Royals vs. the Evil Empire on ESPN

[ChiefsCountry]

Game at Noon on ESPN.

[chiefqueen]

IN RSTN territory you may get alternate programming

[Eleazar]

Jeremy Affeldt versus a lineup of righties.

Gulp.

[ChiefsCountry]

chiefqueen is right, RSTN.

[Dunit35]

I'm getting ESPN News on ESPN right now.

[Reaper16]

I'm getting ESPN News on ESPN. Fortunately, Fox Sports is broadcasting the RSTN feed.

[Ultra Peanut]

Too bad...


...but really...


...the Royals and their fans really suck so...


...who cares?

[JBucc]

Stop the commercials from cutting in you idiots

[Dunit35]

Yeah what Reaper said.

[Ultra Peanut]

Sorry, couldn't resist. ROFL

[Reaper16]

Sorry, couldn't resist. ROFL
It's a bleak, thankless life we Royals fans live.

[Coach]

So how many homeruns Affeldt gonna give up today?

I give it 3.

[Hammock Parties]

GOOD-LUCK CHARM CHECKING IN!

[Reaper16]

It would nice if Affeldt didn't implode today.

[JBucc]

So how many homeruns Affeldt gonna give up today?

I give it 3.2 3 run homers

[Reaper16]

this lineup ia a**

[Reaper16]

sweet. Cano isn't playing today

[Reaper16]

that was close. We won't get those calls the other way around, like yesterday.

[Hammock Parties]

Royals road uniforms look great.

[Reaper16]

Grudzesingleanek

[Hammock Parties]

An early hit? MY GOD! STOP THE PRESSES!

[Reaper16]

WTF was that swing?

[Hammock Parties]

WTF was that swing?

He was protecting the runner. It was a hit-and-run.

[djplanb]

glad to see they're giving Sweeney a rest... and what do we have a Matt Stairs sighting???

[Hammock Parties]

IS HELL FREEZING OVER?

[JBucc]

Reggie for MVP!

[Dunit35]

Sanders with the Bat.....2-0 baby.

[Reaper16]

He was protecting the runner. It was a hit-and-run.
Oh, duh. Of course it was a pitchout. :banghead:

Meanwhile, SANDERS!!!! Baird's best free agent signing evar!

[djplanb]

REG-GIE! REG-GIE!

[shakesthecat]

I once saw Chacon do something I'd never seen before while pitching for the Rockies against the Angels.

He allowed a solo, 2-run, 3-run and a grand slam homer, in the same game.


I like KC's chances today.

[Reaper16]

Stairs! BB!

[JBucc]

No Way!

[tk13]

Was Reggie Sanders a great signing or what? He is the freaking man.

[Fish]

Sanders is the shiz-nit....

[Hammock Parties]

HAHAHA!!! DAMON GOT PWNED!!! REVENGE IS SWEET FOR ROYALS FANS!!!

[Reaper16]

I once saw Chacon do something I'd never seen before while pitching for the Rockies against the Angels.

He allowed a solo, 2-run, 3-run and a grand slam homer, in the same game.


I like KC's chances today.
The Cycle ROFL

Meanwhile, Damon misplayed that thing badly.

[Dunit35]

Almost a home run...but bringing in a run. 2 ft from a homer.

[Dunit35]

I don't know anything about these pitches...what are the ones that are up high and then sink into the strike zone?

[Hammock Parties]

I don't know anything about these pitches...what are the ones that are up high and then sink into the strike zone?

Breaking balls...usually a curve or a slider, maybe a sinking fastball or a split-finger fastball.

[Reaper16]

Teahen, the inning killer. His tenth strikeout of the year, right?

[tk13]

That curveball is disgusting. I don't know how you stop that.

Affeldt's got a 3 run lead. I believe that's the first time we've taken the lead first all year.

[Dunit35]

Breaking balls...usually a curve or a slider, maybe a sinking fastball or a split-finger fastball.

oh ok...thanks.

Those pitches are pretty sweet looking.

[ChiefsCountry]

Teahen, the inning killer. His tenth strikeout of the year, right?

Beane ripped our ass on that trade.

[Reaper16]

In Chacon's case, it's a curve

[Hammock Parties]

I learned almost everything I know about pitching from MVP Baseball. They have almost every kind of pitch on that game if not more, and you can see them all in action via the game.

[Reaper16]

That curveball is disgusting. I don't know how you stop that.

Affeldt's got a 3 run lead. I believe that's the first time we've taken the lead first all year.
Affedlt's curve is better.

[Reaper16]

I learned almost everything I know about pitching from MVP Baseball. They have almost every kind of pitch on that game if not more, and you can see them all in action via the game.
ROFL yeah! I gave Denny Bautista the obscure Knuckleslurve. It's dominating.

[Reaper16]

Keep the rosin bags away from Affedlt!

[Reaper16]

lovely

[Dunit35]

Great, let's start out walking the first batter.

[Hammock Parties]

Today's prediction: Affeldt blows the lead but the Royals win anyway.

[Dartgod]

Affeldt's got a 3 run lead. I believe that's the first time we've taken the lead first all year.
So he promptly walks the leadoff batter. :shake:

[Reaper16]

this is disgusting

[Dunit35]

Take him out...

[petegz28]

Damn it Affeldt throw strikes you sissy!

[djplanb]

is it time to get a new pitching coach? what's with all the walks this year?

[Reaper16]

i really wish Redman and Grienke were back

[petegz28]

I mean I think our pitchers have a bet on who can blow the leads the quickest!

[petegz28]

tie game

[JBucc]

**** you Affeldt

[Dunit35]

wow...just wow...already lead is gone...what a joke.

[Hammock Parties]

Well that was quick. My prediction is half true!

[petegz28]

We haven't even got 1 out yet and Affeldt has walked 2 and given upa 3-run shot

[Reaper16]

is it time to get a new pitching coach? what's with all the walks this year?
bad pitching by the pitchers

in related news, Affeldt is a ****ing joke

[ChiefsCountry]

How come we didnt trade Affledt when he had value?

[Fish]

unf*cking believable.............

[petegz28]

Why we didn't trade Affeldt last year is still beyond me. Another Baird classic.

[tk13]

Teahen! Great play.

[shakesthecat]

Good grief

[Dunit35]

Teahen! Great play.


Hell yeah...impressive.

[petegz28]

How can Buddy Bell keep his temper with shit like this?

[Reerun_KC]

the Royal are a joke, I honestly can say they should not be allowed to play in the majors unless they change there uniforms to clown suits.

It will be a great day when the Royals leave KC.

[Dartgod]

Tied the game with only one hit. What a f***ing joke. Why is it that Royals pitchers couldn't throw a f***ing strike if their life depended on it?

[Reaper16]

2 outs, its a miracle!

[sedated]

Affeldt can hear the bullpen calling...

[petegz28]

Hurry up and get Dessens int he game

[Eleazar]

I'm calling for the head of Jeremy Affeldt. He's had plenty of chances. It's time to 86 him. We have enough problems without pitchers that consistently put the team in a hole.

Let's quit wasting innings on a guy who shows no signs whatosever of maturing into more than he is. Get him off the effing team.

[Dunit35]

That strikeout was an accident.

[kc1977]

This is so messed up - YOU HAVE TO PITCH TO SOMEBODY. It is beyond me why you don't just pitch to these guys - we try to pitch around them, but then we walk them and then we are forced to groove them into the next batter - all of which are just as lethal, if not more than the batters walked.

You just can't pitch around any of these guys - it only fills the bases and then you are forced to groove it.

[vckcchiefs04]

Buddy Bell: I think we need to be patient. We chose to make Affeldt a starter, and that is what he will be.

CP: But Buddy, he sucks! What about Sisco? Did you notice he sucks at the moment as well?

Buddy Bell: I think we need to be patient. We chose to make Sisco our set up man, and that is what he will be.

CP: At this rate Buddy, we will hate you by the end of May.

Buddy Bell: I think you all need to be patient. Mr. Glass chose me to be manager, and that is what I will be.

:cuss:

[tk13]

See, look at that crap. Affeldt has the stuff to do anything.

Probably shoulda went to the curveball sooner. He was throwing pretty much all fastballs all inning. Sheffield will make you pay for that if you screw up.

[sedated]

the Royal are a joke, I honestly can say they should not be allowed to play in the majors unless they change there uniforms to clown suits.

It will be a great day when the Royals leave KC.


wow, never heard that before.

the royals are bad??

originality at its finest

:stupid:

[Reaper16]

Berroa being Berroa

[JBucc]

Berroa swinging on the first pitch? That's out of character.

[shakesthecat]

wow, never heard that before.

the royals are bad??

originality at its finest

:stupid:


You were expecting original thought from someone named Reerun?

[beavis]

wow, never heard that before.

the royals are bad??

originality at its finest

:stupid:
Insight at it's greatest...

[tk13]

All three of the announcers complimenting the K and how beautiful it is. Steve Stone says they should move the fences back another 100 feet... ROFL

[beavis]

See, look at that crap. Affeldt has the stuff to do anything.

Probably shoulda went to the curveball sooner. He was throwing pretty much all fastballs all inning. Sheffield will make you pay for that if you screw up.
But don't you think that if he was going to be anything, he'd be it by now? I mean it's been 4 years, and he's still the most inconsistent pitcher on a terrible staff. Maybe a change of scenery will do him good.

[Reaper16]

I'm dreading this half-inning...

[Hammock Parties]

How would you guys like to be 2-7? Stop bitching.

[Reaper16]

But don't you think that if he was going to be anything, he'd be it by now? I mean it's been 4 years, and he's still the most inconsistent pitcher on a terrible staff. Maybe a change of scenery will do him good.
We could have gotten value for him last season. The Marlins wanted him, but Baird was asking for too much. (Jeremy Hermieda)

[tk13]

But don't you think that if he was going to be anything, he'd be it by now? I mean it's been 4 years, and he's still the most inconsistent pitcher on a terrible staff. Maybe a change of scenery will do him good.
Oh yeah it might. Then when he goes somewhere else and succeeds, everybody's memory will be "we didn't give him enough time".

I kinda wish he had a third pitch. I mean he added that cut fastball, but if he had a decent changeup it'd be devastating.

[petegz28]

How would you guys like to be 2-7? Stop bitching.


Give us a chance..we haven't played that many games yet.

[Dunit35]

Did that guy just say tickets are only $7 for home games?

[vckcchiefs04]

We could have gotten value for him last season. The Marlins wanted him, but Baird was asking for too much. (Jeremy Hermieda)
We will trade Affeldt to the Marlins for the Dolphins Cheerleaders! Do the deal Baird!

[JBucc]

Oh yeah it might. Then when he goes somewhere else and succeeds, the everybody's memory will be "we didn't give him enough time".

I kinda wish he had a third pitch. I mean he added that cut fastball, but if he had a decent changeup it'd be devastating.I don't know. Pitches two feet out of the zone don't usually devastate much.

[Eleazar]

Steve Stone says they should move the fences back another 100 feet... ROFL

Maybe we could move them out to 500 feet. We could play it off as an homage to Polo grounds.

[Reaper16]

Teahen has saved Affedlt some damage today

[tk13]

I don't know. Pitches two feet out of the zone don't usually devastate much.
Yeah, but him throwing balls is what got him in trouble, him throwing fastballs to one of the best fastball hitters in the game is why we gave up 3 runs on one swing.

[Reaper16]

Somebody needs to tell Affedlt that the ground is not in the strike zone.

[petegz28]

Well here comes another walk.....

[Reaper16]

Pena sighting

[Reaper16]

grrrr

[petegz28]

Give Borwn credit...he fielded it cleanly

[Reaper16]

thank Christ

[ChiefsCountry]

We could have gotten value for him last season. The Marlins wanted him, but Baird was asking for too much. (Jeremy Hermieda)

I think that shows Baird's flaw. He values our guys way too much.

[petegz28]

k tough part of the order coming up let's make some noise....

[Reaper16]

Give Borwn credit...he fielded it cleanly
And he had Damon played as best he could. No one expects balls to be hit that shallow into the field.

[petegz28]

I think that shows Baird's flaw. He values our guys way too much.


Plus Baird was insistant on getting a corner outfilelder. I am like take a look at this team dumbass we need whoever we can get.

[ChiefsCountry]

Plus Baird was insistant on getting a corner outfilelder. I am like take a look at this team dumbass we need whoever we can get.

Get BPA, we need help anywhere.

[shakesthecat]

I'm not watching the game live, but judging from the pitch selector on CBSsportsline, if would appear Affeldt has absolutely no idea where his pitches are going.

[tk13]

As for good news, according to the royals official board we were able to keep that Steve Andrade that was lights out in spring training, and send him to Omaha. He cleared waivers without being claimed and Toronto refused to take him back. It said in the KC Star we were gonna try and keep him. As controversial as keeping Costa and Stemle was, we were still able to keep Guiel, Peralta, and Andrade in the organization.

[Reaper16]

I think that shows Baird's flaw. He values our guys way too much.
And he gest fixated on filling specific needs. Obviously, with Beltran he demanded a 3B and a Catcher. Well lasy year when he was fielding offers for Affedlt or MacDougal, he insisted on a young, power-hitting corner outfielder.

[Reaper16]

As for good news, according to the royals official board we were able to keep that Steve Andrade that was lights out in spring training, and send him to Omaha. He cleared waivers without being claimed and Toronto refused to take him back. It said in the KC Star we were gonna try and keep him. As controversial as keeping Costa and Stemle was, we were still able to keep Guiel, Peralta, and Andrade in the organization.
We may be needing Andandre and Peralta soon, if we have to send Sisco down to get his stuff together.

[tk13]

We may be needing Andandre and Peralta soon, if we have to send Sisco down to get his stuff together.
I'd like to see Andrade pitch just to see how a guy who put up the numbers like he does gets zero interest from 29 other teams.

[petegz28]

And because Affeldt sucks so bad he is not going to get any of the close calls...

[tk13]

That's awesome... they chose Grudzielanek to do the little "inside pitch" segment, and he breaks down how a 2B turns a DP. Hard to believe in a game with the Yankees that they chose a Royal to do that. Pretty cool.

[petegz28]

so now I guess all the Umps are favoring the Yanks

[vckcchiefs04]

so now I guess all the Umps are favoring the Yanks
Is this new news? :shake:

[Reaper16]

so now I guess all the Umps are favoring the Yanks
Arguably happened to Sisco yesterday

[petegz28]

Walk #3

[Eleazar]

Another baserunner. Get Affeldt the :cuss: out of there! :# :bang:

[Reaper16]

What our rotation should be:
Ealarton, Bautista, Redman, Greinke, somebody else for the love of God. In any order.

[petegz28]

Affeldt goes full on more batters than anyone I have seen

[JBucc]

Fuggedy Fug

[Reaper16]

damnit. Costa's glove hit his knee, and the ball went out.

[petegz28]

Well there ya have it..lead blown

[beavis]

I'd like to see Andrade pitch just to see how a guy who put up the numbers like he does gets zero interest from 29 other teams.
Same here.

[Reaper16]

Well there ya have it..lead blown
yeah, but we've been expecting that to happen for a number of pitches now.

[Reaper16]

where the hell did that changeup come from?

[tk13]

Affeldt is making Teahen work today.

[beavis]

Will you guys quit quoting peterpuffer. I'd almost gone a day without him annoying me.

[shakesthecat]

71 pitches in 3 just innings.

That's hard to do.

[tk13]

where the hell did that changeup come from?
I don't know, but that was exactly what I was talking about. Bernie Williams looked silly there. Affeldt was trying to start the game with the two fastballs and break the curve in later. Having an offspeed pitch to go to as that 2nd pitch instead of a cutter would be a lot better, if he could get the ball in the strike zone.

[beavis]

71 pitches in 3 just innings.

That's hard to do.
You underestimate this team.

[shakesthecat]

You underestimate this team.

You'd think I'd have learned by now.

I keep hoping he's on some sort of pitch count.

[Reaper16]

Make it stop

[vckcchiefs04]

A long drive!!! Deep to the.....catcher. :rolleyes: Atta boy Angel.

[shakesthecat]

Brown walks on 4 straight, and Teahen hacks at the first pitch he sees. :banghead:

[petegz28]

Will you guys quit quoting peterpuffer. I'd almost gone a day without him annoying me.


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[58-4ever]

Get Affeldt out of there! :banghead:

[Reaper16]

of course its a walk

[petegz28]

Walk #4

[tk13]

Our bullpen is gonna get a workout today. This is why Dessens didn't come back out yesterday. He might not pitch today but if we get a lead we'll need him. We can't use Wood cause he's starting this weekend.

[petegz28]

Jimmy "No Cranberries Please" Gobble goes to work in the pen

[petegz28]

5-3 Yanks

[shakesthecat]

Our bullpen is gonna get a workout today. This is why Dessens didn't come back out yesterday. He might not pitch today but if we get a lead we'll need him. We can't use Wood cause he's starting this weekend.

I'm kinda surprised Gobble hasn't got the call yet today.

[petegz28]

An finally affeldt is gone

[vckcchiefs04]

Atta boy Affeldt! Damn!!!!

[tk13]

I'm kinda surprised Gobble hasn't got the call yet today.
He's coming out now. Really we're probably down to Gobble, Hudson, and Stemle to try and get this to the end. Maybe throw Sisco back out there.

[sedated]

I wonder if, to replace Wood in the bullpen, we will call up Andrade or send Affeldt to the pen?

I say Andrade

[William Ligue Jr]

You guys don't know shit about baseball. KC fans are fairweather and I guarantee by June this board won't be talking Royals anymore. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! SUCK ON MY COCK, WHORES!

[Hammock Parties]

That was close.

Also, we don't like your cock.

[Reaper16]

I was scared for about a second there

[vckcchiefs04]

You guys don't know shit about baseball. KC fans are fairweather and I guarantee by June this board won't be talking Royals anymore. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! SUCK ON MY COCK, WHORES!
because his cheap a$$ dad could not buy the good condoms, we have to listen to ignorant crap like this. :rolleyes:

[djplanb]

to anyone who is watching, how close was A-Rod to a HR?

[tk13]

I wonder if, to replace Wood in the bullpen, we will call up Andrade or send Affeldt to the pen?

I say Andrade
I'm interested in seeing what happens with Mark Redman comes back. Redman's been good on his rehab assignment. Affeldt might get shipped back to the pen to take Sisco's role.

[petegz28]

6-3 Yanks

[sedated]

you guys need to say what you are reacting to.

I can;t follow the game with, "that was close" and "he sucks"

[Reaper16]

that was close he sucks

[sedated]

I'm interested in seeing what happens with Mark Redman comes back. Redman's been good on his rehab assignment. Affeldt might get shipped back to the pen to take Sisco's role.

ugh. we have to choose between Sisco and Affeldt in the pen?

I'd rather see Sisco sent down and Affeldt moved to the pen, until he has 2 good showings, then trade his ass for any bat we can get.

then bring up Andrade

[djplanb]

how about our first hit since the 1st inning???

[ChiefsCountry]

You guys don't know shit about baseball. KC fans are fairweather and I guarantee by June this board won't be talking Royals anymore. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! SUCK ON MY COCK, WHORES!

Considering most people on this thread are pretty die hard Royal fans.

[Reaper16]

Nothing says "Rally!" like Bako leading off.

[Coogs]

Our bullpen is gonna get a workout today. This is why Dessens didn't come back out yesterday.

If that is the reason he was pulled yesterday, then we deserve to loose 100+ games again this year.

[Eleazar]

7 hits, 6 runs.

Affeldt is a very efficient pitcher.

[Reaper16]

That ref blocked the ball!

[William Ligue Jr]

Considering most people on this thread are pretty die hard Royal fans.

If you can't tell me who Matt Kniginyzky is, you are a fairweather Royals fan! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHA!

[tk13]

If that is the reason he was pulled yesterday, then we deserve to loose 100+ games again this year.
No it's not. We're working with a short pen right now. Bell even said you don't wanna burn up your pen in April... and he's right.

[Reaper16]

Coooosta scores!

[tk13]

Grudz with an RBI double. He's got a hot bat right now.

[ChiefsCountry]

If you can't tell me who Matt Kniginyzky is, you are a fairweather Royals fan! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHA!

A pitcher we drafted last year, who is in Burlington of the Midwest League.

[tk13]

Minky with an RBI double! Offense! Offense!

[Reaper16]

Meinky scores Gruds w/ a double!

[petegz28]

Dougie!

[Dunit35]

Looking better. Come on Sanders take the lead.

[vckcchiefs04]

You know...as bad as the pitching is, this is going to be a pretty fun year, because this offense will get us back in most games and score some runs. The club is gritty, we just don't have the arms to win anything. Keep fighting boys!!! :clap:

[Reaper16]

A pitcher we drafted last year, who is in Burlington of the Midwest League.
Ligueooser = pwned

[Dunit35]

Does anybody think that if the batters actually went on a full sprint from home plate to first base they could make it to 1st without being called out?

[Reaper16]

C'mon, Stairs, put some good stick on it.

[Coogs]

No it's not. We're working with a short pen right now. Bell even said you don't wanna burn up your pen in April... and he's right.

19 pitches isn't exactly 'burning up your pen'. Finish the win and let him sit out an extra day if need be another time.

[ChiefsCountry]

You know...as bad as the pitching is, this is going to be a pretty fun year, because this offense will get us back in most games and score some runs. The club is gritty, we just don't have the arms to win anything. Keep fighting boys!!! :clap:

We have a pretty solid lineup. I liked the free agent pickups with Sanders, Grud, and Mikeny. If we had a elite pitching staff like Houston, we could do some things.

[tk13]

19 pitches isn't exactly 'burning up your pen'. Finish the win and let him sit out an extra day if need be another time.
Yeah, but we were also coming into the left handed part of the lineup. Giambi/Matsui/Cano, etc. We were also playing the matchups.

19 pitches isn't a lot... but if he goes out for another inning and gets up to 32-35 pitches, that is a lot.

[Coogs]

Yeah, but we were also coming into the left handed part of the lineup. Giambi/Matsui/Cano, etc. We were also playing the matchups.

19 pitches isn't a lot... but if he goes out for another inning and gets up to 32-35 pitches, that is a lot.


At least let him open the 8th. One or two batters. If he gets them out, go to the closer. If not then bring in the cannon fodder.

[Reaper16]

We have a pretty solid lineup. I liked the free agent pickups with Sanders, Grud, and Mikeny. If we had a elite pitching staff like Houston, we could do some things.
Heck, if we had even one more good starter. Bautista and Grienke are both potential top of the rotation guys. Elarton has pitched very well so far. Redman is a ML quality pitcher.
Anyone know what starting pitchers are free agents after the season?

[ChiefsCountry]

Heck, if we had even one more good starter. Bautista and Grienke are both potential top of the rotation guys. Elarton has pitched very well so far. Redman is a ML quality pitcher.
Anyone know what starting pitchers are free agents after the season?

I agree. I loved our off-seaspn this past year. Trouble is we dont have the one or two superstars needed to be a really good team. Instead we got fringe players.

[tk13]

At least let him open the 8th. One or two batters. If he gets them out, go to the closer. If not then bring in the cannon fodder.
I have a different philosophy than the rest of the baseball fans on the board about this. I'd rather start a reliever off fresh with a clean slate, than try to stretch somebody and bring the other reliever into a problem.... like we did with Burgos yesterday.

Plus... we might need all of these guys again today. We're in the 5th right now and we've already got Hudson up. After him is Stemle... and then we're back to the guys we used yesterday.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Bako still doesn't frame a pitch worth a damn. He just cost Gobble a strike.

[Eleazar]

Bako still doesn't frame a pitch worth a damn. He just cost Gobble a strike.

What happened on the stolen base where he didn't even throw at the runner?

[Dunit35]

Ban him....now

[Hammock Parties]

Porn! Alright!

[Pitt Gorilla]

Um. Nice, but...

[ChiefsCountry]

I'm glad we got a classy Donk fan troll on a baseball thread.

[Reaper16]

the pain...too...much....

[Dunit35]

As much as I like porn..it just can't be in a sports thread.

[vckcchiefs04]

No way....another walk? amazing.

[tk13]

What happened on the stolen base where he didn't even throw at the runner?
Affeldt didn't hold him at all. A-Rod got a huge jump.

[Eleazar]

Hopefully the mods can tell who is running that William Ligue account and will ban the regular poster whose alternative login this is. Ahem.

[ChiefsCountry]

Yankess have Jaret Wright as a bullpen guy. He could be a starter for some teams.

[tk13]

Well there goes my theory that William Ligue is actually gochiefs.

[Hammock Parties]

Hopefully the mods can tell who is running that William Ligue account and will ban the regular poster whose alternative login this is. Ahem.

Bronco LB 56

[JBucc]

Man I missed the porn. Was it good?

[ChiefsCountry]

Man I missed the porn. Was it good?

It was decent.

[Dunit35]

It was decent.


Yeah, I've seen better.

[Hammock Parties]

Man I missed the porn. Was it good?

Devon. Shoving a dildo up her cooter.

[tk13]

Why did he delete his own post? Bronco LB 56 wouldn't do that. That really does make me think it's gochiefs... ROFL

[Dunit35]

Why did he delete his own post? Bronco LB 56 wouldn't do that. That really does make me think it's gochiefs... ROFL


How did he know that was Devon...must watch a lot of porn.

[vckcchiefs04]

Freakin Cairo gets up and hurts us......unfreakinbelievable!!!

[Hammock Parties]

How did he know that was Devon...must watch a lot of porn.

Devon is my favorite pornstar.

Post more, Bronco LB 56!

[Reaper16]

It's hard to physically function at times

[djplanb]

we're going to need to put up a ten-spot to win this one.

[vckcchiefs04]

Way to go pitching staff......offense gets us back in it, you kick us back out! :cuss:

[Dunit35]

Devon is my favorite pornstar.

Post more, Bronco LB 56!


Well then, I guess that explains it.

I would go with Jenna Jameson...but I don't know many pornstars though.

[tk13]

Devon is my favorite pornstar.

Post more, Bronco LB 56!
Whatever you say, William Ligue Jr.

[Fish]

pitching is just a drain on my day's enjoyment......

[Pitt Gorilla]

It's hard to blame that too much on pitching. The passed ball didn't help. The shot off the pitchers glove was bad luck. I'm glad we got out of the inning when we did.

[petegz28]

Boy the Umps really love their Yanks!

[tk13]

Geez, that pitch was way off the plate. Teahen shoulda been at first. Shoulda been ball four.

[shakesthecat]

Geez, that pitch was way off the plate. That strikeout wasn't Teahen's fault.

Who's fault was it the other 10 times he whiffed this year?

I want to like the kid, but it's becoming pretty obvious he's hearing Gordon's footsteps and isn't handling the pressure very well.

[Reaper16]

Who's fault was it the other 10 times he whiffed this year?

I want to like the kid, but it's becoming pretty obvious he's hearing Gordon's footsteps and isn't handling the pressure very well.
He shouldn't. Gordon should be a year away; a whole year in the minors would be best for him.

[petegz28]

Walk #6

[tk13]

Who's fault was it the other 10 times he whiffed this year?

I want to like the kid, but it's becoming pretty obvious he's hearing Gordon's footsteps and isn't handling the pressure very well.
That pitch was a mile off the plate. Steve Stone even made fun of it. He looked like total crap the first three games, no doubt. He's looked better since. Patience. He's been real solid over there defensively today.

[djplanb]

Gordon will be up by August from what I've been reading.

[ChiTown]

Who's fault was it the other 10 times he whiffed this year?

I want to like the kid, but it's becoming pretty obvious he's hearing Gordon's footsteps and isn't handling the pressure very well.

:clap:

tk has more excuses for the Royals poor play than my 5 year old does for not washing his hands after he pees.

just ribbing ya, tk

[Eleazar]

That pitch was a mile off the plate. Steve Stone even made fun of it. He looked like total crap the first three games, no doubt. He's looked better since. Patience. He's been real solid over there defensively today.

His defense is good, and like you say, his bat is warming back up. Teahen is just the guy this week who is getting kicked in the shin by knee jerking.

[shakesthecat]

He shouldn't. Gordon should be a year away; a whole year in the minors would be best for him.

2 words.....Ryan Zimmerman

Muzzy hinted Gordon may only be a month or 2 away.

If Teahen continues to struggle, I have no problem with Gordon getting the call this year. Service clock be damned.

[Hammock Parties]

You guys are coming back!

[vckcchiefs04]

The bullpin strikes again!!!

[Fish]

All but 2 Yanks have at least 1 hit now...... empty the bullpen!!!

[tk13]

Wow, great throw by Emil, I didn't think he'd be able to do that.

[vckcchiefs04]

E. BROWN!! Nice throw!

[shakesthecat]

Alright boys, time to put on those rally caps.

[tk13]

Technical difficulties... woooo.

[vckcchiefs04]

GAME OVER!!!

[Pitt Gorilla]

Technical difficulties... woooo.Defensive difficulties...

[vckcchiefs04]

ERROR!!!!!

[tk13]

Wow, Costa might have actually caught that. He grabbed it in mid-air. Rough.

[Dartgod]

Wow, it's getting out of hand now. 8 walks, 14 hits, 12 runs (and counting)...wow, what an inspiring effort by our pitching staff today. :shake:

[shakesthecat]

On a positive note, at least Stemle hasn't walked anyone......yet.

[ChiTown]

17 walks by the Royals in less than 2 games. That's some kinda pitching right there folks..........

[Fish]

If only Bernie Williams could bat every time..........

[ChiTown]

Another name for the Royals v Yankees series

Bronx Bomber Batting Practice..................

[tk13]

We gotta freaking go back there to NY too at the end of May for three more games. We don't get them at home until September.

[Hammock Parties]

Damon - oops!

http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/NYY103041215_1024x768.jpg

[Demonpenz]

if your on another team you know your going to mash all series long if you play the royals

[tk13]

Gary Thorne, Steve Stone, and Steve Phillips did a pretty good job today, they deserve some props. That was about the only thing that went right.

[Fish]

ERAs:

Affeldt-14.73
Gobble-13.50
Stemle-13.50

Ohhhhhhh boy........

[teedubya]

Nothing ails a team in a slump like a series vs the Royals.

[Hammock Parties]

I'm retiring from the prediction business.

[sedated]

ERAs:

Affeldt-14.73
Gobble-13.50
Stemle-13.50

Ohhhhhhh boy........

throw sisco's 21 ERA in there, you've got yourself quite the pitching staff.