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Game 118 Open Thread- Royals (52-65) at Rangers (51-66)

Tonight Hiram Davies (5-8, 5.64 ERA) makes his third start of the season as a Royal (once again, Kyle is a child's name, and too Southern for our proud Midwestern tastes, Hiram can either adjust, or hitchhike back to Georgia). While the Rangers aren't great shakes, its likely they'll put up more of a fight than the Twins managed on a blistering get-away-day finale last week. Only time will tell. Of course, if anyone here at RR is a medium, then they might want to consider communicating with Merv Griffin or Anna Nicole in the beyond. The dead can view all of our lives like a wonderful unfolding flower, and both Merv and Anna were big Royals fans. The point is, they both know and would love to share information about events taking place five hours in the future. As the eighteenth century occult mystic Emmanuel Swedenborg reasoned, the afterlife is like entering a great city, whereupon you gradually matriculate towards holy or unholy districts, depending on what kind of soul you are. (i.e. If you die and immediately ask, "hey, where's the dogfighting going down?" you'll probably end up in the Hell part of town.) Either way, after you feed Barbaro and look at the Yangtze River Dolphin and ask James Brown if he "feels good" you're pretty much done. They want to help us, and they're bored. If someone, anyone, finds out how tonight's pivotal, epocj-changing Rangers-Royals tilt goes down, please, please, please, let us know!!

The Rangers counter with the perpetually angry looking Kevin Millwood (7-9, 5.90 ERA). Expect lots of on-mound male posturing and the occasional post-questionable-call glower. Delightful. More proof that by the time I snuff it male behavior in this country will consist solely of gigging frogs, illegal street racing, drunken sexual activity and the stilted conversations inherent to a 60-word vocabulary. Millwood, who owns a 5.90 ERA at home this season, may finally snap one day at strangle someone in the Texas dugout.

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Flares:

• Chris at BallHype touches on the final days of the Bell regime. Seemingly, all my positive thoughts regarding Buddy have once again evaporated -- his self-serving desire to not play September callups -- being a major factor. Still, Chris takes a more positive side.

• Joe Posnanski thinks the Royals can look forward to a bright future. Aside from the merits of JoePo's position, have you ever thought about how little run the idea of a dark future gets? Who ever brings up that possibility? Yet, basically, thats what really happens, no?

• Living, as I do in Cleveland, I'm delighted to announce that the Indians hitting coach, Derek Shelton, is now engaged to a random piece of eye-candy (pictured right). Shockingly, young Alison is already employed by the largest radio station in town (on the most popular show) and does occasional work for the Indians' version of the YES Network, Sports Time Ohio. Of course, she's younger than I am, perhaps her and Jenn Sterger can pass along some advice to a humble, slowly-aging-into-dust blogger about how to get a job in the "real" sports media. You know, the one with all the credibility and integrity? The same group thats done such a wonderful job keeping the public informed and holding the sources of power accountable. We, that is, us "bloggers sitting in our underwear in our parent's basement" -- as for some reason it inevitably goes -- have so much to learn from the mainstream media about the mystical art of journalism. Shelton, 38, has two children from previous expressions of love and has spent his adult life in baseball locker rooms; so you know he's a thoughtful, mature, contemplative guy. Ah, the eternal glories of love. Oh yea, the Indians offense has been terrible for a month and a half, so I guess I should now conclude this blip with a tortured joke about Shelton's priorities and how he's the only one scoring (har har). But, that just isn't what RR is about, and it would severely undercut the ethos of the above paragraph, so I won't go there. No, not at all.

• SB Nation just launched another blog today that might be of some interest to many of you: Bring on the Cats, a K-State blog. Now, along with Rock Chalk Talk we've got Kansas covered. Now we just need a Mizzou site...  
 

• I think my fiancee (why isn't there an English word?!?!) may relax tonight with some Office DVDs, both versions. This is a good excuse to post a link to Creed Thoughts.

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They are still waiting for electricity in Columbia
Can I get an Ed McMahon "Hey Ohhh"?

Anybody?

by Berroa is the devil on Aug 14, 2007 5:29 PM EDT   0 recs

whats better
real mcmahon, or hartman as mcmahon on SNL

I loved the Carsenio era

by royalsreview on Aug 14, 2007 5:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't know
But that Alison is honey slathered crisp glazed chocolate frosted Krispy Kreme perfection

by Berroa is the devil on Aug 14, 2007 5:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I love how her most recent blog entry is
(that should be "blog" in scare quotes)

"I'm Co-Hosting a New TV Show!!!!!!"

someone kill me please

please

by royalsreview on Aug 14, 2007 5:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

She's not as hot as I hoped for...
but I guess I wouldn't complain either. She has to be considerably younger than him, guess money does help a guy out in that department, huh
Scott Elarton gives that short kid with no athletic ability hope that he can make it big some day.

by MileHighKCfan on Aug 14, 2007 5:35 PM EDT   0 recs

Anything new on "Moose"?
Anything? Is he going to sign? I saw the diary but am curious if there's any late-breaking developments today.

by RTC Fan on Aug 14, 2007 5:39 PM EDT   0 recs

been pecking around online
haven't seen anything

those in KC may hear something on the radio though, I guess

by royalsreview on Aug 14, 2007 5:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

FA Market
If you look at the Ranger's SB Nation site "Lone Star Ball" they are talking about the same stuff as us. Who should we go after in the offseason? Hunter, Dunn, Zambrano? Kinda interesting to see some of their opinions on these guys as well.
Scott Elarton gives that short kid with no athletic ability hope that he can make it big some day.

by MileHighKCfan on Aug 14, 2007 5:57 PM EDT   0 recs

The problem is...
...every team wants Zambrano, Dunn, Hunter, A. Jones.  That is why they are going to go for way too much money over way too many years.  We'll have to score with some second tier talent, as we did with Meche.

by NYRoyal on Aug 14, 2007 7:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't watch the Office often...
so when you said Creed thoughts, I thought you meant that they changed SNL's Jack Handey's "Deep Thoughts" (that was a mouthful) to deep thoughts from the band Creed.  Like they used their lyrics or something...
"I DARE you to make less sense."

by dejackso on Aug 14, 2007 6:17 PM EDT   0 recs

I don't understand the Kyle comment
What makes you think Kyle is a child's name?

by jbrocato on Aug 14, 2007 7:22 PM EDT   0 recs

just seems like one
i'm not totally serious though

my little brother's name is Kyle

by royalsreview on Aug 14, 2007 9:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Lineup
DeJesus, CF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .277
Grudzielanek, 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .298
Teahen, RF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .291
Butler, DH 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .296
Gload, 1B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .290
Gordon, 3B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .244
Brown, LF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233
Smith, SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .207
LaRue, C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .153

I will be gone tonight.  Dinner with my wife.

Why is LaRue hitting 9th?  He has consistantly failed in that slot.  Buddy might try him out in the leadoff slot.  That might jumpstart him.  

by James Quinn on Aug 14, 2007 7:36 PM EDT   0 recs

During interleague play
I supported batting the pitcher eighth and catcher ninth.

by jbrocato on Aug 14, 2007 7:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

1-6 Yes
7-9, why?
Being a fan is irrational, but what is the alternative?

by philofthenorth on Aug 14, 2007 7:41 PM EDT   0 recs

Reasons
Bell likes how Larue handles Davies.  I don't know if he's right, but Larue has caught him for all of his starts so far.  Pena deserves some days off.  He doesn't need to play 162 games.  But Brown got in last night.  I'd rather have Gathright back in there.

by NYRoyal on Aug 14, 2007 8:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

BOOOO!!
hate benching gathright for vlademil. hate it hate it hate it hate it hate it.

vlademil has no future on this team, gator does.

WHY!?!?

ok, im over it now (largely thanks to creed thoughts, the office is the greatest show ever).

first time i will be able to watch hiram pitch, hopefully he kicks some ass...

by rockchalk on Aug 14, 2007 8:28 PM EDT   0 recs

oh, and thanks for the link RR.
i havent posted as much as i want to, but that figures to change in the near future...

by rockchalk on Aug 14, 2007 8:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Buddy, WHY Brown, Smith, and LaRue?
All in a row 7-9?

Do you even want to win baseball games?

http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Aug 14, 2007 8:31 PM EDT   0 recs

Hey RR
I get Sports Time Ohio because of my sports package on DirectTV. I have to admit that I kinda like that Bruce Drenan guy. He's pretty good.

by royaldaddy on Aug 14, 2007 8:35 PM EDT   0 recs

same here
although jim donovan is hard to listen to.

never watched that show, but it seems like he knows what he is talking about.

by rockchalk on Aug 14, 2007 8:37 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yea
drennan is so over the top, but anyone who does prison time for gambling, then comes back and calls his show All Bets are off is my boy

by royalsreview on Aug 14, 2007 9:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

crap....
Everest is jacked up again.  I guess I don't get to see the game.

Maybe life was better with on 3 channels and rabbit ears.

by kctwindad on Aug 14, 2007 8:36 PM EDT   0 recs

DirectTV brother
Tell them I sent you so that I can make $50

by royaldaddy on Aug 14, 2007 8:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Just came on....
in time to see the Butler RBI-single.  Never had this problem before last night.  Not sure what the deal is.  I'll keep you in mind for the $50 if I ever switch.

Not sure I can do Direct TV and hi-speed data from a cable company cheaper than getting it all from the cable company.  Gotta have my cable modem.  

by kctwindad on Aug 14, 2007 8:44 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

and we thought our outfield was lacking
Catalanotto, Byrd, and Diaz? Yikes!

by royaldaddy on Aug 14, 2007 8:38 PM EDT   0 recs

I just can't take it.....
I know you should play all of your 25 players but three in a row ...back to back....  crap.

We have six more weeks of Fuddo the Clown.  I for one will have more than one scotch and waters to celebrate the last game of Fuddo.

Go Blue... with this lineup HKD is going to need all your help....

Go Grudz.... with a double....

by grudz69 on Aug 14, 2007 8:38 PM EDT   0 recs

Love it
1-0 good guys. Way to go Boom Boom!

by royaldaddy on Aug 14, 2007 8:41 PM EDT   0 recs

boom boom baby
at least we got a lead for hiram, hopefully he can keep them in check for at least awhile.

by rockchalk on Aug 14, 2007 8:41 PM EDT   0 recs

way to go, General Butts!
Boom Boom Butler.
http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Aug 14, 2007 8:42 PM EDT   0 recs

Yes, we win lets stop now.
Way to go Butts....

Give em hell... Rossey....

by grudz69 on Aug 14, 2007 8:42 PM EDT   0 recs

remember . . .
the last time KD pitched 1 run was all we needed!

by royalstern05 on Aug 14, 2007 8:43 PM EDT   0 recs

thank you :)
its easy to be positive when we're winning.

lets see how i do when the going gets tough.

by royalstern05 on Aug 14, 2007 8:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

that was a weak . . .
and sputtering gload.

by royalstern05 on Aug 14, 2007 8:44 PM EDT   0 recs

It's asinine that Brown is starting over Gathright
Buddy not playing for the organization's future and stuck in his ignorant old ways.
http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Aug 14, 2007 8:53 PM EDT   0 recs

ahhh
im starting to like playing texas. just when we are depressed we might not sign moose tacos, we play a team with MARLON FREAKIN' BYRD as their clean up hitter.

and i feel better...

by rockchalk on Aug 14, 2007 8:53 PM EDT   0 recs

great inning by HKD
minus the lead off double. hopefully he can have another solid start...

by rockchalk on Aug 14, 2007 8:53 PM EDT   0 recs

And we have a scoreless 1st inning.
This is a good start....

by grudz69 on Aug 14, 2007 8:54 PM EDT   0 recs

HKD has dropped below the 6.00 era line.
With a good outing he could edge closer to the 5.00 era level

by grudz69 on Aug 14, 2007 8:55 PM EDT   0 recs

I think they typically start late in Texas
In late summer.  The heat.
http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Aug 14, 2007 8:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Let's try to understand the thought process
At 7pm it's 98 degrees, but if we wait until 730, it could cool all of the way down to 96.  Brilliant.

by frankwhitefan on Aug 14, 2007 9:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I would like to see Gordo get to
15 homeruns this season....

Millwood doesn't seem to have his good stuff tonight.

by grudz69 on Aug 14, 2007 8:57 PM EDT   0 recs

Rangers TV Network
Not impressed with the announcers, but at least they show the group of 17 year old girl celebrating a birthday. Is that wrong? sorry!
Scott Elarton gives that short kid with no athletic ability hope that he can make it big some day.

by MileHighKCfan on Aug 14, 2007 8:57 PM EDT   0 recs

I don't know about Colorado law
but Missouri law says you're okay.

by royaldaddy on Aug 14, 2007 8:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

heh, saw that.
These announcers are okay. At least they're not the Houston announcers.

by mazoboom on Aug 14, 2007 8:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh ya...boule's on ice...
It has been a day for them.

by grudz69 on Aug 14, 2007 8:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Here we go Brownie...
way to whiff ...

by grudz69 on Aug 14, 2007 8:58 PM EDT   0 recs

god
emil sucks so hard.

by wildthang on Aug 14, 2007 8:59 PM EDT   0 recs

According to Split
Buddy's going to split playing time between Gathright and Brown "as long as the heat persists".  So why doesn't Bell give Teahen, DeJesus, Grudz, or Gload an offday 50% of the time because of the late summer heat?
http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Aug 14, 2007 8:59 PM EDT   0 recs

blackness
it seems like

by wildthang on Aug 14, 2007 9:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Ah, yes
The anti-Dusty Baker method.

by royaldaddy on Aug 14, 2007 9:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I didn't realize
that we were facing Cy Young tonight.
Scott Elarton gives that short kid with no athletic ability hope that he can make it big some day.

by MileHighKCfan on Aug 14, 2007 9:00 PM EDT   0 recs

This should be a laugher...
0-2 already....way to go Smith...

by grudz69 on Aug 14, 2007 9:00 PM EDT   0 recs

Millwood strikes out side
It's what happens when Buddy starts Brown and Smith (not to mention we have LaRue starting next inning).  I can't wait till Fuddo is gone.
http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Aug 14, 2007 9:01 PM EDT   0 recs

I'm in love with that nickname
FTCAHA

(Fire The Clown And Hire Anyone!)  Haha/

http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Aug 14, 2007 9:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That was some horrific ump work
He must want to go home.

by royaldaddy on Aug 14, 2007 9:01 PM EDT   0 recs

the move to other side of the rubber?
or the shitty bottom half of the lineup?

You decide!

by wildthang on Aug 14, 2007 9:01 PM EDT   0 recs

We still have Lala to look forward too.
Wanna bet the whiffers go 0-12.

by grudz69 on Aug 14, 2007 9:01 PM EDT   0 recs

wow
our 7-9 hitters shouldnt even walk up to the plate, in an effort to shorten the game time they should just put down a strikeout down (swinging or looking, scorekeeper's choice) and move on with our lives.

by rockchalk on Aug 14, 2007 9:02 PM EDT   0 recs

We get hosed on our strike calls and
we don't get Davies' first pitch. WTF?

by royaldaddy on Aug 14, 2007 9:03 PM EDT   0 recs

rangers announcers are actually decent
better than most others.

that swing was really loopy, i mean really loopy.

it doesnt look like he can do anything significant with that kind of swing...

by rockchalk on Aug 14, 2007 9:04 PM EDT   0 recs

Way to go, Brother Kyle!
K's the #5 hitter (I never pay attention to the opponent's hitters).  Was that a changeup away?
http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Aug 14, 2007 9:04 PM EDT   0 recs

What kind of a name in Botts?
anyway he is a whiffer just like our Brownie...

by grudz69 on Aug 14, 2007 9:05 PM EDT   0 recs

yeah
but at least he's young and has put up good #'s in the minors.

by wildthang on Aug 14, 2007 9:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Sounds like the Rangers have a plan
Looks at our team....
http://royalsnation.proboards62.com/

by Royals Nation on Aug 14, 2007 9:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

a female ball girl?
keith hernandez would be pissed.

by wildthang on Aug 14, 2007 9:06 PM EDT   0 recs

The rangers are setting the vets to give
their rookies a chance.  I guess that isn't old school enough for Fuddo.

by grudz69 on Aug 14, 2007 9:06 PM EDT   0 recs

Sweeney
so what exactly is he going to do next year?

Riding pine for the Royals?

Signs with another team?

Can we send him to beat Moose's @ss if he doesn't sign?

by kctwindad on Aug 14, 2007 9:07 PM EDT   0 recs

Number 3 isn't possible
Mike would be more likely to sit down and read a passage from the bible that was supposed to entice Moose to not be greedy
Scott Elarton gives that short kid with no athletic ability hope that he can make it big some day.

by MileHighKCfan on Aug 14, 2007 9:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs