Royals vs. Rays - July 4

[Mama Hip Rockets]

let's get it started. what a shitty field. i can't believe they make major leaguers play there.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

so who will give up more runs today, bannister or buck?

[VonneMarie]

And why is Olivo still the back up?

[Mama Hip Rockets]

it would be nice if somebody besides dejesus could get on base today.

also it would be nice if they wouldn't hit into a double play every time dejesus is on base.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Originally Posted by VonneMarie

And why is Olivo still the back up?

"because buck calls a better game."

yeah he's calling a real great game today, huh? catching and throwing and hitting a great game today, too.

[DeezNutz]

Buck calls a better game...ok. I've brought this up before, but I'll ask again: If Olivo's game-calling ability is his most significant weakness, why can't the coaching staff call the game, thus making his weakness a moot point? What would be the problem with this? Too simple?

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by thurman merman

"because buck calls a better came."

We'll see what the Omaha pitchers have to say about that.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

btw, just so there is no confusion, i was quoting other people on the whole "buck calling a better game" thing. i think it's horseshit, and olivo should be the everyday catcher.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

haha sweet catch by guillen.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

3-run homer by carlos pena. 7-0 rays. this is ridiculous.

[VonneMarie]

We suck... oh well.

[VonneMarie]

BTW, Pena owns us.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

oh, gobble is warming up in the bullpen, which means the royals have officially given up.

[DeezNutz]

Gobble up in the pen. We're clearly waving the white flag. Time to go outside.

[DeezNutz]

Originally Posted by thurman merman

oh, gobble is warming up in the bullpen, which means the royals have officially given up.

Nice timing.

[eazyb81]

Originally Posted by thurman merman

btw, just so there is no confusion, i was quoting other people on the whole "buck calling a better game" thing. i think it's horseshit, and olivo should be the everyday catcher.

So why do the pitchers have a much lower ERA when Buck as the catcher compared to Olivo? And why do Meche and Greinke only want Buck catching when they're on the mound?