Commented Bannister coulda gone 4 - and given up 3 more runs at the same time. on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 12:37 PM PDT

Commented I'm thinking ram for two, soria for two after Ho-ram on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 12:36 PM PDT

Commented How is that different from normal, when their socks are black instead of white? on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 12:25 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented That fits perfectly, doesn't it? on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 12:24 PM PDT

Commented I thought he was trying to either paint the corner or get Crede chasing - probably stuck with it too long. on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 12:22 PM PDT

Commented I read it as he was trying to jam him in after being away and hung the pitch. on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 12:21 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented What they told everyone before the season: he's a fluke, and likely will never again be as good as last year. on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 12:19 PM PDT

Commented Who have we got in the pen tonight? on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 12:14 PM PDT (2 replies)

Commented Maybe moreso a deal with the middle order white sox hitters. Who he gets to with 2 outs. Maybe? on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 12:13 PM PDT

Commented Or none. Pleasant surprise on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 12:00 PM PDT

Commented So how many runs score on two outs this time? Any bets? on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 12:00 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented Ah, but that was in the magical fluke year. on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 11:58 AM PDT

Commented Is Teahen any better? on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 11:57 AM PDT (1 reply)

Commented That's why he didn't walk him. on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 11:55 AM PDT

Commented On the plus side, Danks seems hittable today. on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 11:52 AM PDT (1 reply)

Commented Saw a graphic that said he has 26 Ks with RISP - methinks he tries too hard. on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 11:44 AM PDT (1 reply)

Commented Need I remind, we're still in the lead. on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 11:40 AM PDT (1 reply)

Commented Which means he has nothing. on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 11:36 AM PDT

Commented Is Bannister worse with the lead? I thought he was lousy all-around this year. on Game 99 Open Thread - Royals (44-54) at White Sox (55-41) on Royals Review - 07/20/08 11:35 AM PDT

Commented Man, ESPN is hilarious right now. on All-Star Game Overflow Thread II on Royals Review - 07/15/08 10:44 PM PDT

Commented Someone remind me . . . on All-Star Game Overflow Thread II on Royals Review - 07/15/08 10:19 PM PDT (2 replies)

Commented So if the AL runs out of pitchers, the loss is on Francona, right? on All-Star Game Overflow Thread II on Royals Review - 07/15/08 9:48 PM PDT

Commented Wow. Glad I was wrong. on All-Star Game Overflow Thread II on Royals Review - 07/15/08 9:36 PM PDT

Commented We just played the Orioles and Sherrill blew two games . . . on All-Star Game Overflow Thread II on Royals Review - 07/15/08 9:36 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented And hey! What do you know? Back to 12 games under .500! on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 8:00 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented The only silver lining to this skid? The Indians are doing even worse, so for all our ineptitude . . . on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:59 PM PDT

Commented Oy. What a revolting game. The Royals get your hopes up and then dash them completely. on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:57 PM PDT

Commented Are you psychic? on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:57 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented To me Meche has been okay recently for an above-average starter. on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:56 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented One caveat: Grudz is okay, but I am disappointed he is still around. I'd like him traded if we can. on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:53 PM PDT

Commented Here's a reflection of the state of the Royals right now: on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:52 PM PDT (2 replies)

Commented The funny thing is that going into the season, the prevailing thought was . . . on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:45 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented But if 3rd and 1st were the two bases tagged, Grud would be out. on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:44 PM PDT

Commented Wait, my Gameday shows Grudz on second. How can that be when we just had the DP? on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:42 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented It's getting to the point that if the bullpen isn't set up to go Mahay-Soria . . . on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:38 PM PDT

Commented CWS just ran out three guys with a 2-something ERA after last night's game. on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:37 PM PDT (2 replies)

Commented Important caveat: two weeks of that was against NL. Still, that sucks mightily. on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:34 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented By the way - CWS tonight: 7 runs on 5 hits. Our pitching sucks tonight. on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:31 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented By the way - anyone who thinks our pitching is "fixed" to any extent isn't paying attention. on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:31 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented Crap. on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:28 PM PDT

Commented Any doubt they at least tie the game here? on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:27 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented Surprising how much the Bale/Nunez injuries have hurt us. on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:21 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented Here's the reason we can't count on Tejada. on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 7:17 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented I think we're fine - until Quentin comes up again. on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 6:52 PM PDT

Commented Man, if we lose this - two bad pitches to quentin and David's K are going to stick in the mind. on Game 92 Overflow Thread on Royals Review - 07/09/08 6:52 PM PDT (2 replies)

Commented Mr. BUCK! Bringing his A game I see. on Game 92 Open Thread - White Sox (52-37) at Royals (40-51) on Royals Review - 07/09/08 6:13 PM PDT

Commented By the way, for a 5-2 game this one has gone awfully quickly. Lots of hackers will do that, I guess. on Game 92 Open Thread - White Sox (52-37) at Royals (40-51) on Royals Review - 07/09/08 6:12 PM PDT

Commented Nice to see Banny get the K and out after the homer. Let's hope that's all he gives up tonight. on Game 92 Open Thread - White Sox (52-37) at Royals (40-51) on Royals Review - 07/09/08 6:11 PM PDT

Commented And there goes the shutout. on Game 92 Open Thread - White Sox (52-37) at Royals (40-51) on Royals Review - 07/09/08 6:07 PM PDT

Commented We're not taking Liz to any number of pitches. He could go for a complete game at this rate. on Game 84 Open Thread - Royals (38-45) at Orioles (41-40) on Royals Review - 07/01/08 4:50 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented I hope Luke settles down in this inning . . . because their guy just made us look foolish. on Game 84 Open Thread - Royals (38-45) at Orioles (41-40) on Royals Review - 07/01/08 4:31 PM PDT

Commented except we have a pretty good winning record in those games. on Game 84 Open Thread - Royals (38-45) at Orioles (41-40) on Royals Review - 07/01/08 4:30 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented Crap. on Game 83 Open Thread - Royals (37-45) at Orioles (41-39) on Royals Review - 06/30/08 6:04 PM PDT

Commented Greinke: 60 pitches, 41 strikes, 19 balls, 2 hits. on Game 83 Open Thread - Royals (37-45) at Orioles (41-39) on Royals Review - 06/30/08 6:01 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented But in the 6th inning it's not going to be one of the top 2-3 guys. on Game 83 Open Thread - Royals (37-45) at Orioles (41-39) on Royals Review - 06/30/08 5:59 PM PDT

Commented Damn. Hopefully this brings us into their bullpen though. on Game 83 Open Thread - Royals (37-45) at Orioles (41-39) on Royals Review - 06/30/08 5:57 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented One thing you have to say - I think some of the team has gotten better at drawing walks lately. on Game 83 Open Thread - Royals (37-45) at Orioles (41-39) on Royals Review - 06/30/08 5:54 PM PDT (2 replies)

Commented At least Grudz seems to have brought his game. on Game 83 Open Thread - Royals (37-45) at Orioles (41-39) on Royals Review - 06/30/08 5:51 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented Because we are hacktastic and have no idea how to approach him? on Game 81 Open Thread - Cardinals at Royals on Royals Review - 06/28/08 6:09 PM PDT (1 reply)

Commented It's weird - for all his control problems, Davies is at 17 pitches through 2. on Game 81 Open Thread - Cardinals at Royals on Royals Review - 06/28/08 4:47 PM PDT

Commented Luckily at the K, you can play with pop flies easier than in other parks. on Game 81 Open Thread - Cardinals at Royals on Royals Review - 06/28/08 4:45 PM PDT

Commented Originally, yeah. on Bill Simmons: Aviles is my guy on Royals Review - 06/28/08 11:30 AM PDT

Commented Nope, it's really Brian. on Bill Simmons: Aviles is my guy on Royals Review - 06/28/08 11:29 AM PDT (1 reply)

Commented Did I tell you my name was Brian? on Bill Simmons: Aviles is my guy on Royals Review - 06/27/08 2:52 PM PDT (1 reply)

Posted Bill Simmons: Aviles is my guy on Royals Review - 06/26/08 8:24 PM PDT