***Official Royals at Athletics 7/29***

[DeezNutz]

Meche, 8-9 4.31, vs. G. Smith, 5-9 3.90.

This appears to be an epic battle, as both pitchers bring a 1.32 WHIP into tonight's game. Also, both seem to be healthy and thus well suited to start.

[DeezNutz]

Kansas City
D. DeJesus cf
M. Aviles ss
M. Grudzielanek 2b
J. Guillen lf
B. Butler dh
A. Gordon 3b
M. Teahen rf
J. Buck c
R. Gload 1b

Oakland
E. Patterson lf
R. Sweeney rf
K. Suzuki c
C. Gonzalez cf
J. Cust dh
M. Ellis 2b
J. Hannahan 1b
B. Crosby ss
B. Conrad 3b

[DeezNutz]

DeJesus picked off first to end the first. Didn't get within 3 feet of the bag. Still smiles. Fans appreciate his positivity, which is a breath of fresh air compared to Guillen.

[Mizzou_8541]

DeJesus picked off first to end the first. Didn't get within 3 feet of the bag. Still smiles. Fans appreciate his positivity, which is a breath of fresh air compared to Guillen.

And my fiance appreciates how "hot" he is.

[VonneMarie]

And my fiance appreciates how "hot" he is.

The man is hot. Don't hate.

[Mecca]

DeJesus picked off first to end the first. Didn't get within 3 feet of the bag. Still smiles. Fans appreciate his positivity, which is a breath of fresh air compared to Guillen.

If a WR smiled after dropping a pass everyone would go apeshit...

[CoMoChief]

DeJesus picked off first to end the first. Didn't get within 3 feet of the bag. Still smiles. Fans appreciate his positivity, which is a breath of fresh air compared to Guillen.

This is pretty much the same logic as to why Mike Sweeney was a Royal for so long. He was a good guy and was great to media and fans, too bad half of his career he was on the DL.

[DeezNutz]

If a WR smiled after dropping a pass everyone would go apeshit...

No, not if he were a good dude. KC sports: home of the upstanding citizens.

More seriously, good point. Morton would have needed security to get out of the stadium if he smiled during the '03 playoff game.

[DeezNutz]

Aviles leadoff triple. Grudz with a sac fly. 1-0 Royals, bottom 4th.

[Jenson71]

Shoot, they answered back with a 2 out RBI! :cuss:

[SPchief]

Home run by Aviles!!!

[KCUnited]

5 HRs in the last 3 games.

[Nzoner]

Home run by Aviles!!!

This kid is quickly becoming my favorite player

[DeezNutz]

Meche having a terrible game. 1 run, 3 hits, and 8 K's through 6.

[SPATCH]

Meche having a terrible game. 1 run, 3 hits, and 8 K's through 6.

awful

[DeezNutz]

This kid is quickly becoming my favorite player

I would agree with this. I'm very hopeful he isn't named Rookie of the Year, however, since this is the curse of death for the Royals.

[Jenson71]

I would agree with this. I'm very hopeful he isn't named Rookie of the Year, however, since this is the curse of death for the Royals.

With Murphy and especially Longoria, I wouldn't be too worried. However, I wouldn't mind if he has an explosive second half.

[OmahaChief]

effin Teahan fails again.

[SPchief]

John ****ING BUCK CRUSHED THAT

[KCUnited]

6 HRs in 3 games.

[BigRock]

BUCK YOU, A'S

[SPATCH]

****in buck

[markk]

He's like Samson, only backwards.

[KCUnited]

3 multi HR games in a row.

[Jenson71]

Wow, Buck. Wow. I guess we'll keep you.

[markk]

Meche having a terrible game. 1 run, 3 hits, and 8 K's through 6.

is there a joke i am missing?

[Nzoner]

The Sox lost to the pesky Twins again,so it could be another good night

[markk]

Wow, Buck. Wow. I guess we'll keep you.

he hits .250 and about 15 homers a year... an average catcher. he's not just bloody awful or anything

[SPchief]

is there a joke i am missing?



Sarcasm, learn it, live it, love it.

[SPchief]

:banghead:

[DeezNutz]

With Murphy and especially Longoria, I wouldn't be too worried. However, I wouldn't mind if he has an explosive second half.

I'm tired. Longoria didn't come to mind. Guess that's because he sure as hell doesn't play like a rookie.

[markk]

looks like some action in the bullpen by the way hillman gestured.

i dont see why not. the run at the plate would make it a one run game and meche's location is getting a little off her in the 7th. pitched a great game but maybe the setup man ought to be getting loose for the 8th.

[markk]

mahay right on cue

[DeezNutz]

:banghead:

For grins, it's too bad it wasn't Guillen out there.

For a gold glover, Grudz can't play a pop-up worth a shit.

[OmahaChief]

KC has to lead the majors in the miscommunication between infield and outfield. i am sick of seeing the same shit game after game.

[KCUnited]

Breaking story that Teahan wants out of KC. Says he hates BBQ. Story at:

kcfanssuck.org/teahan

[DeezNutz]

What's really disgusting is that that play isn't scored an error, which is a ****ing joke.

[OmahaChief]

For grins, it's too bad it wasn't Guillen out there.

For a gold glover, Grudz can't play a pop-up worth a shit.

Teahan should have called him off that was an easy play for Teahan he was right there.

[OmahaChief]

What's really disgusting is that that play isn't scored an error, which is a ****ing joke.


No shit. They just give hits away nowadays. That was clearly an error and now Meche gets the ER due to his fielders being shitballs

[DeezNutz]

Teahan should have called him off that was an easy play for Teahan he was right there.

Somebody HAS to catch it. I don't care who, and both players looked like they slowed up, expecting the other to take charge. You're right, though, that it's a much easier play for Teahen.

But, but...Teahen always plays balls out. 100 percent all the time...

[SPchief]

:clap: nice job by Meche to get out of the jam. And did I see that right? Did we just pitch around to Emil Brown?

[markk]

got out of it, 3 run lead intact. works for me.

give leo nunez the work... leave mahay's stock high

[DeezNutz]

On a positive note, this sets up Soria for a save.

[DeezNutz]

Mahay with a scoreless inning. If he doesn't bring an organization's top 3 prospects, Moore's a idiat. He also loves the fans, Mahay, that is.

[KCUnited]

Mahay with a scoreless inning. If he doesn't bring an organization's top 3 prospects, Moore's a idiat. He also loves the fans, Mahay, that is.

Hopefully more than a projected utility guy.

[kregger]

KC has to lead the majors in the miscommunication between infield and outfield. i am sick of seeing the same shit game after game.

Not to mention the infield to infield communication. Gordon and Aviles must be mute because they constantly seem to be bumping each other.

[SPchief]

It's time to get NASTY

[SPchief]

Sit your ass down

[Kraus]

Soria on for save # 29.

[Kraus]

Nice play by Grudz to take away a hit.

[DeezNutz]

Grudz with a great diving play.

[SPchief]

Nice play by Grudz

[DeezNutz]

Only 2 strikeouts for Soria in a scoreless 9th? That's not good enough, and stuff like this will negatively affect his trade value.

Still, nice win for the Royals. 5-2. Brooms tomorrow.

[SPchief]

SIT YOUR ASS DOWN!!!


Royals win!

[Kraus]

Royals on a 3-game streak!!!

PBJ

[SPchief]

Only 2 strikeouts for Soria in a scoreless 9th? That's not good enough, and stuff like this will negatively affect his trade value.

Still, nice win for the Royals. 5-2. Brooms tomorrow.



Trade value??


Soria will not get traded in the next 4 years.

[DeezNutz]

Trade value??


Soria will not get traded in the next 4 years.

See post #29.

[Mecca]

Why is John Buck bald...

[DeezNutz]

Why is John Buck bald...

You preferred the comb over?

[DeezNutz]

To answer your question more directly: maternal grandfather. But Meche shaved Buck's head the other night, which isn't really connected.

[Nightfyre]

If Soria ever starts I think he will need to add just a touch of velocity to his fastball to be really effective for 6-7 consecutive innings. Thoughts?

[DeezNutz]

If Soria ever starts I think he will need to add just a touch of velocity to his fastball to be really effective for 6-7 consecutive innings. Thoughts?

If Soria ever starts when he's this effective as a closer, I will personally put a foot up Dayton Moore's ass.

[Nightfyre]

If Soria ever starts when he's this effective as a closer, I will personally put a foot up Dayton Moore's ass.

I always just get this feeling that if he had an inning or two to really get in the game he would REALLY start showing nasty stuff. Like at the end of last inning I had that feeling. I really can't explain it or justify it. Its just like... I get the feeling hes not actually warm when he gets out there. lol.

[markk]

8-1 in the last 9 Gil Meche starts

[DeezNutz]

In honor of Sure-Oz, the Royals' Vag-of-the-Game Award for tonight goes to....




David DeJesus, for his wonderful impression of Willie Mays Hays. Here's to you, David! And don't forget to floss.

[DeezNutz]

I always just get this feeling that if he had an inning or two to really get in the game he would REALLY start showing nasty stuff. Like at the end of last inning I had that feeling. I really can't explain it or justify it. Its just like... I get the feeling hes not actually warm when he gets out there. lol.

Oh, I agree. He looks like he could do just about anything he wanted to out there. But I'm of the mindset that we shouldn't **** with potential greatness.

[Sam Hall]

Thanks to those of you who bet on Oakland. I made some easy casino cash tonight:D

[Mecca]

To answer your question more directly: maternal grandfather. But Meche shaved Buck's head the other night, which isn't really connected.

Hey my maternal grandfather is like 80 and still has all his hair.

[DeezNutz]

Hey my maternal grandfather is like 80 and still has all his hair.

That's what I'm sayin. And from the visual evidence you've provided, you're in no immediate danger.

[Mecca]

That's what I'm sayin. And from the visual evidence you've provided, you're in no immediate danger.

Good thing, if my hair fell out I'd be pretty upset.

[DeezNutz]

Good thing, if my hair fell out I'd be pretty upset.

I hear you, Samson.

[Sure-Oz]

In honor of Sure-Oz, the Royals' Vag-of-the-Game Award for tonight goes to....




David DeJesus, for his wonderful impression of Willie Mays Hays. Here's to you, David! And don't forget to floss.

LMAO

I wish i could've seen the play, have not had cable the last few days since the gf and i moved. Hope to have it in time for the game tomorrow though! Glad we won though hehe

[DeezNutz]

LMAO

I wish i could've seen the play, have not had cable the last few days since the gf and i moved. Hope to have it in time for the game tomorrow though! Glad we won though hehe

You would have liked this one. Picked in the first and was tagged out before even extending his arms to the bag. Out by, at least, 3 feet. A true thing of beauty.

[Sure-Oz]

You would have liked this one. Picked in the first and was tagged out before even extending his arms to the bag. Out by, at least, 3 feet. A true thing of beauty.

Poor DDJ, well atleast he still has his awesome avg with runners on hehe...if that guy only had gathrights speed

[Mama Hip Rockets]

8-1 in the last 9 Gil Meche starts

yeah, he is pitching extremely well lately. if they could get meche, bannister, and greinke to all get on a roll at the same time, they could really get hot. but unfortunately bannister has forgotten how to pitch.