Game 74 Open Thread- Royals (29-44) at Brewers (41-31)

by Freneau on Jun 22, 2007 3:18 PM EDT in Kansas City Royals News

As we eagerly await the resumption of the old Brewers-Royals American League rivalry, the news this afternoon is that the Royals have signed John Thomson to a one-year contract. (Don't call him "Thompson", the Thomsons and the Thompsons don't see eye-to-eye on a lot of things, this goes back to the sixteenth century, when the Thompses sided with the Holy Roman Empire, while the Thoms aligned themselves with the Hapsburgs.) Perhaps most importantly, something about the Thomson signing pushed the heretofore mysterious and straight-laced annoymous writer behind the team's official front office blog over the edge:

Here's the background on Thomson: He's 33 and a nine-year Major League veteran, compiling a 62-84 record and a 4.69 ERA in 214 career games, including 210 starts. After originally being selected by Colorado in the seventh round of the 1993 draft, he pitched for the Rockies (1997-2002), Mets (2002), Rangers (2003) and - get ready for this! - the Braves (2004-2006). His best season came in 2004 with Atlanta, when he went 14-8 with a 3.72 ERA in 33 starts, helping the Braves to the playoffs. His only season in the American League came in 2003 with Texas, when he tied for second in the league in starts (35), finished seventh in innings (217.0) and tied for seventh with three complete games.

It just goes to show that we must always be wary of speculating upon the depths of another man's soul. Who can guess what secret passions might boil beneath the calm surface of things over at Around the Horn in KC.

As for tonight's game, it'll be started -- as you know doubt already know -- by the man who brought Wednesday's classic to an abrupt end with his fifth pitch to Ryan Ludwick in the 14th inning. Interestingly, skipping away from Jorge de la Rosa (4-8, 5.33 ERA) for a second, Buddy Bell cited Royal passivity as the culprit behind the offensive shutdown in extra innings Wednesday night:

"We had an awful approach offensively all night long," said Kansas City manager Buddy Bell, whose club went scoreless over the final eight innings. "This is the big leagues and you've got to be aggressive up there. I'm not sure what we were doing."

What game was he watching?

Perhaps this is just a question of definitions, as "aggressive", especially in the world of jocktalk, can mean just about anything I suppose. Nevertheless, if Bell seems to think that the Royals were passive or overly patient at the plate, then I think he's mistaken.

Cardinal Pitchers in Ex. Innings Wed.

-Izzy: 8 batters faced, 41 total pitches (5.125 P/PA)
-Cate: 6 batters faced, 20 total pitches (3.333 P/PA)
-Wells: 8 batters faced, 30 total pitches (3.75 ERA)

That data for Wells is also including an intentional walk to Mark Teahen. In a 14 inning game started by Todd Wellemeyer, the Royals drew one non-intentional walk and struck out 11 times, so maybe he's trying in his own Buddy-way to complain about strikeouts. Still, I'm not sure what conception of aggressiveness is an answer here.

To return to tonight, the matter at hand is the question of George of the Rose's ability to be a functional major league starter. As Bob Dutton so wonderfully put it, Rosey's on a month-long slide from "reliable starter to ragamuffin". Meanwhile, the Brewers counter with our old league-average, robotically consistent friend Jeff Suppan (7-7, 4.69 ERA).

Incidentally, "ragamuffin" is a very old word. The earliest known usage is by Langland -- "ragomoffyn" actually -- in Piers Plowman back in 1393. While Langland was using the word to describe a demon, as a noun for "a ragged, dirty, disreputable man" ragamuffin shows up as early as 1581. In Dekker and Webster's The Famous History of Sir Thomas Wyatt (1607), we get the line "What set of Villaines are you, you perpetuall Ragamuffins?"

Be us ragamuffins or not, clearly, we'll cherish our memories of tonight's game well into our dotages.

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And I thought

ragamuffins were what you made when you were out of blueberries or something, and had to turn to ragas.

by loyal2s dad on Jun 22, 2007 3:51 PM EDT reply actions

What a Monty Burns word

"Reee---sigghhh---kling?"
"What a big word, my little ragamuffin."

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

And here I thought

The Thompsons/Thomsons feud dated back only to the Hatfields and McCoys. And by that, of course, I meant Hatfield Thompson and McCoy Thomson.

by marbotty on Jun 22, 2007 3:53 PM EDT reply actions

all that matters now

is that interleague play is so wonderful, its special to play the brewers

by Freneau on Jun 22, 2007 4:11 PM EDT reply actions

What a rivalry

We all forget what a vicious rivalry the Royals and Brewers have. After all, they were both admitted into the American League as expansion franchises in the same year - 1969. Back then, the Brewers were known as the "Seattle Pilots." The Royals won 69 games that inaugural season, compared to the Pilots 64 wins, so embarrassing the Seattle franchise that they packed up and moved to Milwaukee after just one season.

The rivalry continued from Wisconsin as the Royals and Brewers would hook up numerous times throughout the years. On June 19, 1974, Steve Busby would once again humiliate the Brew Crew by allowing just a George Scott walk in the second in a 2-0 no-hitter, the first in team history.

The Royals franchise ascended quickly, with a winning season as soon as 1973 and a division title by 1976. Meanwhile, the Brewers languished, failing to field a winning team until 1978, when the Royals were winning their third straight division title.

The Brewers finally won the AL Pennant in 1982, their only non-strike year post-season appearance. While Royals fans may lament their 22 year playoff drought, Milwaukeans have had to suffer an amazing 25 year playoff drought. In fact, since their AL Pennant in 1982, the Brewers have had just five winning seasons, and none since the John Jaha days of 1992.

Players who have played on both sides of this rivalry:

Tony Graffanino
Mike Boddicker
Elmer Dessens
Bob Hamelin (he was a Brewer????)
Curtis Leskanic
Graeme Lloyd
Paul Bako (BAKO!!!!!)
Buck Martinez
Darrell Porter
Jim Pittsley
Kevin Koslofski
Frank DiPino
Glendon Rusch
Kevin Seitzer
Jaime Quirk
Jim Sundberg
Jeff Suppan
Jorge de la Rosa
Jim Colborn
Mark Davis
Bob McClure
Wes Obermuller
Ken Brett
Marty Pattin
Thad Bosley
Brian Shouse

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Jun 22, 2007 5:57 PM EDT reply actions

Pee your pants Brewers fans!

Pee Your Pants for the Brewers

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Jun 22, 2007 6:15 PM EDT reply actions

the anticipation is building

i'm thinking about hungarian food tonight, btw

by Freneau on Jun 22, 2007 6:53 PM EDT reply actions

i recommend the Hrabosky Special

by marbotty on Jun 22, 2007 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

this next hour will likely be the longest ever

sort of like the night before christmas

by marbotty on Jun 22, 2007 6:59 PM EDT reply actions

you said it man

i can't sit still

by Freneau on Jun 22, 2007 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions

lineups are ... up

     AB      R      H      RBI      BB      K      LOB      Season Avg
D. DeJesus cf     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .273
E. German 2b     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .255
M. Teahen rf     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .284
E. Brown lf     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .247
A. Gordon 3b     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .228
R. Shealy 1b     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .214
J. Buck c     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .262
T. Pena Jr. ss     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .273
J. De La Rosa p     0     0     0     0     0     0     0     .000

Buck back down to 7th, urg

by Freneau on Jun 22, 2007 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

aside from the pitcher

Bell ever done this lineup before?

What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on Jun 22, 2007 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Wasn't this lineup used in the St. Louis series?

by jbrocato on Jun 22, 2007 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions

order slightly diff

What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on Jun 22, 2007 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Shealy Before Buck

Except when Buck hits 4th, but there are exceptions. Memorize it; until Buddy's gone it's the rule.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Gload can't get back soon enough

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

With the exception of German

Why does the batting order averages start high curve sharply downward in the middle and then rise back up toward the end? Shouldn't that be the kind of lineup you want to avoid?

by wildthang on Jun 22, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

In fairness

Brown and Gordon have been much much better in June that April and May.

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Let us not also forget

the revenge factor of Jorge pitching in Milwaukee again. I hope he pitches like a man possessed, and with good control to boot.

by wildthang on Jun 22, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

Brew Crew in the old school unis

Nice. Where's our powder blues?

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

DDJ walks

come on germs, we need to get on the board early.

we need to win this game after wednesday nights heartbreaking defeat of heartbreakingness.

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

Nice intro

"Prince Fielder has gorged himself on National League pitching."

Nice.

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 8:12 PM EDT reply actions

first and third early

I like it.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions

TEAHEN!

come on lime, we need at least a run probably two right here. even with JDLR pumped up with revenge he isnt likely to be much better than his last couple of starts...

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions

I hereby

temporarily withdraw my defense of Emil.

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions

thats great lime

why is he hitting cleanup again?

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 8:16 PM EDT reply actions

See Wednesday night

Buck 0-for-6. It was brutal.

by jbrocato on Jun 22, 2007 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

We had first and third with Emil up and one out

I blinked and the Brewers are batting. Nice Vlademil.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

Corey Hart looks like the guy with a

"Will Work 4 Food" sign that hangs out outside Miller Park.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

yea jdlr

god command so far. even with a day off we need our bullpen to get some rest, hopefully he can go 7.

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

Rose seems to have brought his good stuff

tonight. You can just tell when he's got it (and when he doesn't).

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

JINX

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

Shit......

we jinxed him.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

oh well

2 K's and a hr, not a bad opening inning for jdlr. if he can just settle down our offense should be successful against soup.

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

So, does LaRue get to catch Thomson?

The more I think about it, the more I like that pick up. Don't ask me why. I just think he's a huge upgrade over Elarton.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, for Sheals

that's about the closest thing to a double we're gonna see.

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

i like it too

as long as he doesnt overstay his welcome and halt prospects development. that isnt likely to happen though, the real guy that is screwed through this is wright who was likely in line for a spot start somewhere down the line but now wont because of thomson. hopefully he can be league average for 4 or 5 starts and pick us up a prospect.

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

Why is Sloth still starting?

Why God? Billy Butler's self esteem has to be zilch.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

Check out

the replay.

Note the cat-like quickness by Prince to get in front of that ball.

Stuffed cat-like quickness.

He has the range of a flagpole.

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

Funny

Cecil's boy took after him all the way, huh?

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

ok what happened?

on my gameday is says that there are 2 outs, but doesnt explain how shealy got out.

i am so confused right now...

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions

Uh

was that "agressive" enough BB?

Our most productive hitter threw his bat at ball four.

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

ok now it is all fixed

shealy on second, two outs, TPJ batting.

come on tony we need a run...

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

Fielder with some more graceful glovework

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

jdlr still looking impressive

i think we have good jdlr on our hands tonight folks.

hopefully our offense can make up for his mistake earlier and we will go home happy...

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

anyone still watching the game?

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions

Offense needs to quit playing Buddyball

This aggressive bullshit is ridiculous.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

What was that movie where Nick Nolte

played a bum? It had Bette Midler in it. Corey Hart looks like Nick Nolte's character in that movie.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 8:53 PM EDT reply actions

Beaten To The Punch

See post below.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

GORDO!!!

and even sloth got around on a pitch and singled.

come on bucky, we need AT LEAST another run here, probably two cause jdlr isnt as hot as he was earlier on.

come on bucky, show bell who the real cleanup hitter is!!!!

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

The cleanup role for Buck

Is to clean up Royals fans' vomit when he strikes out with runners in scoring position.

Tomorrow can we bat the pitcher eighth and Buck ninth?

by jbrocato on Jun 22, 2007 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Did anyone see we traded Nunez for Milton Bradley?

Maybe i'm slow getting to this and you guys have already been all over this, but there's an article on ESPN now.....

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2913711

Not quite sure how I feel about this....Bradley seems to have trouble everywhere he goes.

by powderblue on Jun 22, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

I love that move

If Bradley can get healthy, we may be able to solve our leftfield problem. He's got power, speed, and a decent glove. A for Dayton on this move. You have to take some chances like this.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

The best part of the trade

Is subtracting Leo Nunez.

Two years ago I saw the Royals play a couple of games at Jacobs Field. I was sitting next to fans from Charlotte when Nunez entered with the Royals trailing 4-1 and nobody on base. I predicted that Nunez would make it 10-1 and before Cleveland was through batting in the seventh, the Royals indeed were down 10-1!

Put it this way, I've been more impressed with Scott Elarton than Leo Nunez!

by jbrocato on Jun 22, 2007 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

what does this mean?

hopefully this means that LIME is close to being traded.

frankly, ive always LOVED bradley but not quite sure how he fits in with this club, we take on salary and while a very good player i dont see how he helps out the team long term.

the only way this deal could be a good deal for us (that i can see) is if he can spin bradley for more than nunez after 6 weeks of good-to-great play and no off-the-field problems. this does go along with the rest of moore's offseason trades though, giving up "baird guys" who had been rushed to the majors and who moore obviously thought would never be successful in the majors.

remember, moore is from chicago where they seemingly never rush prospects, so when he takes a look and realizes that these guys were rushed he apparently feels the need to trade them away while they still have value. it has worked out so far getting gload and banny for sisco and burgos, and nunez is not as highly regarded as the other two. again, i dont see the point if we cant resign him at the end of the year but im sure he has a plan.

ive learned to trust moore...

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

i guess we -could- resign him

as royaldaddy said, he could be our LF of the future which we have all been clamoring for the past couple of weeks/months. if he doesnt work out, nunez is a "baird guy" like i said and was expendable to moore.

like i said, i LOVE milton and hope he can be successful, have always loved his talent...

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Down And Out

In Green Bay.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

attaboy TPJ!

come on jdlr, help yourself out.

at least we tied it though, hopefully jdlr will keep it up...

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

Milton Bradley

Better than Matty Mattel. I hope.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:17 PM EDT reply actions

They wanted to much for the Parker Brothers

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

The Smothers Brothers

Are available as a package deal.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

The Mario Brothers would be nice

but I think they're Boras clients

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

makes sense

they demanded a major league contract right out of the gate.

thats why super mario bros. was such a smash hit...

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

jdlr is losing it folks

we may be in for a long night.

at least we traded for milton, so we can tlak about that all night...

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

Let's go Rose

We need to at least get some innings out of you.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

one positive sign

47 strikes
19 balls
5 K's

that is pretty impressive and while he has been hit hard, at least he is staying in the strike zone.

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

Wild In The Zone

2 games in a row.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, that might do it

Emil should actually be saying, "Milton Bradley? Oh, shit!"

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

Emil

Is toast.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

was that played poorly by vlademil?

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 9:32 PM EDT reply actions

You could say that

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Emil Needs Tweezers

To pick the splinters out of his butt until he's traded to the Rays or Nats. Maybe the Rangers.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

The writing is pretty much on the wall

after the Bradley trade, huh?

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Written Backwards

On his forehead.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Speaking of the Mario Brothers reminds me

of a riddle. I've never been able to figure out why they are the "Mario" Brothers. One is Mario, one is Luigi. So, is Mario's name Mario Mario? What the hell is up with that?

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions

JRLR On Fire

And not in a good way.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

Of Course I Meant

JDLR

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

Hey

They're still playing baseball.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:41 PM EDT reply actions

The Nick Nolte movie

was Down and Out in Beverly Hills.

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

Thank you

Don't you agree? He looks like a bum.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Since when has Louie Anderson been

umpiring Major League games?

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 9:45 PM EDT reply actions

From SF Chronicle

on Bradley trade. Really surprised about this since GMDM has valued 'character' so much in previous acquisitions. Maybe he knows another GM he can flip Bradley to for something else.

Atlanta hasn't scored in three games...

Asked specifically if character issues led to Bradley's departure, Beane said, "Is Milton a fiery, emotional guy? Absolutely. He's not the first guy to be like that in this game and we don't get to the playoffs (last year) without Milton. As far as speculation, you can speculate all you want. I'm not going to contribute to that in any way. We had to manage our roster and it was time to go a different way.''

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions

KC Teams

Always have been the White Hats. Even the Kings were upstanding citizens. The Chiefs went the thug way and the Royals had the Cocaine Years, both disastrous on the field. We have to be character guys.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Can Greinke

PH here? I hear he can hit.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions

I just pissed my pants

Wow Slothy! I didn't know you had it in ya.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 9:50 PM EDT reply actions

Suppan

Must have hung one.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:51 PM EDT reply actions

wow, was that really sheals batting?

a double down the left field line? cant be him.

anyways, come on bucky lets drive sheals in and tie this sucker.

no one likes suppan anyways...

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

Shealy doubled

i second everyone else's shock

by Freneau on Jun 22, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

The Offensive

Strikeout!

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

I think this whole new career high in HR's

for Buck is going to his head....it seems like all he's trying to do now is jack one.

by powderblue on Jun 22, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

okay

maybe THAT's the closest we'll get to a double from Shealy.

His sixth---SIXTH---this year in 161 ABs [to go with THREE Home Runs!]

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

buck 0-2 with 2 K's

clearly the pressure of him batting cleanup has caused this slide in production. he should never bat near there again and 7th is the highest up he ever should be placed.

right?

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

6-5

make suppan pay

by Freneau on Jun 22, 2007 9:53 PM EDT reply actions

Let's go Jalapena!!!

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

striking out on a wild pitch???

by Freneau on Jun 22, 2007 9:55 PM EDT reply actions

It's A Great

Strategy. Against Ankiel, it could have led to a blowout. Just swing 3 times no matter where the pitch is. The catcher would be playing with his back to the mound, waiting for the carom.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Let's Go For 2

After the next TD.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 9:59 PM EDT reply actions

I went to go pick up Milton Bradley in the RR

fantasy league. Guess what? He already belongs to the guy who hasn't played all year. Damn the luck.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 10:00 PM EDT reply actions

did we really trade for Milton Bradley?

I love it

by LeoBloom on Jun 22, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

and they'll be a more fighting team

with Milton Bradley, ba doom ching!

Seriously though, unless we're flipping him for something better [which could be a stellar mad scientist move by GMDM] this is a chance for BB to prove some worth.

How many times have we heard, 'he has the respect of his players' 'he gets the best effort out of the guys'?

Okay, let's see it. Let's see BB get Bradley in line and unlock his talent.

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

At least this year's Royals are a fighting team

They'll claw their way back. The past few years, after being down 6-2, you could just turn off your tv.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

exactly

a big reason why i wasnt too pissed off after wednesday night. this team just has a different feel to it, hopefully we can come back and win this game...

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Charles Newhouse

On the same principle as Joe Table.

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

No kidding, I know we're still

not a very good team but it does feel as though we're much more competitive and have more fight.

by powderblue on Jun 22, 2007 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

Is Ron Artest

Available, too?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

Braves just got shut out

for the third game in a row, and only a desperate club who thinks they have a chance at the postseason this year would acquire a powerful switch-hitting headcase playing out a four million dollar option.

I'm calling it now. Bradley is a Bravo by this time next week and we get some piece back that we evaluate as being better than Nunez.

Note the absence of any team statement on Bradley, not even a perfunctory "we think he can help us." The dog that didn't bark can be the biggest clue.

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe

We think we can help him?

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

i always liked graffaninio

its so damn dramatic seeing him an dJDLR face off

EACH SIDE OF A TRADE baby

and neither one worth a damn

by FlintHillsRoyal on Jun 22, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions

WHAT!?!?!?!?!?

jdlr still could be a #4 or #5 starter for us. if he was anything like the pitcher he was earlier on in the year, he is plenty good enough to stick in the rotation.

and even if he doesnt, he could stick in the bullpen.

i have no idea what you have been watching, jdlr is definately worth a damn...AT LEAST

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions

hmmm...

Graf homers off de la Rosa.

Trade this!

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

exactly

by FlintHillsRoyal on Jun 22, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions

are you kidding me

your a bum rosey!

a bum!

what the hell, Daryl May was better than this

by FlintHillsRoyal on Jun 22, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

are you serious?

jdlr is still a good pitcher.

62 strikes vs. 31 balls is good, plus the brew crew have one of the better offenses in the national league.

im not sure why you are so down on jorge, he still has a future with the royals.

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Tony's

Revenge. JDLR will wake up with a horse head tomorrow.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:15 PM EDT reply actions

Our Gold Glove SS

Is underperforming lately.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

Buddy Makes Another

Interesting move. JDLR has handled Counsell tonight, with 2 strikeouts. Let's let Musser fuck this one up!

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

TPJ's been kind of a streaky fielder this year

his errors seem to come in bunches.

by powderblue on Jun 22, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions

exactamundo

by Freneau on Jun 22, 2007 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

a very special wonder years is on right now

i have that to tide me over i guess

by Freneau on Jun 22, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

Don't know if i'd call it interesting....

thought it was an all right move. JDLR was lucky to still be in the game in the 6th

by powderblue on Jun 22, 2007 10:21 PM EDT reply actions

neal musser

I kinda like this guy, can I just say that? He's the next Leo Nunez if I have my druthers.

by Freneau on Jun 22, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

Kinda Like Tommy

In "Goodfellas", if you get my drift.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought you said

"I'm good, Spider."

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

At Least

He looks scary.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions

always a plus

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow Royalsdaddy

is right. Just caught the closeup. Hart's got everything but the shopping cart and the cardboard sign.

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions

He's A Thief

For sure.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions

More in general than specific to Musser, but

I think I've decided I kind of like the idea of a lefty long relief guy. It's not real common to see, but I bet it would throw a lot ot teams off guard with a lefty in that role (especially in the NL)

I don't know, the idea might be half-baked.

by powderblue on Jun 22, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions

WTF?!!!

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

A 2 Base Walk!

Outstanding!

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

Tony Pena's mental incompetence

terrible

Buddy ain't no pal of mine.

by RoyalTex on Jun 22, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions

big K there

after the little league crap we just pulled with ryan braun's walk.

by powderblue on Jun 22, 2007 10:31 PM EDT reply actions

Ryan Braun

the anti-Taguchi

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions

What about German walking back to his position

with his back to the infield....not much better either.

by powderblue on Jun 22, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions

Gotta Give It Up

To Musser. It wasn't always pretty, but they didn't score.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

all is well

we got out of the inning unscathed besides graffs homer...

musser is actually impressing me this go around, i was critical of his recall but he has an ERA of (im pretty sure) ZERO in AAA in like 20 innings. i guess that will always warrant a call up and this time he is actually performing up to standards.

im liking him more and more.

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

Teahen Hitting

.292.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions

Just ate dinner and my TV is now out

Damn storms.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 10:37 PM EDT reply actions

I Have

A forest fire. Trade you?

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:39 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, I think I'll ride out this storm

and just not bitch anymore. A forrest fire must suck.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn

Our middle 3 are impressive.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions

they havent been too bad

before that inning, teahen and gordo were a combined 5-5.

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Just Managing

To K in unison to a junkballer is what I'm talking about.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok guys. You are my eyes and ears

Like my man Marvin Gaye said, "What's goin' on?"

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 10:44 PM EDT reply actions

man on 2nd

two down, Musser the full count to Graf...

foul ball

ball four outside. Two on two out.

Here comes the homeless guy.

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

Nick Nolte?

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

What Do You Get

When you cross an elephant with a rhiconeros?

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions

Oooh Oooh Me me

elephino

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Very Good

Horshack.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

what do you get if you

cross and elephant with a mosquito?

I don't know either but if it lands on you you're a goner!

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

that should finish the game

3 run homer to right center by the homeless guy

10-5 brew crew

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions

Um

the homeless guy heard us...and he's pissed.

opposite field jack 10-5. [Charlie Brown siiiggghhh]

by howserfan on Jun 22, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions

you'll be glad you didn't see that

ugh....10-5 now after Hart's bomb.

by powderblue on Jun 22, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions

Nolte

Can hit.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:52 PM EDT reply actions

We Definitely

Go for 2 after the next TD. Can't be beaten by a field goal.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions

Royals just canceled the Bradley trade

due to an oblique injury for Bradley. Can we retroactively cancel the David Cone/Ed Hearn trade as well?

"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 Jun 22, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions

Are Sure It Isn't

An acute mental case?

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

where did you get that?

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions

An Acute Mental Case?

Inherited.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions

Got it from the KC Star and Bob Dutton

"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 Jun 22, 2007 11:02 PM EDT reply actions

Ladies And Gentlemen

Shane Costa!

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 11:03 PM EDT reply actions

TV cutting in and out

So, the frickin' homeless guy homered, huh? This sucks.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

Damn it!

I was really looking forward to seeing Milton Bradley in Royal blue.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions

Costa Rules!

He almost beat out a slow bouncer to first. What a stud!

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 11:05 PM EDT reply actions

wow

http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/161752.html

billy beane, you dirty whore. trying to trade an injured player coming off the dl, didnt think we would catch it?

i love the beanester so im hoping that he had no idea of the injury, but it will be hard to deny...

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions

Well, at least we know that GMDM is

looking for talent.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 11:07 PM EDT reply actions

Beano is full of gas

"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 Jun 22, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions

Apologies to Johnny Lee

In all the wrong places.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions

turnbow='roids user

and he got busted by an org that had rules against them (olympics)

yet somehow, he didn't destroy our national innocence

by Freneau on Jun 22, 2007 11:11 PM EDT reply actions

Our National Innocence

Is made of titanium alloy.

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by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Dayton's comments lead me to believe

that the Royals will try to nab Bradley once he is released.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

Boo Injured Headcase Trade

Hooray Leo Nunez.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

same here.

it is clear dayton is still a big fan. ok, i made this all up right now, but what about this?

i bet GMDM knew about the injury all along. yet he still made the trade to get the word out on his injury. then, no one would be interested and he would have to be released. it is clear GMDM is enamored with milton, if we can sign him to a contract then that is perfect. we give him a month or so to test his oblique and calf, if he hits we will be able to pick up something valuable. if not, then it isnt a big deal and we see if he has a future with this team...

i love that theory.

by rockchalk on Jun 22, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions

great minds think alike

and that's the first thing I thought of too.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions

11-5

So, we can all turn off the TV now.

Still no outs by the way.

by Freneau on Jun 22, 2007 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

Hey all

Question of the day: is it possible for us to trade Buddy Bell at the deadline?

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jun 22, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions

for Joe Girardi

The YES Network also gets Shane Costa and Ryan Shealy.

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed.

They can get a head start on their broadcasting careers. If Joe Morgan, Tim McCarver, and Rick Sutcliffe can get paid to do it...

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jun 22, 2007 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Vlademil with the gun!!

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions

Damn, how many freaking balls are we going

to bury into the dirt...and hey Buck, how about freaking stopping one every now and then.

by powderblue on Jun 22, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions

Got to have a taker first

"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 Jun 22, 2007 11:15 PM EDT reply actions

Girardi

Wants to move to Lenexa.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions

We can rule out Detroit and Colorado

"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 Jun 22, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions

Let's Get

Wise.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 11:20 PM EDT reply actions

Let's Crack

Wise.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Let's Bud

Wise!

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jun 22, 2007 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm Already

There. First day of a week off.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions

amen to that brother

by royaldaddy on Jun 22, 2007 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions

A-Gor

Takes strike one sometimes now.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 11:27 PM EDT reply actions

i'd love a cheap gordon homer here

won't get one

old school gordon strikeout I guess

ballgame

by Freneau on Jun 22, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions

Damn

when's it going to be our turn to make that crazy 5+ run 9th inning comeback for the win....sigh...next time i guess.

by powderblue on Jun 22, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions

Oh F'in Well

Wait 'til next year!

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 11:28 PM EDT reply actions

or 5 years from now

What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on Jun 22, 2007 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions

3 straight losses

don't look now, but we're losing again

What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on Jun 22, 2007 11:29 PM EDT reply actions

ohh

and FIRE BELL NOW!!!

What hath Bell wrought?

by FireBell on Jun 22, 2007 11:31 PM EDT reply actions

We Get

Dave Bush vs. Bannister tomorrow.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7371;_ylt=Ar1ALABezlfjz7bDCy4F4aEc0bYF

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 11:33 PM EDT reply actions

BTW

Has A.B. May used the same jingle for 50 years or what? I left KC in 1971 and I recognized it immediately when I started listening to home broadcasts.

Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jun 22, 2007 11:36 PM EDT reply actions