***Royals vs. Orioles 5-26 Gamethread***

[Bowser]

Up 2-0 in the second, per ChiTown.

How about we not get swept? Any takers?

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

its 4-1 now

[Mama Hip Rockets]

So, why isn't Soria on the DL yet?

[Bowser]

So, why isn't Soria on the DL yet?

No idea, but maybe it goes back to that article where McClure was talking about how he's noticed changes in Soria's delivery? I'm assuming they think his problems aren't physical, but something they can change quickly by tinkering with his mechanics.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

No idea, but maybe it goes back to that article where McClure was talking about how he's noticed changes in Soria's delivery? I'm assuming they think his problems aren't physical, but something they can change quickly by tinkering with his mechanics.

Perhaps he could tinker with his mechanics somewhere other than the closer's role, then?

[Bowser]

Perhaps he could tinker with his mechanics somewhere other than the closer's role, then?

Well, you'd think. Especially with the way Crow is dealing. I think he could handle the closer role for a week or three, if necessary.

[sedated]

I guess this one isn't on TV.

[RockChalk]

Quickly 5-4.

[petegz28]

JFC our pitching sucks balls!

[petegz28]

Just like that Francis blows a 4 run lead in not even 2 innings.

[chiefqueen]

O's up 5-4

[RockChalk]

JFC our pitching sucks balls!

You can sure bet we won't be receiving many offers for Francis at the deadline.

[Three7s]

I guess this one isn't on TV.
Thank god, I don't think anyone would want to see this abomination. Game over already.

[ChiTown]

Starting pitching = :banghead:

Seriously, I'd take a dead cat in a trade for the combination of Francis, Hochevar and O'Sullivan

[sedated]

Seriously, I'd take a dead cat in a trade for the combination of Francis, Hochevar and O'Sullivan

Hoch is starting to look like Davies - shows good "stuff" and has stretches where he is borderline dominant, but can't be consistent with it and allows 8-run innings that kill our chances.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

5-5

[booyaf2]

dominating

[ChiTown]

Hoch is starting to look like Davies - shows good "stuff" and has stretches where he is borderline dominant, but can't be consistent with it and allows 8-run innings that kill our chances.

Hochevar IS Davies.

[RockChalk]

Looks like both starters brought their "A" game today

[BigCatDaddy]

Starting pitching = :banghead:

Seriously, I'd take a dead cat in a trade for the combination of Francis, Hochevar and O'Sullivan

They are what we thought they were. Possibly the worst starting pitching staff in history.

[ChiTown]

They are what we thought they were. Possibly the worst starting pitching staff in history.

No doubt. I held some minor hope out for Hochevar, but that was futile. Dude has no mental strength at all.

[bsp4444]

I ithnk I'm done with Billy Butler. He's valuable enough to get us something in return and as a DH offers nothing but singles and hitting into double plays. He may be high on the list in doubles, but can't do it in the clutch.

[Mr. Arrowhead]

we are improving, we were .500 until mid to late may, I guess it better than early April

[RockChalk]

I ithnk I'm done with Billy Butler. He's valuable enough to get us something in return and as a DH offers nothing but singles and hitting into double plays. He may be high on the list in doubles, but can't do it in the clutch.

Been saying this for 2+ years now. Dude is great with the bases empty. People on base? He swings for the fences and pops out to 2b.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

kc man on 3 1 out top of 7

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

dp os get out of it

[RockChalk]

I ithnk I'm done with Billy Butler. He's valuable enough to get us something in return and as a DH offers nothing but singles and hitting into double plays. He may be high on the list in doubles, but can't do it in the clutch.

Just noticed that it was the patented Billy Butler slow topped ball to the pitcher on the DP today. He's good for one of those per series.

[DeezNutz]

Line drive and doubled up? Double-play how?

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

line drive to ss and throw to 3

[DeezNutz]

Thanks.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

going to the top 8 5-5

[RockChalk]

Hosmer is due for a jack

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

hosmer poped out

[RockChalk]

hosmer poped out

I was trying to channel a HR for him!

[BigCatDaddy]

When it officially okay to start bitching at/about Hosmer? Yes, yes I know probably wait until he at least turns 22, but where is the fun in that?

[RockChalk]

When it officially okay to start bitching at/about Hosmer?

Next year. What's there to bitch about?

[BigCatDaddy]

Next year. What's there to bitch about?

Just when he has a bad game and I'm in the mood to bitch.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

bottom of 8 5-5

[RockChalk]

Just when he has a bad game and I'm in the mood to bitch.

Channel your anger towards Butters. Or any of our starters (except for Duffy). Whenever I get pissed, I just bitch about Aviles or Getz, regardless of whether they're the source of my anger or not.

[BigCatDaddy]

Channel your anger towards Butters. Or any of our starters (except for Duffy). Whenever I get pissed, I just bitch about Aviles or Getz, regardless of whether they're the source of my anger or not.

Maybe at least a "Damn it Hosmer" when he makes an out in a crucial moment?

[BigCatDaddy]

bottom of 8 5-5

The Orioles are better off letting us score a run in the top of the 9th so Soria comes in.

[RockChalk]

Maybe at least a "Damn it Hosmer" when he makes an out in a crucial moment?

Mills says he'll allow it

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/images/12/28/lane_clicks.jpg

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

top of 9 5-5

[RockChalk]

The Orioles are better off letting us score a run in the top of the 9th so Soria comes in.

Calm down, people. Nothing is wrong with Soria. He's just going through a little funk so far in April/May, can't hit the corners anymore, and has decreased velocity on his fastball. Trust us, he's fine /Royals mgmt

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

kc man on 2 no outs

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

kc man on 2 1 out kc messed up the sac bunt great play by os catcher

[Three7s]

The Orioles should want us to score. Soria is our worst bullpen pitcher.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

kc man on 2 2 outs pena ked

[Dartgod]

Runner on 2nd, no outs, why the Fuck were we bunting?
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[RockChalk]

kc man on 2 1 out kc messed up the sac bunt great play by os catcher

Easy man. Don't take away the credit of Aviles being a shitty player

[BigCatDaddy]

Way to pick up Aviles's screw up Pena!

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

gretz k os got outta of it

[Mama Hip Rockets]

M Aviles bunt popped out foul to catcher.

Is there anything this guy doesn't know how to mess up? How does a guy with absolutely no fundamental baseball skills stick around in the majors?

[BigCatDaddy]

Couldn't we have at least gotten the runner on 2nd with no outs to 3rd?

[RockChalk]

M Aviles bunt popped out foul to catcher.

Is there anything this guy doesn't know how to mess up? How does a guy with absolutely no fundamental baseball skills stick around in the majors?

Getz/Aviles have no business being on the 40-man after 2011.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

M Aviles bunt popped out foul to catcher.

Is there anything this guy doesn't know how to mess up? How does a guy with absolutely no fundamental baseball skills stick around in the majors?

to be fair it was a web gem

[Bowser]

I ithnk I'm done with Billy Butler. He's valuable enough to get us something in return and as a DH offers nothing but singles and hitting into double plays. He may be high on the list in doubles, but can't do it in the clutch.

I'm with you. I said it in an earlier Royals thread - Butler is the most anti-clutch .300 hitter maybe ever.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

crow is in for the 9

[Dartgod]

Meh, what does it matter when the next two guys strike out anyway. :facepalm:
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[RockChalk]

to be fair it was a web gem

Well that's something Aviles certainly knows how to create for other players

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

long out damm scott missed it

[RockChalk]

Why did we pinch-run for Betemit? I don't have their basepath times, but Escobar doesn't look like he's that much faster.

They must have wanted his glove at SS in a tie-game.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

2 outs this crow kid is nasty

[Bowser]

2 outs this crow kid is nasty

He's definitely a piece of the future puzzle if the Royals are ever to be considered "good" again.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

going to the top of 10

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

fuck gregg is in

[RockChalk]

He's definitely a piece of the future puzzle if the Royals are ever to be considered "good" again.

God forbid we let him try the closer's role while Soria deals with his "mechanics"

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

lead off single god gregg sucks

[Bowser]

God forbid we let him try the closer's role while Soria deals with his "mechanics"

Hey, I'm all for it. This team needs to do something to shake it up, as they are clearly nosediving right now.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

sac bunt 1 out man on 2

[RockChalk]

lead off single god gregg sucks

Don't worry too much. Baserunners for the royals are a treat to watch

[Bowser]

WTF is it with the sacrifice bunts? We have Kevin Seitzer, the best hitting coach evah.

[BigCatDaddy]

God forbid we let him try the closer's role while Soria deals with his "mechanics"

It has to be tempting as hell to give him another shot as a starter as well.

[Bowser]

Don't worry too much. Baserunners for the royals are a treat to watch

What's the odds they pick him off at 2nd?

[sedated]

according to the gamecast, this ump is F-ing us pretty good.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

hosmer ground out man on 3 2 outs

[BigCatDaddy]

Damn it Hosmer!

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

frenchy walks

[Bowser]

We're afraid to score runs. That's all it comes down to. :facepalm:

[sedated]

lets go, billyboy

[RockChalk]

What's the odds they pick him off at 2nd?

Better than average

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oH00ITpsFik/TFwyLz9C8WI/AAAAAAAAAB8/FAIrm0IfGPM/s1600/im_crocodile_dundee_07.jpg

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

why are we walking billy??????????? baseloaded

[sedated]

lets go, billyboy

good thing we pinch-ran for Betemit

[RockChalk]

Ha. Hence my bitching about pinch-running for Betemit.

How many times can Yost do this in one season? He's batting almost 1.000 in terms of screwing us over for extra inning at-bats.

[BigCatDaddy]

This where is that pinch running move looks pretty stupid.

[KCUnited]

Escobar has to lead the team in ab's with the bases loaded this year.

[suzzer99]

Of course we get the guy who will never ever walk up with the bases loaded.

[Great Expectations]

Bunting w/ the bases loaded doesn't exude confidence.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

wow almost hit him

[suzzer99]

Oh how does that miss?

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

3-2 count wow here we go

[suzzer99]

Escobar walk would be insane.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

poped out

[RockChalk]

This where is that pinch running move looks pretty stupid.

Been a complaint of mine with Yost all season

[petegz28]

:facepalm:

[sedated]

did anyone honestly expect anything less from Escobar?

[BigCatDaddy]

Been a complaint of mine with Yost all season

If it was Dyson for Butler sure but did we really gain anything with Escobar for Betemit.

[RockChalk]

If it was Dyson for Butler sure but did we really gain anything with Escobar for Betemit.

I asked this very question about 30 posts ago. We gained nothing. I hope Yost's reasoning is that he wanted Escobar's glove out there in a tie game

[suzzer99]

Bad news guys. I'm watching now which means walk after walk after walk.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

1 out

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

2 outs

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

top of 11 crow is nasty

[RockChalk]

top of 11 crow is nasty

Stop saying that! Soria is better

[Bowser]

Do we lead the majors in runners left on base?

[Dartgod]

Aviles, Pena and Getz due to bat. We will score for sure!
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[ShowtimeSBMVP]

aviles line out

[RockChalk]

Aviles, Pena and Getz due to bat. We will score for sure!
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Aviles - weak fly ball, but if you watch him, you'd think it's gone
Pena - same thing
Getz - ground ball, right side


*Last time I did this, I believe we won

[RockChalk]

Is Accardo the guy who killed someone during the offseason?

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

pena fly out

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Is Accardo the guy who killed someone during the offseason?

no

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

getz line out

[BigCatDaddy]

Aviles - weak fly ball, but if you watch him, you'd think it's gone
Pena - same thing
Getz - ground ball, right side


*Last time I did this, I believe we won

You were WAAAAYYY off there :)

[Three7s]

Orioles will end it with a walk-off homer here.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

i think wood is coming in

[RockChalk]

i think wood is coming in

Then Three7's post will reign true

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

yea blake wood is in

[BigCatDaddy]

We've got Wood!

[RockChalk]

We've got Wood!

Walk-off pending. I'm guessing Reimold for the hat-trick

[BigCatDaddy]

Walk-off pending. I'm guessing Reimold for the hat-trick

I'm going with 2 walks, hit batter and wild pitch to end it.

[Dartgod]

Then Three7's post will reign true

However they do it, the O's probably win here.
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[ShowtimeSBMVP]

lead off single

[RockChalk]

I'm going with 2 walks, hit batter and wild pitch to end it.

That's a Tim Collins special.

Wood's specialty is HR's

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

os have 2 and 3 no outs

[BigCatDaddy]

That's a Tim Collins special.

Wood's specialty is HR's

Or just a bouncer over the wall.

[RockChalk]

Dammit! He almost gave it up to Reimold

[suzzer99]

Nice bounce.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

baseloaded no outs

[RockChalk]

Nice sweep O's!

[Dartgod]

Wood is another one who can GTFO of town.
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[Three7s]

Can anyone tell me how on earth Blake Wood is not in the minors? The only pitcher worse is Soria......

[Dartgod]

I'm going with 2 walks, hit batter and wild pitch to end it.

You might be right with the WP
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[RockChalk]

Wood is another one who can GTFO of town.
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He was awful last year. Same again this year. McClure is not a magician

[DeezNutz]

Wood is a sinkerballer who manages only to sink the club.

[BigCatDaddy]

Teabag is in.

[RockChalk]

Teabag is in.

Wrong. We traded him to Chicago

[BigCatDaddy]

I hope he gives up the granny just in inflated Wood's ERA for this mess.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

1 out

[suzzer99]

Nice. Double play now - let's do this!

[Three7s]

Teabag is in.
It's gonna take awhile to not think of Teahen when seeing the word Teabag.

[RockChalk]

I hope he gives up the granny just in inflated Wood's ERA for this mess.

Won't matter. Royals management insists on keeping his worthless ass around. He and Davies have naked pictures of Moore

[suzzer99]

strikeout works too

[suzzer99]

HELLZ YEAH BABY!!!!

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

jfc

[Three7s]

Orioles did a nice job of imitating the Royals fearsome RISP offense. I'm shocked.......

[BigCatDaddy]

Okay, I withdraw the Teabag remark. Nicely done.

Wood still sucks.

[siberian khatru]

TASTE THE TEA

[RockChalk]

Ha! Unreal

[RockChalk]

TASTE THE TEA

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3268808953_9421b6f7df.jpg

[Dartgod]

Fucking A! They out Royaled the Royals. ROFL
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[RockChalk]

A small part of me is disappointed that Teaford didn't saddle Wood with the loss

[petegz28]

I don't understand the obsessiveness with our hitters swinging at the first strike? Especially when the count is 2-0?

[Reerun_KC]

****ing A! They out Royaled the Royals. ROFL
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How is that even possible?

[SnakeXJones]

I don't understand the obsessiveness with our hitters swinging at the first strike? Especially when the count is 2-0? Maybe their plan is to be aggressive

[petegz28]

According to Gameday, Ball 3 on Melky should have been ball 4 and he swung at ball 5

[BigCatDaddy]

Hos is due here.

[AndChiefs]

Hosmer's really been slumping recently.

[petegz28]

3 weak AB's from our 1-2-3 hitters

[BigCatDaddy]

O for freaking 6.

[petegz28]

Maybe their plan is to be aggressive


When a guy throws 2 balls no where near the plate I am taking all the way until I get at least a strike.

[RockChalk]

When a guy throws 2 balls no where near the plate I am taking all the way until I get at least a strike.

Dude, please don't be logical

[Three7s]

When a guy throws 2 balls no where near the plate I am taking all the way until I get at least a strike.
Melky has never been known as someone who is patient.

[BigCatDaddy]

Swept by the Orioles. God we suck.

[siberian khatru]

WE LOSE! WE LOSE!

[Dartgod]

Up 2-0 in the second, per ChiTown.

How about we not get swept? Any takers?

No thanks.
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[suzzer99]

I missed the hit. Was there any misplaying or did it just find it's way through?

[RockChalk]

Sorry Coleman, Wood deserved that loss

Also, somebody please tell me that Cain has a better arm than Melky

[BigCatDaddy]

If there was any doubt. We are officially sellers.

[eazyb81]

From top to bottom, this team is fucking garbage.

And I hate to admit it, but I am not at all sold on everything getting better in a year or two once our magical prospects come up.

[DeezNutz]

We need four new (legit) starting pitchers. Once this happens, things will look better very quickly.

[eazyb81]

We need four new (legit) starting pitchers. Once this happens, things will look better very quickly.

And how do you suppose we get them?

Montgomery has been mediocre
Dwyer has been terrible
Lamb probably needs Tommy John

[keg in kc]

I'm not sure why anybody is surprised, or where all the doomsday reaction is coming from. They have no pitching. We knew that in Spring Training. Hell, we knew that in January. The only real oddity I see is the disparity between the way they play at home (17-13) and on the road (5-14).

Fortunately for them they're back at home Monday, for 11 games.

[Great Expectations]

And how do you suppose we get them?

Montgomery has been mediocre
Dwyer has been terrible
Lamb probably needs Tommy John

We need to buy one and hope that two of the Minor leaguers pan out and that Duffy stays solid.

Trade Aviles, Melky, Getz, and Betemit for whatever we can and bring Moose and Cain up.

[BigCatDaddy]

And how do you suppose we get them?

Montgomery has been mediocre
Dwyer has been terrible
Lamb probably needs Tommy John

Perhaps not having a 36Mil dollar payroll and going out and signing a few would be a good start.

[eazyb81]

We need to buy one and hope that two of the Minor leaguers pan out and that Duffy stays solid.

Trade Aviles, Melky, Getz, and Betemit for whatever we can and bring Moose and Cain up.

Moose and Cain aren't doing any better than Melky or Betemit.

[DeezNutz]

And how do you suppose we get them?

Montgomery has been mediocre
Dwyer has been terrible
Lamb probably needs Tommy John

1. Don't trade aces (not really complaining about Greinke because I think he pretty much forced the issue since he's a bitch).
2. Don't destroy high-quality FA signings (again, Moore needs to own some of the blame for blowing up Meche).

We're going to need to buy one starter and hope like hell we can develop the rest. Right now, I agree that things look bleak.

[eazyb81]

Perhaps not having a 36Mil dollar payroll and going out and signing a few would be a good start.

KC is never going to be big players for free agent pitchers, unless they are crappy.

We need to develop our own pitchers, and if we can't then we are totally f'd.

[Great Expectations]

Moose and Cain aren't doing any better than Melky or Betemit.

They have been lately, they just started slow. Plus both are defensive upgrades.

[BigCatDaddy]

I'm not sure why anybody is surprised, or where all the doomsday reaction is coming from. They have no pitching. We knew that in Spring Training. Hell, we knew that in January. The only real oddity I see is the disparity between the way they play at home (17-13) and on the road (5-14).

Fortunately for them they're back at home Monday, for 11 games.

I expected a little better run production out of the offense, but yeah no surprise on the starting pitching at all. I still think Crow needs another shot at moving to starter. I wouldn't mind seeing Tejada get another shot in that role as well.

[GloryDayz]

Sucks, get them next time boys...

[mlyonsd]

Swept by the Orioles. God we suck.

This.

And I'm an O's fan.

[Arsonist]

If there was any doubt. We are officially sellers.

agree, trade off those who arn't part of the plan bring up the young guys let them finish the year.

I would like to see Frenchy stay as our RF'er but im guessing hes gonna be one of the first to be traded to a contender who needs another decent bat. Butler obv doesn't like his situation as a perma DH so I wouldn't be suprised to see him push to get out.

[Three7s]

Cain is a lot better than Melky. He has great range, doesn't take stupid angles or get fooled by hard-hit balls. Also, I'm praying he's more patient than Melky, who will swing at anything at eye level at 3-0. Moose may not be a huge upgrade over Betemit, but at least he can hit a jack every once in awhile. However, defensive upgrade over Betemit? That's pretty sad considering it's Moose......

[BigCatDaddy]

Cain is a lot better than Melky. He has great range, doesn't take stupid angles or get fooled by hard-hit balls. Also, I'm praying he's more patient than Melky, who will swing at anything at eye level at 3-0. Moose may not be a huge upgrade over Betemit, but at least he can hit a jack every once in awhile. However, defensive upgrade over Betemit? That's pretty sad considering it's Moose......

This team lacks power in the worst way. I think Cain will hit for about the same power Melky does, but Moose should be a hugh upgrade in that department. We just aren't ever going to win with a lineup full of guys hitting 12-15 HR's per year IMO.

[Arsonist]

yeah we have to have at least 1 power hitter and butler for sure isn't it

[keg in kc]

This team lacks power in the worst way. I think Cain will hit for about the same power Melky does, but Moose should be a hugh upgrade in that department. We just aren't ever going to win with a lineup full of guys hitting 12-15 HR's per year IMO.Hosmer will be, as well. Although people are going to have to realize that they're not going to be 40 HR guys right out of the gates. But I'd be real surprised if a new team HR record isn't an annual tradition by 2014 or 2015, at least for a couple or three years. (This is assuming Francoeur is traded and doesn't break it this year himself...)

[GloryDayz]

From top to bottom, this team is ****ing garbage.

And I hate to admit it, but I am not at all sold on everything getting better in a year or two once our magical prospects come up.

And I thought I was negative... +Rep!!!

[Al Bundy]

This team lacks power in the worst way. I think Cain will hit for about the same power Melky does, but Moose should be a hugh upgrade in that department. We just aren't ever going to win with a lineup full of guys hitting 12-15 HR's per year IMO.

Thats why Mr Singles (Billy Butler) needs to be traded.

[GloryDayz]

Thats why Mr Singles (Billy Butler) needs to be traded.

Not mention how much the catering bill would drop not having to feed him!!

[chiefqueen]

I'm not sure why anybody is surprised, or where all the doomsday reaction is coming from. They have no pitching. We knew that in Spring Training. Hell, we knew that in January. The only real oddity I see is the disparity between the way they play at home (17-13) and on the road (5-14).

Fortunately for them they're back at home Monday, for 11 games.

The front end of the schedule is loaded with home games. Barring rainouts, when the upcoming homestand is over the Royals will have already played half of their home games. The Royals only have 30 home games after the All Star Break.

[keg in kc]

The front end of the schedule is loaded with home games. Barring rainouts, when the upcoming homestand is over the Royals will have already played half of their home games. The Royals only have 30 home games after the All Star Break.Odds are it will balance out. That's what usually happens in baseball. They'll win a few less home games, win a few more away games, and end up in the 90-100 loss range, where basically everybody expected they would be...

Hell, for all the wailing going on right now, they're still 22-27, which would project out to 73-89.

Folks let themselves get caught up in the aberrant start to the year, I guess.

[Arsonist]

trade butler,melky,getz for a left handed specialist, someone who can hit a hr, and for getz we should be able to get a year supply of sunflower seeds.

Francis can go too maybe for some gatoraid so we can be gtg for seeds and drink next year imo.

I would have said Davies but im sure he's gonna be working at subway next year