Game 142 Open Thread- Yankees (80-62) at Royals (62-79)

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2007 12:49 PM EDT in Kansas City Royals News

One last game against the Yankees this season, with the Royals still looking for that elusive second victory.

The Yankees send groundball master Chien-Ming Wang (17-6, 3.68 ERA) to the mound, while the Royals counter with Zack Greinke (6-5, 3.87 ERA). One interesting note: in 173.2 innings, Wang has 87 strikeouts, in 100.0 innings, Greinke has 86.

I can't wait to see Huber not play again. At least he's getting a prorated big league minimum salary, that brings me some solace. Heck, at this point, I'd even be happy to see Costa get a start.

Finally, not only has the recent losing streak brought the White Sox closer to the Royals for fourth place, its also likely cost the Royals a shot at snagging third. Yes, third, the Twins have lost six straight and are now 69-73.

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by grudz69 on Sep 9, 2007 12:54 PM EDT reply actions

My day is complete again.....

I am hoping for a Huber sighting today. But, knowing Fuddo, we will probably see Lala and Smith, our two power hitters, in the lineup.

I hope Zack has his A game today and that we get lucky with Wanger and he has a bad outing.

I am trying hard to be optimistic. When the Yanks finally blow town I will be one happy camper. I hate the Yankees....

Zack a fastball to Jeter's face would make my day.

by grudz69 on Sep 9, 2007 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions

like he did with Torriiiiii Hunter

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2007 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions

anyone seen a lineup yet?

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2007 1:44 PM EDT reply actions

Lineups

NY Yankees
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
J. Damon lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .259
M. Cabrera cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .296
B. Abreu rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .289
A. Rodriguez 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .317
H. Matsui dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .292
J. Posada c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .334
J. Giambi 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .246
R. Cano 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .300
W. Betemit ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .224
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Kansas City
AB R H RBI BB K LOB Season Avg
J. Gathright lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313
D. DeJesus cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .267
R. Gload 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .300
B. Butler dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302
M. Teahen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .252
J. Smith 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .198
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .232
T. Pena Jr. ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .257
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

NY Yankees
IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA
C. Wang 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.68

Kansas City
IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA
Z. Greinke 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.87

by jbrocato on Sep 9, 2007 1:46 PM EDT reply actions

here we go, no Huber again

J. Gathright lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313
D. DeJesus cf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .267
R. Gload 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .300
B. Butler dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .302
M. Teahen rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286
A. Gordon 3b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .252
J. Smith 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .198
J. Buck c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .232
T. Pena Jr. ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .257

This is batting order 122 of the season, as I don't think Gathright-David has been a combo yet.

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2007 1:46 PM EDT reply actions

Lawnmower Man v Yankees

"Greinke has no record and a 14.73 ERA in three relief appearances this season against the Yankees. In three career starts versus New York, he is 1-2 with a 6.89 ERA.

Jason Giambi is 3-for-6 with two homers against Greinke."

Jason Smith with KC this year:
KCR AL 28 54 8 10 0 0 5 11 0 0 2 15 .185 .211 .463 67 25 0 1 0
Ross Gload 2007:
KCR AL 82 270 33 81 17 3 7 47 2 2 11 34 .300 .322 .463 99 125 0 5 0

Two very different roads to .463 SLG.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2007 2:00 PM EDT reply actions

Jason Smith...

I hate him, not because of anything bad he's done, but because he's THAT GUY, that makes Buddy cream his uniform pants. I just don't understand why he is playing at all this last month of the season. Same with Gload.

One man with courage makes a majority - Andrew Jackson

by Home Run Tony Cogan on Sep 9, 2007 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

i'm down with playing him OVER TPJ

but not the both of them

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2007 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

That Went Better

Than expected.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2007 2:28 PM EDT reply actions

Why the fuck was Greinke pitching to A-rod

with an open base? Stupidest, shit, ever. THis team is playing like SHIT.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 2:35 PM EDT reply actions

I Didn't See

Bannister's gopher balls, but Denny said Greinke pretty much grooved the 2-1; that's not necessary. At least see if he'll chase one low and away or up and in.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2007 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Will the AL single-season HR record fall?

by jbrocato on Sep 9, 2007 2:40 PM EDT reply actions

It would if the Yankees played KC

for a few more series this month

"He is a typical young player [...] he is not like any other young player." -- Buddy Bell

by tfn on Sep 9, 2007 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions

GReinke has absolutely nothing today

Just another one of our pitchers imploding when faced with a real line up. Get him out, now.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 2:43 PM EDT reply actions

Increased chance of seeing Huber if

this is a blowout, as currently seems likely

This series serves to bring us all back to royality

"He is a typical young player [...] he is not like any other young player." -- Buddy Bell

by tfn on Sep 9, 2007 2:46 PM EDT reply actions

Zack will walk Abreu and then

groove another one to ARod

"He is a typical young player [...] he is not like any other young player." -- Buddy Bell

by tfn on Sep 9, 2007 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

Not!

Zack flashing some sack

"He is a typical young player [...] he is not like any other young player." -- Buddy Bell

by tfn on Sep 9, 2007 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Now he k's A rod on 3 pitches

Okay, yeah, too bad you didn't do that in the first inning.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 2:50 PM EDT reply actions

If forced to choose, I will take

the K with two runners on, thanks

"He is a typical young player [...] he is not like any other young player." -- Buddy Bell

by tfn on Sep 9, 2007 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

DOwn 3 against wang

With the yankees having 7 innings left to score more, this is pretty much game over.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

Zack Walked Abreu

So he could exzackt his revenge on A-Rod.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2007 2:56 PM EDT reply actions

wow

exzact

wow

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2007 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions

meanwhile the chiefs are getting killed

fire herm

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2007 3:07 PM EDT reply actions

just stand there and take pitches pena

please don't even swing, its a waste of time

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2007 3:07 PM EDT reply actions

Wow

Smith and Pena in the same lineup.

A new low for Buddy.

by BlueEyesAustin on Sep 9, 2007 3:13 PM EDT reply actions

yeppers

he's really finishing his final days as the skipper in true buddy fashion

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2007 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Buffaloes

Trampling Donkeys 14-6.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2007 3:16 PM EDT reply actions

at least he is handling ZG fairly well

by LeoBloom on Sep 9, 2007 3:19 PM EDT reply actions

who else is sick of this season?

I know I am. Bring on 2008.

by LeoBloom on Sep 9, 2007 3:24 PM EDT reply actions

you'll miss it when its gone

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2007 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Butler K's with runners 1st and 3rd 1 out

Today is ugly all around

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

billy might be wearing down

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2007 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Side Question:

Italian or Mexican Food?

I want answers.

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2007 3:31 PM EDT reply actions

Mexican

but I say that only because there is no decent Mexican food where I live (unless I make it myself)

"He is a typical young player [...] he is not like any other young player." -- Buddy Bell

by tfn on Sep 9, 2007 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

A-Gor

Explores the RF corner!

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2007 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

Gordon has been doing his thing lately

With the bases loaded

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 3:33 PM EDT reply actions

That's pretty awesome.

A-Gor with a 3 run double!

"I DARE you to make less sense."

by dejackso on Sep 9, 2007 3:34 PM EDT reply actions

Why is Jason Smith on the team?

Peak oil is coming, and it's coming hard.

by PhantomRoyals on Sep 9, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

It's to make LaRue feel better about himself.

"I DARE you to make less sense."

by dejackso on Sep 9, 2007 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

rallly time

gordon gets things going

by Freneau on Sep 9, 2007 3:36 PM EDT reply actions

Meanwhile The Chiefs

Sucking Mightily in HOU, down 20-3 with 2:00 to go; Huard has thrown 2 picks and Wilson fumbled a reception for a Texas TD.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2007 3:46 PM EDT reply actions

WTF why did we bring in John Bale?

Score 3, then this...what a freakin' disaster

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions

Good Thing We Turned

Posada around that AB.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions

We cannot beat the Yankees.

Fact.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 3:48 PM EDT reply actions

57 pitches through 5 for Wang

Not making him work, gave him the lead back, not good.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 3:55 PM EDT reply actions

Please DFA Buck

Put the Beltran trade behind us, please!

by jbrocato on Sep 9, 2007 3:57 PM EDT reply actions

Bale pitching well after giving up the 2 run doubl

Great.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 4:01 PM EDT reply actions

Bale Working On The

Grimsley Maneuver; clear the inherited runners then pitch for outs.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2007 4:02 PM EDT reply actions

anotehr inning, another chance to rally

lets get it started david!

by LeoBloom on Sep 9, 2007 4:04 PM EDT reply actions

Wang

Sucks wang.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2007 4:06 PM EDT reply actions

Gload exploded our rally chances

by LeoBloom on Sep 9, 2007 4:08 PM EDT reply actions

Radio Crew Was

Extolling Gload's virtues as an every day player as he GIDPed.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2007 4:09 PM EDT reply actions

Man, bale has been absolutely filthy

Since that double to Posada. This guy really seems to have flashes of brilliance.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 4:15 PM EDT reply actions

2.2 IP, 1 H, 6 K's

Sick line for bale. Too bad the one hit was the lead runs.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 4:17 PM EDT reply actions

Striking out Abreu, ARod and Godzilla

in one inning.

Not bad work, not bad.

"He is a typical young player [...] he is not like any other young player." -- Buddy Bell

by tfn on Sep 9, 2007 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Not sure what to make of Bale for 2008

He has had some games with lots of Ks - dominant but then he gives up the big hit like today.

Would you trust John Bale as primary LOOGY or long reliever and deal Jimmy Gobble for hitting?

by daveyork on Sep 9, 2007 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Now he coughs up another run

He's just so inconsistent

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

May the Royals take a lesson on how to get runs

scored. Walk, successful sac bunt, base hit. KC has been trying this all year with little success. Can't bunt and can't seem to sac bunt well.

Another reason why the Yankees offense is so good. I also like a guy with 50+ HRs too. Think ARod would play SS for 2008 Royals? Would Buddy move his lineup position every day if he did?

Oh well, we'll never know the answer.

by daveyork on Sep 9, 2007 4:37 PM EDT reply actions

maybe he would get the Gload treatment

Anyone but Terry

by FireBell on Sep 9, 2007 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Smith Would Start

Against the righties.

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

by philofthenorth on Sep 9, 2007 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions

one more AB for Arod

lets see if he nails us again

Anyone but Terry

by FireBell on Sep 9, 2007 4:52 PM EDT reply actions

Royals BP K's the side again

Soria has looked filthy lately

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 4:53 PM EDT reply actions

Bell probably loves seeing Minky out there

I love the pinch hitting of Costa for TPJ

still no Huhber however...

Anyone but Terry

by FireBell on Sep 9, 2007 4:53 PM EDT reply actions

Royals BP: 10 K's in last 4 2/3 innings

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Sep 9, 2007 4:54 PM EDT reply actions

the yanks are ready to get out of KC i guess

Anyone but Terry

by FireBell on Sep 9, 2007 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

end the misery

i'd just take a 1-2-3 laydown here

Anyone but Terry

by FireBell on Sep 9, 2007 4:57 PM EDT reply actions

Kansas City:The Worst Major League...

Sports Town In America! After the Royals got swept by the Yankees,and the Chiefs lost badly to the Texans yesterday,Kansas City deserves to be the worst sports town in the world! When does UMKC basketball start?

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

by Philip Fitzsimmons on Sep 10, 2007 1:52 PM EDT reply actions