losing is like kissing your grandmother with her teeth out." -- George Brett

by u l washington's toothpick on May 28, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

4 hits and we strand 5...
I am sorry but how do they look themselves in the mirror in the morning.  If any of did this bad a work...well, can you say Monster.com...

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

moore can be a tough guy
with Allard's players, but this is on him now

by LeoBloom on May 28, 2007 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I may be pathetic...because I just spent
3 hours listening and blogging with you for this team.   Hello, my name is Grudz and I am a Masochist.  So, I will be back here tommorrow for punishment that I seem to love.  Because this team has suckitude....

At least the fans got fireworks....yee haw....

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy Jesus Cocksucker
This is like what, the 4th game where we've been blown out like this? Fuck.
Keep your mind on guard. Help revive a dead Royals forum! http://royalssuck.com/index.php

by PhantomRoyals on May 28, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Buddy, sounds like he is going to cry.
He sounds like a whipped puppy.  I would love to see some fire.  I would like to see him pissed.  I don't want to hear bullshit.  Learn how to be consistent... isn't that his job to get the team to do that.  

His last comment was "that we just have to keep playing... just keep playing."

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Buddo, I am tired of the Royals to JUST KEEP
PLAYING.... they have done that for four years and we JUST KEEP LOSING.  It is time for you to go.  I don't want a whipped puppy... I want someone who is bleeped out of the interview.  I want him to go back into the clubhouse and kick some ass.  

FIRE THE CLOWN AND HIRE A VET....

Do you think the Nebraska coach would put up with this?  GMDM wake up you have a problem....

by grudz69 on May 28, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Bleeped out of the interview
My kind of manager. We're on the same wavelength Grudz. I want Hal back or my boy Frank. Those guys have a fire that burns deep in their bellys. Someone will rip me and say that I don't know for sure that they would save the franchise. That's true, but I do know that they've got a competitive fire and a love for this team. Either one of those two guys would give 100% at all times for this club and we all know that. Hal might not come back, but I know Frank would take the job.

by royaldaddy on May 29, 2007 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

we need 200 comments
RIP Nelson Reilly

America has lost a great voice

by FlintHillsRoyal on May 29, 2007 12:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Houston
We have a team in Kansas City that is sucking the life out of the entire galaxy, possibly the universe. Please initiate recovery procedures.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on May 29, 2007 2:05 AM EDT reply actions  

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