Royals @ Twins 6/30 Game 1 of 2

[mr. tegu]

Alright we are on a 4 game winning streak now. This is our most iffy game of this series so if we can get this one it would be huge. We are slowly climbing to a .500 record and ever closer to teams above us in the division. My game threads are on a roll with four straight victories and any extra help Sanchez can get is a plus. Let's take game 1 guys then game 2 later! Go Royals!

Sanchez 1-3, 6.21 ERA vs Diamond 6-3, 2.67 ERA

[stonedstooge]

Quite a challenge today for you mr. tegu bringing good mojo for Sanchez. Hope your streak hits 6

[CaliforniaChief]

I said it a couple of days ago: this is a big weekend for us. We simply MUST take advantage of weak competition and win at least 3 of these games. Unfortunately Chicago isn't cooperating, but I still like our chances of making up ground if we can take care of business.

[Ceej]

Mr. Tegu, you sir, have Grande juevos.

Good luck with Snatchez on the bump.

OUR TIME!

[chief4life]

do the royals have a double header today? It says on the schedule they do but it might be a typo?

[chief4life]

I just figured it out we have a double header who is pitching in game #2

[Al Czervik]

do the royals have a double header today? It says on the schedule they do but it might be a typo?

Yep...1:10 for the first game and 7:10 for the second.....

Big weekend for the Royals....

[Al Czervik]

I just figured it out we have a double header who is pitching in game #2

Looks like Luke gets the start...

[chief4life]

Looks like Luke gets the start...

Ok cool thank you :thumb:

[chief4life]

I wonder if FSN will show the second game it doesn't show it listed on my DVR :shake:

[stonedstooge]

I wonder if FSN will show the second game it doesn't show it listed on my DVR :shake:

National feed for the 2nd game

[chief4life]

National feed for the 2nd game

Sweet I didn't know that thank you :thumb:

[stonedstooge]

"It's a beautiful day for a ballgame. Let's play two!" Ernie Banks

[okcchief]

Let's do this!

[CaliforniaChief]

Here's an audio stream of the game if you can't watch it:

http://stream2web.securenetsystems.net/radio_player_large.cfm?stationCallSign=KLWN&relocateURL=true

[Strongside]

Am I adding this up wrong, or could we possibly be in 2nd place after today?

[stonedstooge]

Am I adding this up wrong, or could we possibly be in 2nd place after today?

Do the Indians play a pair today?

[tk13]

The best they could possibly do if everything went perfectly is be a half game out of 2nd. Let's not get ahead of ourselves though. If the Royals win both games they'll be 3rd or tied for 3rd no matter what happens.

[stonedstooge]

THROW STRIKES TODAY SANCHEZ

[stonedstooge]

And a walk for Sanchez to keep his 1 walk an inning average intact

[stonedstooge]

And another. Bases juiced with 2 outs

[shorman22]

Wow Sanchez got out of that one

[tredadda]

National feed for the 2nd game

What channel?

[SPATCH]

Sanchez needs to be put on anti-depressants

[petegz28]

Is there a pitch Frenchy won't swing the at, sheesh!

[stonedstooge]

What channel?

In Kansas City its on the National Fox channel WDAF 4. Not sure what you have in Colorado or if they will carry this game since I think they have a choice of 2 or 3 games

[petegz28]

Dude's already walked 2 batters in 1 inning???

[tredadda]

In Kansas City its on the National Fox channel WDAF 4. Not sure what you have in Colorado or if they will carry this game since I think they have a choice of 2 or 3 games

Never mind. I get Padres at Rockies. Yay!

[petegz28]

Ump bailed out Sanchez

[eazyb81]

SANCHISE!!!!

This bum needs to be put down. He looks like he could two shits about what happens out there.

[petegz28]

We traded Melky for this guy?

[petegz28]

another walk..my God man

[stonedstooge]

And Sanchez has 4 walks in 2 innings. JFC

[CaliforniaChief]

Sanchez is done. Cut your losses, call it a bad trade, and send this asshat away forever.

[Priest31kc]

Sanchez is just terrible. This needs to be his last start.

[BigMeatballDave]

Suckez

[Jenson71]

Kill him

[Saul Good]

How was ball three not a strike?

[petegz28]

and another walk

[Mizzou_8541]

How the eff is Sanchez still on this team. Should be released this half inning. I know I'm overreacting, but holy crap this guy sucks.

[CaliforniaChief]

Jeebus Sanchez. Throw damn strikes. Get your head out of your ass and start pitching. You're single-handedly killing us you POS.

[Saul Good]

Nice

[stonedstooge]

w00t. Defense saves a run. Twinkies 2 Royals 0

[CaliforniaChief]

Thank God the Twins are stupid and have helped us out or we would be down 6-0.

[petegz28]

We're lucky it's only 2-0 right now. You give up 5 walks in 2 innings you are just asking for a blow out.

[Saul Good]

Perez didn't make any attempt to block the plate on that play.

[Saul Good]

Two different strike zones today, I guess.

[petegz28]

Two different strike zones today, I guess.

Well when you're as wild as Sanchez I guess it's to be expected

[petegz28]

Two different strike zones today, I guess.

I do have to say though that Ump was giving the Twins an outside call that wasn't even close

[CaliforniaChief]

These two pitchers are complete opposites.

Diamond is efficient and has great control.
Sanchez is just horrible.

[petegz28]

Perez didn't make any attempt to block the plate on that play.

Nope, he was sitting in the dugout watching Pena not block the plate

[petegz28]

well here we go with giving away the game....

[ChiTown]

I'll gladly sacrifice this game if we can take the next two. With Suckass on the mound, I just automatically assume a loss. Unfortunately, we are stuck with this pile of shit in our rotation thru the end of the season. FML

[petegz28]

the concept of being "effectively wild" is the biggest bunch of crap

[petegz28]

do we get another walk???

[petegz28]

do we get another walk???

Yep...6 walks in less than 4 innings

[Saul Good]

Nice job. Good effort.

[petegz28]

My God man, get this guy off the fucking mound

[cabletech94]

could we please deport sandcheese now?

[stonedstooge]

Sanchez has absolutely no control.

[Mr. Laz]

i'm surprised that Sanchez is on the right side of the rubber

as a lefty, if he were to stand on the left side he would have a nature left to right angle on his pitches as it crosses the plate.

[petegz28]

He's almost hit 3 guys in the head already

[Mr. Laz]

the concept of being "effectively wild" is the biggest bunch of crap

I disagree /Randy Johnson

[stonedstooge]

Vin World Record Mazzaro warming up

[Saul Good]

i'm surprised that Sanchez is on the right side of the rubber

as a lefty, if he were to stand on the left side he would have a nature left to right angle on his pitches as it crosses the plate.

What do you mean by "crosses the plate"?

[Mr. Laz]

What do you mean by "crosses the plate"?

:LOL:

[gblowfish]

You've got to release Sanchez after the AS Break.

He's Kyle Davies all over again. He can't hold runners, he walks way too many guys, his attitude is shit, and he doesn't want to be here.

Watching him pitch is like having your teeth cleaned. It's just uncomfortable and you want it to be over as soon as possible.

Have you noticed how much better our pitching has been with Perez behind the plate? That guy makes our pitchng better. Pena is a poor defensive catcher and doesn't know how to defend home plate. Big drop in talent between Perez and Pena.

[Saul Good]

He's almost hit 3 guys in the head already

Morneau is concerned.

[petegz28]

good play by Hosmer

[stonedstooge]

Morneau is concerned.

Probably why he isn't playing in this game

[Mr. Laz]

Pena still had no leverage for that collision

he's lucky it didn't happen

[Saul Good]

How have we only given up two? Broxton thinks this is crazy.

[gblowfish]

BTW: Is Jen the Kia Chick looking hot lately? Is that a real tan or a spray on tan? Either way, I'd like to spank her very much.

[cabletech94]

whew! dodged a real bullet there.

[KCUnited]

BTW: Is Jen the Kia Chick looking hot lately? Is that a real tan or a spray on tan? Either way, I'd like to spank her very much.

She's KC's new Watson's girl.

[Mizzou_8541]

Through 4, Sanchez has 85 pitches, Diamond has 39. Lots of suck all the way around.

[Mr. Laz]

She's KC's new Watson's girl.
so she's likes the nba black dick too?

[eazyb81]

1 hit in 5 innings off this bum?

[gblowfish]

Pena to Sanchez: "Throw the next one at the mascot..."

[gblowfish]

BTW: Pro sports speak: "Struggled" = "Sucked it Bad"

[Mr. Laz]

Sanchez looks like he's throwing batting practice

[gblowfish]

Sanchez stands there and watches a run score. That guy doesn't give a flying fuck.

[KCUnited]

127 Hours Part 2 is a movie about a guy who in his determination to break out of his shell and live life to the fullest gets over served on a night out and wakes up next to Jen from Shawnee Mission Kia.

[gblowfish]

Ground Control to Major Ned....

[petegz28]

Ok, when shit like that happnes it just ain't your game

[gblowfish]

127 Hours Part 2 is a movie about a guy who in his determination to break out of his shell and live life to the fullest gets over served on a night out and wakes up next to Jen from Shawnee Mission Kia. Does she ask him if he takes home more than $250 a week?

[gblowfish]

Ground control to Major Ned....

[Jenson71]

fuck this

[stonedstooge]

Game 1 has been decided

[Priest31kc]

Game over.

Thanks Sanchez. You worthless piece of shit.

[petegz28]

game over

[tredadda]

More walks than strikeouts? Pathetic.

[chiefsfan987]

Might as well leave him in to get torched now... this game is over. We have absolutely no offense against Diamond anyways. Force him to pitch 9 and hope he hurts his arm.

[KCUnited]

Fuck it, leave him in.

[KcMizzou]

Anybody got Kyle Davies' phone number?

[gblowfish]

And let's welcome our next contestant, that nine-run inning phenom, VIN MAZZARO!

Nice of Ned to finally wake the fuck up.

[cabletech94]

can we please leave that douche in minnesota?
douchanchez.

[Jerm]

Hopefully that's the last time that POS pitches for the Royals again...

Yeah right.

[DeezNutz]

Who wasn't expecting this? Starting Sanchez is inexcusable because it's the equivalent of waving the white flag.

Dude must be released.

[cabletech94]

Who wasn't expecting this? Starting Sanchez is inexcusable because it's the equivalent of waving the white flag.

Dude must be released into the wild, out of a cannon.

fyp

[eazyb81]

That's f'n bullshit that they took him out. Leave his worthless ass in there. He is stealing money from us at this point, dont waste a reliever on him today.

[stonedstooge]

Could Glass force Sanchez to take a greeting job at Walmart to fulfill his contract?

[DeezNutz]

You know he's a truly worthless sack when ultra-positive Hud is killing him on the broadcast for "walking the ballpark."

On the one hand, I agree with the sentiment of leaving him to take the beating. On the other hand, though, should the rest of the team be punished (as in ore standing around, watching walks, when we need to focus on winning game two)?

[gblowfish]

Here's my prediction for the post game interview:

Press: "So John, you walked six guys. That seems extreme."

Dirty Sanchez: "It's who I am."

Press: "I know your English isn't that great. Did you understand the question?"

Dirty Sanchez: "Si."

Press: "Have you ever been to Springdale, Arkansas?"

Dirty Sanchez: "Que??"

[DeezNutz]

So the scouting report on him from SF was that he has trouble competing when things don't go perfectly?

At least he has heart. Embarrassing.

[stonedstooge]

A long ball cuts the lead in half

[gblowfish]

I'll bet Jen the Kia Chick would be like June Cleaver during the day, make you cookies and fold your laundry, then at night tear you up like a spooge dumpster.

Daddy Likey!

http://i47.tinypic.com/2w20mte.jpg

[BWillie]

Shawnee Mission Kia.....just a short drive....Shawnee Mission Kia off of i35

[gblowfish]

Why does Sprint hire Nazi war criminals?

[gblowfish]

Wouldn't you love to hear Hud just once go... "FUCK THIS NOISE!! I CAN'T STAND IT ANYMORE!!!"

[BigMeatballDave]

How the fuck did Suckez ever toss a no-hitter?

[mr. tegu]

Haven't been able to watch this game but by going over the boxscore it really doesn't look all that surprising. I was really hoping we could get to their bullpen this game to make game 2 that much easier.

[chefsos]

I turned this game on and was immediately told that the Twins have stolen 342 bases today. I found myself kind of hoping your boy Perez wasn't behind the plate for the carnage.

[SPATCH]

There is absolutely nothing behind the cold, soul-less shark eyes of Johnathan Sanchez. It is startling, to be honest.

[tk13]

I don't know what you can do. You can almost bet a million dollars we'll cut Sanchez, he'll go somewhere else because of his stuff... and at least put up an effort and better numbers than he's doing now. Some guys just don't want to be in Kansas City.

[petegz28]

WTF, was that, UMP?

[DeezNutz]

Rany Jazayerli ‏@jazayerli

If he isn't cut after this start, this becomes baseball malpractice. The Royals are destroying their limited playoff hopes with each start.
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53m Rany Jazayerli Rany Jazayerli ‏@jazayerli

The Royals' continued employment of Jonathan Sanchez has officially passed "irritating" and reached "destructive".

[stonedstooge]

Diamond pitches a diamond today for the Twinks

[BigMeatballDave]

Rany Jazayerli ‏@jazayerli

If he isn't cut after this start, this becomes baseball malpractice. The Royals are destroying their limited playoff hopes with each start.
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53m Rany Jazayerli Rany Jazayerli ‏@jazayerli

The Royals' continued employment of Jonathan Sanchez has officially passed "irritating" and reached "destructive".:clap:

[DeezNutz]

I don't know what you can do. You can almost bet a million dollars we'll cut Sanchez, he'll go somewhere else because of his stuff... and at least put up an effort and better numbers than he's doing now. Some guys just don't want to be in Kansas City.

With his velocity down so much, it could be that his stuff is gone, too, along with his heart.

[RedDread]

Why does Steve Physioc get so excited when bad shit happens?

[Nightfyre]

I think this is the first time I have seen some Royals quit in the middle of a game. But with Sanchez on the bump and the defense baking in the heat for 85% of the game, who could blame them?

[DeezNutz]

Given that Joel and Hud just put dirt over Sanchez's grave in the post-game, it's going to be pretty shocking if he throws another inning for the Royals.

My prediction: We see Odo later this week.

[Tytanium]

Given that Joel and Hud just put dirt over Sanchez's grave in the post-game, it's going to be pretty shocking if he throws another inning for the Royals.

If the Royals have any shred of sense left, they're going to put him on the DL for the rest of the season with "shoulder fatigue".

[petegz28]

Yost just said Sanchez didn't get some pitches.....JFC

[DeezNutz]

Whelp...Ned says that he's not at the point of looking for alternatives (for Sanchez's spot in the rotation).

[DeezNutz]

And then Joel promptly blasts everything Yost just said, chalking it up to "manager speak."

[petegz28]

What time is game #2?

[mr. tegu]

Well we kind of expected to give up some runs today but it's a shame we couldn't score more. Good thing is we can go back out tonight with Hoch on a hot streak and get that game and series back.

[KcMizzou]

What time is game #2?6

[KCUnited]

Well we kind of expected to give up some runs today but it's a shame we couldn't score more. Good thing is we can go back out tonight with Hoch on a hot streak and get that game and series back.

Petro gave some stats earlier this week in which Hoch has been abysmal in his next start following a game where he's thrown 110 pitches or more. Point being, tonight will be a decent indicator to validate what the Royals have been telling us that Luke has turned to corner and can live up to his potential as a dependable back of the rotation guy.

[Codered]

I am at the point with Sanchez I was with Davis. When he is on the mound I just consider it's going to be a loss and avoid watching it.

[chefsos]

One of you guys should probably do the KC Blues @ Minneapolis Millers game thread...

[petegz28]

Ok let's make a better showing that this afternoon, please

[Deberg_1990]

So are we keeping this same thread for game 2 or do we need a new one?

[petegz28]

3 ugly AB's to start the game