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Open Thread ST Game #1 - Royals v. Rangers

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From the diaries... We had a few Spring Training Open Threads last year, so lets give it a shot.-RR

Anyone going to be at the game?  Anyone listening on Gameday Audio? I will be amongst the latter.  If we have enough ppl perhaps we can do an open thread.

The weather sucks outside, but not in Surprise!  

FILLER HAIKUS:

true blue tradition
our new captain is hillman
good things await us

Ross Gload will explode
but today is Shealy's day
and never Huber's

Info Link for the official site. Mellinger's blog also has some Surprisey Goodness.

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HOORAY BASEBALL!
Limerick time:

There was a young slugger named Huber
Whose career has sadly gone FUBAR
In the minors he'll rot
But he'd have gotten a shot
If his manager weren't such a goober

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2008 1:21 PM EST reply actions  

the excitement builds
and former Royals on the Rangers we need to shower with scorn?

by Freneau on Feb 27, 2008 1:25 PM EST reply actions  

Jamey Wright
Jamey Wright is the only one I can see.

There is Jayhawk grad Travis Metcalf. And Rockhurt High School grad and son of former Royals great John Mayberry Jr.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2008 1:32 PM EST up reply actions  

I was about to call first
but decided it's not kosher when it's your own post.  Countdown t-minus 60 minutes.
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 2:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Milton Bradley
could have been a royal
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 2:12 PM EST up reply actions  

I posted these last night on the RR poem request
If Zack Greinke fails
Loyal2theRoyals' dad
Will have to cheer her.

Can Trey Hillman-san
Bring what he learned in Japan
To the major leagues?

Is this the year that
Justin Huber gets a chance
To showcase his bat?

Will Grudz69
Get out of his easy chair
For victory scotch?

Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 1:30 PM EST reply actions  

Gameday Audio on a PDA
Anyone have any luck getting gameday audio to work on their PDA? I'd pay the $15 just to listen to todays game at work this afternoon. Anyone have any idea who'll be calling the game today? One thing for sure though, it won't be Fred White, or should I call say "Grandmaster Play-by-Play"
BELIEVE!! 162 WINS IN '08!!

by Shooter on Feb 27, 2008 1:38 PM EST reply actions  

I almost started laughing aloud...
...when I read the haikus and limerick.

But I am writing this while in my Lutheran Reformation class.  So I had to try very hard not to.

by DarthYoshi on Feb 27, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply actions  

Amusing
I found it quite amusing that you're not paying attention in class...  I mean, you're studying religion as your degree, right?  Not just some elective.  Just seemed sort of cartoon strip funny to me for some reason.  You know, like when you're taking your "final exam" with the Big Man and you have to admit that you were listening to a Royals game during your class on Genesis or whatever!  Forgive me for thinking that's funny, as I guess it doesn't matter what you're studying.  I guess everyone's mind wanders off during school - I know mine did.  And, you know, when my day comes to explain myself, I hope at least one of my excuses is the Royals!!!

by KC Chris on Feb 27, 2008 2:40 PM EST up reply actions  

nail those theses to the wall
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 2:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Info on Audio and Webcasts
From Kaegel's article:

Webcasts available: Radio reports of Wednesday's game against the Rangers and all of the Royals' exhibition and regular-season games will be available as webcasts, the club announced Tuesday.

A subscription to Gameday Audio to hear live coverage of the Cactus League games can be purchased at Royals.com. To sign up, click on "MLB.TV" and then go to "Gameday Audio." The $14.95 package also includes broadcasts of the Royals' 162 regular-season games plus the Major League Baseball postseason games.

Steve Stewart, the newest member of the Royals' broadcast team, will give play-by-play of the 10 Cactus League games not carried on the radio network. Stewart will be joined by other broadcasters and Royals baseball operations officials during the webcasts. Fans can interact with the booth on the web at radiobooth@royals.com.

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 2:35 PM EST reply actions  

has the game started?
I can't listen at work unfortunately
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 2:49 PM EST reply actions  

Leo
2:05 start I think
BELIEVE!! 162 WINS IN '08!!

by Shooter on Feb 27, 2008 2:54 PM EST up reply actions  

thnkx
almost game time

I love the mass subbing that goes on

I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 3:01 PM EST up reply actions  

And
Pitchers running in the outfield during the game.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2008 3:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Walked DeJesus
Came back from 0-2 count... Hillman small ball in full force

by Cleveland on Feb 27, 2008 3:08 PM EST reply actions  

Sarcasm?
Or did he send DJ to steal?
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2008 3:10 PM EST up reply actions  

DeJesus walk to lead off
a.j. murray is pitching for the rangers

LF Murphy
CF Hamilton
RF Byrd
3B Blalock
SS Michael Young
2B Kinsler
1B Broussard
C Gerald Laird

"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:09 PM EST reply actions  

Go Blue...
I anxious to get some feedback on all the pitchers today.

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 3:09 PM EST reply actions  

German
fielder's choice. DeJesus out, German gets to second on a throwing error by Kinsler.
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:11 PM EST reply actions  

Yes...
I am so ready for this...grinning like an idiot in my cube.

by Bornin85 on Feb 27, 2008 3:12 PM EST reply actions  

Teahen
backwards K
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:12 PM EST reply actions  

They're interviewing Dick Kaegel
in the third inning.  i have no idea who this announcer is
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:14 PM EST reply actions  

also interviewing Dutton
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:14 PM EST up reply actions  

I believe its Steve Stewart
Host of the Royals pre- and post-game show on FSN.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2008 3:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Strike that
I have him confused with someone else. Steve Stewart  is the third radio announcer, filling in for Denny at times and I think he'll do the pre and post game show on radio.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2008 3:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Shealy actually took a pitch...
at least that is better than last year...  

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 3:14 PM EST reply actions  

Shealy F-8
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:16 PM EST reply actions  

nice
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:19 PM EST up reply actions  

that loser Grudz69
has no boss.  he is an old codger retiree.  busy complaining about the cost of everything and how much everything else hurts.
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 3:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Okay Bale... two strikes...
And we see the defensive skills of Germs..

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 3:19 PM EST reply actions  

German
Groundball through his legs.  He's really bad in the field.
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:19 PM EST reply actions  

Just when
we think...hey German should play everyday...he proves to us why he doesn't.

by howserfan on Feb 27, 2008 3:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Hamilton about went yard
but foul
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:20 PM EST reply actions  

I feel like I've just won the lottery!!!
Baseball is back!!!
Waiting for the Royals to appear on ESPN everynight!

by MooseTacos25 on Feb 27, 2008 3:22 PM EST reply actions  

Hamilton swinging K
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:22 PM EST reply actions  

hamilton

what would any of you guys given up for hamilton?  i think he's gonna be a star
Alex Gordon in '08

by RoyalJHWKR on Feb 27, 2008 3:22 PM EST reply actions  

I was in the minority on Hamilton
I thought the Reds got the better of the deal. The guy has only put together about four months of good baseball. He's a drug addict and injury prone.

I wouldn't give up much for him. He's got huge potential, but he also has a ton of red flags.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2008 3:24 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm still skeptical
He barely played in 100 games last season.  And i have questions about his long-term health due to his years of drug abuse.

You're right, he could be a star.  But he's also a gamble.

"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Agree
But we got Soria instead of him, so I say we came out of the Rule 5 alright.

by Cleveland on Feb 27, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Bill James
projects 31 bombs for Hamilton in fewer than 500 ABs.

by howserfan on Feb 27, 2008 3:32 PM EST up reply actions  

K!
That's a good start.
Waiting for the Royals to appear on ESPN everynight!

by MooseTacos25 on Feb 27, 2008 3:22 PM EST reply actions  

Make that...
K K
Waiting for the Royals to appear on ESPN everynight!

by MooseTacos25 on Feb 27, 2008 3:24 PM EST reply actions  

Michael young backwards k
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:24 PM EST reply actions  

two K's .... YES!!!!
He should be out of this inning...but...

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 3:24 PM EST reply actions  

Wow...
Three strikeouts... that's cool
Waiting for the Royals to appear on ESPN everynight!

by MooseTacos25 on Feb 27, 2008 3:26 PM EST reply actions  

Whoa...three K's for Bale...
He looks really hot....

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 3:26 PM EST reply actions  

Strikes out the side
not bad
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:27 PM EST reply actions  

I have missed the gamethreads...
good to back with you guys... the first round is on me...

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 3:28 PM EST reply actions  

Hear hear
second is on me.
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:30 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm Drinkin'
Back to work Friday.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 3:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Some ST games
Will be on 610 AM, which I believe has an online site.

There is a radio schedule around somewhere.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2008 3:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks for the updates
baseball is back, indeed.  Is the MLB.com package the only way to hear all of the ST games, or just this first one?  I want to listen to these badly but paying for one or two radio broadcasts isn't sounding so hot.

by kcmonarch on Feb 27, 2008 3:29 PM EST reply actions  

Some games
Will be on 610 AM, which I believe has an online site.

There is a radio schedule around somewhere on the internet.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2008 3:34 PM EST up reply actions  

I can't listen or watch
so keep up the good work guys. Sorry you have to be the ones posting the play-by-play....nevermind, I'm sure you love it. Baseball is back!!!!

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 3:30 PM EST reply actions  

monarch
I believe you get over 150 ST games on the MLBAudio as well as the MLTTV.

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 3:31 PM EST reply actions  

Come on Butts...
kcmonarch...  my subscription states that I will have all the ST games and of course the full season.  It is a deal at $15.00.

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 3:31 PM EST reply actions  

Man what i would give to be at ST right now
about anything, especially considering how terrible the weather is on the east coast
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:31 PM EST reply actions  

Butler walk
This murray kid is all over the place.

Next up Shane Costa

"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:33 PM EST reply actions  

when I retire
I plan on a ST visit every year.
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 3:33 PM EST reply actions  

"another weak grounder by Costa"
I think you can just cut and paste that all year.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2008 3:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Sounds like an ugly at-bat for Costa
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:34 PM EST reply actions  

I'd give my left arm
to be at ST right now, even as the weather begins to warm here.

As far as MLB.com, I guess my question is, is it the exclusive carrier of ST games or will KC sports radio (610 now?) carry some ST games as well.  If they don't I'll pick up the MLB package now.  $15 isn't bad at all.  Go royals!

by kcmonarch on Feb 27, 2008 3:34 PM EST reply actions  

Thanks retro
that was exactly what I was looking for...now, on with the game thread!

by kcmonarch on Feb 27, 2008 3:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Ground Out
To 2B.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 3:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I Hope This
Is Costa's last chance, and I actually hope he succeeds. I'd love to see his AAA numbers come to the show, but I'm not holding my breath.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 3:35 PM EST reply actions  

Come on Buck.... lets see that
leg kick that Buddy didn't like.

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 3:36 PM EST reply actions  

The epitome of fear awaits on-deck
in the wide-eared form of TPJ

Buck strikesout...

"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:37 PM EST reply actions  

Sounds Like The Hammer
Has him timed. Oops.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 3:38 PM EST reply actions  

Right Back
Atcha, Grudz.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 3:43 PM EST up reply actions  

The beer-man is pitching his wares
hard in the background
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:39 PM EST reply actions  

I Love The
Sounds of the park between innings. It sounds like our local team's radio broadcasts.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 3:40 PM EST reply actions  

Me too!
I love his delivery and the fact that he's awkwardly huge.
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2008 3:44 PM EST up reply actions  

and thus so are the RR gamethreads
we're pushing 100 comments already
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:42 PM EST up reply actions  

the first ST game thread was big last year too
love it

i never dreamed this site would get this big

by Freneau on Feb 27, 2008 3:43 PM EST up reply actions  

And it's only the 2nd inning
We might be a little obsessed...just a little.

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 3:43 PM EST up reply actions  

imagine if huber comes up
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 3:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Marlon Byrd double.
damn
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:42 PM EST reply actions  

radiobooth@royals.com
That's the e-mail address for the announcers.  

They want to know where people are listening to the game.

"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:43 PM EST reply actions  

did i miss the game?
just got back from a late dinner. this may be one of the few games i get to actually enjoy the open thread live...
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by marbotty on Feb 27, 2008 3:44 PM EST reply actions  

Late dinner?
Are you in Europe? The game is in the second inning.

What you missed:

Bale struck out two in the first inning.
German made an error
DJ walked
Teahen struck out looking with a runner on.
Costa grounded out weakly.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2008 3:45 PM EST up reply actions  

2nd inning bra
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 3:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Germy Vs.
The sky.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 3:44 PM EST reply actions  

I've been anxious
To be apart of these game threads this year.  I really enjoyed watching them last year as I was watching the games.
Waiting for the Royals to appear on ESPN everynight!

by MooseTacos25 on Feb 27, 2008 3:46 PM EST reply actions  

Look at this game thread!
Upwards of 100 comments before the bottom of the second.  RR may have to split into two factions....
Become a member of Royals Nation!

by Royals Nation on Feb 27, 2008 3:47 PM EST reply actions  

1-0 Rangers
RBI double by David Murphy
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:47 PM EST reply actions  

I just sent an email to the booth...
I mentioned the gamethread on RR.  Lets see if he says anything about it.

I am gone and the Blue give up a run....CRAP!!!!  

my first "crap" of this season...

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 3:49 PM EST reply actions  

I sent one as well...
maybe the double e-mail will for sure get us on the air.

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 3:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Me Three
Being in Alaska usually gets some attention.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 3:54 PM EST up reply actions  

I recommend more fiber
you old coot
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 3:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Is this thread
A violation of the MLB rule "no rebroadcast, no retransmission or other use without the express written consent of Major League Baseball."
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2008 3:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Saltalamacchia
Rivals grudzielanek in name-awesomeness
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:49 PM EST reply actions  

I've Heard It's
The longest name in MLB history; hard to believe, no?
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 3:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Not really.
Its by far the longest name I have ever seen.  Unless there comes some one along with a hyphenated last name he may have the record for a while.

by TXroyal on Feb 27, 2008 3:52 PM EST up reply actions  

there was a kid in high school
last name: athavichitchanyaraks

I am not kidding.  

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by marbotty on Feb 27, 2008 3:56 PM EST up reply actions  

or Greece?
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Harry Carey used to say the names
backwards...  he would have a problem with Salty...  Okay, the beer guy made me thirsty... here comes the Boules

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 3:53 PM EST up reply actions  

KC's first interleague game
at Wrigley, Glendon Rusch was the starter.

Harry's call:

"He's spells his name jus' like ol' Gussie Busch........'cept...with an Rrrrrr"

Classic.

by howserfan on Feb 27, 2008 3:58 PM EST up reply actions  

I think he beat
William Van Landingham
Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Feb 27, 2008 3:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Bale will win 15 games this year
someone call JoePo
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 3:49 PM EST reply actions  

hahhaa
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Cool Hand Luke Hochevar
is warming up in the pen
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:49 PM EST reply actions  

we share a stadium with the rangers right?
who has more fans?
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 3:51 PM EST reply actions  

KC Has The
Most irrationally loyal fan base in all of sports.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 3:56 PM EST up reply actions  

1-0 Rangers
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Kaegel is on the air
he sounds bored
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 3:55 PM EST reply actions  

Kaegal sounds like he needs
a cattle prod up the butt.

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 3:56 PM EST reply actions  

Bale
So he strikes out the side in the first, and then gives up a lead-off double and a two-out double in the second for a run. Tough to rate that outing huh?

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 3:58 PM EST reply actions  

He should be the closer
Dominates for an inning and then blows up.  

Small sample size though.  ;)

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:00 PM EST up reply actions  

A Quick 3
Outs for the Royals; sound familiar?
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 3:58 PM EST reply actions  

Nothing...
nothing nothing
Waiting for the Royals to appear on ESPN everynight!

by MooseTacos25 on Feb 27, 2008 3:59 PM EST up reply actions  

TPJ Tried To
Bunt, then K'ed. DDJ bunted for an out. Germy grounded to 2B.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:01 PM EST up reply actions  

this team will have trouble scoring runs
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 4:00 PM EST reply actions  

just wanted to get my incredibly early
binding analysis in
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 4:00 PM EST up reply actions  

we heard it from you first
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by marbotty on Feb 27, 2008 4:02 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't think so
The offense won't be a world beater, but it will be significantly better than last year.
I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Butler
Makes a catch on a foul pop-up - by dropping to one knee.

Unorthodox?

"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:01 PM EST reply actions  

Billy
Sounds like he just proposed again... and he caught the ball!
Waiting for the Royals to appear on ESPN everynight!

by MooseTacos25 on Feb 27, 2008 4:01 PM EST reply actions  

Butler
fields a hamilton ground ball for an out
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:01 PM EST reply actions  

Butler Is A
Defensive dynamo today.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:02 PM EST reply actions  

I'm so imprressed at how monotonous
Kaegel sounds on the air.  It's exactly as I expected...
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:02 PM EST reply actions  

Wow three guys on base in three innings
Do they think they are still doing the bunting game?

by TXroyal on Feb 27, 2008 4:02 PM EST reply actions  

wtf butler
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 4:02 PM EST reply actions  

The early reports on Butler's 1B D are good
Hillman has been saying good things about it.  Could just be ST hype though.
I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:03 PM EST reply actions  

They're Worried About
Butler's range? If he can catch the ball, I'm happy.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:03 PM EST reply actions  

6-3 ground ball
Pena to Butts

1-2-3 inning for cool hand hoch

"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:03 PM EST reply actions  

it's 83 degrees in arizona
what am i doing here
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:04 PM EST reply actions  

That's it...
Keep rubbing it in our face that it's warm down there...
Waiting for the Royals to appear on ESPN everynight!

by MooseTacos25 on Feb 27, 2008 4:04 PM EST reply actions  

Good thing Hillman wants to play small ball
Two failed bunts and a groundout before the heart of the order.

I love drawing conclusions from 11 at bats.

by ajblobaum on Feb 27, 2008 4:05 PM EST reply actions  

practice doing dumb things
is still dumb
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 4:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Boy, did we miss the gamethreads...
166 comments... already... yes!!!!

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 4:06 PM EST reply actions  

im relying on everyone here for whats going on
anyone gonna be down in AZ this weekend? I will be but I won't have a car. Someone should pick me up and we can go to a game and go to some bars.

Go Royals!!!!!!!!!

by wildthang on Feb 27, 2008 4:08 PM EST reply actions  

It's 27F
Here in beautiful downtown Nikiski. I don't want it to thaw until it's ready to stay that way.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:08 PM EST reply actions  

thanks for all the input
from those of us who can't listen to the game
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 4:08 PM EST reply actions  

All right the first hit.....
Go Gordo.... come on Butts...move him along...

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 4:09 PM EST reply actions  

Waddya Bet
Gordon steals?
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:09 PM EST reply actions  

if Butler bunts
i will quit on Trey-ball
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 4:10 PM EST reply actions  

did you guys see how Steven Colbert
"just happened" to showcase a limerick on his show a day after RR had a call for limericks on the site?  

http://www.crooksandliars.com/2008/02/27/the-colbert-report-the-w%c3%b8rd-good-bad-journalism/

I thought the writers strike was over, Colbert!  

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by marbotty on Feb 27, 2008 4:10 PM EST reply actions  

thats colber for you
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 4:15 PM EST up reply actions  

butler dinger?
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by marbotty on Feb 27, 2008 4:11 PM EST reply actions  

Gordon caught stealing
Nice call Phil
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:11 PM EST reply actions  

I Rest
My case.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:12 PM EST reply actions  

Wow
Maybe he's tryin the small ball thing early to see if it will work and then he'll ditch it when it doesn't pan out.

We can only hope!

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 4:13 PM EST reply actions  

Spring training is the time for practicing...
...bunts, steals, hit-and-runs, etc.  Overdoing it in the regular season would be a problem, however.
I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:13 PM EST reply actions  

Gordon's A Good
Base runner; I don't mind that call at all. Now Butler leads off the next inning.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:13 PM EST reply actions  

FIRE HILLMAN
no, i'm not serious

but this is just silly

he's managing like a drunk ozzie guillen

nay, a drunk joey cora

I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 4:14 PM EST reply actions  

Hillman isn't testing his strategy
He's having his team practice the kind of fundamental skills that every team practices in spring training.
I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:14 PM EST reply actions  

We know We know
It's all practice, but it's fun to get back into the cheers and jeers of the game threads. First inning cheers for Bale, last inning jeers for Hillman.

But in all seriousness, I don't think we will know Hillman's coaching strategy until the RS gets here.

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 4:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Exactly
But in all seriousness, I don't think we will know Hillman's coaching strategy until the RS gets here.

Which makes it kind of hard to complain about it.  But that doesn't stop us apparently.

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:18 PM EST up reply actions  

When the complaining
is like this, I think it is more for fun than being serious.

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 4:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Bit of both, I'm sure
I'm just starting my spring training regimen of trying to overlook the crazed, in-the-moment, completely-without-perspective-or-reflection comments in game threads.
I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:23 PM EST up reply actions  

We Have A
Huber sighting! The high sky and Huber in LF; hilarity may ensue.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:15 PM EST reply actions  

I don't think we should raise hell over
hillman's "strategy".  It's not even March yet.
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:15 PM EST reply actions  

i agree
the time to do that was in january
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by marbotty on Feb 27, 2008 4:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Complaints about managing in the first ST game
How is it that I am surprised by this?  I've underestimated my Royals fan brethren.
I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:15 PM EST reply actions  

forever our girl

there is no reason for this, but she's a part of who we are

I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 4:15 PM EST reply actions  

I Want To
Know what she thinks about Hillman's strategy.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Dutton's on the air
Callaspo in at second
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:16 PM EST reply actions  

wow, pulling out all the stops
first ST game:
complaining about managing
busting on Costa
pictures of "She who must not be named"
Grudz and Phil drinking beer

good times

Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 4:18 PM EST reply actions  

I'm Actually Drinking
A nice Merlot.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:19 PM EST up reply actions  

isnt it like noon there
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 4:20 PM EST up reply actions  

If so
then Phil is about two hours behind on his drinkin

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 4:22 PM EST up reply actions  

You Know
Me well.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes, It Is
It is also Alaska in February and I'm off work until Friday.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:23 PM EST up reply actions  

I am on my second Boule...
noon....it is happy hour somewhere in the world so who cares....

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 4:22 PM EST up reply actions  

you just got to set the tone
you know

this is practice for us too

I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 4:19 PM EST up reply actions  

don't want to go on the DL
with a pulled hammie
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 4:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Line-out to Callaspo
2 down
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:18 PM EST reply actions  

Fun fact
Jason Smith's career Minor League numbers:

.258/.295/.405

Ouch.

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by Royals Nation on Feb 27, 2008 4:19 PM EST reply actions  

nice sub .300 OBP in the minors
waiting for NYRoyal to make a Huber comp here
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 4:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Waiting for someone
to defend Jason Smith as a Major Leaguer here.....seen it on here before.

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 4:21 PM EST up reply actions  

jason smith is the man
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:21 PM EST up reply actions  

he is a veteran presence
and has grit
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 4:22 PM EST up reply actions  

My favorite pro-Jason Smith line
"He has some pop"

Translation:

He had a two-HR game once.

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:25 PM EST up reply actions  

I promise
I started typing this before Will posted his line about Smith's "pop."
I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:26 PM EST up reply actions  

guilty
I like his "pop" off the bench. I think he could be useful to a NL team with really bad starters at SS/2B as a pinchhitter/sub

by Freneau on Feb 27, 2008 4:23 PM EST up reply actions  

"pop"
Good thing you put that in quotes, because you definitely have to use that term loosely with a .405 career Minor League SLG%

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 4:26 PM EST up reply actions  

And a career major league SLG of .382
My 6-year old niece has similar "pop."
I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:27 PM EST up reply actions  

i really do think he has pop though
athough it is certainly debatable

its dragged down by the low BA, but he's posted respectable ISOs for a middle IF

by Freneau on Feb 27, 2008 4:28 PM EST up reply actions  

If one can't make contact
...then what relevance is a player's isolated power?  If your "pure power" doesn't translate into a decent slugging percentage, it is meaningless power (see Brad Wilkerson).
I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:30 PM EST up reply actions  

i dont think it works like that
his "pop" could be useful because basically it means he has a higher likelihood to get an extra-base hit than, say, TPJ would, per at bat... but over the course of the season, they might end up with similar SLGs

if you needed a double or a HR, i could see it being better to have JS up than TPJ

(although tpj is also not really a great ex. b/c he also is a low BA guy...)

by Freneau on Feb 27, 2008 4:34 PM EST up reply actions  

I would always want the guy up who can get a hit
Instead of the 1-in-250 shot that Smith could get an extra base hit.  If you are choosing from two guys with roughly the same SLG, I'd pick pick the one with the better OBP to hit.  I wouldn't care at all about his IsoP.
I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:38 PM EST up reply actions  

We all have "pop",
mine lives in KC

by loyal2s dad on Feb 27, 2008 4:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Your AL/NL disparity remarks are hilarious
But I don't think the NL will be the chumps they have been in recent years' past.  I feel the tide is turning, but most of the large payrolls will probably remain in the AL for the next 5-10 years (NYY, BOS, LAA, DET...)
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by Royals Nation on Feb 27, 2008 4:28 PM EST up reply actions  

my thinking was actually
just the old "NL teams make more bench moves b/c of the pitcher" thing

by Freneau on Feb 27, 2008 4:34 PM EST up reply actions  

The difference b/t Dutton and Kaegel
is night and day in terms of enthusiasm
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:21 PM EST reply actions  

Dutton is enthusiastic
Kaegel sounds like he's watching paint dry
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Dick Kaegel...
...corporate shill...

by howserfan on Feb 27, 2008 4:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Two good plays by Callo...
good see that after Germs...
Go Butts....

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 4:23 PM EST reply actions  

Butler single
nice
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:24 PM EST reply actions  

Fransisco... was 1-0 with and 4.55 era.
in 59 innings...

NEWSFLASH...  Costa got basehit...

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 4:25 PM EST reply actions  

Base hit by Costa
nice. inching closer to a roster spot.  joey g is jumping cars in the parking lot as we speak to gear up for his chance
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:25 PM EST reply actions  

Stold's is running for Butts...
I want to see him at first...

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 4:26 PM EST reply actions  

Where is Huber
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Costa Is Back!
He's a stud again!
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:26 PM EST reply actions  

who will pitch the next inning?
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 4:27 PM EST reply actions  

1-1
Stodolka scores.
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:28 PM EST reply actions  

Stoldy Shows
His wheels! I'm writing in exclamations!
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:29 PM EST reply actions  

Mitch Maier
virtual lock to be kicked off the 40-man
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:30 PM EST reply actions  

ROYAL PRIDE
I credit Huber's attitude in the clubhouse. He's brought a never-say-die spirit mixed with a aussie laid-backness

by Freneau on Feb 27, 2008 4:30 PM EST reply actions  

he's the anti-paul bako
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:32 PM EST up reply actions  

yes
how could they think of cutting him loose?
he makes this team go!
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 4:33 PM EST up reply actions  

How Is Seattle
A good team this year?
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:32 PM EST reply actions  

I picked them to take the div.
Bedard and Silva will help....

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 4:34 PM EST up reply actions  

All based on the
acquisition of Bedard I'm pretty sure.

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 4:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Didn't They Get
Rid of both their RF'ers?
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:36 PM EST up reply actions  

Well
they have Wilkerson now

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 4:38 PM EST up reply actions  

That Ought To
Put them over the top.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:40 PM EST up reply actions  

The Whole World
Needs baseball, and they know it.
http://www.baseball.hu/
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Hungarian baseball?
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 4:37 PM EST up reply actions  

It's Everywhere
Even Here:
http://www.baseboll-softboll.se/t3.asp?p=20084
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:45 PM EST up reply actions  

sure - you betcha!
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 4:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Al Hrabosky, where have you gone
Max, will we be seeing a write-up on him soon?
Chaim Mattis Keller New York City's # 1 Royals fan!

by cmkeller on Feb 27, 2008 4:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Berroa sighting
he's at short
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:35 PM EST reply actions  

When Do I
Get to play?
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Good to see Lawrence..
I like to see him in the mix for the 5th spot.

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 4:36 PM EST reply actions  

It's About
Time; what took you so long?
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Jason Smitth has a new nickame or two
Jason "Pop" Smith
Jason "Little Poppy" Smith
Jason "Weasel" Smith (as in Pop goes the weasel).
I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:40 PM EST reply actions  

After giving up that leadoff double...
I have the feeling Lawrence may be the 2008 version of Wayne Franklin.  Based on nothing more than a hunch.

Wasn't Franklin considered one of those extreme darkhorses for the #5 slot?  He couldn't even survive in Omaha.

Of course, I'm hoping for more out of the guy who shares the same name as my second cousin...

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by Royals Nation on Feb 27, 2008 4:40 PM EST reply actions  

Wayne Franklin
I had him on the 25-man on MLB The Show for a while, but then I moved him back down to AAA.

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 4:43 PM EST up reply actions  

I can't wait until
the 2008 games come out.  Have they scheduled a date?  It should be pretty soon, I think.
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by Royals Nation on Feb 27, 2008 4:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Don't know a date
but I hear that The Show 08 is going to be amazing.

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 4:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Huber Couldn't Find
The ball; I'm shocked.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:41 PM EST reply actions  

coming up on
300 comments!  
we didn't miss baseball - much
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 4:42 PM EST reply actions  

If only Huber could hit well enough to DH
Because he should never use a glove...ever.
I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Feb 27, 2008 4:42 PM EST reply actions  

The Dreaded
Fly ball.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Tears in my eyes
not kidding. Thanks for the humor Phil, thanks

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 4:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Glad You Liked It
BTW, I just signed up for the premium package today, and I'd never have known about it without your help; thanks again.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Huber will be cut tomorrow
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 4:46 PM EST reply actions  

For Whom?
I think Lawrence pitched the last inning for us.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:48 PM EST up reply actions  

And a K... for Smith...
what the H... is he doing in camp.  

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 4:49 PM EST reply actions  

I Can Hear
The theme from "Rocky" in the background.......very nice.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:51 PM EST reply actions  

when do the comments go on auto-collapse?
i think its at 350... we might hit that soon
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me

by LeoBloom on Feb 27, 2008 4:52 PM EST reply actions  

I thought it was 200
last year, but I could be wrong. Also, I thought that Will said something about that changing.

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 4:55 PM EST up reply actions  

It's 400
My mind is a steel trap for the useless and insignificant.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 4:57 PM EST up reply actions  

may be 350 or 400
when RR 2.0 launches the comments will be much different, as for the current version, i am trying to find out how to change the auto-collapsing

by Freneau on Feb 27, 2008 4:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Announcers just gave a shout out
to a rangers fan listening in Van Buren, Arkansas.

That will soon be our territory.

"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 4:54 PM EST reply actions  

taking over the midwest
one poor, backward county at a time
Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed. - Emily Dickinson

by buddyball on Feb 27, 2008 5:01 PM EST reply actions  

We Could Take
Southern Illinois and have the Cards surrounded. That is if Grudz and Will can control Iowa for us.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I held my breathe that Huber would
catch that one.  Just sent another email to the booth... got to get RR mentioned on the air.

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 5:02 PM EST reply actions  

Should we build
"firewalls" of support, a la Hillary?

by loyal2s dad on Feb 27, 2008 5:30 PM EST up reply actions  

They just played my RR shoutout
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 5:05 PM EST reply actions  

Nice!
I'd rather be watching baseball.

by Sisquatch Kids on Feb 27, 2008 5:06 PM EST up reply actions  

B-Mac Is In
The house.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:08 PM EST reply actions  

HBP!
HBP!
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:13 PM EST reply actions  

sweet
is it too late to pinch-run Huber?
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by marbotty on Feb 27, 2008 5:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes, And Hillman
Wasted Pena's PH potential by starting him.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:17 PM EST up reply actions  

We have stranded 6 today so far...
Very similar to last year....

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 5:15 PM EST reply actions  

They read DCRoyal's E-mail
Stating that he was from DC and was blogging along with the broadcast on RoyalsReview.com. I'll get an audio clip up later tonight once the game goes into the archive.

by Cleveland on Feb 27, 2008 5:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Crap.... 4-1...
Not a good start for Mahay... 36 year old lefty..
that I am not sure why we signed.  But, that is just MO.

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 5:19 PM EST reply actions  

Taylor Teagarden?
Sounds like a character in a Victorian romance novel. An auspicious debut for Mahay.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:19 PM EST reply actions  

His sister,
Tracy Teagarden - sounds like a porn star (or so I'm told  : )   )

by loyal2s dad on Feb 27, 2008 5:32 PM EST up reply actions  

May Hay?
I did not know it was pronounced like that.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:22 PM EST reply actions  

two years... we have this guy for two years?
I smell another Elarton.  Wow, again I have to say good job... Berroa...

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 5:22 PM EST reply actions  

Nice Phil!
They butchered the pronunciation of Nikiski, AK
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 5:23 PM EST reply actions  

I Got Mentioned!
He likes me! He really likes me!
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:24 PM EST reply actions  

And wow!
You guys are good!  I had to go "work" for a while, I come back, and there's 360+ posts.

by KC Chris on Feb 27, 2008 5:25 PM EST reply actions  

So how have the subs looked
in the field so far, at least from the radio announcers perspective?

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 5:28 PM EST reply actions  

Way to go Huber!
I'd rather be watching baseball.

by Sisquatch Kids on Feb 27, 2008 5:28 PM EST reply actions  

Another Grassy
Knoll conspiracy.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:29 PM EST reply actions  

Huber Runs
His ass off. No other Royal could have done that.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:30 PM EST reply actions  

ugh.
I mean, what's not to like about stranding runners?  

by KC Chris on Feb 27, 2008 5:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Runners In Scoring
Position with 3 out killed us last year.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:33 PM EST reply actions  

It's Yabuta time
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 5:34 PM EST reply actions  

Yabuta believe it!
sorry, couldn't resist.
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by SittinByTheFoulPole on Feb 27, 2008 5:35 PM EST reply actions  

Indicator
I hope this game isn't an indicator of what our lineup may look like for the first 15 days of next season.
Become a member of Royals Nation!

by Royals Nation on Feb 27, 2008 5:35 PM EST reply actions  

auto collapsing comments
set for 550 now

doubt will ever hit that, but who knows...

during the season i'll be more aggressive with overflow threads

by Freneau on Feb 27, 2008 5:36 PM EST reply actions  

Bill Gates's famous quote
was something like "who could ever need more than 512kb of memory"
BELIEVE!! 162 WINS IN '08!!

by Shooter on Feb 27, 2008 5:55 PM EST up reply actions  

CHALLENGE!
That sounds like a challenge to me...

by KC Chris on Feb 28, 2008 12:50 AM EST up reply actions  

By the way, who had
Callaspo to Berroa to Stodolka in the "first DP of the year" pool?

by loyal2s dad on Feb 27, 2008 5:36 PM EST reply actions  

Stodolka
Stodolka was my backup BOD if I needed one...

by KC Chris on Feb 27, 2008 5:37 PM EST up reply actions  

I Would Have
Loved to hear Harry Caray call that in the 9th inning. Too bad Grudz wasn't there instead of Berroa.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Huber showed some hustle
Made a diving attempt, but came up just short.

The story of his career in one play.

"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 5:38 PM EST reply actions  

BTW, who had
Callaspo-Berroa-Stodolka in the "first DP turn of the season" pool?

by loyal2s dad on Feb 27, 2008 5:39 PM EST reply actions  

what a tease!
What a tease!  He throws it out there twice and then... leaves the lot of us hanging!  C'mon!  Who had it!?!?  :)

by KC Chris on Feb 27, 2008 5:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Around the league
Paul Bako goes 0 for 1
Jeff Keppinger goes 1 for 2 w/ a single and CS as well as being PO

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 5:40 PM EST reply actions  

More
Gotay goes 1 for 3 w/ a double and a BB

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 5:43 PM EST up reply actions  

5-1 Rangers
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 5:40 PM EST reply actions  

Even when Berroa
shows range, we get screwed!
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by SittinByTheFoulPole on Feb 27, 2008 5:41 PM EST reply actions  

A Scout With
A stupid GM back at home.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:46 PM EST up reply actions  

That's you
Kenny Williams!
Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.

by SittinByTheFoulPole on Feb 27, 2008 5:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Sheik Yabuta
Conjures an unusual mental image.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:42 PM EST reply actions  

We can still rally
we need this game

(ok, not at all)

by Freneau on Feb 27, 2008 5:43 PM EST reply actions  

I'm Rallying
Right now. I need this game.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Do they play the B9
when the home team is leading in ST games?

by MileHighKCfan on Feb 27, 2008 5:46 PM EST reply actions  

Not That I
Know of.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Smith Slings
Some leather!
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:49 PM EST reply actions  

Hochy is leading as my BOD of the game.
Someone pegged Rosa as a possible future closer.  

Go Stolds...

by grudz69 on Feb 27, 2008 5:51 PM EST reply actions  

Hootch Did Set
Them up and knock them down; a very good sign.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Hell No!
It's not over until I say so! Or we make the last out, whichever comes first.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Ahhh
How reassuring to hear, "Berroa is the last hope for the Royals here..."

Doh!   A little slow on the post.  Get the next one.

- Go Royals.

by KC Chris on Feb 27, 2008 5:56 PM EST reply actions  

OK, It's
Over now.
I'm not getting older....oh, wait, yes I am....and slower.... and weaker. God, this is great!

by philofthenorth on Feb 27, 2008 5:56 PM EST reply actions  

Nice turnout.
400+ comments, and it's not even March yet.
"I'm tired of all these stupid a$$ questions every day. Why the f**k would I hit Brett for Miller?" The rest is history.

by DC Royal on Feb 27, 2008 6:00 PM EST reply actions  

Rosa's stuff.
Stepped away.  How was Rosa's inning?

by KC Chris on Feb 27, 2008 6:01 PM EST reply actions  

Zooks Spur
Zooks Spur sounds like an injury one would sustain to the heal or shins or something.

by KC Chris on Feb 27, 2008 6:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks everybody!
I had fun reading and actually participating in a game thread.  It's much more fun that reading in the shadows!

by KC Chris on Feb 27, 2008 6:05 PM EST reply actions  

Wow, huge game thread!
I couldn't join in today because of that damn work stuff.  Hopefully I'll catch the next one.

It is sooooo gooooood to have baseball coming back to life.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on Feb 27, 2008 7:53 PM EST reply actions  

I definetly wanna hear all the shoutouts.
So if someone can post those on here, that'd be fantastic.... thanks a bunch...

by Randa4life on Feb 27, 2008 8:17 PM EST reply actions  

My apologies
For not getting this done last night... I will work on this tonight.

I'm also going to try to put up some of the FSN Spring Training special footage that I Tivo-ed.

by Cleveland on Feb 28, 2008 11:57 AM EST up reply actions  

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