****Royals at Rangers 5/14 Gamethread****

[SPchief]

Chen on the mound. Hopefully he's on and only limits the Rangers to 4. Gochiefs will be here shortly to tell us stuff we allready know about the Rangers.

[mr. tegu]

The Rangers have outscored their opponents by 80 runs this season after only 35 games...80! Seriously wtf. The next closest is the Blue Jays at 22. We will have to score at least 5 to win this game and if we can just steal one game of this small two game series that will be tremendous.

Also, the Royals haven't lost a series since April 23rd. Between that time we have split three series going 4-4 in those games and we have won three series going 6-3 in those games.

[PunkinDrublic]

You can't really get pissed if the Royals get blown out this series. The Rangers are straight up blowing out just about all of their opposition. Hopefully the Rangers will be overlooking us after taking it out on a division rival.

[mr. tegu]

We are lucky though that the Rangers are not able to use a regular starter tonight because they had a double header a few days ago. We are facing one of their stopgaps/long relievers tonight in Feldman. Basically their version of Everett Teaford. So if we are going to win a game in this set, tonight is the night with our wiley Chen going against a fill in pitcher for Texas.

[alnorth]

Don't know the lineup yet, but Dutton says Moose is back, and Hosmer is batting 2nd

[stonedstooge]

I want both games with the Rangers. Time to get greedy

[RockChalk]

Don't know the lineup yet, but Dutton says Moose is back, and Hosmer is batting 2nd
.
@goldbergkc: Royals lineup at TX: Dyson 8 Hosmer 3 Butler DH Gordon 7 Frenchy 9 Moose 5 Pena 2 Getz 4 Escobar 6 Chen vs Feldman

[mr. tegu]

.

Glad to see Moose back :clap:

[ReynardMuldrake]

My dad's going to be at the game wearing Royal blue.

[Great Expectations]

Tonight is definitely the game to win, although Chen hasn't competed very well against the Rangers sporting an above 10.00 ERA in his career.

[Hammock Parties]

Won't be watching but I'm sure you'll get fistfucked by our awesome team.

[Shogun]

@Royals

#Royals head physician Dr. Key diagnoses LHP Danny Duffy with a torn left ulnar collateral ligament. Duffy to get 2nd opinion w/ Dr. Yocum.

[alnorth]

@Royals

#Royals head physician Dr. Key diagnoses LHP Danny Duffy with a torn left ulnar collateral ligament. Duffy to get 2nd opinion w/ Dr. Yocum.

That is medical-speak for "your done kid, time to get Tommy John surgery"

[alnorth]

Woops.

The Royals may have Royally (ha ha) F'd this one up.

3m Rany Jazayerli Rany Jazayerli ‏ @jazayerli

I'm not blaming anyone for this - injuries happen, and they especially happen to pitchers. Having said that:

1m Rany Jazayerli Rany Jazayerli ‏ @jazayerli

It is my understanding that Duffy did NOT get an MRI when he first complained of elbow pain 3 weeks ago. This has been a sore spot for me...

1m Rany Jazayerli Rany Jazayerli ‏ @jazayerli

...for years - I don't understand why teams don't spring for the MRI at the first sign of a problem. They cost $1-2K. There is no radiation.

Sam Mellinger ‏ @mellinger

#Royals are going have to answer for the three starts and no DL trip between now and Duffy's first elbow problems.

[alnorth]

I was wondering if early diagnosis ever makes a difference. Apparently it might have, maybe.

Rany Jazayerli ‏ @jazayerli

Would it have mattered? Maybe not-maybe it was already torn. Or maybe an earlier diagnosis would have corrected the problem without surgery.

[alnorth]

Progress!

Rany Jazayerli ‏ @jazayerli

An MRI costs 4 figures. A lost year of Duffy costs the Royals 7 figures of value. It was true with Jose Rosado in 2000, and it's true today.

Rany Jazayerli ‏ @jazayerli

In Rosado's case, the Royals missed a shoulder injury, and he never pitched again. At least Duffy's injury is in his elbow. Progress!

[Shogun]

this news fucking devistates me. He was looking poised to take it all this year, going into next season

[mr. tegu]

this news fucking devistates me. He was looking poised to take it all this year, going into next season

Yeah this sucks. Won't even be available at the start of next season.

[Deberg_1990]

I'll bet Chen has Josh Hamilton breaking out in cold sweats.

[kstater]

I say Ned should have Hamiton's bat checked. Supposedly all the homers he's hit in the last week have been with the same bat.

[Deberg_1990]

Wow, of course a devastating injury for Duffy.....only the Royals. :facepalm:

[Shogun]

I say Ned should have Hamiton's bat checked. Supposedly all the homers he's hit in the last week have been with the same bat.

that bad broke last night, on its way to cooperstown right now

[gblowfish]

C"MON CHEN!!!

[mr. tegu]

Tonight is definitely the game to win, although Chen hasn't competed very well against the Rangers sporting an above 10.00 ERA in his career.

I think things will be Chending in our direction tonight.

[Sure-Oz]

Please win tonight

[DeezNutz]

Progress!

$1000 dollars is one less Mike Aviles, and he was once the player of the year for this team, so don't be frivolous. /Glass boys

[SPATCH]

Dude. Duffy. Bummin, guys.

[SPchief]

Mendoza with a big ass smile on his face knowing he has a spot in the rotation now.

[SPchief]

FEAR THE DYSON

[stonedstooge]

Let's score early

[stonedstooge]

Dyson doesn't seem to be real fast first to second

[KCUnited]

Great camera work.

[Strongside]

Great camera work.

Terrible ump work.

[SPchief]

Dyson with the steal and then gets lucky that the ump didn't see teh tag after he over ran the base

[Shogun]

Wil Myers has played 3B again tonight and has hit HR #12 and #13.

[kstater]

Why is there Japanese advertising behind home plate?

[Strongside]

JFC. Slow roller on a 3-1 count Hosmer.

[SPchief]

Ok billy, take some pitches, this guy is all over teh place

[Shogun]

Why is there Japanese advertising behind home plate?

that darvish deal

[AustinChief]

ok, so Dyson's hand DID come off the bag... but if you watch, he would have held on if Andrus' tag hadn't swept his hand off. Is it legal to basically MOVE someone off the base to get them out? I can't imagine it is.

[Strongside]

Why is there Japanese advertising behind home plate?

Take it from a guy who sells that shit...you sell advertising to whoever the hell wants to buy it. Period. I once sold a Brazzers ad sign that hung in Jobing.com arena for a year.

[kstater]

Dang, tough break.

[SPchief]

Jesus Dyson

[stonedstooge]

Did Butler try for second even?

[KCUnited]

Did Butler try for second even?

That's what no speed do.

[kstater]

Jesus Dyson

Going on contact.

[Strongside]

Did Butler try for second even?

He's still on his way.

[SPchief]

Damn, gonna have to get runners home tonight

[SPchief]

Going on contact.

With his speed, shouldn't be doing that.

[petegz28]

I have no problems with what Dyson did...Butler had 2 does of fail on one AB. Hit it back to the pitcher and then didn't go to 2nd.

[Strongside]

WTF Ump.

[Strongside]

Oh shit. Hold your breath bitches.

[Toadkiller]

God everything they hit flies off the bat.

[KCUnited]

Hamilton trying to kill more fans.

[kstater]

Not having his corked bat is messing with Hamilton.

[Shogun]

Hamilton trying to kill more fans.

about made this joke

[Strongside]

Hamilton trying to kill more fans.

LMAO That's fucked.

[alnorth]

Sam Mellinger ‏ @mellinger

Dayton Moore had strong words about criticism for #Royals not doing an MRI on Duffy three starts ago: "That's idiotic."

Sam Mellinger ‏ @mellinger

FWIW, someone familiar with these issues and with no official ties to an MLB team says #Royals followed correct protocol with Duffy.

If its the current correct protocol to not have an MRI when one of your best pitchers says his elbow hurts, then the protocol should be changed. An MRI doesn't cost that much, and we're not talking about some uninsured dude who wandered into the ER, the guy is an extremely important part of a huge 9-figure business. Maybe you don't order an MRI for some D-prospect in AA with a 5.00 ERA, but this is freaking Danny Duffy.

[stonedstooge]

Just need one Chen

[kstater]

Sit down

[Sure-Oz]

Chen DOMINATION 30+ pitches but didnt give up 10 runs

[stonedstooge]

If its the current correct protocol to not have an MRI when one of your best pitchers says his elbow hurts, then the protocol should be changed. An MRI doesn't cost that much, and we're not talking about some uninsured dude who wandered into the ER, the guy is an extremely important part of a huge 9-figure business. Maybe you don't order an MRI for some D-prospect in AA with a 5.00 ERA, but this is freaking Danny Duffy.

I wonder what history says about blown out arms. Has it changed through the years? It would be interesting to see the numbers over the last 100+ years of baseball

[SPchief]

And Ranger fans show their dumbassery by booing the safe call when Frenchy beat the throw by 2 steps

[SnakeXJones]

Scout feature on MLB Gameday is fucking stupid

[kstater]

Jesus Pena, you have one job there.

[stonedstooge]

Damn it

[Al Bundy]

Hit and run fail.

[SPchief]

Jesus

[petegz28]

:facepalm:

[stonedstooge]

Sweet Baby Ray's barbeque sauce must be big down in Texas. I use it quite often

[stonedstooge]

Chen holds them scoreless through 2

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Scout feature on MLB Gameday is ****ing stupid

Heh that's no shit.

[SPchief]

Chen's throwing decent, need to get some runs in

[stonedstooge]

GETZ ISN'T A HOME RUN HITTER REX

[Shogun]

I love Escobar

[gblowfish]

If its the current correct protocol to not have an MRI when one of your best pitchers says his elbow hurts, then the protocol should be changed. An MRI doesn't cost that much, and we're not talking about some uninsured dude who wandered into the ER, the guy is an extremely important part of a huge 9-figure business. Maybe you don't order an MRI for some D-prospect in AA with a 5.00 ERA, but this is freaking Danny Duffy.

Everybody knows Wal Mart goes cheap on med benefits.

[stonedstooge]

Everybody knows Wal Mart goes cheap on med benefits.

Probably get away with classifying the players as "part-time" employees

[Shogun]

if they dont have a machine to perform an MRI on at the store, it doesnt exist. /glass

[SPchief]

Fear the Dyson!

[stonedstooge]

Best catch made by Dyson so far

[SPATCH]

Did I just hear Phys say that Mazzaro is going tomorrow?

Holy shitballs

[Shogun]

Dyson improving game by game imo. anyone else agree?

[Shogun]

Did I just hear Phys say that Mazzaro is going tomorrow?

Holy shitballs

pepper your angus

[Demonpenz]

that what speeeed do.

[SPATCH]

Oh, and apparently "That what speed do"

[SPchief]

#Thatwhatspeeddo

[stonedstooge]

Dyson improving game by game imo. anyone else agree?

He's got happy feet out there in center. He hasn't had an error for several games now

[Demonpenz]

E. Hitting the crack pipe

[SPATCH]

http://i.imgur.com/GJJQc.gif

[kstater]

He needs to lay off the sauce.

[SPchief]

Hamilton really missing that corked bat

[SnakeXJones]

Dyson improving game by game imo. anyone else agree? I agree he look very decent and his hitting is looking beyond what I thought how he would do... what the hell did Seitzer do? He is a miracle worker

[petegz28]

Dyson improving game by game imo. anyone else agree?

Kid is getting on base. He got away with one on the steal tonight but that makes up for the fuck job he got yesterday. But again, he works the count and he gets on base one way or the other. Can't really complain.

[Shogun]

oh man, come on

[petegz28]

Hosmer just can't buy a break

[stonedstooge]

Hosmer tearing up the dugout?

[petegz28]

Hosmer tearing up the dugout?

eh?

[Shogun]

boom

[petegz28]

Well can't say we haven't had our chances to score

[stonedstooge]

eh?

They showed him in the dugout doing something in the back, and all the players turned around to look at whatever he was doing. SHIT, Cruz with the moonshot

[gblowfish]

C"MON CHEN!

[Demonpenz]

I hate ball parks that give away cheap Home Runs

[Al Bundy]

Cruz hitting the ball further and harder than Hosmer will hit it this year.

[gblowfish]

We should knock this guy down like the Chisox did to Hosmer after Frechy hit his homer last night.

[gblowfish]

BTW: The girls in Texas will cut you!

[gblowfish]

Let's get it back. Moose needs to bop one.

[alnorth]

Everybody knows Wal Mart goes cheap on med benefits.

I'm not going with cheap, because that would be penny-wise and megaton-foolish.

I'll go with plain old stupidity and a rigid unwillingness to change ancient standards.

[kcjayhawks5]

The only thing that can make me feel better about that home run is a steven tyler/burger king commersh

[kstater]

Yup, Washington covered the game plan well.

Pitch well, hit the ball, be on top of our game, not give them opportunities.

[gblowfish]

I'm not going with cheap, because that would be penny-wise and megaton-foolish.

I'll go with plain old stupidity and a rigid unwillingness to change ancient standards.

It's a joke, Al. Lighten up.

[kstater]

Wow, Bruce has gotten that call all night.

[stonedstooge]

Time to score a few

[kcjayhawks5]

We hit the ball so fucking hard

[kstater]

Wow

[SPchief]

And that's why you run out grounders. GETZ SOME

[KurtCobain]

BALL SO HARD

[alnorth]

Wil Myers, once again, started at 3rd base then shifted to CF at some point in the game.

He also hit 2 home runs today. So, if nothing else at least the position switching isn't screwing up his bat.

[kstater]

w00t

[Shogun]

ESKY

[stonedstooge]

w00t. ALCIDES

[kstater]

Retarded fans be retarded.

[kcjayhawks5]

"IT'S A TRAAP"

[Shogun]

Wil Myers, once again, started at 3rd base then shifted to CF at some point in the game.

He also hit 2 home runs today. So, if nothing else at least the position switching isn't screwing up his bat.

q :p

[kstater]

Fear the Dyson

[Al Bundy]

Good job Escobar.

[SPchief]

What would you doooooooooooooooooooooooo for an Escobar

[SPATCH]

MYYYYYY NIGGGGGGGAAAAAAAA

[Shogun]

Escobar is the man, boy.

[stonedstooge]

Kid's a player

[Shogun]

struck out looking ugh

[Hammock Parties]

You guys are ahead? That's so cute.

[stonedstooge]

You guys are ahead? That's so cute.

We'll take it

[alnorth]

Wil Myers ‏ @wilmyers

Good win today for the @NW_Ark_Naturals. Finally got a ball hit to me at 3B. Having fun over there. #Royals

[SnakeXJones]

You guys are ahead? That's so cute.How's that modeling career going?

[stonedstooge]

REO

[CHENZ A!]

fuckin REO baby!

[Sure-Oz]

Whens the last multi hit game for hos, good lord

[SnakeXJones]

Whens the last multi hit game for hos, good lordhe has 0 confidence

[stonedstooge]

Damn double plays don't help

[CHENZ A!]

Wil Myers ‏ @wilmyers

Good win today for the @NW_Ark_Naturals. Finally got a ball hit to me at 3B. Having fun over there. #Royals

Wait, what? Why 3b?

[Al Bundy]

Damn double plays don't help

When the batting coach coaches you to swing down at the ball you hit into a lot of them.

[Shogun]

Wait, what? Why 3b?

moose got attacked by a boat, didnt you hear about this?

[Al Bundy]

Wait, what? Why 3b?

The Royals being dumbasses.

[CHENZ A!]

moose got attacked by a boat, didnt you hear about this?

fuckn asshole boats.

[CHENZ A!]

The Royals being the Royals.

FYP

[SPchief]

Chen cruising now

[stonedstooge]

I love how opposing teams get so pissed when they can't hit Chen

[SPchief]

Can't catch up with that heat!

[kstater]

I hope Bruce ends up with a winning decision. Will be able to tell if he had a good pitching night.

[Al Bundy]

I love how opposing teams get so pissed when they can't hit Chen

If you're a professional mlb player you would think you could crush Chen's pitcher.

[CHENZ A!]

REO is just loving seeing their team winning right now LMAO

[stonedstooge]

REO is just loving seeing their team winning right now LMAO

Best party music back in the 70's

[kstater]

MOOOSE

[kcjayhawks5]

Lol at pena, but I'll take the rbi baby!

[Shogun]

Lol at pena, but I'll take the rbi baby!

HEY HE GOT THE STEAK NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. GOOD FUNDAMENTAL BALLPLAYING FROM THAT BRAYAN PENA

[Great Expectations]

No RBI with the DP, but I'll take the run.

[Chiefless]

Lol at pena, but I'll take the rbi baby!

Not technically an rbi. But, yes I'll take the run too.

[KCUnited]

Props to Francassel for getting on and around tonight, but the guy has his own All Star commercial now?

[kstater]

BRUUUUCE

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Holy crap we're beating Texas?! C'mon Chen!

[KcMizzou]

Chen's pretty underrated.

[Al Bundy]

Not technically an rbi. But, yes I'll take the run too.
I like that rule.. one of the better rules.

[kstater]

Chen's pretty underrated.


Have you seen his win loss record? Dude sucks balls.

[kstater]

BRRUUUUUUUCE

[SnakeXJones]

Chen Power

[kcjayhawks5]

BRUUUUCE. LET THEM NUTS HANG

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Chen's pretty underrated.

Obligatory "this"

[DeezNutz]

"Go ahead, Bruce. Show them why you're a number one starter."

Fucking shit, Rex.

[Great Expectations]

Strikeouts via Chen music

[KcMizzou]

Have you seen his win loss record? Dude sucks balls.Bruce Chen spits on win loss records.

[Sure-Oz]

Way to jinx him rex

[DeezNutz]

I like Chen. He's a strange case, but it's just frustrating when he's often your "#1."

[Sure-Oz]

Great job tonight Bruce

[DeezNutz]

I don't care what happens here; this is the right decision.

Don't let results get in the way of clear thinking.

[Shogun]

couldnt have asked for more on a lineup that is currently in god mode

[CHENZ A!]

PANAMA

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Strikeouts via Chen music

You took mine.

[KcMizzou]

Great job tonight BruceYeah, that's all you can ask of him and more.

[Dragonocho]

Chen did and awesome job tonight. Why do I feel like Ned taking him out is the wrong call? (Mostly because Ned is making a decision and they are usually wrong)

[Shogun]

bruce has totally revamped his game since coming here, incredible

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

No one ever calls Chen their favorite player. He's not exciting or even inspiring but the guy just gets people out.

[SPchief]

Nice outing Chen

[kstater]

Chen did and awesome job tonight. Why do I feel like Ned taking him out is the wrong call? (Mostly because Ned is making a decision and they are usually wrong)

106 pitches and just gave up a 4 pitch walk, it's the right call.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

bruce has totally revamped his game since coming here, incredible

You don't fuck around when you sign in KC. You're expected to win.

[Dragonocho]

106 pitches and just gave up a 4 pitch walk, it's the right call.

still....you were thinking the same thing a little?

[CHENZ A!]

No one ever calls Chen their favorite player. He's not exciting or even inspiring but the guy just gets people out.

Chen is my favorite player. Only ever since we traded Callaspo.

[Shogun]

You don't **** around when you sign in KC. You're expected to win.

http://bloodyfists.net/forums/images/smilies/jordan.gif

[Sure-Oz]

Mother fucker!

[SnakeXJones]

So Herrera just thrown a 1004 MPH Fastball so says Gameday lmao

[Sure-Oz]

Picking a horrible time for a shitty fucking play

[Sure-Oz]

Hosmer, get off the bag if you have to

[SPchief]

Damnit Moose

[Sure-Oz]

Cmon Herrera!

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Chen is my favorite player. Only ever since we traded Callaspo.

Well there ya go then. I may be inspired to change to a Chen avy.

[kcjayhawks5]

Jesus, that could have been terrible for Hos. Same shit that happened to Pujols last year

[Dragonocho]

Chen on the mound. Hopefully he's on and only limits the Rangers to 4. Gochiefs will be here shortly to tell us stuff we allready know about the Rangers.

Herrera just got away with a balk.

[SPchief]

Come on Herreara. Lets see some heat

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

http://bloodyfists.net/forums/images/smilies/jordan.gif

Chen is a much better baseball player than Michael Jordan was.

[CHENZ A!]

Well there ya go then. I may be inspired to change to a Chen avy.

Do eeeet

[SPchief]

BALK

[DeezNutz]

BALK!

[SPATCH]

Herrera throwing GAS. hitting triple digits n shit

[kstater]

Sit the fuck down.

[stonedstooge]

ESCAPED

[Shogun]

BOOM

[Sure-Oz]

Herrera is nasty

[SPchief]

SIT THE FUCK DOWN BITCH

[DeezNutz]

Sit the fuck down.

[SPATCH]

titties

[CHENZ A!]

Fuck yeah.

[CHENZ A!]

The Rangers were just playing DMX IT's Dark and Hell is Hot. That's pretty cool IMO.

[SPATCH]

This guy comes set like a dumbass. fuck this guy

[Hammock Parties]

fuck all yall

[Shogun]

herrera throws hard as fuck

[Reaper16]

fuck all yall

Your team is baseball's best. Shut up.

[KCUnited]

We Tommy John'd somebody else!!!1!

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Chen on the mound. Hopefully he's on and only limits the Rangers to 4.

:clap:

[petegz28]

Dyson strikes out looking at balls 3 & 4

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

How tough a year is Hoz having? Pujols has a higher batting average.

[petegz28]

Poor Hosmer..this kid hits the crap out of the ball right to fielders

[CHENZ A!]

He hit that one pretty hard too. :(

[stonedstooge]

How tough a year is Hoz having? Pujols has a higher batting average.

I wish Albert would have stayed with the Cardinals.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

I wish Albert would have stayed with the Cardinals.

Heh me too if he would suck this way there too.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Hamilton sucks.

[Shogun]

thanks jose

[stonedstooge]

Well I guess this change worked the other night. Ned tries it again

[CHENZ A!]

LMAO that'll work.

[Dartgod]

Fucking Mijares only lasts one pitch.


Our Time.

[stonedstooge]

Royals pitching. Hell yea

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Aaron Crow rules.

[kcjayhawks5]

Fucking $$$$

[Great Expectations]

Nice work Ned!

An insurance run or 3 would be nice.

[BigCatDaddy]

Bruce Chen dropping his pants so George Blowfish can kiss his ass!

[Great Expectations]

Mazzaro in tomorrow? Radio said Adcock.

[SPATCH]

Broxton will probably blow this one...

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Bruce Chen dropping his pants so George Blowfish can kiss his ass!

Who is the last "#5 starter on 3/4 of Major League teams" to shut down the Rangers like this?

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Mazzaro in tomorrow? Radio said Adcock.

Doesn't really matter. Either one will get blown to smithereens.

[Great Expectations]

Holland has a great mustache coupled with a Kenny Powers haircut.

[Shogun]

FUCK IT, HOSMER IS GOING YARD HERE

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Bruce Chen dropping his pants so George Blowfish can kiss his ass!

Heh.

[Shogun]

**** IT, HOSMER IS GOING YARD HERE

I MEANT MOOSE IS GOING YARD HERE

[Shogun]

rofl

[stonedstooge]

Come on Big Bad Jon

[Shogun]

i give up. get it done brox

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Can we get 3 more?

[SPchief]

Paging Dr. Filthy McNasty. Dr. McNasty please........Shit



Come on Broxton, get em.

[Dartgod]

http://kcinvestmentproperty.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/236051_fasten_seatbelt_sign.jpg

[kstater]

Did Broxton look like he was limping?

[Shogun]

Did Broxton look like he was limping?

thats just his dick draggin da flo

[SnakeXJones]

Did Broxton look like he was limping?Bigfoot's tend to limp