Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota Twins Game Thread (5/1)

[irishjayhawk]

Going for three game streak!

Divisional Opponent!

7:10pm
Fox Sports TV

Ponson vs Slowey

Let's hope Ponson is eager for some revenge against his former team.

Hopefully, I'll be able to actually participate in this one.

[petegz28]

Man, you are stepping on the alnorth joo-joo......we better fucking win

[irishjayhawk]

Man, you are stepping on the alnorth joo-joo......we better ****ing win

I figure I've got a one win streak and Ponson is pitching. Best not mess up someone else's mojo :p

[wutamess]

This isn't the official thread is it?

[irishjayhawk]

This isn't the official thread is it?

It is. Created in alnorth fashion.

[DeezNutz]

Game threads at fucking 9:00 am.

Royals inspiring some excitement, apparently. Cool.

[irishjayhawk]

Game threads at ****ing 9:00 am.

Royals inspiring some excitement, apparently. Cool.

How dare you question my excitement! :evil:

[Nzoner]

Game threads at ****ing 9:00 am.

Royals inspiring some excitement, apparently. Cool.

I've got 3 Vegas bets on the boys in blue this season,I know it's way early but so far this has been a lot of fun.

[CaliforniaChief]

I've got 3 Vegas bets on the boys in blue this season,I know it's way early but so far this has been a lot of fun.

It has been a lot of fun so far. I could get used to this.

[DeezNutz]

I've got 3 Vegas bets on the boys in blue this season,I know it's way early but so far this has been a lot of fun.

What did you take?

[Demonpenz]

acid mostly

[DeezNutz]

Irresponsible.

Mushrooms are clearly the better choice.

[Demonpenz]

so is jacobs going to park one tonight? curtins granderson has twice as many HR's as our power bat

[Reaper16]

so is jacobs going to park one tonight? curtins granderson has twice as many HR's as our power bat
Curtis Granderson is twice the player (at least) as our power bat.

[DeezNutz]

so is jacobs going to park one tonight? curtins granderson has twice as many HR's as our power bat

I think it's rude they're making Jacobs park cars now.

Appropriate. But still somewhat rude.

[Demonpenz]

Curtis Granderson is twice the player (at least) as our power bat.

true bases loaded 2 stance and all, he is better

[Demonpenz]

so last year this guy in left kept yelling PARK ONE GUILLEN. To which i was like uhh he is playing defense pete. On monday I was in the outfield yelling for guillen to park one and my friend claims to heard me on the broadcast

[DeezNutz]

so last year this guy in left kept yelling PARK ONE GUILLEN. To which i was like uhh he is playing defense pete. On monday I was in the outfield yelling for guillen to park one and my friend claims to heard me on the broadcast

LMAO

We need to try to sign Paste or Bay, who are both playing for Jersey. Those dudes fucking rake.

[Demonpenz]

tell me this stance isn't where granderson got his

[DeezNutz]

Fucking Granderson Paste hits one into the gap and my runners didn't move. I'm yelling, "Go! Go! You stupid fucking shits!" while slamming on the A button. And then DeJesus gets hung up after tripping on his bubble.

[Demonpenz]

Fucking Granderson Paste hits one into the gap and my runners didn't move. I'm yelling, "Go! Go! You stupid fucking shits!" while slamming on the A button. And then DeJesus gets hung up after tripping on his bubble.

commentator:and the fans are blinking!

[CoMoChief]

Ponson pitches, Farnsworthless relieves, Royals lose.

Pretty much sums up whats gonna happen tonite. Hope I'm wrong.

[DeezNutz]

Petro talking about KC catchers brings up a great point:

The knock on Olivo all last year and the justification for playing Buck was that John called a better game...

Imagine what Greinke would be like this year if Olivo wasn't essentially his personal catcher. -3.45 ERA, I'm guessing. The other team would have to lay runs.

[Demonpenz]

i see no problem with either of them calling the pitches this year exept for I thought they get cute with soria's curve sometime

[DeezNutz]

i see no problem with either of them calling the pitches this year exept for I thought they get cute with soria's curve sometime

Me either.

His point was that the "calls a better game" thing was likely bullshit and a statistical anomaly.

[DeezNutz]

Royals 1-4 in 1-run games.

Hillman continues to play small ball and manage for 1-run games.

[Demonpenz]

Me either.

His point was that the "calls a better game" thing was likely bullshit and a statistical anomaly.

I get his point, mclure had all that staff under his thumb

[DeezNutz]

I get his point, mclure had all that staff under his thumb

That dude ****ing rocks.

Now our hitting coach position has become the 90's and early 2000's version of our pitching coach.

[Demonpenz]

That dude ****ing rocks.

Now our hitting coach position has become the 90's and early 2000's version of our pitching coach.

come on man, we are walking more than ever. Sietzer can't teach talant. Do you seriously think he can teach guillen how to hit. Everyone's goal is not to get their ass kicked by Jose every day. It's Sietzer man.... he hit with kurt stillwell, gerrold perry, bill pecota he knows whats up

[DeezNutz]

come on man, we are walking more than ever. Sietzer can't teach talant. Do you seriously think he can teach guillen how to hit. Everyone's goal is not to get their ass kicked by Jose every day. It's Sietzer man.... he hit with kurt stillwell, gerrold perry, bill pecota he knows whats up

I like Seitzer. Hope he sticks.

The hitting coach has been the one who has had to fall on the obligatory sword because of the team's lack of talent, though. Used to be the pitching coach, but now it's the offense.

[Jethopper]

I just told all those chief/ram fans that are posting in the cardinal's thread that they were subpar. Go Royals those stupid rep killers.

[tomahawk kid]

Royals 1-4 in 1-run games.

Hillman continues to play small ball and manage for 1-run games.

Hillman doesn't manage well or THINK in one run games.

Hopefully if we get into a one run situation late, he'll bring in MaHay, who's a guaranteed 2 runs in every appearance.

Of course, we'll be in said situation because of the utter refusal to bunt runners over (assuming we get any)- justification being Ponson's on the mound and he was "going for the big inning".

Hillman's offensive formula? "Hit singles and then hope someone hits a home runs".

[CoMoChief]

Well when you send in Farnsworth in a close game. Obviously Hillman's thinkin.......................................................I DUNNO WHAT THE HELL HILLMAN'S THINKIN'!!!!!!!!!!

[DeezNutz]

Hillman doesn't manage well or THINK in one run games.

Hopefully if we get into a one run situation late, he'll bring in MaHay, who's a guaranteed 2 runs in every appearance.

Of course, we'll be in said situation because of the utter refusal to bunt runners over (assuming we get any)- justification being Ponson's on the mound and he was "going for the big inning".

Hillman's offensive formula? "Hit singles and then hope someone hits a home runs".

He's been playing for the big inning?

[tomahawk kid]

He's been playing for the big inning?

Apparently - at least, that's the excuse I've seen thrown up here.

He did call a hit and run yesterday. I just about fell over dead from the shock.

[Demonpenz]

I hate the hit and run, unless ricky henderson is at first and carney lansford is up

[DeezNutz]

Apparently - at least, that's the excuse I've seen thrown up here.

He did call a hit and run yesterday. I just about fell over dead from the shock.

Not really.

He's been playing small ball all year. Laying down the bunt all the time. Best example: sac bunting with runners on 1st and 2nd with 0 outs and the #3 hitter at the plate, very early in the game.

In Trey's mind, we don't play in the AL.

[tomahawk kid]

Not really.

He's been playing small ball all year. Laying down the bunt all the time. Best example: sac bunting with runners on 1st and 2nd with 0 outs and the #3 hitter at the plate, very early in the game.

In Trey's mind, we don't play in the AL.

I haven't watched the last few game on tv, so maybe he's adjusted some.

Earlier in the season, he wasn't doing it AT ALL.

[Jethopper]

I hate the hit and run, unless ricky henderson is at first and Tom Goodwin is up

edited.

[Nzoner]

What did you take?

Royals to win more tha 75 1/2 games $50

Royals to win the Central 15/1 for $20

Royals to win AL 28/1 $10

[DeezNutz]

Royals to win more tha 75 1/2 games $50

Royals to win the Central 15/1 for $20

Royals to win AL 28/1 $10

Nice.

Good shot at the first to walk away in the black.

[Nzoner]

Nice.

Good shot at the first to walk away in the black.

yep,needless to say I'm more interested in Royals baseball than I've been in a long time

[petegz28]

I haven't watched the last few game on tv, so maybe he's adjusted some.

Earlier in the season, he wasn't doing it AT ALL.

Well, his latest stunt of doing that was with the #2 hitter.

[Demonpenz]

and pete bunts his way into the thread

[Delano]

The Return of the King.

http://www.immunochemistry.com/Images/JoeMauer.jpg

[Demonpenz]

Joe Mauer has won exactly DICK

[Demonpenz]

Those sideburns are perfect for when he is chugging Grienke's Randa this weekend

[Delano]

Joe Mauer has won exactly DICK

He's won the hearts of your women.

[Delano]

I was going through the list of AL Batting Champions (Joe Mauer won the crown twice) and only noticed one Royals player.

[DeezNutz]

I was going through the list of AL Batting Champions (Joe Mauer won the crown twice) and only noticed one Royals player.

Dean Palmer won it in '98.

[DeezNutz]

and pete bunts his way into the thread

What's wrong with small balls? Discrimination is wrong.

[CoMoChief]

Dean Palmer won it in '98.

WOW, forgot about that player..... ROFL

[Delano]

Dean Palmer won it in '98.

Palmer did win the Most Strikeouts Award in '92.

[Jenson71]

As long as the bats work:

PBJ

We need 5-6 runs at worst.

[DeezNutz]

Palmer did win the Most Strikeouts Award in '92.

He was robbed.

[Demonpenz]

I bet pete incavealia, rob deer, and dean palmer all play slow pitch softball

[Demonpenz]

Damn i knew nomar was a hero in boston but he put up .372 one year

[Demonpenz]

Twins players will be saddened by kent herbeks death a couple days ago. Tainted biskit gravy with swine flu got'em

[Great Expectations]

http://www.city.com/forums/uploads/5/pooh.jpg

[SnakeXJones]

The Return of the King.

http://www.immunochemistry.com/Images/JoeMauer.jpg

Wonder how long those knees are gonna hold this season?

[leviw]

Wonder how long those knees are gonna hold this season?

I bet you do.

[Delano]

I bet you do.

ROFL

[teedubya]

I like this SI better.

http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/si_online/covers/images/2009/0504_large.jpg

[KChiefs1]

1985 World Series highlights are on MLB Network right now.

[Demonpenz]

1985 World Series highlights are on MLB Network right now.

jack clark should have caught that pop up

[CoMoChief]

jack clark should have caught that pop up

:LOL:

[alnorth]

awesome. I was in the mood to watch a movie or something tonight instead of watch Ponson try to pitch. Bless him, he tries so hard and actually got some early success, but he's like the slow kid who got his first few words right in the spelling bee, it cant go on forever.

[CoMoChief]

awesome. I was in the mood to watch a movie or something tonight instead of watch Ponson try to pitch. Bless him, he tries so hard and actually got some early success, but he's like the slow kid who got his first few words right in the spelling bee, it cant go on forever.

He's been shit everywhere he's been. Had a one semi good season while in BAL if you wanna call it that.

[KChiefs1]

http://royals.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/05/friday_lineup_royals_at_twins.html

Royals Lineup:

1. Crisp - CF
2. DeJesus - LF
3. Teahen - 3B
4. Guillen - RF
5. Butler - 1B
6. Jacobs - DH
7. Callaspo - 2B
8. Olivo - C
9. Aviles - SS
Ponson - P

[Jethopper]

Taking out Buck after he just broke the slump..........Hillman.....

[irishjayhawk]

Taking out Buck after he just broke the slump..........Hillman.....

I'm trying to comprehend that currently.

[Delano]

The Return of the King.

http://www.immunochemistry.com/Images/JoeMauer.jpg

Bump :D

[Delano]

Kevin Slowey destroyed the Indians in his last outing.

He tends to weaken in about the seventh inning, however.

[irishjayhawk]

Sorry, but if they're going to call that inside pitch (to Jacobs) Ponson should get some calls on the other edge that were equal.

[Delano]

Sorry, but if they're going to call that inside pitch (to Jacobs) Ponson should get some calls on the other edge that were equal.

Looks good to me:

http://i43.tinypic.com/25khlzd.png

[petegz28]

Taking out Buck after he just broke the slump..........Hillman.....

Yea, that was pretty fucking stupid

[petegz28]

So lead off guy gets on 2nd and between Olivo and Avilles we won't get him moved around

[Coach]

2-1 Royals.

[petegz28]

Someone tell the scorekeeper Avilels scored...thank you

[Coach]

So lead off guy gets on 2nd and between Olivo and Avilles we won't get him moved around

They go it.

[petegz28]

Teahen!

2-1 Royals.


That was DDJ, not Teahen

[petegz28]

Unless you're Mark Teahen.

It was DDJ, not Teahen!

[Coach]

That was DDJ, not Teahen

Fucker. You got me. :D

[Coach]

Either way, that's situational hitting there, 2 outs, runners in RISP. Pretty important, and got the lead on top of that.

[Delano]

That steal by Aviles was fucking killer.

I'm watching on GameDay.

Did Mauer make a throw? Was it close?

[petegz28]

Either way, that's situational hitting there, 2 outs, runners in RISP. Pretty important, and got the lead on top of that.

You totally don't get my reverse joo-joo mojo...:p

[petegz28]

That steal by Aviles was ****ing killer.

I'm watching on GameDay.

Did Mauer make a throw? Was it close?

Mauer never threw the ball

[petegz28]

Good snag by AC

[raptorrage]

is there a stream of the game - either video or audio that works 610 never seems to work for me, you guys know of any others that do

[petegz28]

is there a stream of the game - either video or audio that works 610 never seems to work for me, you guys know of any others that do

610 won't work. It's an MLB thing....they are not allowed to broadcast the game on the internet.

[petegz28]

WTF was the bunt? DAMN IT! ......lol

[raptorrage]

aww that sucks

[petegz28]

Now just watch how the Twins move Mauer around to score.....

[thebrad84]

I know Butler has been "hot" at the plate the last two games, but why..in a one run game..would we need have it try to bunt Guillen over to third with no outs knowing we have Jacobs up right after. Sometimes Hillman makes some really questionable coaching calls..

[alnorth]

Now just watch how the Twins move Mauer around to score.....

yep, they wisely went up there and sacrifice singled him over to home.

[Delano]

yep, they wisely went up there and sacrifice singled him over to home.

LMAO

Funny stuff, alnorth.

[alnorth]

I know Butler has been "hot" at the plate the last two games, but why..in a one run game..would we need have it try to bunt Guillen over to third with no outs knowing we have Jacobs up right after. Sometimes Hillman makes some really questionable coaching calls..

We play in the American League. Asking your #5 hitter to bunt a guy to third is not very smart.

[petegz28]

WTF DDJ???

[thebrad84]

Good effort DDJ..

[petegz28]

yep, they wisely went up there and sacrifice singled him over to home.

Kiss the fatest part of me ass....I was not referencing a bunt...just how they do the fundamentals well...

[petegz28]

God damn it...Ponson up there just throwing batting practice

[thebrad84]

Wouldnt have gotten that run if DDJ fields that routine ball

[Delano]

UGH, that double play was rough.

Cuddyer needs a slump buster game. This can be it :D

[petegz28]

That run is squarley on DDJ and his weak ass effort

[Coach]

Time to DFA Ponson, Moore.

[petegz28]

And the 3rd extra base hit of the inning....Ponson...time to go buddy

[Blankey]

This field is a freaking joke

[thebrad84]

Wow...Ponson is just hanging those babies up there for them

[Delano]

That run is squarley on DDJ and his weak ass effort

What happened, exactly? There was no error committed.

[Delano]

This field is a freaking joke

You won't have to see it next year, ya whiney fuck.

[petegz28]

What happened, exactly? There was no error committed.

He half-assed fielding the ball and it rolled under his glove

[petegz28]

fuck! 4-run inning for the Tiwns...


thanks Ponson...YOU SUCK!

[thebrad84]

Why do you keep Ponson in when he's literally fed 4 batters in a row?

[Delano]

fuck! 4-run inning for the Tiwns...


thanks Ponson...YOU SUCK!

Everything is on the outer half of the plate and up.

A hitter's dream come true.

[petegz28]

Well, winning 3 games in a row seems to be an impossibility for this team

[beer bacon]

Getting taken to the woodshed by Nick Punto should be immediate grounds for dismissal.

[petegz28]

and of course a loss tonight puts the twins right in the running for 1st place...and of course the Tigers and Sox are losing as well so fuck me that we can't take advantage....


fuckers better start hitting

[Dartgod]

Fucking fatass POS mother-fucking Ponson!

[Dartgod]

How about Twittering what a waste of a roster spot Ponson is, Joel?

[petegz28]

I swear fucking Olivo chases more pitches out of the fucking zone...

[thebrad84]

Time to DFA Ponson, Moore.

Maybe we could release Ponson and promote Farnsworth as a starter?

[Coach]

Solid contact. Most of the time, if it was a fast guy, it would have been easily a double. But a basehit is still a basehit.

[Delano]

Maybe we could release Ponson and promote Farnsworth as a starter?

:thumb:

[Coach]

Maybe we could release Ponson and promote Farnsworth as a starter?


Fail.

Dropping Ponson and making Hochover the starter?

Pass.

[thebrad84]

Aviles is on a roll at the plate

[Delano]

Double play time.

[Coach]

Bloop single....

[Dartgod]

C'mon DDJ. Time to make up for that weak effort in the field last inning.

[ArrowheadMagic]

Fail.

Dropping Ponson and making Hochover the starter?

Pass.

Agree, time to bring him back up. Let him learn on this level.

[Coach]

Redemption, motherfuckers!

[ArrowheadMagic]

that doesnt plate 2?

[ArrowheadMagic]

Maybe a fast guy doesnt turn Olivo's hit into a double.

[Coach]

Come on Teahen. If you go 0-4 today, you need to go find a fat girl and do a slump buster.....

[Dartgod]

Come on Teahen. If you go 0-4 today, you need to go find a fat girl and do a slump buster.....
You betcha!

[alnorth]

calling it: Teahen launches a really long fly that curves just outside the foul pole, then chases a bad pitch for strike 3.

[Coach]

calling it: Teahen launches a really long fly that curves just outside the foul pole, then chases a bad pitch for strike 3.

Close, but you got the bad pitch for strike 3 right.

[petegz28]

Nice Teahen...way to fucking choke

[Dartgod]

calling it: Teahen launches a really long fly that curves just outside the foul pole, then chases a bad pitch for strike 3.
:thumb:

[beer bacon]

What a bunch of crap. Screw you Teahen.

[teedubya]

ponson blows.

[alnorth]

huh... ok, I need to use this power for good.

3-run bomb, left field, Guillen.

[Dartgod]

Guillen! Clutch!

[ArrowheadMagic]

tied up

[Coach]

Tied game. Good job Guillen....

[teedubya]

good clutch hit by guillen!

[petegz28]

Jose!!!!! Jose, Jose, Jose!

[alnorth]

Wait, did I say Guillen? I didnt see the vision clearly.

2-run bomb, left field, Butler.

[Dartgod]

huh... ok, I need to use this power for good.

3-run bomb, left field, Guillen.
Quick, predict a single for Billy.

[ArrowheadMagic]

Ponson should never see the field again.

[ArrowheadMagic]

butler pop up to right.

[Coach]

Fuck! Now here comes the swinging at a bad pitch for a strike 3.

[Dartgod]

calling it: Teahen launches a really long fly that curves just outside the foul pole, then chases a bad pitch for strike 3.
Uh-oh.

[thebrad84]

How does Butler not lay off that 3-1 pitch? It was high and away...that should be the easiest pitch to lay off of..and it was only 89mph

[Coach]

Well, a groundout is better than strikeout, unfortunately, an out is an out.

Tied game though, that's about the best thing we can ask for. If KC can match Minny run for run, they got a good shot....

[alnorth]

Looks like I had it all scrambled, I saw Butler's foul and Teahen's swing, and put them both on Teahen. Did someone else already hit a bomb to left earlier?

I suck at this whole psychic vision thing.

[petegz28]

so we run Ponson back out on the mound?????


Ok.........:cuss:

[irishjayhawk]

Clutch hitting, FTW

[petegz28]

Game Update:

Tribe 5-Tigers 0
Sox 3 - Rangers 3

[Coach]

Boom, goes a dynamite....

[Dartgod]

Get that fat POS out of there!!

[kcxiv]

And Justin goes deep.

[petegz28]

Hillman, WTF did you put Ponson back out there you fucking, God damn idiot?

[irishjayhawk]

Fucking Hillman. Why do we send Ponson back out there?

[ArrowheadMagic]

how does Ponson even make it on the plane home?

[petegz28]

And he still leaves him in....

[Dartgod]

Why is he still out there?

[raptorrage]

we got anyone warming up.. or is he keeping him out there

[Delano]

Clutch hitting, FTW

This.

[DeezNutz]

Time to go get him, Trey. It's been time.

[teedubya]

Good Lord. I can't wait until we get a talented, intelligent manager.

[Dartgod]

Well, it's about fucking time, Trey.

[DeezNutz]

Barnyard Trey.

[thebrad84]

Hillman for COTY! Man he sure does know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em when it comes to pitching decisions

[petegz28]

Hillman never should have run Ponson out there for this inning. Chalk this loss up to another Hillman induced loss.

[Delano]

Treason, mother fuckers.

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/baseball/ponson07.jpg

[petegz28]

we got anyone warming up.. or is he keeping him out there

We had people warming up last inning. There was no logical reason for Ponson to even pitch this inning.

[irishjayhawk]

I think we should get some sort of smilie for Trey. Some sort of Barnyard animal.

[DeezNutz]

I think we should get some sort of smilie for Trey. Some sort of Barnyard animal.

Rany named that SOB for his entire tenure here.

[petegz28]

I think we should get some sort of smilie for Trey. Some sort of Barnyard animal.

I don't even understand why Ponsons was allowed to return to the mound?

It isn't like he has been pitching good and had a few lucky hits drop in on him. He has been getting shelled. And as soon as we tie it up...Hillman fucks it up.

[DeezNutz]

Tough hop. Stayed with it well.

[Coach]

Wow, that was close....

[petegz28]

Difference between Hillman and Gardenheir will be shown next inning when Gardenheir actually sends out a different pitcher where Hillman didn't.

[Delano]

Wow, that was close....

Yep. Great call by the official.

[DeezNutz]

Difference between Hillman and Gardenheir is that the latter is better in every aspect of the game.

FYP

[thebrad84]

Q. I don't even understand why Ponsons was allowed to return to the mound?

A. Hillman ****s it up..

[Delano]

Difference between Hillman and Gardenheir will be shown next inning when Gardenheir actually sends out a different pitcher where Hillman didn't.

Bottom of the order coming up. I'd be surprised if Gardy made a move, but considering the 7, 8, and 9 hitters all have hits, it is possible.

[irishjayhawk]

Rany named that SOB for his entire tenure here.

The truth sometimes hurts.

[DeezNutz]

The truth sometimes hurts.

Fuck yes it does.

[Coach]

Damn. Good play though, saved a run.

[Dartgod]

That slight hesitation cost him.

[DeezNutz]

Would be a big SO here. Keep it at 2 runs.

[Coach]

Sit your ass down.

[DeezNutz]

All right.

Keep swinging.

[Dartgod]

Would be a big SO here. Keep it at 2 runs.
You're much better at predicting shit than alnorth.

[petegz28]

Well Hillman, thanks for snatching yet another victory away from us. I swear for every 1 decision this guy makes that is good, he makes 10 bad ones.

[DeezNutz]

You're much better at predicting shit than alnorth.

Did he work some jinx magic earlier in the thread? Or has he earned this reputation over time?

[Jenson71]

ww.fire****stickponson.com

[chiefbowe82]

just got home, who started pitching for kc tonight, and it looks like we're hitting the ball again

[DeezNutz]

[url]www.fire****stickponson.com[url]

I endorse this message, but might as well keep Hoch down for another 2 weeks.

[DeezNutz]

We're going to have to get some work done with our next 6 outs, cause the 9th is practically locked down.

[petegz28]

Wow a 4-pitch fucking inning.......we are cooked....this game is done

[chiefbowe82]

We're going to have to get some work done with our next 6 outs, cause the 9th is practically locked down.

whys that, they got a good closer?

[irishjayhawk]

ww.fire****stickponson.com

www.firebarnyardtrey.com

[DeezNutz]

By the way, Olivo should be benched for his stupidity there.

There's no excuse for being that fucking stupid.

[DeezNutz]

www.firebarnyardtrey.com

.

[Coach]

just got home, who started pitching for kc tonight, and it looks like we're hitting the ball again

Sidney Ponson was the starter.

[petegz28]

just got home, who started pitching for kc tonight, and it looks like we're hitting the ball again

Ponson. And then after we tied the game at 5-5 right after the 4 run shelling Ponson gave up....Hillman decided to let him pitch another inning to ensure we didn't keep the lead

[DeezNutz]

whys that, they got a good closer?

Yes.

Nathan is and has been very, very good.

[Delano]

whys that, they got a good closer?

:doh!:

[petegz28]

By the way, Olivo should be benched for his stupidity there.

There's no excuse for being that ****ing stupid.

Agreed. He shouldn't even be in the game after the way Buck hit yesterday.

[Beerfund]

whys that, they got a good closer?

are you ignorant, or just a moran?

[DeezNutz]

Agreed. He shouldn't even be in the game after the way Buck hit yesterday.

Absolutely.

Hillman's idiocy knows no ends.

When you're working with 2 catchers who aren't terrible but aren't exactly top tier, you ride the hot bat. Right now, that's Buck.

[Dartgod]

By the way, Olivo should be benched for his stupidity there.

There's no excuse for being that ****ing stupid.
What did Olivio do?

[Delano]

are you ignorant, or just a moran?

I don't know how a baseball fan doesn't know who Joe Nathan is.

[DeezNutz]

What did Olivio do?

2 outs on 3 pitches and he swings at the first pitch he sees.

The fucking catcher? He's either selfish as fuck or just as stupid.

[beavis]

I don't know how a baseball fan doesn't know who Joe Nathan is.

I don't know, according to what I saw during the All-Star game last year, Joe Buck has obsolutely no clue who Joakim Soria is.

[Dartgod]

2 outs on 3 pitches and he swings at the first pitch he sees.

The ****ing catcher? He's either selfish as **** or just as stupid.
Gotcha.

[Coach]

Maybe the Royals should get Henry Blanco. I liked calling him Hank White.....

[Coach]

Calm the fuck down, and pitch.

[petegz28]

Ok, HTF do you have an indoor stadium and players\coaches are wearing coats and longsleeves?

[Beerfund]

i can't wait until Hoch comes up to replace this worthless donut eating wetback.

[petegz28]

and another walk.....

[DeezNutz]

Ok, DP time.

Hoping for the groundball, but also prepared to watch some DP pron.

We'll see which it is...

[petegz28]

Game update:

Tribe 6 - Tigers 1
Sox 4 - Rangers 3

[petegz28]

Ok Deez.....Mauer bunting????

[DeezNutz]

Ok Deez.....Mauer bunting????

Yeah, that's what he was doing.

He definitely wasn't trying to get movement from the corner infielders.

Hillman isn't managing for MN, dude. RG isn't fucking stupid. He understands facts.

[Coach]

Double play = pitchers very best friend.

[DeezNutz]

Ok, DP time.


$$$

[petegz28]

Yeah, that's what he was doing.

He definitely wasn't trying to get movement from the corner infielders.

Hillman isn't managing for MN, dude. RG isn't ****ing stupid. He understands facts.

I just wanted to hear your take...no need to go into a rant

[Nzoner]

I know I'm late to the party but I had to cool down that focking Hilman and POS pitcher had me cussing to no end.

[DeezNutz]

I just wanted to hear your take...no need to go into a rant

No rant.

Expect cursing anytime I mention fucking Hillman from here on out.

[Beerfund]

nice DP, now lets get these fukn bats going

[DeezNutz]

Shit.

[DeezNutz]

The Dome is a fucking dump.

[Coach]

And seems like the bats went to sleep.

[petegz28]

WTF????? Is Coco the only one who knows how to work a pitcher?

[DeezNutz]

It's definitely deflating to battle back, tie it, and then watch all that work get pissed away in the next half inning.

[Delano]

The Dome is a fucking dump.

Yes. One more season, until this:

http://www.ballparks.com/baseball/american/minbpk01.jpg

[DeezNutz]

Yes. One more season, until this:

http://www.ballparks.com/baseball/american/minbpk01.jpg

I have no idea why every Northern team shouldn't be required to build a retractable-roof stadium, though.

Open air in MN sounds like a bad plan. I know it used to be this, but they also went to a dome for a reason.

[Beerfund]

I know it used to be this, but they also went to a dome for a reason.

because they were cheap?

[Delano]

I have no idea why every Northern team shouldn't be required to build a retractable-roof stadium, though.

Open air in MN sounds like a bad plan. I know it used to be this, but they also went to a dome for a reason.

Hey, you won't get any argument from me. I won't attend any ballgames until May in that new park.

[DeezNutz]

Fever.

Slamming ugly Twins fans. LMAO

[DeezNutz]

Twins needed 11 pitches to record 6 outs in innings 6 and 7.

Ouch.

[petegz28]

So a nice 0-4 performance from Teahen. Nothing like looking at strike 3 in the 8th when you are down by 2

[DeezNutz]

Butterball, let's go.

Guillen has been swinging it will lately. Dude seems to be scorching hot or unbelievably cold.

[DeezNutz]

Fuck, boys.

Might as well call it a night. Farnsworth loosening in the pen.

[Delano]

Mijares pitched very poorly in the spring, but has been money since his call up.

Nice performance by Matty G tonight.

[alnorth]

I'd rather he pitch tonight when we are losing, and maybe luck out with hard-hit balls right at fielders 6 times in a row.

Then there will be no temptation to use him tomorrow when we are clinging to a late 1-run lead.

[petegz28]

Well....we had the chance but Hillman decided to leave in Ponson..so ...now we are tied with everyone for 1st I guess

[DeezNutz]

Mijares pitched very poorly in the spring, but has been money since his call up.

Nice performance by Matty G tonight.

How often will Nathan be called upon for a two-inning save? Is that something that RG tries to avoid? Or no biggie?