**********Official Royals vs. Astros - 6/20/2012**********

[Dartgod]

We won the only other time I started a thread this year, so here goes.



Starting Pitchers
Kansas City: Bruce Chen (5-6, 5.05 ERA)
Houston: Jordan Lyles (1-3, 5.50 ERA)

Royals Lineup
1. Gordon - LF
2. Betancourt - 2B
3. Butler - 1B
4. Francoeur - RF
5. Moustakas - 3B
6. Escobar - SS
7. Pena - C
8. Dyson - CF
9. Chen - P


C'mon Chen!

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

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[Dartgod]

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Damn. I should have put that in the thread starter.

[Kraus]

Damn. I should have put that in the thread starter.

Edit button?


Go Royals - need Chen to bounce back from that terrible start a couple days ago.

[Dartgod]

Edit button?


Go Royals - need Chen to bounce back from that terrible start a couple days ago.

I thought about it, but it might be bad mojo to steal it for my post.

At least his arm should be well rested.

[Dartgod]

I'll be damned.

Chen was the winning pitcher the last time I started a game thread...against another NL team.

[Canofbier]

Too bad this game's not on tv. I'm a MLB.tv subscriber staying in kc for a few months, and they won't even let me watch the away broadcast because I'm in town, even though it's not even airing here. Dumb blackout rules.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Too bad this game's not on tv. I'm a MLB.tv subscriber staying in kc for a few months, and they won't even let me watch the away broadcast because I'm in town, even though it's not even airing here. Dumb blackout rules.

Yeah, the blackout rules are completely ridiculous. Apparently if you live in the same state as a team, you are expected to attend every game, home or away, if it is not televised.

On that note, does anybody know of a stream of today's game?

[AndChiefs]

Yeah, the blackout rules are completely ridiculous. Apparently if you live in the same state as a team, you are expected to attend every game, home or away, if it is not televised.

On that note, does anybody know of a stream of today's game?

I'm in Utah and I'm blacked out. I watched the last two games.

[PunkinDrublic]

How the fuck have the Royals managed only to get 1 hit through 3 innings against sorry ass Houston. JFC!

[AndChiefs]

Lyles sucks too.

[mr. tegu]

We need this game. Can't lose to this lousy pitcher.

[Old Dog]

7 pitch inning for Chen in the 3rd.....nice follow up to the 32 through the first 2

[mr. tegu]

What really sucks is I use my phone for the radio a lot but the 610 app doesn't play the games and instead goes to fox sports radio.

[Dartgod]

How the **** have the Royals managed only to get 1 hit through 3 innings against sorry ass Houston. JFC!

We have a shitload of ground ball outs already. He's a apparently keeping the ball down well.

[sedated]

What really sucks is I use my phone for the radio a lot but the 610 app doesn't play the games and instead goes to fox sports radio.

I’ve heard of that as well. You need to subscribe to MLB’s radio package to get that.

I don’t think the game today is on TV at all.

[Dartgod]

Chen doing his best Broxton/Perez impression with his second hit batter.

[mr. tegu]

Chen gets out of it. 59 pitches 0 ER through 4 innings.

[mr. tegu]

Moose leadoff double to deep left center.

[Dartgod]

MOOOOOOOOSE with the leadoff double!

[SPchief]

MOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEE

[Dartgod]

All right, way to move the runner with outs.

1-0 Royals

[SPchief]

1-0

[Saul Good]

5 Ks in 4 innings. 83 by you.

[Canofbier]

Bleh, listening to the game on radio sucks. Took me about thirty seconds after the fact to realize that Moose had scored on that ground-out by Pena.

[mr. tegu]

Pena grounds out to second and Moose scores 1-0 Royals.

[Mr. Laz]

How the fuck have the Royals managed only to get 1 hit through 3 innings against sorry ass Houston. JFC!
If people want to be mad at Yost then THIS is the reason. imo


team full of lovey,dovey pussies ... just like their manager.


He has them so proficient at being stoic about losing and failure that they don't have enough passion to win.

jmo

[mr. tegu]

Bleh, listening to the game on radio sucks. Took me about thirty seconds after the fact to realize that Moose had scored on that ground-out by Pena.

I know. You never know if we score or not. His voice never changes. When Billy tied the game against the cards it was "there's a high fly ball to left...(ten seconds later) and we have a tie ball game."

[Dartgod]

5 Ks in 4 innings. 83 by you.

K K K K K K

[mr. tegu]

He has them so proficient at being stoic about losing and failure that they don't have enough passion to win.

jmo
We haven't layed down in a game all year that I can recall.

[Dartgod]

I know. You never know if we score or not. His voice never changes. When Billy tied the game against the cards it was "there's a high fly ball to left...(ten seconds later) and we have a tie ball game."

Which announcer* was that?










*Side rant: It drives me fucking crazy that we have 3 radio play-by-play guys.

[mr. tegu]

Chen with an 11 pitch inning in the 5th and 70 total. If he can give us two more and with Hoch's outing yesterday as well as the off day, our pen will be loaded and rested for the Cards series.

[Saul Good]

If people want to be mad at Yost then THIS is the reason. imo


team full of lovey,dovey pussies ... just like their manager.


He has them so proficient at being stoic about losing and failure that they don't have enough passion to win.

jmo

You're joking, right?

[Dartgod]

A snippet from MLB Gameday about Lyle.

Opponents are hitting .247 against him on his first 45 pitches and .375 after that.

Moose's double was on pitch #45.

[Canofbier]

Which announcer* was that?










*Side rant: It drives me ****ing crazy that we have 3 radio play-by-play guys.

Physioc, I'd assume, since he wasn't on TV that day. Odd that his call on that play was so ambiguous on the radio, because he's got a pretty distinctive HR call when he's doing TV.

[mr. tegu]

Which announcer* was that?










*Side rant: It drives me fucking crazy that we have 3 radio play-by-play guys.

Denny I believe it was.

[Saul Good]

This game is flying by. Five innings in just over an hour...

[Dartgod]

Denny I believe it was.

That's surprising. I'd expect that from Bob Davis, but not Denny.

[Canofbier]

Chen with an 11 pitch inning in the 5th and 70 total. If he can give us two more and with Hoch's outing yesterday as well as the off day, our pen will be loaded and rested for the Cards series.

Yep. Props to Hoch for giving the pen such a break yesterday, and Chen if can can do it again today. I doubt that the Cardinals have had such good fortune themselves, so their pen may still be worn from our long game, which could be a big help in the upcoming series.

[Dartgod]

1-out triple from Gordon. Let's get him home!

[Canofbier]

Denny I believe it was.

My bad, then. Goes to show how little I listen to the radio broadcasts.

Gordon with the triple!

[Dartgod]

2-0 Royals

[mr. tegu]

That's surprising. I'd expect that from Bob Davis, but not Denny.

I could be wrong though I had just gotten in the car driving home and I got home as Billy came to the plate so I waited there to listen. When he hit it I was so pumped up I ran inside. I do know I'm not the only who has noticed how dry the scoring plays can be.

[SPchief]

2-0

[mr. tegu]

Billy not getting the ball up at all today.

[Dartgod]

Back-to-back m'fing walks. :#

[mr. tegu]

Chen with consecutive walks to lead off the sixth.

[Saul Good]

Back to back fucking walks to start the inning?

[Dartgod]

Double play. Nice!

[Canofbier]

Yikes. C'mon Chen!

Right on cue, double play! Strike out Lowrie?

[mr. tegu]

Double play!

[Dartgod]

Fuck

[mr. tegu]

Lousy infield single. 2-1.

[bsp4444]

We should have pounded the Astros at least one game of the series.

[chief4life]

Here is a livestream it took awhile to find it

http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/57039/1/houston-astrosvskansas-city-royals-live-stream-online.html

[Kraus]

Should have started the bullpen after he walked 2... 2-1 now after he gives up a single.

[Saul Good]

Astros score without getting the ball out of the infield.

[Captain Obvious]

More than a 1 run lead and our pitchers are more than happy to give it back.

[Canofbier]

Darn it. Hate giving up the run to a 2/20-something hitter. That's what walks do.

[Kraus]

Here is a livestream it took awhile to find it

http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/57039/1/houston-astrosvskansas-city-royals-live-stream-online.html

Thanks

[Kraus]

Time to pull Chen. (3 batters ago)

[Canofbier]

Lovely.

[Kraus]

Then Pena can't catch a fastball from Herrera and the runners move up.

[Captain Obvious]

Oh my God, get Perez up here now.....

[Kraus]

Sit Down!!!

[Dartgod]

Thank God for that double play. That inning could have been disastrous.


We need to score a run or ten and get that one back.

[mr. tegu]

Here is a livestream it took awhile to find it

http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/57039/1/houston-astrosvskansas-city-royals-live-stream-online.html

Sweet!

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Here is a livestream it took awhile to find it

http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/57039/1/houston-astrosvskansas-city-royals-live-stream-online.html

Awesome! Thanks!

[Canofbier]

Holy shit, the radio just had audio of Escobar being announced. The guy who did has use have the lowest voice in the goddamn world - the corpse of the movie voice guy just blushed.

[Dartgod]

I can't believe we've managed only 3 hits against this turd.

[mr. tegu]

I wonder if they will keep the pitcher in. He is only at 80 something pitches but is due to leadoff the inning.

[Kraus]

2 K's for Herrera. Looking good.

[AndChiefs]

I wonder if they will keep the pitcher in. He is only at 80 something pitches but is due to leadoff the inning.

Nope.

:D

[Kraus]

3 straight strikeouts for Herrera!

[sedated]

Herrera seems to be dealing today. 4 batters, 4 Ks.

[Kraus]

4 straight K's now - holy **** Herrera is on fire!

[Captain Obvious]

Filthy....

[Kraus]

Herrera seems to be dealing today. 4 batters, 4 Ks.

And we'll pull him next inning... :facepalm:

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Herrera is dealin' today.

[chefsos]

Herrera made that look easy.


Disclaimer: It's the Astros. Your mileage may vary. Packaged by weight, not volume.

[mr. tegu]

And we'll pull him next inning... :facepalm:

We need to keep the pen rested. We better not :mad:

[Dartgod]

It's going to come down to Broxton for the save again.

[mr. tegu]

Hosmer is so good at hitting the ball right where the guys are.

[CHENZ A!]

Score? Inning? Please

[AndChiefs]

Score? Inning? Please

2-1 us, 8th.

[Kraus]

We need to keep the pen rested. We better not :mad:

Mijarres (sp?) is in now.

[Captain Obvious]

"Ned Yost just took the best pitcher in the world out of the game."

[AndChiefs]

Mijares to one batter then another pitching change?

[Kraus]

Mijares strikes out one then gets yanked - Is Ned trying to find the one guy that will suck it up? Our pitchers are dealing and he keeps pulling them.

[CHENZ A!]

2-1 us, 8th.

Thanks man. Stuck at work and can't get 610.

[Kraus]

Thanks man. Stuck at work and can't get 610.

Live stream work for you?

http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/57039/1/houston-astrosvskansas-city-royals-live-stream-online.html

[AndChiefs]

Thanks man. Stuck at work and can't get 610.

I've got MLB radio...only reason I know.

[chefsos]

Ah hahahah. Almost got him.

[Kraus]

And Holland gives up a hit - why can't Ned just leave good enough alone?

[arrowheadnation]

Jeez...today yost is like the Rachel Phelps of the Royals organization. Someone is doing awesome so it's time to bring them down.

[Kraus]

Need a double play here....

[AndChiefs]

And Holland lets the first two on. Ned you're a freaking idiot.

[Dartgod]

And now a walk. FML

[Kraus]

**** Holland puts two runners on - Way to **** things up Yost.

[mr. tegu]

Idiot Yost! Why not let Herrera get the 8th? Or at least Mijares!

[Kraus]

Strikeout by Holland. One more out to go...

[CHENZ A!]

Live stream work for you?

http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/57039/1/houston-astrosvskansas-city-royals-live-stream-online.html

Nah, internet is pretty restricted here.. just tried it on my phone but wouldn't work. Thanks though.

[mr. tegu]

Memo to Yost: Pitchers aren't like timeouts. If you don't use them you still have them for the next game!

[Kraus]

Lol - Astros announcers making fun of the Royals 0-10 start at home. Meanwhile Holland can't find the strikezone.

[Codered]

Lol - Astros announcers making fun of the Royals 0-10 start at home.

Deservedly so. It was a pathetic way to start.

[Kraus]

Holland gets out of it. Thank god.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Holland gets another strikeout to end the inning.

Stupid Yost!

[Saul Good]

Yost is a genius.

[Captain Obvious]

Got Heeeeeeem!!!

[Canofbier]

Phew.

[Dartgod]

Only three more outs before Broxton gets to stress me out!

[Kraus]

Deservedly so. It was a pathetic way to start.

I was laughing right along with them. I've got to admit, I like these Astro announcers. Waaay better than the only other opposing team announcers that I get to hear - The Cardinals - HATE those announcers.

[mr. tegu]

I was laughing right along with them. I've got to admit, I like these Astro announcers. Waaay better than the only other opposing team announcers that I get to hear - The Cardinals - HATE those announcers.

I imagine announcers of losing teams are much more adept at being entertaining and filling time with something of value, even if their team can't.

[Old Dog]

Here is a livestream it took awhile to find it

http://www.vipbox.tv/watch/57039/1/houston-astrosvskansas-city-royals-live-stream-online.html

reps r 4 u

[Mr. Laz]

astros catcher took a real shot to the wrist

that could break something

[mr. tegu]

Yuni on first with one out. Unfortunately Quintero is now our 3rd hitter in the lineup.

[mr. tegu]

I can't believe we haven't taken advantage of that short left field wall this series.

[Saul Good]

Quinterrible

[Kraus]

Broxton on for the save. 8-9-1 hitters up.

[mr. tegu]

2-1 bottom of the 9th. Over/under on baserunners against Broxton is set at 1.5

[Old Dog]

Q: Who hits after Frenchy
A: the other team

[mr. tegu]

Broxton is only 28?! I thought he was older than that.

[AndChiefs]

There's one runner.

[mr. tegu]

Leadoff single for a .192 hitter :mad:

[Kraus]

There is the first baserunner...

Anybody else hoping we can move Broxton before the trade deadline?

[Codered]

Leadoff single for a .192 hitter :mad:

Broxton wouldn't have it any other way.

[Kraus]

Great play by Moose - Can't believe he got the lead runner.

[mr. tegu]

WOW! Mooooosssssseeeeee!

[Mr. Laz]

moose with the glove

[AndChiefs]

Well at least Moose got the lead runner.

[Old Dog]

Hell of a play by Moose

[mr. tegu]

There is the first baserunner...

Anybody else hoping we can move Broxton before the trade deadline?

I am. I like Frenchy but also if we could move those two for some kind of SP I would be ecstatic. Makes room for Myers and hopefully prevents these 9th inning stress fests.

[AndChiefs]

Broxton :(

[Canofbier]

Moose starting the ceremonial "bail out Broxton".

[Kraus]

And Broxton now has runners on the corners and one out.

[Mr. Laz]

how in the hell did he go 1st to 3rd on that hit?

[mr. tegu]

1st and 3rd one out.

[mr. tegu]

how in the hell did he go 1st to 3rd on that hit?

He was stealing.

[Old Dog]

C'mon....DP to end it

[Mr. Laz]

He was stealing.

:thumb:

[Mr. Laz]

a strikeout right here would be really nice

[Canofbier]

Fuck it Brox, let's load the bases up.

[chefsos]

Man, Broxton holds that set for a long time.

[Mr. Laz]

a strikeout right here would be really nice

:clap:

[Kraus]

Strikeout - One out and this game is ours.

[mr. tegu]

a strikeout right here would be really nice

You called it :D

[Mr. Laz]

Man, Broxton holds that set for a long time.
a dam long time

[Kraus]

Got him in an 0-2 count.

[mr. tegu]

Man, Broxton holds that set for a long time.

I thought my computer froze :D

[Mr. Laz]

1 more good pitch

[Old Dog]

Another series win...........4 game out of 1st :)

[Mr. Laz]

Royals Win, Royals Win!!!


PBJ PBJ

[AndChiefs]

Good game guys. Brox you deliver the heart attacks.

[Kraus]

GAME OVER!!!

Get your winning REP!

[mr. tegu]

Woot!!! 5 games under .500! FINALLY!

[Mr. Laz]

heart attack Brox comes thru again

[AndChiefs]

Finally broke within 5 of .500.

[AndChiefs]

Woot!!! 5 games under .500! FINALLY!

I told you yesterday. :)

[mr. tegu]

13 of our last 14 games decided by 1 or 2 runs. The only other was a 3 run game.

[chefsos]

I don't know why you guys bitch about your closer....

[Toadkiller]

Wow sheesh Brox does nothing easy. Congrats on the win, that much closer to .500

[Canofbier]

Let's carry this momentum into KC on Friday!

[Mr. Laz]

I don't know why you guys bitch about your closer....
He's our closer so we can bitch about him if we want to


STFU

[Mama Hip Rockets]

I don't know why you guys bitch about your closer....

Cause he sometimes allows baserunners.

[Mizzou_8541]

Somebody said it the other day, but I think Broxton is just ****ing with us and wants a challenge. Christ, that guy makes my blood pressure go up.

[Mr. Laz]

Somebody said it the other day, but I think Broxton is just fucking with us and wants a challenging. Christ, that guy makes my blood pressure go up.

ROFL

[Kraus]

Cause he sometimes allows baserunners.

Almost everytime. I think someone said of all his saves only 4 have been 1-2-3 innings.

[Mr. Laz]

Almost everytime. I think someone said of all his saves only 4 have been 1-2-3 innings.
every dam time it comes to the verge of implosion

but he gets the job done more often than not


He's just not doing the blood pressure ratings of Royal's fans any favors

[chief4life]

Cause he sometimes allows baserunners.

this

[Saul Good]

Watching Broxton close games is like watching sausage being made.

[mr. tegu]

Cause he almost always allows baserunners.

FYP. A good example was yesterday with a 2 run lead instead of pitching to the first batter and making him hit the ball (knowing he can't beat you) he walks him bringing the tieing run to the plate. Maybe we are spoiled by how good Soria had been for us.

[gblowfish]

Somebody said it the other day, but I think Broxton is just ****ing with us and wants a challenge. Christ, that guy makes my blood pressure go up.

Jeff Montgomery was the same way in his career. He'd always have to push it right to the brink before getting the save.


Soria was pretty reliable most of the time, but last year he was this way too.

[BigMeatballDave]

Cause he sometimes allows baserunners.

Sometimes?

[Great Expectations]

Almost everytime. I think someone said of all his saves only 4 have been 1-2-3 innings.


That was me, but I heard it listening to Rany.

Does anybody know a formula that calculates an average ERA based on WHIP?

You would think he strikes out a ton of guys for how low his is compared to how many base runners he allows.

[BigCatDaddy]

I don't know why you guys bitch about your closer....

Soria spoiled us for quite a few years.

[Ceej]

I think a lot of us Royals fans were spoiled with Soria as the closer.

I'm all about numbers. Right now, Broxton has got them. He has been pretty dependable thus far. Could he be more efficient? No doubt.

But, right now, for what KC paid for him and the way he has produced I will take it all day, every day.

[Ceej]

Oh....and...


OUR TIME!!!!!

[KCwolf]

Great Series -another Good Win

[Kraus]

I said this earlier, but if we could turn Broxton for anything, I'm all for it. Plenty of other guys in our bullpen could step into the closer role.

[chefsos]

What I said about the closer was rather TIC, too. I watched him today too, and that shit is just maddening.

[1moreTRich]

I said this earlier, but if we could turn Broxton for anything, I'm all for it. Plenty of other guys in our bullpen could step into the closer role.

Just curious who you guys think would be the most likely to slide in as closer? Herrera?

[Great Expectations]

Just curious who you guys think would be the most likely to slide in as closer? Herrera?

That is who Yost would probably choose, I'd select Crow.

[PunkinDrublic]

I'm glad we won but there's no excuse for getting that few hits. It's infuriating that we let a nobody pitch that efficiantly against us.

[CHENZ A!]

Nice.

[DeezNutz]

I'm glad we won but there's no excuse for getting that few hits. It's infuriating that we let a nobody pitch that efficiantly against us.

I wish there were someone in the minors who was tearing the shit out of things and could offer some help...

[Ceej]

Just curious who you guys think would be the most likely to slide in as closer? Herrera?

I think Crow, Herrera, and Holland are all more than capable if the Royals do decide to trade off Broxzilla.

[Kraus]

Just curious who you guys think would be the most likely to slide in as closer? Herrera?

Crow, Herrera - hell, about anybody would be fine in my book but Holland, he seems to lose the strikezone pretty quickly most of the times I've seen him.

[Ceej]

Why not CBC?

Closer by committee?

LMAO

[Great Expectations]

I don't think Holland has the mental make up for it, heck Crow might not either. Both of them have struggled under the spotlight in the past. I might reverse my pick back to Herrera, he has done it well in the minors.

[PunkinDrublic]

I wish there were someone in the minors who was tearing the shit out of things and could offer some help...

I don't think it would matter. Other than Billy Butler, the Royals stupidity at the plate seems to be contagious at times. There's way too many games where the hitters seem to sleepwalk through their at bats.

[Dartgod]

That settles it. I'm starting the game thread for all of Chen's starts against NL teams.

[BWillie]

Stating the obvious, but if the Sox and Indians both lose then Royals will only be 3.5 GB

[Saul Good]

I wish there were someone in the minors who was tearing the shit out of things and could offer some help...

It would help, but that still wouldn't solve our gaping holes at catcher and center field.

[DeezNutz]

It would help, but that still wouldn't solve our gaping holes at catcher and center field.

Myers will likely be playing CF. You think DM is going to trade his flesh and blood?

[Kraus]

It would help, but that still wouldn't solve our gaping holes at catcher and center field.

Myers in CF and Perez at C, sounds like those guys could fill in just fine.

[Bowser]

Myers will likely be playing CF. You think DM is going to trade his flesh and blood?

If he were smart he would.



*watching intently as Deez loosens up and pulls out the Taylor Made R11S TP Driver*

[mr. tegu]

That settles it. I'm starting the game thread for all of Chen's starts against NL teams.

Well the next won't be until the World Series :D

[BigMeatballDave]

Can Myers play 2nd?

[DeezNutz]

If he were smart he would.



*watching intently as Deez loosens up and pulls out the Taylor Made R11S TP Driver*

Dayton's smart?

http://theghostofmoonlightgraham.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/mike-jacobs.jpg

[mr. tegu]

Can Myers play 2nd?

Sure can't be worse than Yuni out there.

[Dartgod]

Well the next won't be until the World Series :D

Yes, I know. ;)
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[Wyatt Earp]

Let's carry this momentum into KC on Friday!

Yes! I'm coming up to KC Friday and I'll be watching the game from the 3rd base dugout suite :Royals::Bwana: <--- this is perfect for Mooooooose!

[Kirby]

Exciting time to be a Royals fan!!! PBJ

[Kyle DeLexus]

Can Myers play 2nd?

I'm sure out of Cain and Myers, one of them would be decent at 2nd.

[CaliforniaChief]

Great series win again! It sure ain't pretty, but they're certainly making something of a move. This is so out of character for the Royals...winning close games, getting great pitching, timely hitting, etc.

And Salvy might be back Friday? JIMP

[Shogun]

Tiny Tim should be our closer

[Shogun]

go from biggest closer in the big leagues, to smallest

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Dayton's smart?

http://theghostofmoonlightgraham.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/mike-jacobs.jpg

Dammit, man. Just when I had forgotten about that guy.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Crow, Herrera - hell, about anybody would be fine in my book but Holland, he seems to lose the strikezone pretty quickly most of the times I've seen him.

Holland struggled for the first few weeks of the season (probably because he was hurt), but he's fully capable of taking on the closer role. He was lights out all year last year, and he's been lights out since coming off the DL this year.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

FYP. A good example was yesterday with a 2 run lead instead of pitching to the first batter and making him hit the ball (knowing he can't beat you) he walks him bringing the tieing run to the plate. Maybe we are spoiled by how good Soria had been for us.

Broxton has honestly been just about as effective as Soria ever was.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Almost everytime. I think someone said of all his saves only 4 have been 1-2-3 innings.

He has pitched 9 innings this year in which he has only faced 3 batters. Six 1-2-3 innings and three times allowing a baserunner but getting a double play.

[chiefkingdom]

i won't be mad if the worst team in baseball can finish the sweep vs the white sox

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

:Royals:

[CaliforniaChief]

Looks like Cleveland is going to push us back to 4.5 back. Tigers trail but are close, and the White Sox and I-Cubs are tied at 0 in the 3rd.

[chiefsfan987]

That's surprising. I'd expect that from Bob Davis, but not Denny.

Bob Davis would be refreshing these days sad to say... he rarely calls the Royals anymore (I think he was cut back to 60 games or something this year) but at least there is some enthusiasm in his voice. Having said that Bob gets a lot of stuff wrong so I understand why they've cut him back. I don't know what is going on with Denny, but there is much less excitement in his voice these days. I think he's getting bored calling games to be honest. That's what it sounds like to me. He's always been matter of fact with dry humor, but when there is no enthusiasm at all it just seems a little stale. Then again it might just be that its more noticable now because he doesn't have either Bob or Ryan calling the game with him. I've always thought Denny with either of those two work out well because you have the one guy who is matter of fact and he's balanced out with the over excited Bob Davis or Ryan Lefevre. When you have two guys who are exactly the same in their delivery it makes for a boring call. At least it does to me.

As someone else mentioned his call of both the tying home run against STL and Yuni's winning homerun were pretty bad. He made them sound as exciting as a walk. Maybe even less so. You're left there hanging a lot these days wondering what the call is too. I still love Denny, but he doesn't call the game the way he used to. He's still a very good announcer, but I don't think he's great anymore. I'm one of those people who have always listened to the radio while I have the tv on mute, but its getting to the point when Denny is there I'd rather just listen to the television guys. Pairing Denny with Physioc is a bad combo. Denny needs to be paired with Ryan or Bob because they just balance each other out so much better.

[Brianfo]

Broxton has honestly been just about as effective as Soria ever was.

For sure. Great post man. People forgot about the WTF moments with Soria. That's the life of a closer.

[chiefsfan987]

Broxton has honestly been just about as effective as Soria ever was.

True, but Soria had by far more clean innings than Broxton. Soria got into some jams as well, but there were a lot of times he'd go 1-2-3 and Broxton never does that.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Bob Davis would be refreshing these days sad to say... he rarely calls the Royals anymore (I think he was cut back to 60 games or something this year) but at least there is some enthusiasm in his voice. Having said that Bob gets a lot of stuff wrong so I understand why they've cut him back. I don't know what is going on with Denny, but there is much less excitement in his voice these days. I think he's getting bored calling games to be honest. That's what it sounds like to me. He's always been matter of fact with dry humor, but when there is no enthusiasm at all it just seems a little stale. Then again it might just be that its more noticable now because he doesn't have either Bob or Ryan calling the game with him. I've always thought Denny with either of those two work out well because you have the one guy who is matter of fact and he's balanced out with the over excited Bob Davis or Ryan Lefevre. When you have two guys who are exactly the same in their delivery it makes for a boring call. At least it does to me.

As someone else mentioned his call of both the tying home run against STL and Yuni's winning homerun were pretty bad. He made them sound as exciting as a walk. Maybe even less so. You're left there hanging a lot these days wondering what the call is too. I still love Denny, but he doesn't call the game the way he used to. He's still a very good announcer, but I don't think he's great anymore. I'm one of those people who have always listened to the radio while I have the tv on mute, but its getting to the point when Denny is there I'd rather just listen to the television guys. Pairing Denny with Physioc is a bad combo. Denny needs to be paired with Ryan or Bob because they just balance each other out so much better.

I've always loved Denny and I don't know what age he is but he's sounding old. His vocal quality isn't the same as it used to be. He's deeper and doesn't speak quite as clearly as he used to imo. I agree he's "lost a step." It could be that he's just getting old and worn out. He's a KC icon but in a lot of ways he reminds me of Jack Buck who was a StL icon but not very good in his last few years. It kind of makes me sad.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

True, but Soria had by far more clean innings than Broxton. Soria got into some jams as well, but there were a lot of times he'd go 1-2-3 and Broxton never does that.

If I had one hundred fucks to give, I would not give one of them about "clean innings" when the closer has a 1.57 ERA.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

Cardinals just beat the Tigers. Royals now only 1.5 games behind Detroit.

[okcchief]

Wish I would have committed to the trip to see the STL series this weekend. Glad they are coming on. It would be fun if they'd stick around a while for once.

[mikey23545]

Woot!!! 5 games under .500! FINALLY!

Yep...I'd like to think I was the first to point out the 6-games-under-.500 glass ceiling a few weeks ago, but I don't know for sure that I was.

I sure hope breaking through it is heralding an ass kicking second half of the season!

[mikey23545]

Doesn't it feel great to think there may be is something to look forward to the rest of the year?

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

This isn't me going negative but it is a little funny/sad that we're all so excited to finally "achieve" 5 games UNDER .500. Just shows how starved we are for winning baseball as Royals fans.

But I agree after the start we had and with the talent we finally have it's a bit of an accomplishment to get back in the race and nice to look forward.

[Al Bundy]

Good win in a possible trap game.

[SAUTO]

Just think...our offense could/should take a step forward. We could start to see a run.
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[Demonpenz]

Denny has always said that if he screams today what will he tomorrow. You have to listen to the sound of the bat to know how hard it was hit. It was clear by the sound of billys homerun that it was crushed.

[Bump]

wow this is like the best season the royals have had in a long long long time.

[lewdog]

I came home from work and watched the whole game from start until finish. How is that for dedication?

[tredadda]

wow this is like the best season the royals have had in a long long long time.

Imagine where we would be had we not lost 12 in a row. Hell, we would be in first if we had even just gone 6-6 over that 12 game span.

[mikey23545]

This isn't me going negative but it is a little funny/sad that we're all so excited to finally "achieve" 5 games UNDER .500. Just shows how starved we are for winning baseball as Royals fans.

But I agree after the start we had and with the talent we finally have it's a bit of an accomplishment to get back in the race and nice to look forward.

I think you need to have a little perspective about it.

We're stoked about being 5 games under .500 (and only 4 games out of first) even after that horrendous start and losing 12 in a row.

[SPchief]

I've got dibs on Friday's gamethread. I'll pass it over to ALnorth if he wants it. But if he doesn't, it's mine.

[BigMeatballDave]

They are 28-22 since the 3-14 start. .560

Had they gone 6-6 instead of that 12 game skid, they'd be 37-30. .552

Fuck.

[SPchief]

Good win in a possible trap game.

How was this a trap game?

[SPchief]

They are 28-22 since the 3-14 start. .560

Had they gone 6-6 instead of that 12 game skid, they'd be 37-30. .552

Fuck.

There's still 95 games left. We'll be .500 by the break.

[ChiTown]

Wish I would have committed to the trip to see the STL series this weekend. Glad they are coming on. It would be fun if they'd stick around a while for once.

I'll be there this weekend. WOOT!

[Al Bundy]

How was this a trap game?

Looking ahead to the Cardinals, knowing the Astros suck.

[Ceej]

Looking ahead to the Cardinals, knowing the Astros suck.


JMO, I don't think trap games exist in the MLB.

Because of the amount of games played and the fact they play series.

[Ceej]

I've got dibs on Friday's gamethread. I'll pass it over to ALnorth if he wants it. But if he doesn't, it's mine.

DON'T YOU DARE FUCKING BLOW THIS.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

I think you need to have a little perspective about it.

We're stoked about being 5 games under .500 (and only 4 games out of first) even after that horrendous start and losing 12 in a row.

I was having perspective and I pointed those things out and said I'm excited too.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Imagine where we would be had we not lost 12 in a row. Hell, we would be in first if we had even just gone 6-6 over that 12 game span.

Imagine if we'd gone 6-6 or even 5-7 during the streak... if Hosmer was hitting like Hosmer all year... if Hoch was pitching like 2nd half '11 all year... if Frenchy was having another '11 season or closer at least... if Gio hadn't shit down both legs... if Sal never got injured... if Cain never got injured... if Alex picked up where he left off last season... if Soria hadn't gotten injured... if Duffy hadn't gotten injured... if Paulino hadn't gotten injured...

Just imagine half of those things being the case. Would... be... awesome. There SHOULD be much to look forward to.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Imagine if we'd gone 6-6 or even 5-7 during the streak... if Hosmer was hitting like Hosmer all year... if Hoch was pitching like 2nd half '11 all year... if Frenchy was having another '11 season or closer at least... if Gio hadn't shit down both legs... if Sal never got injured... if Cain never got injured... if Alex picked up where he left off last season... if Soria hadn't gotten injured... if Duffy hadn't gotten injured... if Paulino hadn't gotten injured...

Just imagine half of those things being the case. Would... be... awesome. There SHOULD be much to look forward to.

Every team has all them If's

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Every team has all them If's

I didn't say they didn't.