*** Official Kansas City Royals @ Chicago White Sox Game Thread (6/14) ***

[alnorth]

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<tr><td>Final</td> <td> 1 </td> <td> 2 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 4 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 6 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 8 </td><td> 9 </td><td> R </td><td> H </td><td> E </td></tr>
<tr> <td> KC (35-32) </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 5 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 3 </td><td> 9 </td><td> 16 </td><td> 1 </td></tr>
<tr> <td> CWS (33-36) </td> <td> 0 </td> <td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 0 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 1 </td><td> 7 </td><td> 1 </td></tr>
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Danny Duffy ties his career high for strikeouts.

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/images/logos/80x80/kc.png

Win, (4-5) Danny Duffy 7IP 0R 0ER 1BB 9K
Aaron Crow 1IP 0R 0ER 1BB 1K
Michael Mariot 1IP 1R 1ER 0BB 1K 1HR

VS.

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/images/logos/80x80/cws.png

Loss, (2-4) Hector Noesi 3⅔IP 5R 2ER 1BB 4K
Javy Guerra 2⅓IP 0R 0ER 0BB 0K
Scott Downs 2IP 1R 1ER 0BB 3K 1HR
Daniel Webb 1IP 3R 3ER 0BB 1K 1HR

Home Runs

KC

Mike Moustakas, (6) - Top 8th solo shot to right
Billy Butler, (2) - Top 9th 2-run homer to right

CWS

Paul Konerko, (4) - Bottom 9th solo shot to left

AL Central

Final: CLE 3, BOS 2
Final: MIN 9, DET 12

Starting Lineups

KC

1. Norichika Aoki, RF
2. Omar Infante, 2B
3. Eric Hosmer, 1B
4. Billy Butler, DH
5. Alex Gordon, LF
6. Salvador Perez, C
7. Lorenzo Cain, CF
8. Mike Moustakas, 3B
9. Alcides Escobar, SS

CWS

1. Adam Eaton, CF
2. Gordon Beckham, 2B
3. Jose Abreu, 1B
4. Dayan Viciedo, LF
5. Alexei Ramirez, SS
6. Paul Konerko, DH
7. Moises Sierra, RF
8. Tyler Flowers, C
9. Avisail Garcia, 3B

[Bowser]

In for the al thread!

[alnorth]

Escobar plans to test his leg during batting practice. If he thinks he needs the day off, then he'll be scratched.

[cmh6476]

we do better when I don't post in game threads


ah fock me

[New World Order]

Another easy win for the Royals.

[TLO]

In for the win!

[tk13]

Today's game is on WGN if you're not in KC and don't have MLB TV.

[BlackHelicopters]

In for six in a row

[Fairplay]

Confidence is high

[BWillie]

Good news, Hector Noesi has a career 5.5 era

[BigCatDaddy]

Good news, Hector Noesi has a career 5.5 era

Yep. A favorable matchup if Duffy is just gives a solid outing.

[alnorth]

Anyone got any Alcides "Ripken Jr" Escobar updates? Last I heard from twitter, Escobar was going to see how he feels so Ned put him in the lineup

[lewdog]

Always a treat with Alnorth game threads.

I'll be watching a win today.

[alnorth]

Escobeef is still in the lineup. I think he woulda been scratched by now if he wasn't going to go.

[BlackHelicopters]

Esky looks good to go.

[alnorth]

I'm starting to feel good about my $250 Over 82.5 bet on the Royals.

[lewdog]

Escobeef is still in the lineup. I think he woulda been scratched by now if he wasn't going to go.

Take no prisoners!!!

[BlackHelicopters]

Let's do it!

[alnorth]

Top 1st

Aoki fouls out to right
Infante strikes out (swinging)
Hosmer singles to left
Butler singles to left, Hosmer to second
Gordon strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 2 hits

Bottom 1st

Eaton strikes out (swinging)
Beckham grounds out to second
Abreu walks
Viciedo pops out to second

0 runs, 0 hits

[Ceej]

Each ding dong is worth 14k today.

A lot of ding dongs.

[BlackHelicopters]

Hos!

[petegz28]

2 out rally...let's go, Gordon...get a run in here, buddy

[BlackHelicopters]

Butler!

[tk13]

This guy has been grooving strike 1 in there. May be time to take advantage.

[lewdog]

Each ding dong is worth 14k today.

A lot of ding dongs.

So we won't hit one.

Cool.

[BlackHelicopters]

Nothing doing

[Ceej]

So we won't hit one.

Cool.

Wait, so Rex was talking homeruns?

[BWillie]

Rex loves ding dongs

[BlackHelicopters]

Nice talent

[KCUnited]

Sit down.

[TLO]

I'll set theover/under on times Dan Duffy is shown today at 28.

[BWillie]

3 outside fastballs to start, one strike out already

[BWillie]

I'll set theover/under on times Dan Duffy is shown today at 28.

He has a beautiful mustache

[Anyong Bluth]

I hope Duffy dominates the Sux

[TLO]

Someone take a shot everytime Dan is shown.

[BlackHelicopters]

Nice inning

[Don Corlemahomes]

In for the win!

[KCUnited]

Viciedo with a total Royals ab there, first pitch swinging after an erratic walk.

[alnorth]

Top 2nd

Perez pops out to first
Cain strikes out (swinging)
Moustakas singles to left
Escobar fouls out to first

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 2nd

Ramirez strikes out (swinging)
Konerko singles to left
Sierra reaches, Konerko to second on an Error by 3B
Flowers strikes out (looking)
Garcia strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 1 hit, 1 error

[C3HIEF3S]

Why do White Sox fans feel the need to always try and imitate Hawk Harrelson's shitty catch phrases?

[Don Corlemahomes]

If Duffy's on, we could be in for a good ballgame.

[TLO]

Why do White Sox fans feel the need to always try and imitate Hawk Harrelson's shitty catch phrases?

HE GONE

[Don Corlemahomes]

Why do White Sox fans feel the need to always try and imitate Hawk Harrelson's shitty catch phrases?

Their mothers blessed them with fetal alcohol syndrome

[Don Corlemahomes]

Goddamnit

[BlackHelicopters]

Mouse!

[C3HIEF3S]

Moose going oppo again. Nice.

[alnorth]

Calling it now, Escobar's hitting one out.

[Don Corlemahomes]

Calling it now, Escobar's hitting one out.

LMAO

[BlackHelicopters]

Royal inning

[alnorth]

Calling it now, Escobar's hitting one out.

... later today, not now. Did I forget to mention that?

[Don Corlemahomes]

Cmon Duffy

[Three7s]

This Sox pitcher is the type the Royals usually suck more than average against. Good deception, unorthodox arm angle, and good enough control to utilize both. We'll see how it goes.

[TLO]

Duffy looks great so far.

Is that Duffy's wife/girlfriend? Or is that his Dad's wife?

[C3HIEF3S]

Duff looks good so far

[BlackHelicopters]

Loud single

[C3HIEF3S]

Good hitting there

[BlackHelicopters]

Mouse error

[tk13]

Come on Moose. Inning should've been over.

[petegz28]

Moose, you fucking dolt

[C3HIEF3S]

Moose has sucked at 3rd since he came back.

[TLO]

You suck Moose.

[alnorth]

"get a stick and kill it"

-Denny on the ball that Moose tried to grab 3 times.

[C3HIEF3S]

Beautiful curveball there

[BlackHelicopters]

Sit down

[alnorth]

Duffy looks great.

[lewdog]

Time to get confident and work around Moose error. Do it Danny. Your shit is good.

[TLO]

Nice job to work around the error.

[tk13]

Great pitching by Duffy. Basically got 5 outs that inning.

[C3HIEF3S]

Duffy just made that dude look silly

[TLO]

God damnit Rex. LMAO

[BlackHelicopters]

Nice inning. Error didn't hurt us

[Ceej]

Duffy is fucking filthy.

[alnorth]

Well, I'm glad that at least one guy from the famed Montgomery, Duffy, Lamb trio is working out.

Though there still might be some hope for Lamb.

[Three7s]

Well, I'm glad that at least one guy from the famed Montgomery, Duffy, Lamb trio is working out.

Though there still might be some hope for Lamb.
Yeah, Lamb isn't awful down in AAA. We'll see about him.

[KCUnited]

I'd need to see him with his hat off, but Dan Duffy looks like a natural born Chiefs fan.

[alnorth]

Top 3rd

Aoki grounds out to first
Infante flies out to right
Hosmer strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 3rd

Eaton grounds out to third
Beckham strikes out (swinging)
Abreu strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 0 hits

[Three7s]

I'd need to see him with his hat off, but Dan Duffy looks like a natural born Chiefs fan.
Yeah, and he seems pretty knowledgeable about baseball, so I'd imagine the same runs true about other sports he follows. Wouldn't mind having a drink with him and talking Royals.

[alnorth]

well, at least we've been making Noesi work today. At this rate he'll only go 6.

[alnorth]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Eric Hosmer started in the LH batter&#39;s box. He swung. He missed. He landed in the other batter&#39;s box. Onward.</p>&mdash; Andy McCullough (@McCulloughStar) <a href="https://twitter.com/McCulloughStar/statuses/477887023916019712">June 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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ROFL

[tk13]

Nice pick by Moose.

[alnorth]

OK Moose, you've worked your way back up to zero.

[C3HIEF3S]

Good play Moose

[alnorth]

shit, I know why we're not scoring runs. I forgot to put on my Royals cap.

[C3HIEF3S]

God damn Duffy.

[C3HIEF3S]

Wow he has good stuff today

[tk13]

HE GONE. 96.

[C3HIEF3S]

Get him some runs

[alnorth]

Top 4th

Butler walks
Gordon singles to left, Butler to second
Perez singles to center, Gordon to second, Butler to third
Cain reaches, Perez to third, Gordon and Perez scores on an Error by 3B
Moustakas singles to center, Cain to second, Perez scores
Escobar singles to left, Moustakas to second, Cain to third
Aoki grounds into a 6-4-3 double play, Moustakas to third, Cain scores
Infante singles to left, Moustakas scores

Javy Guerra relieves Noesi

Hosmer grounds out to first

5 runs, 4 hits, 1 error

Bottom 4th

Viciedo grounds out to third
Ramirez flies out to right
Konerko singles to left
Sierra singles to left, Konerko to third
Flowers grounds out to shortstop *

0 runs, 2 hits

* great pick by Hosmer saved 2 runs.

[milkman]

Duffy looks like he's filled out his frame since I last saw him.

[C3HIEF3S]

Good hitting there

[alnorth]

Noesi's up to 66 pitches. Thats awesome.

[BlackHelicopters]

C'mon Sal

[BlackHelicopters]

Bases juiced for Cain!

[alnorth]

good stop, no way Butler's fat butt makes it home.

[TLO]

Come on Cain.

[milkman]

I coulda run to the bathroom and taken a leak and gotten back to my chair in the time it took Butler to get from 2nd to third.

[TLO]

YES!

[BWillie]

Duffy looks like he's filled out his frame since I last saw him.

And going bald

[BlackHelicopters]

Thank you Chicago

[tk13]

Good job Perez getting to third on that play.

[alnorth]

runs are unearned for now, but still could become earned.

[TLO]

Ok Moose...

[lewdog]

come on Missy, get it done!

[BlackHelicopters]

Mouse time

[-King-]

runs are unearned for now, but still could become earned.

How?
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[alnorth]

runs are unearned for now, but still could become earned.

never mind, Butler's run is earned, but the 2nd run is unearned for now.

[TLO]

LOL

[tk13]

Wow. How did that happen?

[lewdog]

ROFL

Just

ROFL

[BlackHelicopters]

Mouse!

[-King-]

LMAO
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[Ceej]

IT'S FUNNY CAUSE HE'S FAT!

[Mr. Laz]

LOL

Moose with his fucked up golf swing getting away with it

[milkman]

Got some great fielders, huh?

[PHOG]

White Sox _efense. LMAO

[BlackHelicopters]

Chicago giving us opportunies

[TLO]

Time for that Eskybomb.

[alnorth]

never mind, Butler's run is earned, but the 2nd run is unearned for now.

The 2nd run is now earned. The 3rd run is unearned for now.

[BlackHelicopters]

Esky time

[C3HIEF3S]

Hawk Harrelson called the White Sox outfield the best throwing outfield in the major leagues earlier.



Too bad they aren't the best catching outfield. Fucking homer

[TLO]

Nice solid single. PBJ

Still nobody out.

[BlackHelicopters]

Esky!

[lewdog]

Keep pounding dem singles, brah!

[alnorth]

The 2nd run is now earned. The 3rd run is unearned for now.

all 3 runs are now earned. Cain will obviously be unearned if he scores.

[BlackHelicopters]

No outs

[Ceej]

Their 3rd baseman sucks ballsacks.

[C3HIEF3S]

Let's hit the grand slam of singles right here!

[Mr. Laz]

next time Moose should turn on a pitch and pull it hard.

The pitcher is going to be throwing so far inside to prevent him from looping it again to left that Moose should be able to jack one out.

[TLO]

AIDS

[C3HIEF3S]

Grand slam!!

[alnorth]

all 3 runs are now earned. Cain will obviously be unearned if he scores.

inning should have been over, so all further runs from now on are unearned this inning

[BlackHelicopters]

One more would be nice

[Fairplay]

Good inning

[tk13]

LMAO We are torturing that third baseman.

[Ceej]

Run rule.

[BlackHelicopters]

Infante!

[Mr. Laz]

w00t ... got that final run in from 3rd


nice

[lewdog]

Omar baby.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/78/The_Wire_Omar.jpg

[Fairplay]

One more would be nice


And there you have it

[TLO]

Very nice. Very, very nice.

Burn that pen Sox.

[BlackHelicopters]

5 huge runs and a pitching change

[Ceej]

LMAO We are torturing that third baseman.

If he was taller than 5' those plays would have been pretty routine.

[BlackHelicopters]

Burn up that bullpen

[Captain Obvious]

I hope Mr. Dan Duffy is staying loose.

[TLO]

Dale Sveum power!

[alnorth]

bringing in Javy Guerra has "we surrender" written all over it. He's a journeyman minor leaguer these days trying to save that bullpen.

[TLO]

Good round.

[BlackHelicopters]

5 runs!

[TLO]

bringing in Javy Guerra has "we surrender" written all over it. He's a journeyman minor leaguer these days trying to save that bullpen.

Good.

[BlackHelicopters]

Nice talent

[alnorth]

shit, I know why we're not scoring runs. I forgot to put on my Royals cap.

huh, I guess that really worked.

[Ceej]

Pete still trying his best to be a Downer. LMAO

[BlackHelicopters]

Two outs and now this crap

[BWillie]

Lol just found out a CLIP of HUD and LeFevre was on Chelsea Lately with Hud calling the moon a planet

[alnorth]

correction, 3 runs are unearned. I was incorrectly counting Cain out instead of Perez.

[BlackHelicopters]

Nice play Hos!

[alnorth]

+2 defensive runs

[cabletech94]

just wanted to give alnorth some DAPs for the thread(s).

the rest of the year is all on you, jabroni!!! ;)

[Captain Obvious]

Glove save and a beauty.

[alnorth]

part of the reason for the skepticism of the Royals from the experts and the assumption of regression, aside from our offense, is that our defense was flukey-good and would regress. Instead, our defense has been just as incredible this season as 2013.

[Fairplay]

Lol just found out a CLIP of HUD and LeFevre was on Chelsea Lately with Hud calling the moon a planet


I hope HUD is here until he retires whenever that may be

[alnorth]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqHU_EdCQAEBDxH.jpg

[BlackHelicopters]

C'mon Gordo

[petegz28]

Pete still trying his best to be a Downer. LMAO

:rolleyes:

[lewdog]

huh, I guess that really worked.

Nah that was me taking my pants off.

It's fucking hot here!

[C3HIEF3S]

Salvy!

[alnorth]

Top 5th

Butler grounds out to third
Gordon grounds out to second
Perez doubles to center
Cain flies out to left

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 5th

Garcia flies out to center
Eaton flies out to left
Beckham strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 0 hits

[BlackHelicopters]

Went with where it was pitched

[petegz28]

LoCain ...give us another run, buddy

[alnorth]

If both teams had normal defense, we'd be losing 2-1 right now.

[Simply Red]

Look at 'em - it's actually on here (WGN I guess) and :


http://i57.tinypic.com/35bziuv.gif

[BlackHelicopters]

All right, lock them down Duff.

[petegz28]

If Duffy keeps up at this pace do you change the rotation at the AS break?

[Fairplay]

The guy is having convulsions SR

[alnorth]

If Duffy keeps up at this pace do you change the rotation at the AS break?

good question. I'm not sure.

[petegz28]

If both teams had normal defense, we'd be losing 2-1 right now.

Most likely not because Butler would have or should have been thrown out at home. Really would should not have walked away with any runs that inning but that's why they play the game

[Simply Red]

The guy is having convulsions SR

his absolute 'I don't give a shitness' w/ this guy really makes that gif a winner, I know it's been out for a while - But I still find it hysterical.

[C3HIEF3S]

If Duffy keeps up at this pace do you change the rotation at the AS break?

I'd say right now it's
Shields
Vargas
Ventura
Duffy
Guthrie

[Ceej]

Sort of off topic - but whatever happened to that kid Danny Almonte who got caught faking his birth certificate while playing in the LLWS?

He should be about old enough to play in college or in the minors, I would think.

[Fairplay]

If Duffy keeps up at this pace do you change the rotation at the AS break?

Good question, I like to reward good play with keeping Duffy in the rotation.
Sends a message to the rest of the team.

[alnorth]

I'd say right now it's
Shields
Vargas
Ventura
Duffy
Guthrie

Jeremy really is our #5, isn't he. That.... seems good. We need to keep hitting.

[cmh6476]

If Duffy keeps up at this pace do you change the rotation at the AS break?

Ned:

1. Shields
2. Vargas
3. Guthrie
4. Chen
5. Ventura

LR Duffy

[C3HIEF3S]

Jeremy really is our #5, isn't he. That.... seems good. We need to keep hitting.

And that was in no way a knock on Guthrie. This rotation has just been outstanding this year.

[alnorth]

we don't have a freakishly-good Cy Young contender (maybe Ventura someday), but our rotation doesn't have a hole. Every single one of our pitchers gives us a reasonable chance to expect a win against anyone, provided we hit.

[BWillie]

Hahabif they even THINK about putting Chen back in the rotation im going to lose it

[BlackHelicopters]

Duffy rolling

[lewdog]

Duffy being Duffy.

[C3HIEF3S]

we don't have a freakishly-good Cy Young contender (maybe Ventura someday), but our rotation doesn't have a hole. Every single one of our pitchers gives us a reasonable chance to expect a win against anyone, provided we hit.

It will also ease the blow of Shields leaving next year with Duffy pitching like this. If he can carry this over to next season then we just have to fill in one spot in the rotation next season.

[tk13]

I like our rotation the way it is now. Gives you something different every day. I like having Ventura behind Vargas and then Duffy behind Guthrie. Gives you a hard throwing youngster from the opposite side of the veteran the day before. I imagine Chen's going back to the bullpen.

[BlackHelicopters]

Sort of off topic - but whatever happened to that kid Danny Almonte who got caught faking his birth certificate while playing in the LLWS?

He should be about old enough to play in college or in the minors, I would think.

Drug mule

[alnorth]

Top 6th

Moustakas pops out to first
Escobar doubles to left
Aoki flies out to left
Infante flies out to left

0 runs, 1 hit

Bottom 6th

Abreu grounds out to third
Viciedo flies out to left
Ramirez singles to center
Konerko strikes out (swinging)

0 runs, 1 hit

[WhawhaWhat]

Sort of off topic - but whatever happened to that kid Danny Almonte who got caught faking his birth certificate while playing in the LLWS?

He should be about old enough to play in college or in the minors, I would think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1742363-where-are-they-now-with-little-league-world-series-biggest-phenoms/page/4

Perhaps the most controversial player in LLWS history, Danny Almonte is a name synonymous with the lengths people will go to in an effort to gain an advantage.

Almonte pitched for the Bronx Little League team during the 2001 LLWS. His fastball reached 75 mph, and he struck out 62 of the 72 batters he faced in Williamsport. He also threw a perfect game against Florida.

In the U.S. finals, that same Florida team defeated Almonte's squad—in large part because Almonte had reached a required rest period after pitching in the U.S. semifinals.

After the tournament, it was found that Almonte wasn't actually 12 years old. An investigation into the Dominican Republic's head of national public records declared Almonte was really 14, and because of that Almonte's team forfeited all games and records. He was cleared of any wrongdoing and stayed in the U.S.

He wasn't selected in the 2006 MLB draft and instead joined the Southern Illinois Miners in the independent Frontier League.

Almonte has since given up dreams of playing pro baseball and is now an assistant high school baseball coach.

[tk13]

Escobar ripping it up.

[BlackHelicopters]

Esky!

[C3HIEF3S]

No cramps this time

[BlackHelicopters]

C'mon Nori, bring him in.

[alnorth]

Seeing Escobeef sling those doubles is a very good thing to see if you harbor any faint delusions of the Royals still being good 2-3 years from now. He and Salvy are incredibly important.

[BlackHelicopters]

Ok, Omar

[Ceej]

Christ, the whole Almonte thing was in 2001?

Fuck me rotten. I'm getting old.

[BlackHelicopters]

Stay locked in Duff. No walks.

[Simply Red]

I'm glad to see you guys playing well - I (may be the only one) - but I like Ned Yost pretty well. My dad and most of you guys can't stand him.

I'm not sure what all the issues were with you all early on. I can say Freddy G has pissed me off lately - but chiefly where the Braves issues are concerned, honestly?

They need to fire their hitting coaches - and they have two of them by the way.

I mean were the sticks the issue or pitching or both w/ the Royals when they were sort of struggling (again, earlier this season) ...?

[Simply Red]

Christ, the whole Almonte thing was in 2001?

**** me rotten. I'm getting old.

Chyeah.

[alnorth]

I'm glad to see you guys playing well - I (may be the only one) - but I like Ned Yost pretty well. My dad and most of you guys can't stand him.

I'm one of the few posters who don't hate Ned. I'm not a fan either, with me its more like I have a very, very, very low bar of expectations that if met, I no longer care about the manager.

Ned is the first dude who has met that very low bar as a Royals manager in a long-ass time. (1. do not play small-ball too much 2. do not hurt our pitchers)

[BlackHelicopters]

Keep it up Duff

[lewdog]

I'm glad to see you guys playing well - I (may be the only one) - but I like Ned Yost pretty well. My dad and most of you guys can't stand him.

I'm not sure what all the issues were with you all early on. I can say Freddy G has pissed me off lately - but chiefly where the Braves issues are concerned, honestly?

They need to fire their hitting coaches - and they have two of them by the way.

I mean were the sticks the issue or pitching or both w/ the Royals when they were sort of struggling (again, earlier this season) ...?

You just had to bring Ned into this didn't you?!

Like we haven't talked about him enough on here! He's an average manager....which is pretty fucking good for a long list of absolute garbage managers the Royals have had. Managers are of little importance when a team has talent.

[BlackHelicopters]

Wow

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Hawk got blue balls on that fly ball ROFL

[ChiefsCountry]

Duff man is turning into the pitcher we thought he could be. Ace and Duffman should be a nice pitching combo for a few years.

[lewdog]

Duff man is turning into the pitcher we thought he could be. Ace and Duffman should be a nice pitching combo for a few years.

Just stop....just stop talking dirty to me. I can't take it. These are my dreams.

[ChiefsCountry]

I'm glad to see you guys playing well - I (may be the only one) - but I like Ned Yost pretty well. My dad and most of you guys can't stand him.

I'm not sure what all the issues were with you all early on. I can say Freddy G has pissed me off lately - but chiefly where the Braves issues are concerned, honestly?

They need to fire their hitting coaches - and they have two of them by the way.

I mean were the sticks the issue or pitching or both w/ the Royals when they were sort of struggling (again, earlier this season) ...?

Ned is okay. Not great, not piss poor. Just a solid average MLB manager. Nothing more, nothing less.

[alnorth]

Duffy still looks good. He's got everything working today.

[ChiefsCountry]

Just stop....just stop talking dirty to me. I can't take it. These are my dreams.

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[Simply Red]

You just had to bring Ned into this didn't you?!

Like we haven't talked about him enough on here! He's an average manager....which is pretty ****ing good for a long list of absolute garbage managers the Royals have had. Managers are of little importance when a team has talent.

Forgive me - I've not been around in here much - I'm thrilled to see them on that Chicago network, it's really rare I see them. Yost is really close to Bobby and Freddy IRL, away from ball.

If Freddy wasn't around - I think the Braves would have made a run at him, as the local love for Yost goes on up the Braves org.

But yeah - I have mentioned it here before, maybe. Yost is a hell of a person & a fairly decent baseball mind. IDK

[Don Corlemahomes]

What was Hud talking about? I missed it.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Stone is a top 5 baseball announcer

[BlackHelicopters]

Duffy still looking good

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Damn he's got good stuff

[ChiefsCountry]

Stone is a top 5 baseball announcer

Its a shame he is paired with somebody that makes Hud look like Vin Scully.

[BlackHelicopters]

Duff man is turning into the pitcher we thought he could be. Ace and Duffman should be a nice pitching combo for a few years.

Fap

[alnorth]

Top 7th

Scott Downs relieves Guerra

Hosmer strikes out (swinging)
Butler strikes out (swinging)
Gordon flies out to right

0 runs, 0 hits

Bottom 7th

Sierra flies out to right
Flowers strikes out (swinging)
Garcia grounds out to shortstop

0 runs, 0 hits

[Simply Red]

One last thing about the Braves - as here and the Cards thread are the only places to discuss them.

But Freddy G manages EXACTLY the same way Bobby did - His demeanor post game is much the same - Our offense needs a swift kick in the ass sometimes - and much like Bobby Cox Fred will leave the pitchers in the game too long (when they're starting to get hit.)

The Braves won't make any noise at all in the post-season unless they address their hitting coaches. Someone in that department are not doing their job with these guys.

For example - Dan Uggla - just completely lost at the plate - I truly believe (though he's getting older now) - you put a good hitting coach w/ him, he's an adjustment and approach change away from a .250 average.

that's just a quick example - there are so many issues offensively with the Braves that they'll be lucky to make it to post season.

Miami has been going balls deep on opponents lately.

[alnorth]

Duffy will probably go 7 today. Which mediocre pitcher who doesn't get much work do we want to see in the 8th?

[alnorth]

One last thing about the Braves

You are a National League fan?

Sorry about that, it is sorta similar to baseball, though.

[lewdog]

Duffy will probably go 7 today. Which mediocre pitcher who doesn't get much work do we want to see in the 8th?

Mariot.

[BlackHelicopters]

One more good inning Duff

[Simply Red]

You are a National League fan?

Sorry about that, it is sorta similar to baseball, though.

That wasn't very friendly or welcoming. I feel like I'm intruding now and now everything is awkward feeling. - I will leave bud.

[BlackHelicopters]

Duffy will probably go 7 today. Which mediocre pitcher who doesn't get much work do we want to see in the 8th?

Bueno?

[lewdog]

That wasn't very friendly or welcoming. I feel like I'm intruding now and now everything is awkward feeling. - I will leave bud.

Son, please stay and have a seat over there. Let's talk ball. Leave the food talk alone for a day.

[penbrook]

Rodriquez

[mr. tegu]

Duffy will probably go 7 today. Which mediocre pitcher who doesn't get much work do we want to see in the 8th?

I could give it a try.

[lewdog]

Mariot.

Bueno?

Rodriquez

And what will Ned do.....


None of those it seems. ROFL

[Kidd Lex]

Just stop....just stop talking dirty to me. I can't take it. These are my dreams.

Mmmhmmm :thumb:

[BlackHelicopters]

Duff still rolling

[siberian khatru]

What a day for the Duffster

[alnorth]

well that was quick. It wouldn't be totally crazy to send Duffy out for the 8th.

[Kidd Lex]

Duffys sister in law looking good in that black t

[BlackHelicopters]

Probably Crow now

[alnorth]

That wasn't very friendly or welcoming. I feel like I'm intruding now and now everything is awkward feeling. - I will leave bud.

Wow, you are very sensitive.

[ChiefsCountry]

You are a National League fan?

Sorry about that, it is sorta similar to baseball, though.

That wasn't very friendly or welcoming. I feel like I'm intruding now and now everything is awkward feeling. - I will leave bud.

Son, please stay and have a seat over there. Let's talk ball. Leave the food talk alone for a day.

Listen to lew. But I agree with alnorth though. :p

[Captain Obvious]

Its a shame he is paired with somebody that makes Hud look like Vin Scully.

Hawk hasn't been nearly as bad as usual during this game.

[alnorth]

Top 8th

Perez strikes out (looking)
Cain grounds out to third
Moustakas homers to right
Escobar grounds out to pitcher

1 run, 1 hit

Bottom 8th

Eaton singles to center

Aaron Crow relieves Duffy

Eaton to second on a Wild Pitch
Beckham walks
Abreu strikes out (swinging)
Viciedo singles to right, Beckham to second, Eaton thrown out at home 9-6-2
Ramirez lines out to third

0 runs, 2 hits

[lewdog]

well that was quick. It wouldn't be totally crazy to send Duffy out for the 8th.

I'd send him out for sure. Wouldn't be a mistake to pull him either though.

[Unsmooth-Moment]

I'd send him out for sure. Wouldn't be a mistake to pull him either though.
is he on an innings limit? if so pull him.

[alnorth]

is he on an innings limit? if so pull him.

not really

[Simply Red]

Wow, you are very sensitive.

LMAO

[lewdog]

LMAO

Hey Red, what you eating during the game?

[Simply Red]

do you guys DO or Don't like Bobby Cox?

[lewdog]

do you guys DO or Don't like Bobby Cox?

I loved Bobby Cox. Great managing style. I might be in the minority there though.

[ChiefsCountry]

do you guys DO or Don't like Bobby Cox?

I had no problem with him or the Braves. They were a likeable team.

[tk13]

MOOSE BOMB.