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Game 97 Open Thread- Royals (42-54) at Tigers (58-37)

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The Royals turn to Brian Bannister (5-6, 3.87 ERA) as they try to claim a second straight series victory on the road. After an impressive June, Bannister's taken a step back in July, posting a 5.54 ERA in two starts. After allowing just four homers in his first twelve starts, Banny's surrendered three long balls in his last two outings.

The Tigers send Nate Robertson (6-6, 4.53 ERA) to the mound, making his 400th career start as a Tiger and his 100th against the Royals. OK, its only his ninth career start against the Royals, yet it seems like the Wichita State attendee has been around forever.

As for the lineup, many are predicting a variation of the "Sunday Scrubs" attack from Bell, with a Jason LaRue start a dead certainty according to an angry "HarveyKen". Still, Bell's hard to predict -- either a lack of systematic thinking or genuine intellectual flexibility I suppose-- and just when you think you've got him figured out, he surprises you. Nevertheless, the burying of Buck is becoming a daily issue, as we're now on month two of Buck and LaRue essentially splitting time equally. In "HarveyKen"'s diary I mentioned the superficial playing time numbers:

Buck: 233 PAs, 63 Games, 541 Innings

LaRue: 120 PAs, 40 Games, 295 Innings

Phillips: 11 PAs, 5 Games, 24 Innings

Buck leads the team in slugging at .541 if you don't take Reggie Sanders' handful of PAs into account, and no one else amongst the regulars is really even close. Yet Buck has only appeared as a pinch-hitter twice, and only DHed... well, he's never DHed. When someone's behind Joe Torre in tactical matters, you know its gotten bad: Bell should look at Torre's handling of Posada the last few years, especially his willingness to frequently give him half-games off, PHing him late in close games while also giving him regular turns at DH. (2007 numbers for Posada: 1 game at first, 3 games as DH, 11 games as a PH)

The bottom line is that this lineup needs more, not less, John Buck.

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8-1 Royals Win
It's A Walk off

by Ames14501 on Jul 22, 2007 11:11 AM EDT reply actions  

6-3 Royals win
And Bannister get's the win.

by Stook on Jul 22, 2007 11:28 AM EDT reply actions  

4-2 Royals
And the last day the Royals are behind the White Sox

by PopeSoria on Jul 22, 2007 11:38 AM EDT reply actions  

7-3 royals win
white sox lose and we are tied for 4th place.

by rockchalk on Jul 22, 2007 11:59 AM EDT reply actions  

7-5 Royals
With lineup #?

E. German 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .281  
M. Grudzielanek 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .290  
M. Teahen 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .288  
B. Butler dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .339  
R. Sanders rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .351  
D. DeJesus cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .271  
E. Brown lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231  
T. Pena Jr. ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .283  
J. LaRue c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .173

Nate Robertson is no Kason Gabbard. Please tell me A-Gor is waiting in the wings and not locked in the oubliette with Buck. Fairly potent lineup until you get to the pitcher....I mean LaLa.

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

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 12:08 PM EDT reply actions  

8 - 6 Royals
I hope.
"I DARE you to make less sense."

by dejackso on Jul 22, 2007 12:28 PM EDT reply actions  

6-4 Royals
I'll be working today and then I have a game so I won't be around. Go Royals and Go Red Sox!!!!!

by royaldaddy on Jul 22, 2007 12:32 PM EDT reply actions  

The lineup issue...
There seems to be two sides:

1)Bell is goofy for not using set lineups

2)People are goofy for insisting on set lineups.

Personally, I think it's probably somewhere in the middle.  I don't think a set lineup is a necessary thing, but it is extremely silly to not put your best hitters in the top three spots.  The logic is simple and is as follows: Batting earlier in the lineup with consistancy means that one will have more plate appearances.  Having one's best hitters getting more plate appearances over the season is a good thing.  Ergo, there is every reason to put one's best hitters early in the lineups.  

The other side of this is that, statistically speaking, there isn't an appreciable advantage to having an "optimal" lineup.  It's pretty negligable actually.  However, I think the problem is that this analysis is based on a game by game scenario...whereas over the whole season, it only makes sense to give more plate appearances to someone who will do something with them.  For a team like the Royals, it is especially important...because there is a marked difference between our good and not so good hitters.  

I have recently wondered if there might be some advantage to putting Gordon up higher.  This would not be consistant with the earlier logic...but I wonder if giving players who are still learning the game at the MLB level might benefit with more plate appearances...just a thought.

Umm, yeah.  So, I guess that I like having a set lineup (because I like good hitters to hit early and gain more plate appearances), but I understand that the opposing view has a good point (in that, a set lineup doesn't really help give hitters confidence or whatever and that it doesn't really have a big influence game by game)

"I DARE you to make less sense."

by dejackso on Jul 22, 2007 12:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, I'll bite... 3-2 Royals...
I agree with you RR.  Buddo needs to loosen up a bit when it comes to his handling of Buck.  But, he won't because Buck is a "catcher" and in that fact is doomed to platoon with Lala (.173).

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 12:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Ravech
at 11:58 on Beisbol Este Noche over a DeJesus webgem,

"people are starting to believe, in a couple of years, the Royals might be a decent team." [said with an air of great skepticism]

I have so had it with that gasbag.

by howserfan on Jul 22, 2007 1:01 PM EDT reply actions  

RSTN
on the KTMJ-43 Fox affiliate in Junction City, KS.

No sound still, as of 12:08pm central.  

This on top of the earlier broadcast this year which had the audio of a country radio station for about half an hour over the telecast.

Amazing.

What does one suppose the engineer is doing?  dope?  his girlfriend?  How can you be screwing up this badly when you only have to command one signal?

by howserfan on Jul 22, 2007 1:09 PM EDT reply actions  

hmm
that ball hit the top of the fence.
should of been a hr.

by teahen24 on Jul 22, 2007 1:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Only if it touches something over the yellow line
Looks to me like it hit the top of the wall, on the yellow line.  That is not a HR.

by Scott McKinney on Jul 22, 2007 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

hit the cement beyond the wall
and bounced back.  Look at the replay again, there's no indention of the padded wall material.  It didn't hit the wall at all.

It all kangaroos up into the air, it hit cement beyond the yellow line.

Umps missed it.

by howserfan on Jul 22, 2007 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I'm watching the game from a Detroit channel
...and the Detroit announcers said that the ground rules state that it should have been a HR.
"I DARE you to make less sense."

by dejackso on Jul 22, 2007 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

A big crap.... T. starts out with a triple...
and Butts can't drive him in... CRAP

Come on Banns.... get this done...

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 1:19 PM EDT reply actions  

6-5
royals victorious!

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 1:19 PM EDT reply actions  

The music guy at Comerica sure
loves "My Angel is a Centerfold".

Been playing it b/t pitches all weekend.

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 1:23 PM EDT reply actions  

2-1 Royals
Just had to choose one that hadn't been taken.  It'll likely  be more like 5-3.

by marbotty on Jul 22, 2007 1:29 PM EDT reply actions  

just curious, can German play 1B?
I know there's questions about his fielding ability, so it seems like we'd be better off keeping Teahen and Gordon in the 3B spot instead of German.

by marbotty on Jul 22, 2007 1:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I've Asked That
Before, too. German isn't very tall, so maybe they think he's not a big enough target. I also asked why, If Bell is determined to have a no-hit defensive catcher, is afraid of the wear on Buck behind the plate, and we're grasping at straws (Shealy) to man 1st base, why has Buck not been tried there.

I'm sure there's more I don't know than I do, just wondering.

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

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I hadn't thought about Buck there...
and I don't know why I hadn't.  That's a pretty good idea.
"I DARE you to make less sense."

by dejackso on Jul 22, 2007 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

My impression...
I wondered this myself the other day...I thought it would make sense that you'd put him at 1B and let either Gordon or Teahen play 3B since they are better defenders.  

I think this is probably a case of Buddy following the CW.  German is only 5'9" and CW dictates that one should have a large target at 1B.  There may well be something to that, I don't know.

"I DARE you to make less sense."

by dejackso on Jul 22, 2007 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

We are up there whiffing today....
Buddo wanted agressive hitting.  Well, we are up there swinging.  Robertson has nothing that we should worry about.

Come Banns do it again....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 1:33 PM EDT reply actions  

keppinger homerun
For those of you who thought he sucked, realize that he and Dunn have combined for 27 homeruns on the season already.

by marbotty on Jul 22, 2007 1:38 PM EDT reply actions  

reminiscent
of the immortal Stacy King line after putting up two points in a Bulls playoff win.

"I'll always remember this as the night Michael Jordan and I combined for 61 points."

by howserfan on Jul 22, 2007 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmm
I recall that line.  Well, at least now we know from where I'm stealing my jokes.

by marbotty on Jul 22, 2007 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

All right, Jr....
CAN WE BRING HIM HOME...

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 1:40 PM EDT reply actions  

and we hit and ran
with our worst batter at the plate why?

The BB managing clinic continues...

by howserfan on Jul 22, 2007 1:40 PM EDT reply actions  

God, we run when we shouldn't and don't run
when we should... and then Lala did his usual sparkling job.

Come on Germs.... now if Pena had still been on first ...he would be on third.

Grudz.... we need you...

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Buddy Forgot The
"Hit" part of the equation, and who is doing the hitting. LaLa did put the ball in play, at least....a pitch later.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, there was a run we lost....
Way to go Grudz.... Come on T... bring them home....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 1:44 PM EDT reply actions  

And we stranded two.... our usual gameplan...
Why is Lala still playing baseball?

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 1:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Is That What
He's doing. I was wondering.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Run Nazi Says
"No runs for you! Sunday!"
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 1:45 PM EDT reply actions  

four hits off of Nate and we got ZIT to
show for it....  Thank you Buddo...

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 1:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Here we go....
at least it was a solo.....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 1:48 PM EDT reply actions  

You mean
Should be 2-1 Royals, including the Teahen HR
-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Monroe Is Better
Than Emil. Maybe they're showcasing him.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

two down.... Germs is like one move
away from a train wreck at 3B.

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 1:52 PM EDT reply actions  

The Only Hits
Off Bannister lately are dingers.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Well....
At least Mr. Robertson is "touchable" today... We will get some runs. I just wish we had the 1st 2.
-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 1:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Do Not Walk
Infante. Please.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 1:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Good arm... Lala...
you should go back to stripping for a living.

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 1:57 PM EDT reply actions  

German
looked smooth there
-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 1:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally, and we only give up one....
That is a miracle with Germs and Lala playing.

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

and lala's one redeeming quality, his defense
fails him miserably.

why cant he just quit, phillips was so much better when he was up.

by rockchalk on Jul 22, 2007 1:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Hate to say it....
But LaRue is no better defensively than Buck.  LaRue was one of the worst catchers at throwing out baserunners last season.  LaRue really has no redeeming values, at least to qualify him playing 40% of the time.  Let's face it - He's playing because he's a vet.
http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Jul 22, 2007 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's a good thing...
that the entire ground shakes when Butler runs...it kept the fielder from picking up the ball to throw him out.
"I DARE you to make less sense."

by dejackso on Jul 22, 2007 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Boom Boom!
He has wheels! (lol)

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Speed Kills
That's what I always say

by royalbaz on Jul 22, 2007 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

how the heck does boom boom triple?
oh well, however it happened we NEED to bring him in.

come on reggie/ddj/vlademil.

by rockchalk on Jul 22, 2007 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Elarton And LaLa
Have over 9 million reasons they will play between them.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Butler is a machine...
Wonder what the chances are of the Royals signing him longterm after this season?  If he keeps up this pace, of course.
http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Jul 22, 2007 2:01 PM EDT reply actions  

too early
let him produce for an entire season's worth before we get ahead of ourselves.

by rockchalk on Jul 22, 2007 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Butler's New
Nickname; "Wheels".
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I think...
Boom-Boom moving like that was felt as far away as Seattle. Preliminary data indicates a 3.8 on the Richter scale, epicenter, Detroit Michigan.
-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 2:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, Reggie!
way to go, bud!
http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Jul 22, 2007 2:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe We Should
Save that for Sanders.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

REGGIE!!!!
Showcasing the speed.
-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

REG-GIE!!!
ill take it, tie ball game folks.

come on ddj, lets get on top here.

by rockchalk on Jul 22, 2007 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

OH JESUS
Good luck and almost a disaster on the same play.
-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Blinding speed from Butts and Reggie...
All right... and Dej... with a BUNT... god, no a bunt.... Come on lets make this a big inning....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

That Play Sounded
Like Frank Waters Pontiac playing Milberger Pest Control in 1966.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

come on royals...
make this a big inning!

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

TPJ
RBI machine.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:05 PM EDT reply actions  

glad ddj's bunt somehow worked out
but now we will likely do nothing with it.

vlademil lines out, and unless tpj can do it right here it doesnt look good with lala coming up.

by rockchalk on Jul 22, 2007 2:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Pena...285 ave. not bad...
for a SS that some don't want around.

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 2:06 PM EDT reply actions  

wow
that worked out well

by teahen24 on Jul 22, 2007 2:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow
I thought Damon's arm was the worst I've seen in Center.

by royalbaz on Jul 22, 2007 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

we had to gamble there...
with the wet noodle stepping to the plate.

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

This Is A
Little league game, isn't it? Just make 'em throw it.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

ill take it
at least we got ahead, hopefully banny can keep us ahead.

hopefully lala performs a miracle and gets us anothe run...

by rockchalk on Jul 22, 2007 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

We should have done that on Brown's
flyball.  2-1 Blue Guys.... And his whiffer Lala....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

You have to love La La turning his shoulder
away from a pitch right down the middle.

He is terrible.

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

man...
la rue is freaking awful...

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh yeah!!!
Strike 3 called.. LALA, you fucking SUCK!
-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

I swear to god....
I will suit up tomorrow for the Royals. I'm only 30. I can make the throw to 2nd. I played college ball. I can take signs from the dugout to call the game. And I bet I can hit .240 at least, but I won't hit any HR's. League minimum, baby.... It'd only be $150k prorated. C'mon! Get rid of LALA.
-- Royals Delegate to the land of the Salmon and Moose (Seattle)

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

lala is such a looker
he looks at called 3rd strikes over the middle more than everyone else in the entire MLB combined.

by rockchalk on Jul 22, 2007 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

a K...what did we expect....
stranded another runner...

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Splitt just said that Buddy said the only
match-up for sure is Gil with Buck.

Other than that they're going to alternate? WTF?

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

LaLa
Doing it like only he can. They should have sent DeJesus on that fly out, but then LaLa leads off next inning.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's recap that inning....
  1. Gapper by Boom Boom
  2. Infield hit by Sanders
  3. Bunt  by DDJ and Error
  4. Short Fly by Emil
  5. Shorter Fly by TPJ (Thank God for Grandy)
  6. The worst at bat ever seen by LaLa
That my friends is what is called an offensive explosion!

by royalbaz on Jul 22, 2007 2:12 PM EDT reply actions  

i have a feeling
that we'll be tacking on a couple more this inning

by marbotty on Jul 22, 2007 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pitch Count
68 through 4; we'll probably get 6, maybe 7 if we're lucky, from Bannister today.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Where
does Germs fit in for the future?

by I need more Esteban on Jul 22, 2007 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd Say
Utility man and PH, or maybe part of a deal to bring us a LF or SP.We're playing him enough and he's hitting well enough he might make a good bargaining chip with another player or 2 in the deal.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's a good question....not sure
I think I like him in the role he's in now.....seeing him play everyday while Grudz was out, i'm not convinced he's good enough defensively.  For as fast as he is, he doesn't seem to have good range...don't have stats to back that up, just an observation.

by powderblue on Jul 22, 2007 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Amazing catch
looked like Billy missed it and still almost had a double.

by I need more Esteban on Jul 22, 2007 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Wheels Butler
Will look bad at the plate sometime.....maybe? Nah.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

just joining
I think im gonna take 4-3 royals... if its allowed this late.

by Randa4life on Jul 22, 2007 2:24 PM EDT reply actions  

And Thus
"Wheels". He has done some spectacular base running.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Where would be without him? No matter
if and or when Sweeney comes back he has to stay here.

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe We Could
All pitch in and buy him a house in KC. Where does Bell live? His house should be on the market soon.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was just thinking
5-3 with the correct blue winning
The first thing I know about someone in a KC hat is that they're loyal.

by grantfunk on Jul 22, 2007 2:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Good catch Reggie.....
This game is moving along very fast.  Go Banns...

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

This Speaks For Itself
Kansas City
  IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA  
B. Bannister  5.0 3 1 1 1 1 1 3.76  

 Detroit
  IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA  
N. Robertson  5.0 7 2 1 0 5 0 4.39  

Pitches-strikes - B Bannister 81-48; N Robertson 64-48.

Ground balls-fly balls - B Bannister 5-8; N Robertson 5-5.

Batters faced - B Bannister 18; N Robertson 22.

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

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Bunt Again
David. It worked last time.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Right,
We should be up by more, but playing buck might cause some great disturbance in the force.
The first thing I know about someone in a KC hat is that they're loyal.

by grantfunk on Jul 22, 2007 2:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Go DeJ.... a breakout double....
first a bunt now a double... Go DeJ....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

sweet...
setting things up for the great la rue!

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

We're Playing
Big Ball now! DDJ returns! Now he'll hit 6th for the rest of the year.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Royals Just Had
Emil, but they're still hungry.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

If TPJ could bunt
I'd suicide here.  That 4th run looks huge.

by royalbaz on Jul 22, 2007 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Pitch out to Pena?
Wow, they were rearing for the squeeze play....
http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Jul 22, 2007 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

0-14... for Lala...
yup, he should be playing.... .

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

OK LaLa
"Muscle up" now.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

la suck...
is sure to come through...

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

with
an out.

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 2:40 PM EDT reply actions  

this should be fast and easy....
0-2... so what else is new....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Robertson's speeds
According to Gameday, he's throwing mostly in the mid-80s.  The fastest pitch I've witnessed is 89mph.  I thought we was a relatively hard-thrower.  What's up with that?
http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Jul 22, 2007 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Speed differences...
His fastball is apparently 89.  His change is 83-84, his curve is 82.

5-7mph difference between fastball and offpseed?

http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Jul 22, 2007 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

LaLa
Pulled one? A line drive?
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Chopped Fowl
Now being served.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:43 PM EDT reply actions  

La La
is a scrub.

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 2:43 PM EDT reply actions  

does anyone else
get ridiculously overoptimistic when you hear "esteban German is up next"?

by Randa4life on Jul 22, 2007 2:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Free Matt "Harriet" Tupman!
At least his backup services would force Bell to play the gritter, more veteran version of the two 75% of the time.
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by Royals Nation on Jul 22, 2007 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Did anyone else see the look he just gave buck in
The dugout? The little head tilt and shrug?
The first thing I know about someone in a KC hat is that they're loyal.

by grantfunk on Jul 22, 2007 2:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Small Steps
Where large ones are needed. 1st and 3rd, no one out. 3 outs later, one run. At least LaLa made him work.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I know
everyone wants Buddy Bell gone.  But if we have a good second half, do people actually think it will happen or will GMDM want to keep him because of his relationship with these young players?

by I need more Esteban on Jul 22, 2007 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

It could go either way...
depends on whether Moore finds a guy he really wants or not.
"I DARE you to make less sense."

by dejackso on Jul 22, 2007 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

This Inning
Should tell the tale. I don't like the beginning.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Whew....good thing Infante
put that in play....Granderson had a HUGE jump...he'd have stole 2B easily.

by powderblue on Jul 22, 2007 2:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Was That A
Pickoff or a pitch?
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:49 PM EDT reply actions  

HR Count
On Sheffield.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:50 PM EDT reply actions  

You can't be serious about Phillips?
He's even more useless than LaRue.  I actually like LaRue defensively (even though he can't swing his way out of a wet paper bag).  He's got a better Caught Stealing % then Buck by a mile.

by powderblue on Jul 22, 2007 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice Recovery
By Banny. Get this guy so you can face......Ordonez? I hadn't heard his name today. I actually thought he mignt have the day off.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:51 PM EDT reply actions  

wow, whats up
with our pitchers staying in the game long enough to not scare the crap out of me? (i know the bullpen owns, i just don't want them top get worn out coming in in the top of the fourth everynight.)  was there some kind of big change i missed or is detroit just fading?
The first thing I know about someone in a KC hat is that they're loyal.

by grantfunk on Jul 22, 2007 2:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Has anyone been to Ugly Joe's????
I like the cheap drink specials....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

where is it?
The first thing I know about someone in a KC hat is that they're loyal.

by grantfunk on Jul 22, 2007 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

We should
run Robertson out this inning.  No reason he should go 7.

by I need more Esteban on Jul 22, 2007 2:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Esteban
it's GONE!

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOOO!
How about that bat flip from Germs!!!

by I need more Esteban on Jul 22, 2007 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Esty
He was all over that one

by BobHamelin on Jul 22, 2007 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

That bat flip
cost us a game against the White Sox two weeks ago.

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

German!
HR from Esteban. :)
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Bannister Will Face
Guillen, Casey and Monroe next inning with 92 pitches behind him. Do not fear the solo HR; go after them. Meanwhile, Germy buys some State Farm. He's muscling up to shoe LaLa how it's done.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Esteban!!!
Nice, just got in, lets win this one baby!
Real men dont use steroids.

by PhantomRoyals on Jul 22, 2007 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Do we play these chumps again tomorrow?
If so, what is the pitching matchup?
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

No It's The Bums
At the K. Isn't it about time for Odie? An Odie/Clemens matchup for the ages.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whoa.... Germs.... POWER....
He would be the perfect utiliy man with power.... 4-1 Blue guys...

No tshirt for me today....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Gritzy...
third hit today.

8th hit in the series.

Nice.

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 2:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Gritzy
Is gettin it done! He's oooooooooooooonnnnn fire!!!!
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright Teahen....you have to get him
before they take him out....chances are someone is coming in to fact Butler.

by powderblue on Jul 22, 2007 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Gritz
Comes through again! What's he hitting on this road trip, .500? Are we into their pen?
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 2:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Bring him in T....
Kick Nate's butt.....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

bye bye nate
I hope Pete Rose never makes the Hall of Fame, not because I don't think he deserves it, but because I don't believe the Hall of Fame deserves him.

by MileHighKCfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

What did Butler do against Capellan
on Friday night?
I hope Pete Rose never makes the Hall of Fame, not because I don't think he deserves it, but because I don't believe the Hall of Fame deserves him.

by MileHighKCfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to move him along ...T...
Kick old Nate right out of the game.... Okay, Butts new meat....  drive them in...

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Leyland Sees No
Upside to a tired Roberston and Butler getting together again.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Grudz
Is 16 for 40 on this road trip with 4 RBIs. That is a .400 BA.
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Grit
In the showcase.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:03 PM EDT reply actions  

At Least
No DP. DDJ is on fire in the 6 hole!
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Called strike 3 on Reggie...
Need DJ to come through.

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 3:08 PM EDT reply actions  

These umps are hacks
ah well, come on D
Real men dont use steroids.

by PhantomRoyals on Jul 22, 2007 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

YES.
Love the aggressiveness there!

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Granderson Has
A cannon out there.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to go T... use that speed....
We challenge Granderson twice and beat him both times.  5-1 Royals.... YES>>>>>

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Still Hungry?
Time for Emil.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:11 PM EDT reply actions  

He Wantsd To
Save his strength for defense. There has been an A-Gor sighting!
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK
Bannister sat for a long time, and he has 92 pitches. He has to get through the 5,6,7 hitters, tougher than it sounds against these Pussy Cats. I still say challenge them and fear not the solo homer.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Good play Gordo.....
one down.... Go Banns....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 3:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I Wish
We had a real 3B when A-Gor's at 1B.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Casey Can't Believe
That last pitch. Sic 'em, Banny!
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn....
Last 3 starts aside, Banny is a top shelf pitcher. We will be lucky to have him on our roster for the first half of his career, or more. His pitches can be fairly nasty.
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

banns...
nails today.

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Banny
only gets stronger as the game progresses!

by I need more Esteban on Jul 22, 2007 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Hand it to the bullpen
Let's not go to the well too many times.  We've got a great bullpen, so let's use them.

by Scott McKinney on Jul 22, 2007 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Bannister
Is really cookin right now. I wondered if they would let him pitch to Casey, I wonder if they'll let him go in the eighth until Granderson comes up.

by BobHamelin on Jul 22, 2007 3:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Banny= Nothing flashy.
Just gets it done.

Great work.

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Does Banny
Do the 8th? Rabelo, Inge and Granderson; he could do it. Then Dotel does the 9th.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmmmm...
It would be some well deserved time off for the rest of the bullpen. Plus, things could get nasty on Tuesday with Elarton pitching.
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bring him out for the 8th.
If anybody gets on go to Planet Zack.

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dunn
(beating dead horse)

Can you imagine the impact on the pitches Gordon and Butler would see with Teahen batting 2nd and Dunn batting 5th, with Gordon/Butler in between?

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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I think they will bring in Riske
I hope Pete Rose never makes the Hall of Fame, not because I don't think he deserves it, but because I don't believe the Hall of Fame deserves him.

by MileHighKCfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I wouldn't object but
I'd like to see Banny until somebody gets on base.

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd be fine w/Riske
....4-run lead, 101 pitches for Banns....the 'pen should be able to hold it.

by powderblue on Jul 22, 2007 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't know
if its just me, but I'd love to be able to watch the dugout camera for the whole game.  It's cool to see the team and how they converse and act in the dugout.

by I need more Esteban on Jul 22, 2007 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

OH man....
Only 2 more balls!!!!!
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Blast!!!!
no walk for you.
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pena has 9 RBIs in the last 9 games...
Boy, he does it very quietly.... Good pickup GMDM....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 3:22 PM EDT reply actions  

He certainly fills the hole
This year. I'd prefer someone else next year.
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gotta be approaching Quinn's
non-intentional no-walk record
I hope Pete Rose never makes the Hall of Fame, not because I don't think he deserves it, but because I don't believe the Hall of Fame deserves him.

by MileHighKCfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:24 PM EDT reply actions  

LaLaLaLaLaLa
I can't hear you!
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:24 PM EDT reply actions  

hahaha
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

The announcers are rationalizing
LaLa's suckiness.

"His job is to work with the pitchers not hit" blah blah blah

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 3:24 PM EDT reply actions  

LaRue is a catcher, correct?
I hope Pete Rose never makes the Hall of Fame, not because I don't think he deserves it, but because I don't believe the Hall of Fame deserves him.

by MileHighKCfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

supposedly...
lol
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Then how come...
every time I watch him bat I get a sense that he has no idea where the strike zone is?
I hope Pete Rose never makes the Hall of Fame, not because I don't think he deserves it, but because I don't believe the Hall of Fame deserves him.

by MileHighKCfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

It Is
Rumored.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

TP
Pena should be our shortstop until Moustakas is ready, so about 2-3 more years.

by BobHamelin on Jul 22, 2007 3:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's plan
for something else.... Moustakas hasn't even signed yet, and has a letter of intent somewhere. Plus, Boras is his damn agent.
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by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Jul 22, 2007 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Royals Draft
Encourages young men to get an education.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

LaLa
Muscled up. We have found our power stroke today, eh?
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:26 PM EDT reply actions  

SIx more outs, that's all we need
Let's hope good Riske is pitching today.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

102 pitches
I'm glad Bell isn't running him out there unnecessarily to run that pitch count up even higher.

by Scott McKinney on Jul 22, 2007 3:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Riske Is
Coming right at them. Riske for 2, Gobble for 1, and Dotel for as many as it takes.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

It Was
A good plan.....was.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's Why
He didn't run out his popup; he foresaw that last play. He needed all his strength and energy to make that play. He is a genius.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice DR,
sit down Inge.

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Emil Brown
plays the outfield like Hal McRae.

by howserfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

That's a double play ball
If Emil holsd Rabelo to a single by playing that right.
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:33 PM EDT reply actions  

If Frogs
Had wings......
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

LaRue is the only guy
keeping the royals under double digits today...

did anyone have 5-1?

by Freneau on Jul 22, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I Need 2
Monster Rallies.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

18-3 Yanks
in the 6th.  

Get the sense we might be catching these guys at the wrong time?

by howserfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions  

To be fair, the Yankees are playing Tampa Bay
We are no Tampa Bay.
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm pretty convinced Elarton will be on a
leash of minuscule size. Hopefully he gets yanked after giving up about 4 runs, and we still have a fighting chance. Remember, the Yanks are running out Kei Igawa one game, who so far has been the left handed version of Elarton.
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good to see David Gritske take down
Granderson
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions  

They're Saving Gobstopper
For the inevitable 9th inning emergency.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like what Riske did with
the facial hair, looks mean.
I hope Pete Rose never makes the Hall of Fame, not because I don't think he deserves it, but because I don't believe the Hall of Fame deserves him.

by MileHighKCfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

We will slam the door on the Yanks
streak....

Way to end the inning... Riske....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

How often ...
Do you see a pitcher catch a popup?

by royalbaz on Jul 22, 2007 3:38 PM EDT reply actions  

When it's a pitcher with the intensity of RIske
All the time baby.
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

The amount of grit in this series
is almost overwhelming
Real men dont use steroids.

by PhantomRoyals on Jul 22, 2007 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

not very
I hope Pete Rose never makes the Hall of Fame, not because I don't think he deserves it, but because I don't believe the Hall of Fame deserves him.

by MileHighKCfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Is this baseball's best bullpen?
I haven't checked the stats, but I'd bet that over the last 2 months, this has been MLB's #1 bullpen by just about any statistical measure.

by Scott McKinney on Jul 22, 2007 3:39 PM EDT reply actions  

I believe they have had
the best bullpen since early June.
I hope Pete Rose never makes the Hall of Fame, not because I don't think he deserves it, but because I don't believe the Hall of Fame deserves him.

by MileHighKCfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Riske Takes
Things into his own hands. Someone call State Farm and find out how much insurance 3 outs will buy. We have the big boys coming up and so do they. I like our chances. Bobby C? wasn't he in O-Town? Color Me Badd?
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Grudz
over .300.

by sprntern8 on Jul 22, 2007 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Gritzy. Are you kidding me?
Average raised from .278 to .300 on the road trip.

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

All right.... 4 hits for my namesake....
way to go Grudz.... Bring him home T....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

These Pussies
Need Dotel bad.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay, I wasn't watching earlier, so somebody
explain how the hell Billy Butler got a triple.
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Gapper to right center rolled to the wall
and Boom Boom turned on the gas. (Barely made it actually)

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

liner to the LC gap, didn't bounce off very far
Granderson hesitated getting to pick it up. Oh, and great speed by Billy.
I hope Pete Rose never makes the Hall of Fame, not because I don't think he deserves it, but because I don't believe the Hall of Fame deserves him.

by MileHighKCfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

This Should Be
Epically awesome.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

On the Tigers blog Bless You Boys
gameday thread has 1 comment, wow.
Real men dont use steroids.

by PhantomRoyals on Jul 22, 2007 3:44 PM EDT reply actions  

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

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bobby C Sings
"Don't Wanna Pitch To No Big Butts".
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Butts with his second strike out
These days will happen guys. LOL
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I Did Not
See that coming.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Catcher's interference
Smirky gets to first for free.

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

worst plate discipline I've seen
from him on that third strike. He hasn't been swinging at that pitch.
I hope Pete Rose never makes the Hall of Fame, not because I don't think he deserves it, but because I don't believe the Hall of Fame deserves him.

by MileHighKCfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Weird
That's two catcher's inteference calls on the same road trip.

by howserfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright, screw all that, let's get three more outs
And bring the show back to KC.
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

We are three outs from another winning series.
Go Blue ... is Riske coming back???

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Red Sox
get another three run blast, this one from Lowell.

6-1 and fourth place tie in sight!

Positive waves.

by howserfan on Jul 22, 2007 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

We Have 3 Runs
To spend. Let's be frugal.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:49 PM EDT reply actions  

come on dotel...
shut the door and send us into a tie for fourth!

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

3 through 6 batters hitless today
According to the TV guys. Shockingly good job done by Bannister.
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Bronx Bums Are
Using up all their runs before they go to KC.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Sweet, a leadoff walk.
Arrrrrrrrrrrrgh.
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

And The Roller Coaster
Reaches the top of the 1st hill. Here we goooooooooooooooo!
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Agree on the umps
We've been getting squeezed all series
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:52 PM EDT reply actions  

And a dropped foul pop up
Yeah, let's give Ordonez another swing... ughh
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:53 PM EDT reply actions  

free
second chance for Mags

by sprntern8 on Jul 22, 2007 3:54 PM EDT reply actions  

good god...
what the hell was that?

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 3:54 PM EDT reply actions  

How You Say
Get the hitter. Nooooooooooo! 2nd life for Ordonez! Arrrrrrrgh!
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:54 PM EDT reply actions  

What Sport
Are we playing now? I'm unfamiliar with it, whatever it is.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Now teahan muffs one in the outfield
I'm raelly afraid Dotel is going to walk ordonez
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

i blame Larue and Emil
their 0fers prevented this from being 10-1

by Freneau on Jul 22, 2007 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Now Ordonez gets the double
Runner on 2nd, nobody out still, 5-2. Arrrrrrgh wtf.
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Hooda
Thunkit.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, we gave him just enough chances to do
that.  5-2... come on Dotel slam the door here.

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 3:57 PM EDT reply actions  

this is...
getting uncomfortable.

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 3:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, Dotel has absolutely nothing tonight
We have to get him out of there, this is terrible.
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

this is...
ridiculous.

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Dotel Is Setting Up
The DP. What a showcase.
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by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Greinke is up in the pen
If we blow this game I am going to be SO PISSED
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

BTW, there should be 2 outs in this inning
Thanks Smirky.
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by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah I dont entirely blame Dotel
you got both smirky and the umps to blame to
Real men dont use steroids.

by PhantomRoyals on Jul 22, 2007 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now All Dotel Has
Is guts and experience, per the Royals broadcast team. Just add grit for the ultimate Royal.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Guts and experience..... yah right...
Good catch Jr.  I love his defense....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

two more outs...
come on dotel. throw strikes. positive waves.

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

dotel is such a joke
the idea that he's a magical "closer" is ridiculous

he's a mediocre reliever at this point, nothing more, nothing less

by Freneau on Jul 22, 2007 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Shhhh....
don't tell the Tigers, Yankees, Dodgers, Braves, etc. that.

by RTC Fan on Jul 22, 2007 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

what???
he just faced the toughest 3-4-5 hitters in baseball and gave up a questionable walk, got maggs to foul out TWICE and walked guillen.  and now he's average?  please.  he's still a good reliever...

by Billex Gordler on Jul 22, 2007 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Popups Suddenly
Scare me.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

nice pitch...
dotel! one more out.

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

good...
i want to win this game by getting pudge out.

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Great, Pudge at the plate
As the tying run. I bet the Tigers fans love this
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

It's The Pudgemeister
For all the marbles.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

This scares the crap
outta me!!!!  Pudge loves hitting on us.

by I need more Esteban on Jul 22, 2007 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

one out to go
lets do it dotel

by smarsh on Jul 22, 2007 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay ...one out ...come on Dotel....
you can do this.....  Slap the shit out of Pudgy....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Fuck Ivan
I hate that juicing midget
Real men dont use steroids.

by PhantomRoyals on Jul 22, 2007 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

one more
strike!

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

YESSSSSSSS Strike out!
We will take the series thank you VERY MUCH.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe Dotel
Needs to warm up longer.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

sit down!
bitch!

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Way to settle down Dotel
Game ova!
Real men dont use steroids.

by PhantomRoyals on Jul 22, 2007 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

And that's...
the ooolllddd baaaaalllll gaaammmeee!!!

by howserfan on Jul 22, 2007 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

what a freaking road trip....
that was just outstanding!

by bluebandwagon on Jul 22, 2007 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

ballgame
I never doubted them :)

Did anyone predict 5-2... I didn't see one on first glance...

by Freneau on Jul 22, 2007 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Computer Says...........
No. At least I couldn't find it.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

great road trip
bring on the yankees

by smarsh on Jul 22, 2007 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

ok that got scary. but we won!
but this has been a great roadtrip.
playing 3 of the best teams
& winning 2 of those series

by teahen24 on Jul 22, 2007 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

You know, now I can't just stop thinking
That we should of swept this series. Instead of feeling like we stole some games against the Tigers, I feel liek they stole one from us.
winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Jul 22, 2007 4:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey
just woke up here. Looks like Octavio just needed to make it "feel" like a save situation.

by wildthang on Jul 22, 2007 4:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, yes, yes..... Dotel.... my nerves can't
take this.... 5-4 on this roadtrip.... even with Buddo's managing....

5-1... did anyone win the tshirt?????

Go Blue.... the victory scotch is tasting so good.....   so good.....

Be afraid Cranks...be very afraid....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 4:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's Go Home
And break out the brooms!
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 4:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Royals win...
White Sox are down 6-1 to Boston in the sixth...Royals are very close to being tied with Chicago in the Race for 4th Place.

by Revive 85 on Jul 22, 2007 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Next stop
Minnesota.

by sprntern8 on Jul 22, 2007 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Odie vs. Roger...
I would be really hesistant about this but Roger is not the Roger of old.  He can be had and had in a big way.  So, if we get the good Odie to show up.  We just might be able to steal the first game of the series.   Go Odie....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Great game and 445 comments.....
winners all the way around....

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

and an Oakland
win over Baltimore will move us into 7th in the Wild Card race!

by sprntern8 on Jul 22, 2007 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice win and series win!!!!
Keep it going!!!!

by frankwhitefan on Jul 22, 2007 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Very good road trip
5-4 against the three best teams in the AL.  Hard to have a problem with that.

Now if the Royals even manage to split the Yankees series, they'll be 7-6 on this really tough 13-game swing.

by Scott McKinney on Jul 22, 2007 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice work brohams
Would sure love to see the team get below the ten game under .500 mark ASAP.  Should be tied with the pale hose after today if the BoSox don't choke...

by HenKarvey on Jul 22, 2007 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

yanks
The way I look at it, we need to win 2 out of 3, because Elarton pitches Tuesday.  I just feel like we are giving that one away.  Especially against Wang.  I'll be there though, getting my Brett Pine Tar shirt.  My srategy for that game is probably opposite of everyone elses.  Everyone probably figures we should have someone ready in about the 2nd to get in there and try to save it from being terribel once Elarton has allowed 4 runs in 2 innings.  I figure, we rest the ENTIRE pen that whole game, make Scotty throw 9 innings, blow out his elbow, and we'll never see him again.  Is that mean of me to say?
Matty486

by Matty486 on Jul 22, 2007 4:41 PM EDT reply actions  

lofty goal
Here's a lofty goal for us:  If we can go 5-2 in the next 7 (4 with NY, 3 with TEX), either take 3 of 4 from Yanks and 2 of 3 from Tex, or split with Yanks and sweep Tex, and the Twinkies go 2-4 on there road trip  (that includes a trip to Cleveland) we can go into Minnesota that next monday only 5 games out of 3rd.  Then we sweep the Twins, and we're 2 out of 3rd.

Hey, I said LOFTY goal, it's not terrible to dream, is it?

Matty486

by Matty486 on Jul 22, 2007 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoa the dream is in the clouds... Lofty, yes..
Not impossible....

But, remember we have Elarton on the staff now.

by grudz69 on Jul 22, 2007 4:59 PM EDT reply actions  

The Blitz Says
We've opened the door for the Indians; tres treachereuse, non?
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 5:12 PM EDT reply actions  

I was close.
I was unfair to Bannister.  But I did call KC's run in with Robertson pretty well, eh?

Anyway. I PREDICT THAT TODAY'S GAME WILL END 5-2 Royals!  (Does that count as first to predict correctly?)

by mazoboom on Jul 22, 2007 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Postdictions
Don't count.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 5:17 PM EDT reply actions  

good to see we won today
sorry i wasnt here, had to go to church.

good win all around, 2 out of 3 IN detroit is always nice, especially the loss came in extra innings.

by rockchalk on Jul 22, 2007 5:19 PM EDT reply actions  

FINE THEN!
Wait a sec. Was this two series wins in a row to tow division leaders? Nice.

Also: White Sox 2 outs away from dropping to a last place tie (or bringing Royals to a 4th place tie, if you prefer)

by mazoboom on Jul 22, 2007 5:22 PM EDT reply actions  

It's Over!!!!
See that dark place down there? That's the cellar, and we're out of it. Well, kinda. Maybe we just dragged the Pale Hosers down in with us. Whatever, I have to believe we're going up the stairs while they're going down.
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 5:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Say it with me, folks
That's a winner.

And just temporarily, all is right with the world!

http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Jul 22, 2007 6:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Very nice....
Definitely looking forward to going to the game tomorrow night.

Although, I'm disappointed about not being there for Pine Tar T-shirt Day on Tue.

Seeing a win will make up for it (almost).  ;-)

P O S I T I V E W A V E S

by kctwindad on Jul 22, 2007 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I dont mean to be rude but
all of you are a little pathetic. You watched the game and commented on things as it went on, like nice catch reggie and all this other crap. un-glue yourself from the internet for a couple hours, go out to the bar and talk to real people. sorry if that hurts your feelings but its a little sad that you guys do this.
It's A Walk off

by Ames14501 on Jul 22, 2007 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I Just Got Back
From the bar, where superbikes were spinning around in circles on the TV. Fortunately, the sound was muted.

Where I am, no real breathing human is interested in baseball other than the Mariners, much less the Royals, and I'm beginning to like the little community here on this blog.

I spent the last 2 games in my yard, puttering and hanging out in the sun, listening to the game via internet on my outdoor speakers. Maybe you should get out of the bars for a few hours and.......oh, never mind.

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

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

Why Do you cheer for the Royals
IF you cant even watch them, did you just close your eyes and pick a team, oh and my response to who i am, IM THE BADDEST MOTHER FUCKER ALIVE.
It's A Walk off

by Ames14501 on Jul 22, 2007 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

If You Read
This blog more often, you'd know I've been following KC baseball longer than anyone else here. I fell out of touch when the Royals fell out of the national consciousness, but I still paid some attention. With the GMDM revolution in progress, I rekindled my interest in the team and found this site, as well as the WHB radio feed for the games on the internet.

By the way, George Alusik was a childhood hero of mine, and you could look it up.

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

by philofthenorth on Jul 22, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

im real people on the net
just like everyone else here is real people. Communication is the same, only the medium is different.

by wildthang on Jul 22, 2007 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

no one out here
gives a crap about the royals. no one (i live in so cal).

this is the closest i can possibly get to the royals, so i take advantage of it.

by rockchalk on Jul 22, 2007 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's a good activity
to enjoy while playing with my ten month-old and three year old.

Some of us don't have to go to a bar to hang out with "real people,"

but it does help to have people with whom to share informed commentary on tactical decisions within a game.  My kids are delightful, but don't really have well-formed opinions on bunting.

Anyhow, virtual communities are to be encouraged---read "Bowling Alone."

by howserfan on Jul 22, 2007 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

i took my 7 week old baby
with me along with my wife and dad to watch this game, your point is of no signifance, your blaming your kids on not going out to watch a game, or watch the game on TV and leave the Blog alone. And the whole time i was at the bar watching the game i had 1 beer, so its not like im a drunk who hangs out in bars, i just believe in talking to people who dont hide behind a computer screen, and look up royals stats all day
It's A Walk off

by Ames14501 on Jul 22, 2007 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ames
You're a judgmental loser.  You insult people on the internet under the cover of anonymity.  Your brand of immature idiocy is as repugnant as it is common.  I hope you are merely 15, but I fear you are older.  It's never too late to grow up.

by Scott McKinney on Jul 22, 2007 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why are you here?
"I DARE you to make less sense."

by dejackso on Jul 22, 2007 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's a little sad
to me that you wasted your time to come insult people behind a computer screen when you, the self proclaimed, "baddest mother fucker alive", would never talk shit on someone in person because you are obviously a bitch.  
When did watching a baseball game with a bunch of good fans become sad?  It's 2007 and talking to people through the web is an everyday thing.  I was at a bar.. on Saturday night until 3 a.m watching a few bands and hanging out with a bunch of friends, mostly women.  Sundays are for baseball and I hope one day you grow up and mind your business.

by I need more Esteban on Jul 23, 2007 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

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