*** Official Oakland Athletics @ Kansas City Royals Game Thread (4/18) ***

[Hootie]

HOOTIE 2.0 (ORIGINALLY OUR TIME) 1ST EVER ROYALS GAME THREAD!

YORDANO "ACE" VENTURA VS. JESSE HAHN

FIRST PITCH @ 6:10 PM CST (KC -127 O/U 7.5)

Starting lineups:

1. Paulo Orlando, RF
2. Mike Moustakas, 3B
3. Lorenzo Cain, CF
4. Eric Hosmer, 1B
5. Kendrys Morales, DH
6. Alex Gordon, LF
7. Salvador Perez, C
8. Omar Infante, 2B
9. Christian Colon, SS

1. Sam Fuld(L) CF
2. Stephen Vogt(L) C
3. Ben Zobrist(S) LF
4. Billy Butler(R) DH
5. Ike Davis(L) 1B
6. Josh Reddick(L) RF
7. Brett Lawrie(R) 3B
8. Eric Sogard(L) 2B
9. Marcus Semien(R) SS


(I can't figure out how Alnorth does his threads so you'll have to settle for the white trash Hootie 2.0 version of a GDT tonight)

[LoneWolf]

Love Orlando batting lead off. If he gets on base, he should be able to cause havoc.

[Crush]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash">#Royals</a> place closer Greg Holland on 15-day D.L. (right pectoral strain); recall RHP Yohan Pino from Triple-A Omaha.</p>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/589511998674571264">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Hootie]

I knew something was wrong with Holland last night. Fuck.

[Unsmooth-Moment]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash">#Royals</a> place closer Greg Holland on 15-day D.L. (right pectoral strain); recall RHP Yohan Pino from Triple-A Omaha.</p>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/589511998674571264">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dammit. Didn't realize there was something wrong w/ him.

[suzzer99]

Well shit. Barely 1 week in and 3 injuries.

[Dunit35]

I'm assuming Davis closes and frasor pitches the 7th?

[Bl00dyBizkitz]

Chances Lawrie gets plunked tonight?

I'm thinking pretty high up.

[cosmo20002]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash">#Royals</a> place closer Greg Holland on 15-day D.L. (right pectoral strain); recall RHP Yohan Pino from Triple-A Omaha.</p>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/589511998674571264">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Wait...wut?

WTF?

[Canofbier]

I'll be out tonight during this game, but no doubt I'll be sneaking away to check the score when I get the chance. Let's take this series tonight!

[Why Not?]

Fuck about Holland. Is this game getting played tonight?

[Hootie]

according to MLB Weather; yes, this game is DEFINITELY being played tonight. From 6-10 there are only a few showers in the skies.

Source: http://dailybaseballdata.com/cgi-bin/weather.pl

[mr. tegu]

**** about Holland. Is this game getting played tonight?

Game should be played. Possible late start but it is clearing up towards the south where the rain is coming from.

[siberian khatru]

I'm assuming Davis closes and frasor pitches the 7th?

FHD

[Why Not?]

Cool, thanks for the weather update.

[petegz28]

The Rios and Escobar situation is worse than the Holland situation right now.

[RealSNR]

Not that we can expect him to be Esky, but how are we feeling about Colon at SS? Do we know much about what to expect from him?

[Unsmooth-Moment]

Not that we can expect him to be Esky, but how are we feeling about Colon at SS? Do we know much about what to expect from him?

Drafted as a SS, but his feet are a little slow. Probably average defense at short.

[SPchief]

So, ummmm. It sounds like theres a good chance Escobar plays tonight. Check Flanny and Vairner on twitter. Im on my phone, cant embed

[chief4life]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ned Yost says Escobar will test knee running in a bit. If he passes, will start and bat leadoff. Yost expects he will play</p>&mdash; Joel Goldberg (@goldbergkc) <a href="https://twitter.com/goldbergkc/status/589525818616852480">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Unsmooth-Moment]

So, ummmm. It sounds like theres a good chance Escobar plays tonight. Check Flanny and Vairner on twitter. Im on my phone, cant embed

Woah!

[Raiderhater]

Eh, I'd give Esky the night off regardless to be safe.

[chief4life]

Eh, I'd give Esky the night off regardless to be safe.

I am just glad he is ok and i was just a minor bruise. I still think Ventura is going to bean Lawrie tonight though.

[chief4life]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Holland &amp; Ned optimistic the DL stint won&#39;t be too long. Wade Davis will close, Herrera the 8th. Mix and match in 7th</p>&mdash; Joel Goldberg (@goldbergkc) <a href="https://twitter.com/goldbergkc/status/589525348976439296">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[KevB]

Eh, I'd give Esky the night off regardless to be safe.

Yep, don't want him to compensate and injure something else or get into a bad habit with him mechanics at the plate. Long season, doesn't hurt to give him a day off anyway.

[Raiderhater]

I am just glad he is ok and i was just a minor bruise. I still think Ventura is going to bean Lawrie tonight though.
If the asshole doesn't take a fastball to his body tonight, this team doesn't deserve to win anything.

[Raiderhater]

Yep, don't want him to compensate and injure something else or get into a bad habit with him mechanics at the plate. Long season, doesn't hurt to give him a day off anyway.
Exactly.

[Reaper16]

A's beat writer: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lawrie did text Escobar last night and got a response. He showed it to me. Heartfelt apology for the injury to Escobar and (cont)</p>&mdash; Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) <a href="https://twitter.com/susanslusser/status/589527766112014336">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>(Cont) Escobar responded in Spanish: &quot;That's stupid, you did it on purpose.&quot;</p>&mdash; Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) <a href="https://twitter.com/susanslusser/status/589527926728720385">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Reaper16]

And good for Escobar. Lawrie did do it on purpose. Fuck that guy.

[SAUTO]

A's beat writer: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lawrie did text Escobar last night and got a response. He showed it to me. Heartfelt apology for the injury to Escobar and (cont)</p>&mdash; Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) <a href="https://twitter.com/susanslusser/status/589527766112014336">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>(Cont) Escobar responded in Spanish: &quot;That's stupid, you did it on purpose.&quot;</p>&mdash; Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) <a href="https://twitter.com/susanslusser/status/589527926728720385">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Good on Pablo. He's right. Heartfelt my add. FUCK Lawrie

[Hootie]

Meh. Fuck Lawrie, but Escobar could've taken the high road.

[Reaper16]

Meh. Fuck Lawrie, but Escobar could've taken the high road.

Given what we know about the personalities of guys like Hosmer, Moose, Dyson, etc. I am not surprised in the least that Escobar is being stubborn.

[Raiderhater]

And good for Escobar. Lawrie did do it on purpose. Fuck that guy.
Cleats up equals intentional. Period. Agreed it is good Esky won't let the guy off the hook.

[SAUTO]

Meh. Fuck Lawrie, but Escobar could've taken the high road.

We have taken the high road all year. It's gotten two guys hurt.

Fuck the high road. I'm all for calling up the biggest fucker we got in the minors just to whoop someone's ass

[Chiefspants]

Meh, for too long I've followed teams whose only accomplishment was the annual citizenship award.

Swagger is a big part of this team's identity. Kudos to Esky for telling Lawrie where to stick it.

[SAUTO]

Lawrie was only apologizing as a PR move or he wouldn't have shown it to a reporter. FUCK that guy

[Raiderhater]

Meh. Fuck Lawrie, but Escobar could've taken the high road.
"Hey, no biggie you throwing your cleats into my leg intentionally. It's not like a really big pay check rests on my ability to play this game."


I swear Hootie, you just never cease to find a new level of stupid to stoop to.

[Reaper16]

We have taken the high road all year. It's gotten two guys hurt.

Fuck the high road. I'm all for calling up the biggest fucker we got in the minors just to whoop someone's ass

Kyle Farnsworth is out there just waiting to be signed.

[KevB]

I'm going to walk outside and punch a stranger in the face, then text them later that night and apologize that they got hurt (not apologize for my actions). I'm sure all would be forgiven.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

A's beat writer: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lawrie did text Escobar last night and got a response. He showed it to me. Heartfelt apology for the injury to Escobar and (cont)</p>&mdash; Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) <a href="https://twitter.com/susanslusser/status/589527766112014336">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>(Cont) Escobar responded in Spanish: &quot;That's stupid, you did it on purpose.&quot;</p>&mdash; Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) <a href="https://twitter.com/susanslusser/status/589527926728720385">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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LOL

[RealSNR]

Lawrie was only apologizing as a PR move or he wouldn't have shown it to a reporter. FUCK that guy

This.

He's worried about what people think of him, not about how his stupidity very nearly put a guy out with a longterm injury. He's not sorry at all.

Fuck him up good tonight.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

"That guy is way too buff. His butt cheeks are on his back." -- my wife, on Brett Lawrie

[chief4life]

This.

He's worried about what people think of him, not about how his stupidity very nearly put a guy out with a longterm injury. He's not sorry at all.

**** him up good tonight.

Just would take one 100 mph fastball by Ventura tonight :hmmm: Wouldn't want to be in Lawries shoes tonight he knows he is in a bad situation right now!

[mr. tegu]

A's beat writer: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lawrie did text Escobar last night and got a response. He showed it to me. Heartfelt apology for the injury to Escobar and (cont)</p>&mdash; Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) <a href="https://twitter.com/susanslusser/status/589527766112014336">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>(Cont) Escobar responded in Spanish: &quot;That's stupid, you did it on purpose.&quot;</p>&mdash; Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) <a href="https://twitter.com/susanslusser/status/589527926728720385">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Why did Billy give him Esky's number?

[Bl00dyBizkitz]

Considering the circumstances now, Lawrie really is retarded.

Cleat a shortstop to break up a double play, just to end up most likely being beaned by a pitcher who can throw 100 mph.

Dude fucking deserves what's coming to him.

[Hootie]

"Hey, no biggie you throwing your cleats into my leg intentionally. It's not like a really big pay check rests on my ability to play this game."


I swear Hootie, you just never cease to find a new level of stupid to stoop to.
Wow. Relax. Lol

[KCUnited]

The drawback of success, the line to get into the left field gate starts at Arrowhead.

[SAUTO]

I'm betting we do jack shit tonight to Lawrie, hope I'm wrong

[BigMeatballDave]

A's beat writer: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lawrie did text Escobar last night and got a response. He showed it to me. Heartfelt apology for the injury to Escobar and (cont)</p>&mdash; Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) <a href="https://twitter.com/susanslusser/status/589527766112014336">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>(Cont) Escobar responded in Spanish: &quot;That's stupid, you did it on purpose.&quot;</p>&mdash; Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) <a href="https://twitter.com/susanslusser/status/589527926728720385">April 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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The shitty coastal sports media bias makes Esky look like the bad guy here.

[C3HIEF3S]

The drawback of success, the line to get into the left field gate starts at Arrowhead.

I think that's largely due to them giving out the AL trophy replicas as a giveaway tonight.

[mr. tegu]

I'm betting we do jack shit tonight to Lawrie, hope I'm wrong

Ventura has been itching to hit someone anyways after the Angels game. He might as well take it out on Lawrie so I expect to see that.

[mr. tegu]

I think that's largely due to them giving out the AL trophy replicas as a giveaway tonight.

I'm not going to lie, I want one for my game room/unfinished basement.

[KCUnited]

I think that's largely due to them giving out the AL trophy replicas as a giveaway tonight.

Yep 25k in line for a 10k giveaway.

[C3HIEF3S]

Yep 25k in line for a 10k giveaway.

Only giving out 10k, yikes. There's going to be many disappointed folks tonight.

[Saul Good]

That's bullshit. 30 years between postseason appearances, and they can't spring for enough trophies? You could easily pay for 40,000 trophies for what one ring would have cost.

[suzzer99]

I believe Lawrie is genuinely sorry. I also believe he did it on purpose in the heat of the moment. No one on either side actually believes he slid 6 feet late with spikes up on accident.

When you take a shot like that, on purpose, and threaten a guy's career - no apology can really cut it.

[Saul Good]

We have taken the high road all year. It's gotten two guys hurt.

Fuck the high road. I'm all for calling up the biggest fucker we got in the minors just to whoop someone's ass

Kyle Farnsworth is out there just waiting to be signed.

No need. Kratz is the biggest beast in our organization. Let him catch until we drill that prick. If there's one guy on our team you want in a fight, it's him...and he never plays anyway.

[SAUTO]

No need. Kratz is the biggest beast in our organization. Let him catch until we drill that prick. If there's one guy on our team you want in a fight, it's him...and he never plays anyway.
Great idea

[okcchief]

If you are going after Lawrie do it with the 7th inning guy. They are going to be looking to toss the pitcher IMO.

[petegz28]

what's the word on Esky starting?

[KevB]

Esky reiterates he didn't get a text from Lawrie and showed a Royals official his phone messages. Bottom line, who gives a damn. It was a dirty play and whatever he says or doesn't say after the fact is irrelevant.

[chief4life]

This isn't the first time this has happened to Escobar Sam Fulds did the same thing to him when he played for Tampa bay.

http://m.mlb.com/video/v17184285/tbkc-fuld-is-hit-by-pitch-after-earlier-hard-slide/?c_id=mlb

Keep watching the video Luke Hochevar beans him in the 6th after barely missing him the first pitch. I honestly think this is what Ventura could do tonight.

Its will be nice to see Luke Hochevar back up pretty soon!

[lewdog]

Lewdog will be here and present tonight! Let's get one and plunk that fucker Lawrie.

[SAUTO]

I'm out tonight, date night, so will someone save the beaming?

[LoneWolf]

I'm out tonight, date night, so will someone save the beaming?

http://www.scienceagogo.com/news/img/star_trek_scotty.jpg

[Kidd Lex]

Lewdog will be here and present tonight! Let's get one and plunk that fucker Lawrie.

Salud!! What's the weapon of choice tonight my man?! :BLVD:

[CaliforniaChief]

Based on what happened with Ventura on Sunday, I wonder if we'd be better served having Duffy take care of business tomorrow. As long as it happens, I guess.

[chief4life]

Esky just said he is going to rest a couple of games won't play tonight. I think it is good he is resting it tonight.

[SAUTO]

http://www.scienceagogo.com/news/img/star_trek_scotty.jpg

God damn! I edited that three times.

[Archie F. Swin]

http://radblast.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/radar/WUNIDS_map?station=EAX&brand=wui&num=6&delay=15&type=N0R&frame=0&scale=1.000&noclutter=0&showstorms=0&mapx=400&mapy=240&centerx=400&centery=240&transx=0&transy=0&showlabels=1&severe=0&rainsnow=0&lightning=0&smooth=0&rand=23823288&lat=39.10390091&lon=-94.59960175&label=Kansas+City%2C+MO

[lewdog]

Salud!! What's the weapon of choice tonight my man?! :BLVD:

Weapon of choice? Water. We have been travelling, eating like shit and not sleeping well. No booze here. I just want to see a win!

You?

[C3HIEF3S]

No cramps tonight, please.

[Old Dog]

I was hoping they would start Frasor and have him throw the first pitch of the game into the dugout off of Lawrie's ribcage

[C3HIEF3S]

Ah, Jim Joyce behind the plate tonight. Not gonna have any problems hearing the strike call.

[lewdog]

Glad to have Hootie finally start a thread. Let's get this, Hootie style. Big and dirty.

[lewdog]

Oh that sexy leg kick!

[C3HIEF3S]

3 up, 3 down. Nice start, Ace.

[lewdog]

Looking good.

[Kidd Lex]

Crown and 7 to honor our Royals

[lewdog]

Crown and 7 to honor our Royals

:clap:

Very nice man.

[Strongside]

I'm drinking Modelo. Drank it in the parking lot before the WC game and have drank it about 5 times this season. Point being, we've never lost when I'm drinking Modelo.

[lewdog]

I'm drinking Modelo. Drank it in the parking lot before the WC game and have drank it about 5 times this season. Point being, we've never lost when I'm drinking Modelo.

Regular or Negro? Not bad for a cheap beer though. :thumb:

[C3HIEF3S]

Billy down lookin.

[bsroyals54]

LOL. "Billy, you got to go."

[lewdog]

FUCK YOU BILLY!!!!

[Strongside]

Regular or Negro? Not bad for a cheap beer though. :thumb:

Just the reggie.

[stonedstooge]

Go grab yourself a snack Billy

[C3HIEF3S]

Ventura falling behind early in a lot of counts.

[Strongside]

I've also got some Lagunita's Lil' Sumpin Sumpin on standby, though.

[mr. tegu]

Nice!

[C3HIEF3S]

DP. Lawrie leads off next inning.

[Strongside]

Lawrie leading off next inning? Guaranteed he gets hit.

[bsroyals54]

Atta kid Colon. Filling that SS spot nicely on his first DP

[LoneWolf]

Lawrie leading off next inning.
http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/you-yes-you-you-are-dead.png

[lewdog]

Leadoff Lawrie. With base open, you definitely plunk him.

[bsroyals54]

Esky's still fuckin' pissed. He wants to be out there

[stonedstooge]

Esky will be on the steps ready to rumble

[Strongside]

Boy this ump is super inconsistent thus far. Either that or he's a Royals fan.

[bsroyals54]

Morales, hes so hot right now. Morales.

[mr. tegu]

Hahn looks pretty hittable.

[bsroyals54]

Gordo still ice cold

[stonedstooge]

Hahn looks pretty hittable.

So does Lawrie

[Strongside]

2nd time through we'll put up a few on this guy.

[bsroyals54]

Why do you all think Lawrie is going to get hit? Did the Royals tell you they were?

[lewdog]

Let's rape him.

[lewdog]

Why do you all think Lawrie is going to get hit? Did the Royals tell you they were?

I don't think we will, but we should.

[Raiderhater]

So does Lawrie

Well played, sir.

[Kidd Lex]

Love our fans!!!

[lewdog]

Big old cheer for that!!!

ROFL

[mr. tegu]

Nice little warning pitch there. Once we put the game away we get him.

[bsroyals54]

We might sneak the bean ball in later if we're up by a couple runs or more.

[Mr. Laz]

I knew they wouldn't plunk him.


perfect time to make the statement ... leading off

[lewdog]

I knew they wouldn't plunk him.


perfect time to make the statement ... leading off

Let's get up in this game and we can do it later and claim it wasn't intentional like he is doing with his slide.

[Mr. Laz]

We might sneak the bean ball in later if we're up by a couple runs or more.

no ... that's a statement with a side order of pussy


you nail him right off with the first pitch, leading off


Make him clean the dirt off

[kysirsoze]

Nice little warning pitch there. Once we put the game away we get him.

I'm kinda thinking this. Let him sweat out his at bats a little first. Love the warning pitch there, though.

[C3HIEF3S]

I knew they wouldn't plunk him.


perfect time to make the statement ... leading off

Actually, it's probably one of the worst. Especially in an early 0-0 game. Ventura is rolling right now.

[Kidd Lex]

Love how Lawrie was butt hurt over the fans cheering his unintentional brush back - dudes sensitive - very easy to get in his head

[C3HIEF3S]

Ventura has the A's all sorts of confused at the plate right now.

[mr. tegu]

I knew they wouldn't plunk him.


perfect time to make the statement ... leading off

We will see. Look at it this way. Lawrie would rather have gotten hit in that at bat. This way he is still going to be paranoid the next time he comes up. Also he did get a pitch near his head.

[bsroyals54]

Actually its better off with him scared the whole night, he doesn't know when its coming. It could happen in game 3 for all he knows. This is great.

[Mr. Laz]

Let's get up in this game and we can do it later and claim it wasn't intentional like he is doing with his slide.

But that isn't THE STATEMENT

if you wait and play games you aren't saying 'Don't fuck with us'

which is what we need to do

[bsroyals54]

We will see. Look at it this way. Lawrie would rather have gotten hit in that at bat. This way he is still going to be paranoid the next time he comes up. Also he did get a pitch near his head.

Stop thinking like me damnit!

[Kidd Lex]

Also nice finally having Lew fully engaged in the game thread - how much sexy time did you have to deliver to get the lady friend asleep long enough to let you chill?

[lewdog]

But that isn't THE STATEMENT

if you wait and play games you aren't saying 'Don't fuck with us'

which is what we need to do

He got a warning pitch. He's been a headcase his entire career. Keep his head messed up until we take the lead. No sense putting him on in a 0-0 game with Ace rolling. Let's worry about winning and then getting even if we feel up to it.

[mr. tegu]

LMAO

[C3HIEF3S]

lol a's

[bsroyals54]

Good job Infante. Glad to have you as our 2B.

[kstater]

LMAO

[C3HIEF3S]

It's hard to imagine one of our players ever doing something that fucking stupid.

[kysirsoze]

Typical Omar.

[mr. tegu]

Infante has looked good the past five games or so.

[lewdog]

Also nice finally having Lew fully engaged in the game thread - how much sexy time did you have to deliver to get the lady friend asleep long enough to let you chill?

Sexy time?!?!

I'm married brah!

But no, it's just been busy with getting this car shipped down, transitioning it over to me, both of us working full-time, wife's family came down, took a day off and went to see a friend down by Tombstone. Just busy life man!

I'm hoping things might slow down here shortly though and I can get to my baseball!

[bsroyals54]

gotta get this one in

[Hootie]

good to see Infante show up in my GDT ... perfect

[bsroyals54]

Glad to see Orlando has the discipline of a veteran hitter, (which he is)

[C3HIEF3S]

Jesus.

[mr. tegu]

Sexy time?!?!

I'm married brah!

But no, it's just been busy with getting this car shipped down, transitioning it over to me, both of us working full-time, wife's family came down, took a day off and went to see a friend down by Tombstone. Just busy life man!

I'm hoping things might slow down here shortly though and I can get to my baseball!

That sucks that you are two hours behind so your chores are still being done after we get ours done and are ready for the game.

[bsroyals54]

FUCK

[Hootie]

damn ... two embarrassing at bats

[mr. tegu]

Bad time to have our least experienced hitters at the plate.

[Strongside]

Fuck.

[C3HIEF3S]

Fuck.

[bsroyals54]

Unfortunate. Get em next time around.

[mr. tegu]

Producer - Lets switch to the camera behind the plate
Camera switches
Producer - Never mind he is not paying attention. Switch back.

[C3HIEF3S]

That's where it hurts to not have Rios or Esky.

[Hootie]

well Moose at least had a good at bat ... nothing you can do about that

[Strongside]

I've been out all day and just checked the scores. My God, Detroit got straight-up butt fucked today.

[lewdog]

That sucks that you are two hours behind so your chores are still being done after we get ours done and are ready for the game.

Yea the early afternoon games kill me and even the night games to an extent. Starting games at 4 pm doesn't give me much time to come home and get things done, then dinner has to fit in there somewhere too.

If I'm outside I'll sometimes set the laptop up out there and do some yard or car work in the garage if needed.

[mr. tegu]

well Moose at least had a good at bat ... nothing you can do about that

It's amazing how good he looks at the plate. Just missed getting under it enough for a home run.

[C3HIEF3S]

We'll get this guy, just keep it up Ace.

[Hootie]

MLB At Bat on my phone is amazing when I'm out and about and can't watch the games in my living room ... MLB.TV / At Bat has pretty much turned me into an obsessed superfan

[bsroyals54]

Too bad Sam Fuld's first name isn't Bill.

[petegz28]

yeah, rios and esky being out cost us there

[Strongside]

MLB At Bat on my phone is amazing when I'm out and about and can't watch the games in my living room ... MLB.TV / At Bat has pretty much turned me into an obsessed superfan

Same here, I just couldn't use it most of the day. I even did the 24.99 a month to be able to watch on my phone. I have to use an unlocator to watch the Royals on the computer, but it's not hard.

[KCCHIEFS27]

These A's announcers don't particularly enjoy Ventura. They don't appreciate his attitude and his leg kick irritates them.

[petegz28]

figures...

[stonedstooge]

Esky would have gunned him down

[Al Bundy]

Fuck you Royals for trying NOT to score.

[Strongside]

Fucking leadoff walks.

38% of the time they score every time.

[C3HIEF3S]

Made us pay for not getting one.

[Hootie]

Vogt can fuck right the fuck off this series

[Hootie]

Fuck you Royals for trying NOT to score.

look it's the troll!

this guy has made 3 Royals posts so far this year -- all negative

[Strongside]

A's with a runner at 3rd, nobody out. Guaranteed he scores.

[petegz28]

fuck..not scoring there is really hurting right now

[bsroyals54]

Just realized the A's have a TON of white players

[Strongside]

Just realized the A's have a TON of white players

Welcome to Major League Baseball. We're glad you could join us.

[bsroyals54]

Welcome to Major League Baseball. We're glad you could join us.

No most are dominican or of a latin descent

[Hootie]

nice play by our $32M man at 2nd base !

[stonedstooge]

No most are dominican or of a latin descent

I wish the black kids would start playing baseball again. Missing out on a lot of potential talent

[Mr. Laz]

"hitter like billy isn't going to miss"/hud


:doh!:

[Hootie]

well let's get out of here with 2 ... still have 18 outs. We can score 3 or 4 runs off this guy.

[Strongside]

No most are dominican or of a latin descent

Still more white guys than any sport other than hockey.

Golf if mostly white, but I'm talking numbers.

[mr. tegu]

Hitters are sitting on the fastball for the most part it looks like since Ventura isn't getting the off speed stuff over for strikes.

[stonedstooge]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[cosmo20002]

Goodbye, Ace

[bsroyals54]

hmmmmm

[C3HIEF3S]

ouch

[petegz28]

i knew that was coming...

[lewdog]

Josh fucking Reddick!

Really?

[Hootie]

well last GDT I'll ever start

[bsroyals54]

Thanks for starting the thread tonight hootie!

[kysirsoze]

Wow. This is getting ugly.

[stonedstooge]

BULLSHIT UMP

[petegz28]

and they toss him with no warning????

[Kidd Lex]

Lmao

[Ceej]

"Ace."

[Al Bundy]

So much for "Ace"....

[KCCHIEFS27]

Solid outing now.

[Strongside]

How the fuck can they toss him!?

[mr. tegu]

Awesome!

[LoneWolf]

I can't believe he tossed him.

[C3HIEF3S]

How does he get tossed without a warning?

[petegz28]

thats bullshit

[Jerm]

There we go Ventura...one thing you did right lol...

[lewdog]

Really, no warning?????

Fuck you Jim Joyce. FUCK YOU!!!

[Al Bundy]

That ump can eat a big ass dick... that is one cowardly gutless ump.

[ChiefsCountry]

Hope you assholes are happy about that.

[Chiefspants]

LOL

[BigMeatballDave]

So much for "Ace"....

More like Alice tonight.

[stonedstooge]

Hit another

[Ceej]

Oakland bitch asses.

[kysirsoze]

Jim Joyce is a fucking idiot.

[KCCHIEFS27]

One bad game..every ace has a bad game. Let's calm down a bit gang

[Strongside]

Hootie if you ever start a thread again, I will find you. And I will kill you.

[Hootie]

there you go, everyone!

[Mr. Laz]

pussy all around

[lewdog]

He needed pulled anyway so good for him.

No way you eject him on that.

[Ceej]

I'd hit his ass again.

[Kidd Lex]

Really, no warning?????

Fuck you Jim Joyce. FUCK YOU!!!

Jim Joyce has always been an uber douche

[lewdog]

Didn't even get him clean.

But fuck Jim Joyce. The worst ump in all of baseball. Always has been.

[stonedstooge]

Get him higher next time

[C3HIEF3S]

So much for "Ace"....

You do realize that all pitchers have bad games, correct? No matter their level. GTFO of here with that shit.

[Hootie]

that was perfect

score settled ... still have a 10% chance or so to win ... but Lawrie deserved that and everyone knows it

[bsroyals54]

Wish it hit him in a more painful location

[siberian khatru]

That is absolute bullfuckingshit. If you've got a quick trigger then you have to warn them ahead of time.

[C3HIEF3S]

tip your cap and battle the rest of this one out. If it's not meant to be we get em tomorrow. That's baseball.

[Chiefspants]

Jim Joyce has always been an uber douche

You're an idiot. How many umps can say they've called an imperfect game?

[mr. tegu]

that was perfect

score settled ... still have a 10% chance or so to win ... but Lawrie deserved that and everyone knows it

This ones over. We are bringing in the guy fresh from the minors. That is a white flag.

[Strongside]

Throw at Jim Joyce's face. Sal just let it go.

[Hootie]

You do realize that all pitchers have bad games, correct? No matter their level. GTFO of here with that shit.

he's a total troll and he's already back on ignore

seriously .. if you could still search ... I've been in every GDT this year so far ... he made ZERO POSTS during our 7 game winning streak to start the year

ZERO

he made ZERO posts in the postseason last year

ZERO

he only posts to troll ... he's 4 for 4 now in being troll negative

he's a total joke ... I URGE EVERYONE TO PUT HIM ON IGNORE

if he's ignored, he'll go away

[DRU]

Wish it hit him in a more painful location

He played it off well but you know that'll hurt for a week.

[bsroyals54]

Ned throwing in the towel 5-0? Who is this reliever

[stonedstooge]

NOW COME BACK AND WHIP THEIR ASSES

[Kidd Lex]

You're an idiot. How many umps can say they've called an imperfect game?

I must be an idiot - what are you trying to say?

[Ceej]

Ned throwing in the towel 5-0? Who is this reliever

His last name is Penis.

[lewdog]

You're an idiot. How many umps can say they've called an imperfect game?

Yea what a classic game that was! Epic douche move by Joyce who continues being a horrible ump each year.

[okcchief]

Perfect spot the retaliate. Ace didn't have it tonight.

[Chiefspants]

I must be an idiot - what are you trying to say?

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[Nightfyre]

Jim Joyce should kno better than to eject Ventura in that situation. Everyone and their mother knew that the hbp was coming. JJ is just grandstanding. Plus his strike zone has been inconsistent.

[bsroyals54]

Tossed by Wilford Brimley. FFs.

[petegz28]

this turned into a suck game fast

[LoneWolf]

His last name is Penis.

Well, let's hope he comes in throwing hard.

[bsroyals54]

We have the most runs in baseball and we cant score 5 runs in 5 innings apparently. Big WTF moment

[Archie F. Swin]

Jim Joyce is the worst ump in the league. fuck that ni**a!!

[lewdog]

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I'll never forget watching that as I was watching it live. Could not believe that call and how he even made it. Just not even close.

[cosmo20002]

Seriously, why bring this pitcher in?
Essentially giving up in the 4th inning.

[Ceej]

Lawrie "acting like a pro" because he knows it was coming because of that BS slide last night.

[Mr. Laz]

too much money involved except when our guys get hit/spiked


fuck off

[Ceej]

Nice slide. LMAO

[bsroyals54]

Nevermind, Ned showing he has zero confidence in us scoring at least 5 runs in 6 innings, yes 6.

[Kidd Lex]

I'll never forget watching that as I was watching it live. Could not believe that call and how he even made it. Just not even close.

JJ wants to be the center of attention - Lawries slide lmao - dude dug a hole earthworm style

[CaliforniaChief]

I'm fine with going to Pino, but does Franklin Morales pitch for us?

[kysirsoze]

Lawrie "acting like a pro" because he knows it was coming because of that BS slide last night.

Eh. Escobar is alright. Lawrie apologized. He took one on the elbow. Ventura sent a message. I say we move on.

[stonedstooge]

I'll never forget watching that as I was watching it live. Could not believe that call and how he even made it. Just not even close.

Joyce owned up to it the next day didn't he? In fact he got quite emotional about it

[Hootie]

you guys are waiving the white flag too soon

yeah, 10% or so to win, but we can have a big inning

[ChiefsCountry]

You dumbasses do realize that they can't get Chris Young ready that fast. That's why they went with who they did.

[petegz28]

too much money involved except when our guys get hit/spiked


**** off

I was thinking the same thing

[Mr. Laz]

such complete bullshit

[CaliforniaChief]

The Royals are gonna come back and win this game. And it's gonna be epic.

[bsroyals54]

At least Lawrie has a sense of humor. Still fuck that guy.