Spring Training Game 15 Open Thread

im feelin it

today is gonna be a great day of royals baseball

by shawn4element on Mar 13, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions

saunders must go down

and he must go down hard

by Freneau on Mar 13, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions

JDLR starts it off with a K

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions

Now he K's Matthews

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions

1-2 pitch to Hunter induces a groundout

1-2-3

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions

Although I really think you whiffed in not calling the White Sox and White Sox fans the most annoying in the division, the compounding that by admitting your fondness for Hawk Harrelson. Then you say you hate the Cubs fan.

Closet White Sox fan?????

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 13, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions

nea... unrelated

I am just used to White Sox fans, and sorta like their edginess, shall we say. In the context of Chicagoland, I find them much preferable to the Cubs.

by Freneau on Mar 13, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

you apparently have never worked as

a first base coach

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by marbotty on Mar 13, 2008 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions

wait! did we get out of top of first

without giving up a gazillion runs? is that the first time this ST?

seems like it.

i predict we'll win 30-3 now.

by Sean O Se on Mar 13, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions

Butler grounds into DP end of 1 0-0

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions

JDLR walks leadoff man in 2nd

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

Soft liner to JDLR, tosses to 1b for DP

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions

excellent!!!

by Sean O Se on Mar 13, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

JDLR sounds good

by Freneau on Mar 13, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions

Rivera doubles to the gap

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions

spoke to soon

oh... i totally forgot this is a revenge game for Guillen, our choir-boy

by Freneau on Mar 13, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

He played for a third of the teams in baseball

A lot of games he plays are revenge games.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 13, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions

it's funny: the sketchiest pitcher

right now in ST looks like Bannister.

of course ST is like reading tea leaves. but he hasn't looked good. sophomore slump coming up?

by Sean O Se on Mar 13, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions

He looked awful last spring training

What does that tell you? STSAM

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Mar 13, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I would venture guess

Banny more than most guys uses ST as a chance to work on material so you're not seeing his best stuff.

Plus, its an extremely small sample size.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 13, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

You like Hawk Harrelson?

Well, I guess there are some people out there who like limberger cheese and blood sausage. It takes all kinds.

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Mar 13, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions

I like him in a somewhat ironic way

yes... like... i mean, i'd hate to watch a game in person with him, but his antics amuse me, because no one takes them seriously... its the supposed wise men with greater platforms that really bug me

and again, when the white sox are losing, its awesome listening to him

by Freneau on Mar 13, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

When the White Sox are losing...

...he is the most fun broadcaster to listen to. His pain/anger/sadness/insanity is palpable. He loves to blame the umpires for conspiring against the Sox. It is delicious to hear him wallow in a good, painful loss. But if the Sox are winning, I have to turn the sound off.

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Mar 13, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

That

Is a great take.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 13, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

He Spins A

Good yarn and was a childhood hero of mine when he was with the A's in KC, but I hate his announcing style, especially "He gone".

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

3-2 pitch, K's whoever was at the plate

Changeup. 2 IP, 1BB, 3K so far. Still working behind a bit but he's gotten away with it thus far.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions

Which one of youguys emailed Ryan

Asking why Hollins was playing over Huber? I laughed...

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions

Because

Hollins is an ex-Brave, born again Christian who is aggressive on the basepaths and is full of grit.

Hollins is also <insert cliche>, <insert Dayton Moore myth>, <insert Trey Hillman myth>, <insert meaningless intangible>.

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Mar 13, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

The reason they gave was

Guillen was supposed to play right, but didn't today, and they wanted Teahen to get work in left. So... Hollins gets to play.

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

They are just apologists for Moore/Hillman

Bloggers will get to the real, unvarnished truth.

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Mar 13, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

In the mean time we go down on about 7 pitches

Thank god for patience

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions

This team will set records for:

Most strikeouts
Fewest walks
Lowest OBP
Complete futility

My win prediction is down to 56 games.

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Mar 13, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions

You should heed your own advice

Spring training stats are meaningless. I wouldn't be jumping off the bandwagon just yet.

Relive Royals History at royalsretro.blogspot.com

by RoyalsRetro on Mar 13, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions

It's sarcasm practice

Sarcasm is going to be my coping mechanism for getting through game threads.

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Mar 13, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Erick Aybar hits one out to left, 1-0 angels

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions

Four pitch watch, here we go

Meltdown in effect.

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

Gopher Ball? Check.

4 pitch walk? Check. Yep, it's Rosie.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions

Who Is Gary

In NYC?

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions

Single to center

JDLR is not going to break camp with this team at this rate

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions

Ball four, bases loaded

3 walks now in 2+ IP. Just more of the same.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

If He's Working

On a pitch, he better pick a different one to work on.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions

Double play, run scores, 2-0 angels

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions

A-Gor Should Have

Gone for 3. I saw it done by the Peninsula Oilers once.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

Gordon bails out JDLR again

Somehow only 1 run scored that inning

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

Buck doubles

Right after missing a home run foul

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

Buckie Feels

Olivo's heat.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Gathright walks

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

German hits into DP, no runs for us

Poor situational hitting strikes

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions

Liner to left, 1 down

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions

Bale's line from the B-game against rangers

5 ip, 5 hits, 0 BB, 6 k's

I think this is what Ryan said.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions

JDLR picks off quinlan

through 3.5 2-0 angels

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions

could have been much worse for JDLR

not because he gave up a lot of hits (only 4), but because of his lack of control. hmmm.

by Sean O Se on Mar 13, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions

Gload Grounds Grittily

Into out #3.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions

looks like end of fourth

with royals getting no hits in bottom. top of fifth here we come!

by Sean O Se on Mar 13, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions

How Is It

Possible that I've never heard of Lawrence?

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 5:20 PM EDT reply actions

Sucks for Lawrence, run scores

German drops bucks throw that had the runner caught stealing, now a broken bat single.

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions

Hunter hit into right, 4-0

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 5:22 PM EDT reply actions

Sonce No One

Else has done it today:

Kansas City AB R H RBI BB SO LOB AVG
Gathright, CF 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .238
German, 2B 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 .214
Gordon, 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333
Butler, DH 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 .394
Hollins, RF 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 .286
Gload, 1B 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .300
Teahen, LF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276
Buck, C 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 .273
Callaspo, SS 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 .273
Totals 12 0 2 0 2 0 6

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions

K-Rod On

To pitch.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions

Hahaha....

That is my question they are answering... I like the internet.

Finally coming back to the 'K'!!!! I'm going to be there 7/11/08, vs the SEA Mariners, of course!

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Mar 13, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions

Buck lines one into left

Really been hitting the ball hard from the sound of things

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions

thanks for the lineup phil

is there anywhere else one can find spring training hitting stats besides on lineup pages?

by Sean O Se on Mar 13, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions

ST stats

I think MLB.com or ESPN has them available if you go to stats on the team pages.

Finally coming back to the 'K'!!!! I'm going to be there 7/11/08, vs the SEA Mariners, of course!

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Mar 13, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

If You Kick

Around the Royals (or any) MLB site long enough it's there. OK, I found it:
http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/sortable_player_stats.jsp?c_id=mlb&baseballScope=mlb&subScope=teamC ode&teamPosCode=KCA&statType=Overview&timeSubFrame=23&sitSplit=&venueID=&Sub mit=Submit&timeFrame=1

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks

i'd been looking on espn and yahoo. forgot to check mlb.

by Sean O Se on Mar 13, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Buckie Is

En fuego.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions

Callapso doubles off the wall, 2nd & 3rd

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply actions

Gathright grounds out, 4-1

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

Germie Makes Another

Out; trade him.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 5:36 PM EDT reply actions

Someone Whistled

The clarion call that precedes "Charge!" between innings a while back; impressive.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply actions

Figgy Is Playing

3B for the Halos and they don't think they have a place for Wood?

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions

The Devil Is

In at 2B for Germie; he's so traded.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

I hope we got something good for him.

You know he'll be a born again Christian ex-Brave.

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Mar 13, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Squanto Maybe?

http://www.workersforjesus.com/f25-14.htm

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I hear he has good plate discipline

and lots of grit.

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Mar 13, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Everyone In The

Agricultural HOF does, as well as good pop.
http://www.aghalloffame.com/hall.aspx

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Gload Has Good

Splits against LHP's because he seldom faces the good ones.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions

Hollins 2run HR, 4-3 angels

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions

Hollins' Grit Leads

The Royals comeback; Hollins is now our RBI King with 11.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 5:55 PM EDT reply actions

2 years ago

Hollins would be penciled in for an opening day start in right field

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by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions

Teahie Would Have

Been traded for A ball prospects.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions

The Naturals' Starters

Now take the field.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions

Can we maybe get a C- prospect for Hollins now?

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Mar 13, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe From Cincy

Otherwise, probably not.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions

The Crowd Gets

Jiggy with "YMCA".

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:08 PM EDT reply actions

Callie Needs To

Have a position by mid-season.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions

game over?

saw this today

http://www.bigblueview.com/story/2008/3/11/2220/24994

by Freneau on Mar 13, 2008 6:12 PM EDT reply actions

The Gator Shift

Was on.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:12 PM EDT reply actions

Just home from class...

Nice to see Buck go 2 for 2 so far and the Lawrence got 4 k's. Other than that... Jiggy???

by Bluemen on Mar 13, 2008 6:12 PM EDT reply actions

You Gottta

Problem wit dat?

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions

HAHA

Juan Gone is injured. Abdominal Strain.

Finally coming back to the 'K'!!!! I'm going to be there 7/11/08, vs the SEA Mariners, of course!

by RoyalsFanInMarinerTown on Mar 13, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions

They never saw it coming

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Mar 13, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions

i was pulling for him

by Freneau on Mar 13, 2008 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions

So Was He

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions

so was his abdomen

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by marbotty on Mar 13, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions

How Much $$$$$$

Does he earn for this effort?

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 14, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions

4-3 ... okay so much for looking at the

scoreboard. It is stuck in the 7th. I am so happy regarding the Royals come from behind victory that I am taking myself out for pizza and beer. That is haute cuisine in Fargo.

by Bluemen on Mar 13, 2008 6:15 PM EDT reply actions

Jeeves Up Now

With RISP.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:16 PM EDT reply actions

R's No Longer

ISP.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:17 PM EDT reply actions

In a good way or a bad way?

I probably disagree with you.

by Scott McKinney on Mar 13, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Broken Bat

Roller to SS.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions

heh

by Sean O Se on Mar 13, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions

New Battery

Maroth/Tupman, Aviles stays in to play somewhere. Maroth promptly delivers the gopher ball. 5-4 Halos.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:21 PM EDT reply actions

Maroth Once Lost

21 games in a year? Sign him long term now.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:23 PM EDT reply actions

maroth will be out of baseball in 2 years

and no, i am not being sarcastic

he's been brutal for awhile now

by Freneau on Mar 13, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions

I'll take the under

I predict he announces his retirement upon his release from the Toledo Mud Hens in May 2009.

by Gopherballs on Mar 13, 2008 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions

what just happened there???

royals up 6-5 ???

by Sean O Se on Mar 13, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions

Gload Exgloaded A

Bit too far, bouncing one over the fence to keep Hollins (bleeder single) from scoring, but Halos oblige with a bad pickoff to 3rd; 5-5 Royals. Tupman safety squeeze, 6-5 Royals.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions

Peralta For

The save.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:40 PM EDT reply actions

Peralta Back From

3-1 to K Wood; he gone.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions

Statia Grounds

To Aviles; Ryan Budde (related to Ed?) Halos last hope.

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions

Good win i guess, sorta

winning records follow good bullpens

by slayor on Mar 13, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions

Budde Caught Looking

Where are you, howserfan?

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

by philofthenorth on Mar 13, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions

holy smokes

we have a real chance for cactus pride!

by Sean O Se on Mar 13, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

Royals Review

Thanks for doing the interview but the kind you want to do..... Um I think she looks better.....then say you would in a speedo photos of that would ruin my blog forever.

Newest Royals blog http://royalsonradioetc.blogspot.com/

by ROR 1Fan on Mar 13, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

Sharing the frustration

Being a teacher during the days before Spring Break is one of the most frustrating things ever: no one doing the work, no one paying attention in class, tons of absences and lots of people showing up to class, then leaving during it. And on and on. I could say more, but I won't. I'm trying to be a nicer person now.

What makes this even worse is knowing you will be spending all break grading mid-terms and papers while the kids are having fun.

The weather is so close to perfect here in Lawrence that I swear I can see the face of God in the sky. And my beloved Hawks are on the road for the next two weeks. The miserable irony of it all.

Rock Chalk Talk for pretty good KU College Baseball Coverage

by James Quinn on Mar 14, 2008 12:42 AM EDT reply actions