Well, That Was Pointless

by royalsreview on Jul 25, 2007 3:23 AM EDT in News Comment 61 comments

Why?!? Thats all I want to know.

While the size and glory of humanity's achievement is still the basic question at the heart of most political, philosophical and theological aporias, our kind has been able to conquer the land, water and sky, populating all corners of the world while occasionally creating random masterworks of incredible complexity and beauty. Behind nearly all of this has been a simple yet remarkably powerful skill: combining instinct, reason and memory to notice the negative effects of things like touching hot stoves. Sure, there have been exceptions -- three centuries of search for the Northwest Passage or each time I turn on Sportscenter come to mind -- but basically, if an action always hurts or fails, eventually we learn our lesson and move on. And it turns out, you can accomplish a lot by simply not being a completely idiotic stumblebum.

Which brings us to the Royals.

Why was Scott Elarton given the ball tonight? I won't even refer back to my own ohh-so-close prediction of the score after two innings because it was so obvious as to be banal. The jokes and complaints about the events tonight actually started at least three days ago, when it became known this odd, suicidal decision had been made. Elarton came into Tuesday's game with a 9.17 ERA against big league hitters in 2007. He's been bad for the last two seasons, and he was bad last week in the minor leagues.

I'm not even being rhetorical or facetious, I legitimately would like to know how the decision was reached to send Scott Elarton into battle tonight against the Yankees. Listening to the game on the radio tonight, you could almost hear in the crowd noise -- filled with boos and derisive, ironic cheers -- a sense of being insulted, of once again being taken for granted. "Hey, we just had probably the most inspiring road trip in four years, beating two legitimate World Series level teams. We're heading home to face the Yankees, always a big event for the fans: lets make sure Elarton starts Tuesday night!"

Elarton + AL lineup = Runs and a Loss

Elarton + Yankees = More Runs and a 2-inning blitz followed by a 7-inning Snooze Fest

This was a box of chocolates on your anniversary moment, with the fans wondering, "really, thats the best you got??".

Every time we start to get excited about this team, every time we start to believe that we can actually trust management to be competent, every time we start to look forward to a game, something like Scott Elarton happens. If he's truly the best the organization's got on a given night, we need to realize just how gigantic our talent gap still is. If not, and yet he's still given the pill, then we need to stop assuming that the Bell/Moore/Glass configuration deserves our trust. Either way, I'm not sure following the Royals in 2007 is exactly a wise use of our time.

The Royals could really build something beautiful if they just learned to stop touching the hot stove.

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Cheat

I almost feel cheated that the one game I managed to get to this summer, Buddy Bell decided on Saturday that he didn't want to win it.

by pinetarredincident on Jul 25, 2007 6:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Didn't want another Eduardo Villacis

By killing a minor leaguer's career against the Yanks; kill Earton instead and bring up a newbie against a lesser team where he can hopefully build confidence

Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Jul 25, 2007 9:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

totally agree

I told my girlfriend before the game that Elarton would last two innings and she scoffed at me. It still befuddles me why Bell would put him on the mound. There will be an uprising if he is handed the ball again this season.

In other news, I am new to the website, and really appreciate the admins putting a product out there to talk about the Royals. Oh, and I have a good feeling about tonight.

by Kevbo on Jul 25, 2007 9:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

this reminds me...

Remember Major League II (yes, I realize not as good as the first...) where Vaughn gets back to the hotel and the dialogue goes something like this...

Valet: Mr. Vaughn, I thought you were starting tonight.
Rick Vaughn: I did.
Valet: Oh, sorry. I didn't tune in until the 2nd inning.

I wonder if that happened to Scotty...

by Kevbo on Jul 25, 2007 9:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Scotty

has no marbles!!!

by wheezie on Jul 25, 2007 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was hoping that the reason that...

...the organization brought Elarton back up was that he was actually a killer robot in disguise and he would bite off Buddy Bell's head when removed from the game. Since that didn't happen, I agree it was pointless.

A mind without purpose will walk in dark places.

by NHZ on Jul 25, 2007 10:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Who else?

I'm wondering what wonderful option folks think was out there. We couldn't bring Nunez back after he was sent down a few days ago. We don't want to break up the bullpen and start Greinke or Soria. Duckworth is hurt. Buckner isn't on the 40 man. Who, then?

Elarton is not our "best option on a given night". Meche is, then Bannister, then JDLR, then Perez. None of them were available, unless you want to start pitching them on 4 days rest. That's the nature of baseball; sometimes your worst option is pitching against their best; that's why good teams still lose 40 percent of the time.

As for Elarton, he's done. They should release him and make sure they have someone else ready to make the start 5 days from now. They can no longer expect that his injuries will heal, his fast ball will develop some life or that he will "grit it out". This time was marginally excusable, but next time there should be a full scale walkout/picket.

by Big Guy on Jul 25, 2007 10:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

legitimate point

by royalsreview on Jul 25, 2007 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Simply Solution

Release Elarton. Put Buckner on the 40-man. Easy.

by Stook on Jul 25, 2007 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

or

Call up Musser, start Gobble.

by marbotty on Jul 25, 2007 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Um

A four man rotation for a week until Nunez came back?

by BlueEyesAustin on Jul 25, 2007 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Had the Royals sent out Nunez to start

Tuesday and he had the exact same result I would not have complained one bit because they tried something different. I was so frustrated last night that I couldn't bear it. This is as mad as I've been in several seasons, probably since the Muser era.

by RTC Fan on Jul 25, 2007 10:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What a waste

of a game with huge attendance and give aways.

by sprntern8 on Jul 25, 2007 10:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Overreaction

Either way, I'm not sure following the Royals in 2007 is exactly a wise use of our time.

Because they have let Elarton start a handful of games? Obviously, he shouldn't be in the rotation or even on the roster. Obviously having him there is a mistake. But because of that, you don't know if following the Royals this year is a wise use of our time? Have you not seen a big improvement in this team? I have. Much better pitching, much better record. Elarton alone won't sink this franchise. And he's not exactly a part of this team's future. Let us not take one mistake on the part of the organization and blow it out of proportion.

by NYRoyal on Jul 25, 2007 10:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why not give Zack or Jimmy a spot start?

I know he didn't look great last night but it would have been thinking outside the box.

by RTC Fan on Jul 25, 2007 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I was more disappointed...

seeing the Rocket turn into a right handed Jaime Moyer and still beat the Royals...btw, I hate Roger Clemens with a strong passion

Buy the ticket, take the ride.

by PhattStairs on Jul 25, 2007 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

questionable roster moves

If Nunez is ineligible to come back up for 10 days after being demoted last week, why was he demoted in the first place, knowing we'd need him again five days later? He pitched pretty well in Fenway in an impossible spot. Did management really expect Elarton to be able to improve upon that five days later vs. the Yanks? I guess the answer to that question is yes, which scares me a bit.

We've got the Musser Omaha-KC shuttle going on, a call-up of Ryan "Not the good one" Braun, followed by the quick demotion of Braun in favor of Elarton. I don't get it. It seems like it would have made a whole lot more sense to just keep Nunez up.

by cookierojas73 on Jul 25, 2007 11:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree.

The only thing that makes sense would be if Moore either:

A. Wanted to get Nunez more "seasoning" (which I would disagree with -- I think he's ready now)

B. Wanted to make sure Nunez's innings pitched on the season were restricted

I can see the value in option B. If he's on the parent club as a starter, he would be expected to stay in games as long as he could to prevent wear on the bullpen. If he's down in AAA, they have a little bit more flexibility with that sort of thing.

Considering Nunez only pitched around 60 innings in 2006, it seems wise to put a cap on his innings pitched in 2007 to prevent injury or overuse.

by marbotty on Jul 25, 2007 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Protecting prospects

I think this is about protecting prospects. I don't really think Moore thought Elarton was the pitcher most likely to pitch well in that game. But Moore is planning for the future, so he didn't want to rush Nunez or Buckner. They needed Nunez to spot start, but if he stays up in the majors when he is not yet ready, and gets lit up, he would be yet another Royals prospect who got rushed and imploded. I'm all for protecting these prospects so that they have the best chance to realize their potential.

But that doesn't mean Elarton was the right man to start that game. While I didn't want real prospects rushed, it wouldn't have hurt anything to have Wright or Hendrickson or some other AAA schlub make the start. So having Elarton start was clearly a mistake, but not because they didn't start Nunez or Buckner.

by NYRoyal on Jul 25, 2007 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nunez as a legit prospect

I don't see it. I'm with you, I don't want them to rush anyone up (Hocheavar, Buckner, et al). Nunez however does not seem to be a player we can expect much from, other then possibly some bullpen help in the future. I see no harm in keeping him up after a marginally successful start in Boston. If he gets bombed, I don't see how that will ruin him for the future, when there probably isn't even much of a future in his case anyhow.

by nkkc on Jul 25, 2007 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't agree with that

We don't have a lot of great pitching prospects. Nunez is one of the better prospects we have. In the very least, I think he has a bright future as a reliever. The Royals should maximize the chance that he develops into at least that. Considering what he's done this year in the minors (and in the majors), I think there is good reason for optimism about him. Look at those stats! They are quite impressive.

As far as him potentially getting ruined by being shelled, that has happened to many prospects, including Royals prospects in the past few years.

Why do you write him off? He's got good stuff, pretty good control and he's now performing well in the minors. What more do you want from a pitching prospect?

by NYRoyal on Jul 25, 2007 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree with MSUROYALS below

in that it's not all that important to "protect" Nunez: he was going to be dealt off of this team just a few weeks back. In his few appearances on the big leagues, he hasn't shown me a ton. He had a nice little start in Boston, but there was a reason he pulled in the 4th (or start of 5th, don't remember). His numbers are fine for limited appearances, both in the minors and majors. But he hasn't displayed anything that makes me think he is someone worth protecting, and some sort of future star.

Besides, say he starts last night, and does the exact same thing as Elarton. If that is all it would take to derail his professional career, then he doesn't have the mental make-up to be a major leaguer anyhow. Or, if he never succeeds in the majors after that, perhaps he never had the stuff to make it to begin with.

All that said, I'm not saying that Nunez is crap. I think he should have started last night. I just don't think he has a huge future with the Royals, which would make protecting him irrelevant. He's not exactly an irreplaceable talent.

by nkkc on Jul 25, 2007 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think that reasoning makes sense

Apparently your argument is that he's not much of a prospect because:

he was going to be dealt off of this team just a few weeks back

He was going to be traded for a talented Milton Bradley. Good pitching prospects get traded for established major league talent. That doesn't mean they aren't good pitching prospects.

In his few appearances on the big leagues, he hasn't shown me a ton

You have to take those appearances with a grain of salt. He was very, very young and inexperienced and by all accounts he was super-rushed. He wasn't major league ready. He still should have been in A-ball or AA at that time.

He had a nice little start in Boston, but there was a reason he pulled in the 4th (or start of 5th, don't remember).

He pitched 4 complete and started the 5th. And yes, there are reasons why he was pulled. They are (in no particular order):

He's a young kid with little major league experience who was facing a great offense and was about to go through their lineup for the third time. In short, the Royals were wisely bringing him along slowly.
He was injured for more than the first half of the season, so the Royals are keeping his pitch count down.
Since he started pitching again about a month ago, he hasn't been stretched out for any particularly long outings or really high pitch counts.

None of those things mean he isn't a good pitching prospect.

But he hasn't displayed anything that makes me think he is someone worth protecting, and some sort of future star.

I don't think he'll be a future star. But I think it is likely that he will at least be a good major league reliever, with some starter potential. And his minor league performance this year on top of his stuff and control tell me that. (as well as the opinion of a number of scouts...including Oakland A's scouts who clearly liked him a lot).

So, if the Royals screw him up by rushing him, then it is his fault. That doesn't make any sense. Pitcher can get rushed up to the majors, relied on too much, hung out to dry and it commonly screws them up. That's a good way to ruin a prospect. Thank god Moore was smart enough not to do that here.

However, I wish Moore would have DFA'd Elarton and started Wright or pretty much anyone else.

by NYRoyal on Jul 25, 2007 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok fine, we had no other option

Then answer me this: why didnt we leave him in the game? Why tire out the bullpen at that point? I dont get it.

Real men dont use steroids.

by PhantomRoyals on Jul 25, 2007 11:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Or Maybe...

BB could have put Gordon or Teahen on the mound. We move those guys around anyway, so why not try pitcher? We are talking about thinking outside the box, and a pitcher with infield experience would be an added bonus...

grr...

by Kevbo on Jul 25, 2007 11:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jose Canseco

Why not let Gordon or Teahen pitch? Because if you "think outside the box" or in other words make guys do things they aren't used to, they get hurt. Then you lose more games than if you give up on one by throwing Elarton out there.

Look, we used up Bale and Peralta and have to be careful with Greinke and Riske. That means we still have Soria and Dotel at full strength for tonight, when we expect Meche to go 6-7. Greinke and Riske should be ready for the JDLR game on Thursday.

Baseball is a grind. You can't sacrifice a weeks worth of games for one outcome. Elarton is now cleraly out as an option, so they'll be ready with another option next time around. But they had to give him one more shot, I guess.

by Big Guy on Jul 25, 2007 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would've rather had

Canseco pitching last night. I agree with RR. If management is going to do something this stupid, it's a slap.in the face of the fans. I don't give a damn how they've done this year. Throwing away games is inexcusable. If they throw Elarton out there again, I will question Dayton Moore's credibility. Nothing can kill the morale of your team or fans like a start from Sgt. Suck.

by royaldaddy on Jul 25, 2007 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good points ...and I hope this is the

last we see of Scotty. Releasing Elarton and putting Buckner on the 40 man roster would at least give us the opportunity to bring him up.

by grudz69 on Jul 25, 2007 12:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

umm...

I was joking about Gordon and Teahen...tired of seeing them move any more than they already have been. I sure hope Meche does go 6-7.

by Kevbo on Jul 25, 2007 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Boom Boom could pitch and DH. There's

his position right there! Problem solved.

by RTC Fan on Jul 25, 2007 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes!

Then Sweeney could catch!

err...

by Kevbo on Jul 25, 2007 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pitchers from hell

I also did not watch the game because of Elarton. I didn't watch it with Perez either. Those two pitchers are the most incompetent pitchers I have seen in a while for the Royals. Everytime they pitch the Royals are spotting the other team at least 4 runs. We are not trading them anywhere. Who in their right mind would want them? I agree with some above. Release Elarton and Perez and put Buckner on the 40 man. The decision to let those two pitchers in the game is why the Royals have been bad for so long.

by MSUROYALS on Jul 25, 2007 12:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nunez?

Also since when has protecting Nunez been so important? The Royals almost traded him a few weeks ago for Bradley. Nunez would have been a lot better than Elarton and could be a solid reliever in the future but why protect him?

by MSUROYALS on Jul 25, 2007 1:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good point.

by RTC Fan on Jul 25, 2007 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Im really pissed

I remember last week, I opened up the KC Star's sports page and read that Scott Elarton was being reactivated and would start on tuesday night... I immediately started ranting and raving to my wife what a joke this was, i predicted we would be down 11-0 in the 2nd inning... She nodded in agreement having no idea what I was talking about... I knew this game would have a great atmosphere, big crowd, denny matthews, george brett, etc... We had great seats. Well, my wife now realizes that I am psychic! I was a little off, but we were getting killed before the pre-game firework smoke cleared. She left the game in the 5th inning with the other people we sat with, I sat by myself for the last 4 innings!
I love the Royals, but sometimes they really suck.

by onix on Jul 25, 2007 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm Going To Kill

And eat Scott Elarton. He will never pitch again. He's a pretty big guy; anyone else hungry?

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

by philofthenorth on Jul 25, 2007 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why doesn't David Glass do something right...

..for a change for the sake of the Royals and WAL*MART? Because of last night's performance,Glass should've demoted Elarton today,and forced him to work as an employee for WAL*MART...without pay...until he is ready to become a better pitcher! Final answer,end of story! Make the Royals Nation a better place,punch George Steinbrenner in the face!

Fighting Philip Fitzpatrick-Fight me,I'm Irish and a Royals fan!

by Philip Fitzsimmons on Jul 25, 2007 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I thought the Royals were gonna sweep NY...

BUT IF THEY LOSE ALL 4 GAMES,I GOT A FEW IDEAS:
1.Have the entire Royals team demoted,and work for WAL*MART without pay until they know how to beat the Yankees

2.Have Dayton Moore make a deal with President Bush by trading the entire Royals pitching staff for a dozen severely wounded U.S. Soldiers in Iraq-that will be a good game for the Taliban of Baseball,the Yankees.

3.Let's all send a threatening letter to Steinbrenner that the Yankees that they should be banned from baseball for their high payroll

4.Have Lindsay Lohan,Britney Spears and Paris Hilton pitch for the Royals next time the Yankees play!

Fighting Philip Fitzpatrick-Fight me,I'm Irish and a Royals fan!

by Philip Fitzsimmons on Jul 25, 2007 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bipolar much?

You know they have medication for that. Lithium, I think.

You set unreasonable expectations (a sweep) and now you are disappointed. No one to blame but yourself.

by Big Guy on Jul 25, 2007 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think the Royals are bipolar when they play

the Yankees. Replace Bell/Moore/Glass with a Oxycontin-obsessed Rush Limbaugh (former Royals employee!) every time the Royals play,and we will all feel better! Maybe Katie Couric and Entertainment Tonight might have THAT as a top story! I put the blame on myself,but the people who deserve the blame are the KANSAS CITY ROYALS...and by the way,I used to be on lithium. By the way,I take geodon and depakote,which controls my bipolar disorder...thanks,Yankees for making me demented this week! Go to hell,Steinbrenner,and stay there!

Fighting Philip Fitzpatrick-Fight me,I'm Irish and a Royals fan!

by Philip Fitzsimmons on Jul 25, 2007 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was at the game too

I understand that the number of options was limited, and that even good teams start mediocore/bad pitchers in the 5th spot. But, if a prospect was brought up to spot start and got shelled, the part of the crowd that was cursing THE DECISION to start Elarton would have had little to complain about.

by along came a royal on Jul 25, 2007 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes. What hurts about this is that

it was glaringly obvious. If Buckner comes up, gets shelled, and that ruins his confidence then I'm not sure that a mentally weak person like that is someone I want on my team. If Buckner comes up, gets shelled, I think he would say, "The Yankees just kicked my butt. I can't waint until I get another shot at them because I'm a competitor". I think the latter is far more likely. And, don't foget the third option, he pitches respectably or, heaven forbid, great, and a great career begins.

by RTC Fan on Jul 25, 2007 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Could We Get

Gotay back?
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/post/Grudzielanek-could-fill-hole-for-Mets?urn=mlb,40365

"Kansas City Royals veteran Mark Grudzielanek is believed to be on a short list of second basemen eyed by the New York Mets as a possible replacement for injured Jose Valentin."

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

by philofthenorth on Jul 25, 2007 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL. Here's a trade for you....

Grud and Elarton for Gotay and Burgos. I kid, I kid.

by RTC Fan on Jul 25, 2007 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Human nature

Although I hated seeing Elarton stink up the mound for two innings last night, I understand why he was given a start - misguided hope from management. The Royals had three options with Elarton: 1) bring him back to the club after his 15-Day rehab; 2) DFA him, and pay him his salary; 3) move him to the 60-Day DL, which wouldn't make sense because the end result would essentially be indentical to DFA'ing him.

Management obviously knows Elarton isn't part of the future, and they know that he sucks this year as well as we do. What they know but refuse to face is that Elarton is a sunk cost. Elarton's contract was a mistake, and KC's brass just can't face that yet. They want to squeeze out any inkling of hope out of a well that's already dry, so they illogically gave Elarton a spot start to either prove that he has worth left as trade bait. Hopefully after last night they realize that Scotty has no value left.

by nycroyal on Jul 25, 2007 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Scotty has value

He might be the best batting practice pitcher in the Majors. Think what he could do for our guys in warmups.

He could also stick around as a backup pitching coach in charge of teaching "grit" and "battling".

by Big Guy on Jul 25, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And sweet beard growing!

by wheezie on Jul 25, 2007 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

from the kc star;

The question now is whether Elarton, 2-4, takes his next scheduled turn Sunday against the Twins after giving up seven runs in 1 2/3 innings. His 10.46 ERA is on pace to be the third-worst in history for pitchers making at least eight starts in a season.

"I don't know yet," manager Buddy Bell said. "I haven't had time to think about anything yet."

by teahen24 on Jul 25, 2007 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It's the Rangers next, not the Twins

I noticed that Star error this morning. If he starts again I will not be very happy to say the least.

by RTC Fan on Jul 25, 2007 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

There were two words that don't go

together in Buddy's statement.... Buddy and think...

by grudz69 on Jul 25, 2007 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe GMDM Is Having

To prove to Glass that Elarton is beyond repair. If so, I think he can hang the "Mission Accomplished" banner and stand proudly in front of it when he DFA's Elarton. Wouldn't it be great in the Cards claimed him?

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

by philofthenorth on Jul 25, 2007 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He'd replace Wellemeyer as

the Cards' ace.

by RTC Fan on Jul 25, 2007 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

we'll all feel great once tonight's game starts

I have Morgellons.

by DyeFan187 on Jul 25, 2007 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm nervous about this

Meche always seems to step up when we really need him and it's a tough spot. I'm hoping he comes through again, but relying on your "stopper" every time is dangerous.

Not to plant a bad seed, but how bad will it look if he comes out and throws a stinker? Could be a long next week or so.

by Big Guy on Jul 25, 2007 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Again...

Why wouldn't someone like Justin Morneau give Elarton 500 bucks and pay for his flight to be his pitcher in the Home Run Derby.
Here's how that conversation would go:

Scott: "SO what do you like, medium speed, down the middle, what?"

Justin: "No, you just throw what you normally throw, and don't be afraid to mix in a curve or two."

Scott: "Wait a second, you want me to TRY AND GET YOU OUT?"

Justin (laughing): "Well...if that's what you brokin downers are calling it these days then..yeah..TRY TO GET ME OUT! You're hilarious Scotty."

Scott: "What! Buddy says I'm doing just fine! And hey, I've been working on this new one that I was saving for the Yankees. It's -bust you inside with 76 mph. straight ball, then break you off with a 75 mph. curve that catches WAY too much of the plate."

Justin: "Yeah! Throw me that one! I might win one of these things yet."

Matty486

by Matty486 on Jul 25, 2007 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nice

i almost spit mountain dew on my screen at work

by Killer G's on Jul 25, 2007 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nunez couldn't be brought up

I don't recall the specifics, but there's some kind of 10-day rule that was impeding the Royals from bringing him up.

Sorry that this post is a little late in the discussion. Had to actually work today. ;-)

by kctwindad on Jul 25, 2007 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

At the game

Being at the game last night, the loudest boos during introductions were for Damon, ARod, Jeter, and Elarton. I think if they had called someone up there or found someone, ANYONE else to start, no one would have complained.

by pinetarredincident on Jul 25, 2007 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs