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Game 30 Open Thread- Tigers (16-11) at Royals (10-19)

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The Royals take on the Tigers for the seventh time (2-4) this season tonight at the K. With a win, the Royals can improve to 7-9 at home, thanks in part to the stirring series split with the Angels.

Success or failure rests on the shoulder of Brian Bannister (0-1, 4.91 ERA), who makes his third start as a Royal. The Tigers counter with Justin Verlander (1-1, 2.79 ERA).

Send the Tigers back to the Pet Shop Boys.

Banny versus Verlander? We've got the Tigers right where we want 'em.

When BP's super computers simulate the rest of the season a million times, the Royals average a 73-89 record, even storming back to take the Central 3% of the time. Be sure to head to Bless You Boys and remind them that the Royals are in this to win this!

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Verlander can't throw strikes!
Royals hitters can't stop striking out! A paradox or an oxymoron??? Only time will tell!

by NHZ on May 4, 2007 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

in my ptomistic crystal ball
i see a 8-6 win tonite with duckworth going 2.1 to get the win.

banny pitches decent but not great, and verlander gets hit hard in the 7th....

by rockchalk on May 4, 2007 7:53 PM EDT reply actions  

i'm just really more concerned about...
Paris Hilton right now
FIRE BELL

by FireBell on May 4, 2007 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Banana will strike fear into the hearts of the
Tigers.  With Buddo's best lineup in months... we shall overcome.  Go Banana....

by grudz69 on May 4, 2007 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Now this is a lineup..Good work Buddo...

Kansas City AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
DeJesus, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .322
Grudzielanek, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .280
Teahen, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .271
Sweeney, DH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .262
Gload, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .307
Butler, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Gordon, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .169
Buck, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
Pena, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .221

by grudz69 on May 4, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, Abner would be rolling over in his grave
if we didn't.  Do you know how close we came to getting Bullrroa back?  ARGH....

by grudz69 on May 4, 2007 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am out of here at 8 pm. I am taking my wife
out to dinner to celebrate her sale of one of her prize winning quilts to a collector in NY.  It amazes me what people will pay for quilts and then she will look at me and ask how much some signed baseballs sell for....  whatever trips your trigger...

So, I want us to score early and often and I want the Banana to pitch a no hitter.  If that doesn't work out I will just settle for a win.

by grudz69 on May 4, 2007 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey all,
I'll be listening to the KU - K-State game and watching the Royals on replay later tonight so I won't be able to banter.  KU plays on TV tomorrow at 3PM, Fox Sports Midwest, if any of you have an itch to watch.
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by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

not really sure what i was thinking...
something about tigers being pets or somesuch

by Freneau on May 4, 2007 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's a reach, but it will work
The Pet Shop Boys do not seem to intimidating as ball players.  This is a clear insult to the Detroit kittens.

KU up 1-0.  Go Jayhawks!  Their playing gritty baseball, grutty even.

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by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here we go, we should have been out of here.
Walks and errors will kill you.

Finally, Bobby Mac... you could have done this sooner...

by grudz69 on May 4, 2007 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

few minutes of daylight left...
i'm headed out for a neighborhood walk and then grabbing a soda... my mini-celebration of the last day of classes

by Freneau on May 4, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Banny is a friggin' moron
For walking him with 2 outs, after being ahead in the count 0-2. I hate, hate, hate pitchers that nibble 0-2. If I'm the manager or the pitching coach, I'm bitching his ass out in the dugout about that.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 4, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

That sucked.... we hit like tballers...
I hope Banana got his head back on straight.  If not it could be a long night....

by grudz69 on May 4, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

I propose we don't ground out any more?
I'm just not comfortable with it. Let's go back to striking out.

by balto on May 4, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

FYI
Craig Monroe's mama is named Marilyn. I can't make this shit up.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Polanco has been on fire this year
can we get him
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I really feel like Banana is Kyle Snyder pt 2
With a bit less of a breaking ball. One of those 5-6 IP, 100 pitch guys. In watching his Seattle start, I wasn't overly impressed... his control isn't good enough to be any more than a 4-5 starter.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

He's not too pretty
Hopefully he can be a good "ground-ball guy".

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here comes our power ....
Sweendog, Gload, and Butts....

by grudz69 on May 4, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

is that the name...
of a 70s porn???
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on May 4, 2007 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

word up...
been MIA for a while here been reading a little when I can...laptop went ole crashireno...I guess thats what happens when you drop it off of a railroad engine...so the Royals have played like the '97 Yankees for 2 games straight and it looks like a game for some failure...one thing I'll mention instead of making a diary (if noone's mentioned it)...where the F is Buddy when there is a bad call against the Royals...one time in Toronto he got kicked out...I saw the rain game live and the umps blew like 5 calls...with no Buddy on the field...ARRRRGGGGHHHHHHH
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on May 4, 2007 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

That used to be the one thing
he did well. Now, he's not even sticking up for his players. It's time to send him packing.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think the umps...
just feel they have free reign because Buddy never does anything...its really frustrating...then you have Sweeney up there having a Sunday morning breakfast chat with blue...it makes me sick
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on May 4, 2007 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have a bad feeling GMDM will be down on Hudson
Since he was a Baird guy. The upside is, I doubt anybody would trade for huddy because of the injury history + lack of track record. I really hope we dump Elarton and keep Hudson. Maybe dump Perez too, but I think he can still be decent.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 4, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

but German is getting a little love...
that was Baird's best move
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on May 4, 2007 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Gload.....
Way to swing for the fences, Sweendog....

by grudz69 on May 4, 2007 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

BTW, going to the Royals games is now worthwhile
Just to see Butler hit. Yesterday it was a thing of glory to see his AB's, especially the rope he hit to right center that was caught. Dude can swing the bat.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 4, 2007 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

its also great fun...
watching him misjudge flyballs
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on May 4, 2007 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

He had some bad reads the other day
And some bad jumps - or should I say lack of jumps on balls hit to him. It was definitely interesting watching him field, that's for sure.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 4, 2007 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes.... a double by Butts...
I do love his offense....  Go Gordo...make up for that bobble....

by grudz69 on May 4, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Gordo in an 0-2 count
How new is that?
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

It's a good thing we had an old
pair of Matt Stairs' pants laying around for Butler to wear. Jeez, he's a big kid.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Another strike out for Gordon
How long till he gets sent down?
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 4, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm somewhat curious why we have
Alex the automatic out batting behind Butler. Assuming Butler gets on, there's really nobody behind him hitting worth a damn.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Well hopefully Butler coming up and raking
Will show him that if Butts can do it, he should be able to do it too. Maybe he can help him out, get him back to having fun.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

In other news, turns out Hancock was drunk
Leading to the accident causing his death. First LaRussa, now he gets killed - what the heck is up with these high paid sports players / employees and drunk driving? Seriously, even at major league minimum (what, 400k a season?) you can afford to have a taxi freakin' take you from bar to bar. It blows my mind.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Crap....Banana ... you suck...
on that note, I am turning over to you Slayor...bring them home to victory... I am out of here for dinner...

by grudz69 on May 4, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

base hit...
way to go Bucko...should of went to Oak Park Mall to visit him today...a DeJesus signed jersey also would of looked nice next to my Brett...or maybe a RoyalsReview signed shirt???...damn I should of went
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on May 4, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

I hate Oak Park Mall
Just the epicenter of Johnson County Candy-Ass-iness.
http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on May 4, 2007 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good point...
Words can't describe how much I loathe Johnson County.  I'm sorry if I offend anyone who lives there or has lived there....I'm sure you're a nice guy/gal.

It's run by the man...and he's a very cutthroat, dishonest man...and I guess that's why I dislike it.

http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on May 4, 2007 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

I live in the JO
Let's be honest, if it comes down to Johnson County vs Wyandotte County, who's gonna pick the dotte? + I could never bring myself to live in Missouri. But that's a whole other story.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Huh?
Sorry, I was raised in Johnson and I'm not sure I understand you. Oh, there are tons of shallow, materialistic people there, no doubt about that. But run by the Man? I don't know what you are saying.

by Eppenweb on May 4, 2007 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

its were the wifey works...
oh and I love all these rich parents walking around with there Paris Hilton wannabe reject kids
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on May 4, 2007 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Liberty...
is closing in on the most yuppiest place to live category
Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on May 4, 2007 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Woo, a Berroaesque AB from TPJ
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

That was BS
Typical royals BS though
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Well Bannister...
Keeps working his way in and out of trouble (except for the first inning, where Gordo kindly aided him in his effort).

Wonder how long it will last?

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by Royals Nation on May 4, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Bannister is pitching a staplegun game
By staplegun game, I mean watching him pitch is almost as painful getting nailed in the head with a staplegun. I think you could call what he's doing "Scattering baserunners", en route to a 5IP 100 pitch performance.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

By the way, Banny has been so gritty today
That if the game were being aired in high definition, I have no doubt that I would be able to see the sand in his teeth.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

High Def?
I'd just be happy if my feed on RSTN doesn't go from pink to green to blue every f-ing half inning at least twice!

by krambeezy22 on May 4, 2007 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gritty..
he's gonna be pissing sand for two days following this start. Strands Granderson at third. NICE!

by krambeezy22 on May 4, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

After that inning....
I'm thoroughly convinced Bryan Bannister should of been cast in the role of Sandman in Spiderman 3.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

BTW, the way Velander is pitching
I could see him going all 9 and shutting us out. Hasn't looked good thus far.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Who's the 2 inning guy out of the BP tonight?
It's obvious Banny is only going to give us 5, maybe 5 1/3 - Duckworth has pitched two days in a row, who can we use? I'm guessing Gobble...
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

He's averaging like 4 pitches per plate appearance
Which doesn't sound bad until you realize he's given up 6 hits and 2 walks in 4 1/3 innings.... So yes, at this pace, he will hit 100 pitches this inning.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

grit
What do you think the chances are that Bell will describe banny's pitching performance as "gritty?"

by potsy on May 4, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

The phrase"didn't have his best stuff"
will also be involved. Of course, one has to wonder, does even the pitcher's BEST STUFF merit success in the big leagues? Only time will tell with young Bryan Bannister.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

gritty
I think I heard GMDM say that we traded for Bannister specifically for his grit.

by potsy on May 4, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I heard bannister is so gritty. ...
That his hands resemble sandpaper. It explains the good movement on his ball.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

His 100th pitch was so gritty...
That the sucky Sean Casey pulled a reverse karma and hit it for a RBI double.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

White flag Wellemeyer!
Whiter than Macaulay Culkin, without the abuse as a child. I bet he walks at least 2 batters before his outing his over, with a few extra base hits thrown in for good (tape) measure(ing).
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

It really warms my heart seeing that
The Royals pitching is letting the bottom of Detroit's lineup get back into the swing of things. I'm glad they know their place in the baseball world - make bad hitters good!
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Inge VS Gordon
In Crappiest Hitting AL Third basemen, presented by EA Sports

I've never seen Wellemeyer in the zone this much. Probably going to give up a bomb here in a minute.

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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, encouraging to see Wellemeyer sucks ass
Even when he is throwing strikes. Seriously, can we DFA this joker already? He's been nothing but worthless since day one of this season.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

BALLGAME!
FIRE BELL

by FireBell on May 4, 2007 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Buddy's managing here is just fundamentally...
Incorrect.  Bring in Todd Wellemeyer and he gives away the ballgame.  I've said it before and I'll say it again - Buddy Bell has to go.  He is a detriment to this franchise and is keeping us from where we need to be.

I can't believe Moore has stuck with him this long.

This is an outrage.

http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on May 4, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I can't believe that dumbass just walked in a run
If he isn't released after this game, I will be one step closing to losing faith in GMDM. This guy is TERRIBLE, and has once again given away ANOTHER game.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Dayton!
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH WELLEMEYER?

HE CANNOT...SIMPLY CANNOT....STAY HERE.

http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on May 4, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

AL 3rd basemen with at least 30 PAs
in terms of VORP...

the bottom 3:

  1. Gordon (-4.0)
  2. Inge (-4.0)
  3. Crede (-4.4)
FIRE BELL

by FireBell on May 4, 2007 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I can't believe we just handed the game away
like that. It's just annoying. We win 2 in a row, and then hand this game away in the 5th inning because Buddy feels some bizarre need to pitch Wellemeyer. No wonder we can't get any friggin momentum
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Looks like the Royals are not doing so well
tonight.  I turned on the TV and saw Wellemeyer leaving the game and immediately knew the Royals must be loosing.  Wellemeyer doesn't have leads entrusted to him.
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by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Yet Dayton keeps him here....
Unbelievable.  Just un-freaking-believable.

I'm done tonight.  I'm done watching this crap.

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by Royals Nation on May 4, 2007 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Wellemeyer should be DFAed
when Dotel is ready.  I think that might come in the next couple weeks.  This just might have been the last time Wellemeyer ever pitches in a Royals game.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

It just proves my theory
Any time a KC sports fan starts to get excited about something, Buddy Bell and Carl Peterson are right there to shove us back down into the sewer where we belong.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

ANOTHER BASES LOADED WALK
Are you KIDDING ME?! What is wrong with these guys. I don't get it. Desire to lose?
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

The Tigers have 6 runs in this game
And we've all but HANDED them 4-5 of them. Unbelievable. More like pathetic.
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by slayor on May 4, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

My beloved Jayhawks went down 2-1
The Farmers rallied late and beat KU.  Andy Marks pitched great.  7 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs.  Both Farmer runs came off the KU closer in the 8th inning.  Hurts, but I'm used to it.
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by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Nah, just a rebuilding year.
They lost seven players to the pros after last year.  Four of their five starters, their cleanup hitter, their all-time base hit leader, their all-American closer.  There just was no way they were going to replace all that talent.

The year has gone worse then I expected, but I can't say they are in shambles.  Just struggling.  I expect they will do fine next year as long as Morrison, Allman and Ryne Price don't sign early contracts.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I've developed an idea on what Buddy is doing
He's creating a documentary about how badly he can wreck a team before getting fired. It's called "Buddysize me".

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

pena....
devil, vampire, or elf?

by Freneau on May 4, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmm
elf's are mot grutty like Pena, so their out.

Devil's have super powers, so their out.

Vampires suck the life out of people every night, hmmmmm.

Let's not dog on little Pena.  He's dong just fine considering the alternative.

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by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

a bit delayed
but let's go boys! (I haven't even checked the score yet...) Just woke up from a 3.5 hour nap. Looks like Loyal2 will be up for a while tonight :-\
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Glad you're here.
we're kinda slow in here tonight. BTW, don't bother looking at the score.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

too late
need for razor blades...slowly....rising....
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

looks like I missed them shooting themselves
in the foot...

did they not get the memo that they are in fact allowed to actually play should I not pay attention to their game?????

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

musser
spells his first name 'Neal.' Weird.

Why is it that the Royals get the chance to get 3 in a row, they look at it, and are immediately filled with fear to the point that they stick their tails between their legs and quickly run away?

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey Loyal,
look at the last game thread.  I left you a new pic at the end of it.
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by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

AWWWW
She's so CUTE! Makes me want to run out and buy a puppy.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

She is unspeakably good
In all ways.  The perfect dog.  She slays me, just to see her every day when I get home.
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by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm sure :)
my Booger tends to give me tough love...very fussy when he doesn't want to be messed with and I try it anyways (he's too snuggly for me not to, honestly), but I know for a fact that when I was gone for months and months out in Utah he would become very smothering with my parents because they didn't give him the same level of attention that I did.

He loves me, he just doesn't like to show it ;) Typical cat.

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Casie, no reserve on her part
She is just made of love.  Give her an ounch of attention and she smiles and prances and kisses and roars.  Dogs are easy.  They just love ya.

She's an old girl now, 12 years old.  Slowing down.  But she still has some pup in her when she sees me coming home.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

if dogs were allowed in the K
I would require you to bring her to one of the RR meet-n-greet outings...
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

If dogs were allowed in the K
She'd be there with me every time I went.  Things are always better when you have your dog with you.  I'd buy her a hotdog, bring her blanket, she'd catch one of those bazooka dogs from Slugger.  Good times.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

they should have dog night
or...something. Allow dogs on Hot Dog day...not only because of the food, but you'd probably get some pretty dogs coming in, too.

It's late, I'm tired, and my puns are bad. You'll have to forgive me.

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Buck should run out there and beat his ass!!!!
Buddy sure as hell ain't going to do anything about it.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

my lord
if we don't capitalize on this, I'm going to cry.

quick poll: how soon do you think we'll reach 20 losses?

a) tonight
b) sometime this week
c) June
d) NEVER

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm praying for B
and probably would have seen that happen had we not thrown Todd "I can't get an out if my life depended on it" Wellemeyer into the mix.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

John Buck vs. Verlander
I'll go with Buck. I think he could take him. I wish I had as much patience as Buck has. Verlander would've been visiting his dentist tomarrow if he had hit me twice.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I guess I should get a little upset
over all the hit by pitches, but to tell the truth I'm normally just happy for the free base.  The only guy I don't like seeing hit right now if DDJ.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Buck has been hit twice tonight
This is getting a little ridiculous. Like I said, if that would've been me, I'd be poppin' knots all over Verlander's dome.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're probably right LOL
I've been drinking the Boulevard ever since I saw Wellemeyer's Big Bird looking ass coming in. I just want to see a fight. It works for pumping up a team in hockey.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Buddy Buttermaker

Take one for the team, kid....::chugs another beer to numb the pain::

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions  

the passing away part
or the part where he was at illegal levels of intoxication, was on a cell phone, wasn't buckled up, and had a nice bit of mary jane riding shot gun?
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stupid
Stupid, Stupid, Stupid. 29 years old, major league ballplayer, drunk driving. Dumb.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

and...
his wreck earlier in the week
FIRE BELL

by FireBell on May 4, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, it is a sad story
but when I found out about the circumstances, I had to think it was his own damn fault and it's good he only killed himself.  Jackasses need to grow up or stop putting other people in danger.

The older I get the more I find myself thinking, "that jackass acts like nothing else in the world matters but his freedom to act like an ass.  Newsflash, other people exist."

Now whose hitting the bitter bottle.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder what Buck does to keep himself from
charging the mound when he gets plunked. I like to think that he quietly sings "There is Sunshine in my Soul Today" to himself in attempt to calm himself down a bit.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

he's tuna?
I thought he was chicken...it says Chicken on the label...

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, but she can
wear that outfit over to my house and swiffer anytime.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

So, what's up with Sweeney
dipping down so far when he settles into the batters box this year.  He looks like he is getting ready to take a dump.  Is he foreshadowing his production at the plate by mimicking that he is crapping?  "I'm up again, like I give a ...."
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by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

no criticizing
the yoga is working, as is Benny's love. As long as he's producing I don't give a shit what he does in the batter's box pre-swing.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sweendog!!!!!!
Hells yeah! My fantasy team hero tonight.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Bring on Butler!!!
Time for his first MLB longball.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

woah!
look at Shane-o's picture on gameday. He was cute last year, what happened?
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice to see Costa back up
I still don't know if I should put any faith in him.  I'm on the edge still.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

c'mon butler
please please please. Put Grilli in his place...
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions  

His name
Jason "I used to work at Burger King on the" Grilli

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 11:08 PM EDT reply actions  

HELL YES!
BUTLER I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOU JUST DID BECAUSE GAMEDAY WON'T TELL ME, BUT I LOVE YOU. I REALLY DO.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Billy is amazing!!!!!
We still have a ROY candidate, folks, and his name isn't Gordon.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

on another note...
had we not pulled in Wellemeyer, this could possibly be a different ball game right now.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Someone should tell Emil
that Wellemeyer called his fielding "one long adventure."  Emil would take a bat to that man and all of us would have one less problem in our lives.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was going to get a Gordon jersey this year
but now, I'm going for a Butler. That dude is awesome!!!!!

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions  

awww...poor Billy
getting pulled for a pinch runner. Who are they putting in at first now?

my guess: Sweeney at first, German to DH! Then again, I have no idea how the mind of Buddy Bell works...

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

German to 3b, Alex to 1st
Huh, shouldn't it be the other way?

Gobble in for his first action in about a week.

Two pitches, two outs.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

So what, Gordon's gone
Bring on shaky-ass Todd Jones. We can light him up too!

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I just returned to say that Butler rules
Gordon still sucks

And we threw away all chances of winning this game when Wellemeyer got on the mound.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 4, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions  

NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
Gordon at first! Noooooooooo!!!!!!!

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

By suck I didn't mean a long term bust suck
But an at the moment suffering from a terrible slump suck.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 4, 2007 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I fully expect Teahan to hit a game winning HR
IF our 4% pans out.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 4, 2007 11:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Gee whiz, Gobble sure looked good...
Too bad we couldn't of used him in the 5th! Good thing we have the unstoppable Wellemeyer to come in with runners on base!
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 4, 2007 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

anyone going to the Oakland games?
I might be up there Wed/Thurs. Just depends on the work schedule IF I get the job I interviewd for today. Cross your fingers for me, guys. This job would be really nice to have.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

details about the job? Why you want it?
Is it a job breaking Wellemeyer's kneecaps?  If so, I'll help you prep for that interview.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

full time summer position at a daycare
carting school age kids around Jeff City. I mostly want it because the older kids are easier to watch and it pays decently for a position like that.

Why should I have to do it? You can be the Jeff Gillooly to my Tanya Harding. We all know that ladies don't do the grunt work themselves :)

I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm a dignified old man, I have a reputation
to uphold.  You are still young.  It is better for the young do do jobs like this.  But remember, I'll be right behind you, in the abstract sense of course.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Got my rally cap on
My wife is laughing, but what does she know. Let's go Royals!!!!!!!

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

pena...
you cannot get out right now. That is bad. You must hit the ball.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions  

We looked defeated
Pin this one on our inability to get clutch hits, and Todd Wellemeyer.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on May 4, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe a little mound charging would
be a good thing.  Wake up the club.  Maybe Buddy should have gone out and gotten himself tossed.  The team did look listless.
Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on May 4, 2007 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

another bell creation
FIRE BELL NOW!!!!
FIRE BELL

by FireBell on May 4, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

F Todd Wellemeyer and F Buddy Bell
but Billy Butler is a bonafide stud, man. If Gordon would pull his head out of his ass, we could have a combo of Teahen, Sweeney, Butler, Gordon in the middle of our lineup that would be pretty damn good.

by royaldaddy on May 4, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I feel numb
if thedude were on, I would try and lure him into another 'how late can you stay up'-athon...instead I think I may pop in a movie and hit the hay. Nice sitting around with you guys tonight, as always.
I got bored...sue me

by loyal2theroyals on May 4, 2007 11:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Wasn;t around today.
Guess I didn't miss much. So much for the streak.

by mazoboom on May 4, 2007 11:51 PM EDT reply actions  

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