Royals Rays Game 2 GDT 8/2

[Spott]

At the game again tonight, figured I'd give it another shot.

[Meatloaf]

In for the win (again)!!!

[BWillie]

Haha Escobar and his .283 OBP leading off STILL. Ned, bless his heart

[Munson]

Already up 1-0!

[tk13]

Let's go Ventura. 17 K's tonight. Nothing less.

[tk13]

It looks like there are about 12 people there. Even during Kauffman's darkest days, it at least looked like there were a few people in the upper deck.

[C3HIEF3S]

Holy fuck, Mondesi. That's a look into the future right there.

[tk13]

Look at those quick hands by the rookie.

[lewdog]

I have a man crush on him. It's causing my heart to beat rapidly.

[Spott]

It looks like there are about 12 people there. Even during Kauffman's darkest days, it at least looked like there were a few people in the upper deck.

The crowd is definitely smaller than last night. I am 3 rows back next to the dugout and last night I was in row 2. I'm pretty sure I could never get these seats back home.

[C3HIEF3S]

The crowd is definitely smaller than last night. I am 3 rows back next to the dugout and last night I was in row 2. I'm pretty sure I could never get these seats back home.

At Kauffman they have ushers that check your ticket for any of the 100 sections. If there's one surplus at Kauffman Stadium, it's the 70 year old ushers.

EDIT: Oh, did you buy those seats? Or did you buy seats and move to the 2nd row?

[C3HIEF3S]

I never get tired of Cutty's cannon at the hot corner.

[Spott]

At Kauffman they have ushers that check your ticket for any of the 100 sections. If there's one surplus at Kauffman Stadium, it's the 70 year old ushers.

EDIT: Oh, did you buy those seats? Or did you buy seats and move to the 2nd row?

I bought seats down here for all 4 games online for about 50-60 a game. An usher checked my tickets but he only checked the first few rows. I imagine it would be pretty easy to move up close after the game started.

[C3HIEF3S]

Mondesi could've had him regardless if he kept the tag on him.

EDIT: Wow I was not expecting that one to hold.

[Meatloaf]

Yup, looked to be inconclusive.

[lewdog]

The crowd is definitely smaller than last night. I am 3 rows back next to the dugout and last night I was in row 2. I'm pretty sure I could never get these seats back home.

Get some autographs. Ask Salvy for an autographed bat for your friend Lewdog in Arizona.

Thanks!

[Dartgod]

Great play by Mondesi to save Ventura's ass.

[Spott]

Get some autographs. Ask Salvy for an autographed bat for your friend Lewdog in Arizona.

Thanks!

Salvy never gets close enough to sign, but we got Cain and a few others before the game.

[lewdog]

Salvy never gets close enough to sign, but we got Cain and a few others before the game.

Nice man!

[bsroyals54]

What happened to Teh Hos?

[Buzz]

Looks like they have a couple hundred people in the stands, that place is empty.

[Al Bundy]

Ventura FUCKING SUCKS

[GloryDayz]

Great job Ventura! With the way you finish most pitches, you're an easy bunt.

[Buzz]

That was dumb.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

We gotta give our pitchers some help. We need to be scoring 5 runs a game. This is pathetic !

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Just great ! Big Bird warming up !

[GloryDayz]

It's time to deal for this motherfucker! Fucking being stupid is why his dumbass is 6-9.

And there is no "maturation" for this fuck, he's got the talent of an Ace but the brains and emotions of 14-year-old girl.

[Why Not?]

It's time to deal for this mother****er! ****ing being stupid is why his dumbass is 6-9.

And there is no "maturation" for this ****, he's got the talent of an Ace but the brains and emotions of 14-year-old girl.

Yep.

[Why Not?]

This motherfucker just melts down at the first sign of adversity. Weird. He wasn't like this as a rookie. I'd say he's regressed.

[tk13]

One night after watching Danny Duffy do what he's done... you're going to give up on Ventura. That's ridiculous. Ventura's been sloppy tonight but it's not like he's been lit up.

[Nightfyre]

This exact conversation was had about Duffy for years.

[C3HIEF3S]

The Royals have scored one run. I do not want to hear anything about Ventura tonight, it's nothing new. It's a tired act, but so is the offense.

Hell, it all sucks.

[lewdog]

Yea, this is still on this offense for not being able to hit the fucking Rays pitching.

[Why Not?]

The Royals have scored one run. I do not want to hear anything about Ventura tonight, it's nothing new. It's a tired act, but so is the offense.

Hell, it all sucks.


This we can probably all agree on

[Al Bundy]

That was one shit ass performance from Ventura.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Yeah, I think in 5 more years Ventura will be solid.

[tk13]

His stuff was really sloppy tonight but he still allowed 2 runs in 5 IP. That's not a bad start. Blaming your starting pitcher when he needed a shutout to have the lead is way unrealistic.

[Why Not?]

The offense is what it is. A POS. I judge the pitching as a stand alone. 5 inn out of your starter is not good enough. Fucking Esky sucks though I garuntee you this board is united on that

[GloryDayz]

One night after watching Danny Duffy do what he's done... you're going to give up on Ventura. That's ridiculous. Ventura's been sloppy tonight but it's not like he's been lit up.

YV is no Duffy. And yeah, this little girl bitch is a liability. I'd love to trade him to somebody in the division so we could light him up a few time a year.

Then again, I'm not sure what his trade value is. We'd prolly have to give him away and sport for most of his salary for a few years.

[Nightfyre]

Esky just let his backside drop out while he waved at a fastball. Not even a good fastball. Esky is lost. I think Gordon is going blind.

[C3HIEF3S]

YV is no Duffy. And yeah, this little girl bitch is a liability. I'd love to trade him to somebody in the division so we could light him up a few time a year.

Then again, I'm not sure what his trade value is. We'd prolly have to give him away and sport for most of his salary for a few years.

Yordano is everything that Duffy was at this point in his career, if not better.

[lewdog]

Esky just let his backside drop out while he waved at a fastball. Not even a good fastball. Esky is lost. I think Gordon is going blind.

Alex has contracted George Blowfishitis.

[Why Not?]

Alex has contracted George Blowfishitis.

Lol

Edit: I lol out of love for GB

[Nightfyre]

YV is no Duffy. And yeah, this little girl bitch is a liability. I'd love to trade him to somebody in the division so we could light him up a few time a year.

Then again, I'm not sure what his trade value is. We'd prolly have to give him away and sport for most of his salary for a few years.

Duffy was a liability for a long time. He was also considered a hot head who was mentally fragile. Ventura could be his clone.

[Spott]

Is it football season yet?

[tk13]

Duffy was a liability for a long time. He was also considered a hot head who was mentally fragile. Ventura could be his clone.

Duffy actually quit baseball for a while.

That doesn't mean Ventura will suddenly become great, but when you have that kind of talent you keep running him out there in some capacity until he gets it.

[Why Not?]

Duffy was a liability for a long time. He was also considered a hot head who was mentally fragile. Ventura could be his clone.

I don't recall Duffy having the hot head tag. Definitely was thought of by many(me included)to be mentally soft. Maybe Ventura turns it around. If he does I'll be the first to admit I was wrong, just like I admitted with Duff

[C3HIEF3S]

I am curious to know if anyone has ever hit the back wall of Tropicana Field with a baseball during a game.

If not, we may be in for more history tonight.

[Why Not?]

Anyway, on to CY. I think we need to be patient with him. In a few years he may turn into a hell of a ground ball pitcher.


Kidding, kidding.

[GloryDayz]

Yordano is everything that Duffy was at this point in his career, if not better.

Fuck him, he's an asshole and every time he takes a step forward, he jumps back three.

[Buzz]

Is it football season yet?



Yes, and it's the CHIEFS TURN! :cuss:

[C3HIEF3S]

Yes, and it's the CHIEFS TURN! :cuss:

I am pumped, because for the first time in my life, I will be living in close-enough proximity to attend Chiefs games. I get to see the letdown in-person now. :)

[lewdog]

Yes, and it's the CHIEFS TURN! :cuss:

World Series Champs >x100000000 than a playoff win against the Texans.

[C3HIEF3S]

Sal runs this city.

[Munson]

Salvy to the rescue!

[Why Not?]

Salvy Baby!

[Al Bundy]

Salvy!!!

[siberian khatru]

SALVATION

[GloryDayz]

Nice. And YV will, yet again, not get a win! Partly because his motion won't allow him to deal with a bunt!

[Buzz]

World Series Champs >x100000000 than a playoff win against the Texans.


Superbowl Champs >x100000000 than Wold Series Champs.

[KevB]

Mondesi needs to learn to take a pitch once in a while or he's going to find himself bussing to games again.

[Chiefspants]

Nice. And YV will, yet again, not get a win! Partly because his motion won't allow him to deal with a bunt!

We literally were willing to give up on Duffy for this exact reason in June.

Ventura deserves until the end of 2017 to figure it out as a starter. If not he can fill in as another flamethrower from the pen.

[siberian khatru]

This is what we're reduced to: Chris Young protecting a lead in the 7th inning.

[Chiefspants]

This is what we're reduced to: Chris Young protecting a lead in the 7th inning.

It amazes me that we handed this dude the keys in 2 of the 5 games of the World Series. This regression has been incredible.

[Red Dawg]

This is what we're reduced to: Chris Young protecting a lead in the 7th inning.

Young stinks. Do not want.

[Chiefspants]

Longo against Young with 2 on and none out?

Yikes.

[lewdog]

Superbowl Champs >x100000000 than Wold Series Champs.

I wasn't even close to being alive in 1969.

[Chiefspants]

Superbowl Champs >x100000000 than Wold Series Champs.

Disagree.

[GloryDayz]

We literally were willing to give up on Duffy for this exact reason in June.

Ventura deserves until the end of 2017 to figure it out as a starter. If not he can fill in as another flamethrower from the pen.

Let's agree, 2 more starts (the season is over anyway), then he's done. He has to hold whatever other team to two runs or less.

[Buzz]

I wasn't even close to being alive in 1969.


I was one, I have been following too long, Chiefs are due.

[lewdog]

I was one, I have been following too long, Chiefs are due.

And until then, the Royals own this city.

Stop trolling the Royals threads with football. The Chiefs aren't "due" for shit.

[Buzz]

Disagree.


about what? The Royals did it! I want to see the Chiefs win it all.

[Al Bundy]

Nice job.

[C3HIEF3S]

I wasn't even close to being alive in 1969.

Imagine how I feel, then again, I won't regret my youth :D.

[lewdog]

Great fucking pitching!!!

[siberian khatru]

Give Young an extension!

[Buzz]

And until then, the Royals own this city.

Stop trolling the Royals threads with football. The Chiefs aren't "due" for shit.


Okay bud.

[C3HIEF3S]

We literally were willing to give up on Duffy for this exact reason in June.

Ventura deserves until the end of 2017 to figure it out as a starter. If not he can fill in as another flamethrower from the pen.

If anything maybe the pen could help Ventura harness his stuff like Duffy did. Simplify the mechanics and gameplan and go from there. Ventura pisses me off to no end, but so did Duffy.. for a longer period of time.

[lewdog]

Okay bud.

Buzz I am messing with you (mostly).

[C3HIEF3S]

That's what it's all about, making the folks proud.

[Why Not?]

Disagree.

I do to. The last two years it really sunk in how hard it is to win a WS. The grind of the season and the emotional roller coaster of the playoffs. Nothing like it


Def would not mind seeing the Chiefs win the SB though.

[Chiefspants]

about what? The Royals did it! I want to see the Chiefs win it all.

World Series Championships = Super Bowl Championships.

But, to be honest, the Pioli/Roger era has robbed me of my passion for the NFL. I'm hoping that a deep run in the playoffs could change that, but beating Uncle Rico of the Texans last year didn't really do it for me. I'm hoping Alex/Reid can prove me wrong.

Now back to baseball. Great work by Strahm getting out of the inning.

[duncan_idaho]

Think Strahm will play into the team's plans next year, either out of the pen or possibly sneaking into the rotation.

Really like that fastball/slider combo, and the reports on his changeup at NWA were solid. That pitch will ultimately determine what he is in the majors.


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[lewdog]

I do to. The last two years it really sunk in how hard it is to win a WS. The grind of the season and the emotional roller coaster of the playoffs. Nothing like it


Def would not mind seeing the Chiefs win the SB though.

I think it takes more of a team effort with contributions needing to happen from just about everyone to win a World Series. In the NFL, that's definitely not always the case and a few Super Stars can win big games.

[Spott]

Well when the game got really boring, Salvy made it exciting.

[Spott]

And Soria still sucks ass.

[Why Not?]

And here comes Soria just in time to fuck up another feel good moment.

[lewdog]

Have I told you guys enough this year just how fucking much I hate Soria?!

[siberian khatru]

Sorry-ya

[lewdog]

This infield with Mondesi at 2B..........



Hawtt!!!!!!!

[C3HIEF3S]

Plot twist: Soria doesn't blow the lead.

[tk13]

There was a vintage Soria curveball.

[lewdog]

There was a vintage Soria curveball.

It appears as often as a full moon.

[Spott]

Minded I looks great on D, but he swings at everything. I'm sure that will change with time.

[Coach]

Insurance runs, please.

[Bob Dole]

All hail Ned for not bringing Soria back out.

[Buzz]

about cleaned his clock.

[Why Not?]

Can't ever be an easy 9th, huh?

[siberian khatru]

Filth

[Why Not?]

Damn, that heat though!!

[Nightfyre]

We almost lost Herrera for all time there, I think.

[C3HIEF3S]

Hell yeah

[lewdog]

Herrera throws so fucking hard and violent.

Makes me very hott.

[Why Not?]

Game!

[siberian khatru]

We've won two in a row since ... June 28-29, IIRC

[Al Bundy]

Wait we didn't win back to back games in July? Yikes...

[GloryDayz]

I'm just that awesome... and fuck YV!!!

[tk13]

That's two in a row. We win one tomorrow, that's called a winning streak.

[Simply Red]

http://i64.tinypic.com/2vs2byw.gif

[siberian khatru]

June 29-30, according to Flanny

[Spott]

Nails. :)

[ChiefsCountry]

Oh Salvy you nut.

[Deberg_1990]

Matt Strahm. Future stud??

[lewdog]

I cannot love another man more than Salvy. Just a great dude.

[GloryDayz]

Matt Strahm. Future stud??

I love anybody from Fargo. Great place, great people.. Perfect weather!

[siberian khatru]

Matt Strahm. Future stud??

I glommed on to him in spring training, been following him closely. I'm a fan.

[lewdog]

I love anybody from Fargo. Great place, great people.. Perfect weather!

ROFL

[KChiefs1]

Indians lost again.


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[BigCatDaddy]

Matt Strahm. Future stud??

He will be a nice 4th reliever once we re-sign Holland and get the band back together for a 2017 revenge tour.

[GloryDayz]

ROFL

You know how I feel about temps, anything over 70 degrees is TOO DAMN HOT!! 42-48 is where life is OK, but 6 feet of snow is heaven.

[GloryDayz]

Indians lost again.


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Don't even!!!!!!!!!!!

[tk13]

Indians lost again.


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Everyone seems to have handed them the division, but the Tigers are about to be breathing down their neck.

[ChiefsCountry]

Everyone seems to have handed them the division, but the Tigers are about to be breathing down their neck.

After the Blue Jays series we have 10 of the next 13 against the White Sox and Twins. Royals could easily creep back into this.

[Simply Red]

After the Blue Jays series we have 10 of the next 13 against the White Sox and Twins. Royals could easily creep back into this.

if any team could!

[GloryDayz]

After the Blue Jays series we have 10 of the next 13 against the White Sox and Twins. Royals could easily creep back into this.
Certainly a win is a win, but even if we did, and it got our hopes up, then we'd be fed a dose of reality I'm sure.

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[Simply Red]

Certainly a win is a win, but even if we did, and it got our hopes up, then we'd be fed a dose of reality I'm sure.

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also the Sox aren't that bad.