Ok Royals fans, what does everyone think about the management letting our star pitcher Shields go to another team?
Im not sure it was a good idea. Who can replace that guy? Are the Royals doomed to another 30 years of less than mediocrity?
I know you opened it up to Royals fans, but apparently it's not generating a whole lot of discussion! So, as a White Sox fan, I'm ecstatic!
I actually hope it doesn't mean 30 more years of mediocrity for the Royals. It wouldn't bother me at all to see the east coast darlings go through 30 years of mediocrity. One of baseballs weaknesses in the last two decades has been the lack of smaller market teams being able to consistently compete, the Cardinals really being the one exception.
@Lulufulu Probably not doomed in 2015 as they've re signed their core guys without arbitration for another year & several others for terms. Hosmer is the final one remaining as Holland signed last week. Most of the team is already in AZ ready for Spring training even tho P & C's don't report for a few more days, so they're excited to get back out there. Now, don't ask me if they'll align under the stars for another magical run like last fall. They were about 9 outs from elimination in their 1st playoff game in 29 years & no way anyone thought they'd write victorious history being down 4 runs to John Lester. Shields leadership undoubtedly was the main ingredient for those young guys confidence concoction, but the 10-15 guys that were on the field most every game provided 75% of the results. Shields brought a mindset to the young guys that they just did not have before he arrived. Stepping up is an over used phrase for sure but that's what they have to do again. Hochevar is back from TJ surgery & Duffy should regain some of his early season success with a couple of months rest. They've added a starter to replace Shields & the bullpen is intact, so unless injuries pile up on some key starters, I see no reason why they don't make another good run in their division. Other than Shields their pitching staff looks like it did in the fall, and I emphatically have to say it was only one pitcher shy of being the best in the game last year. The projected production at the DH spot will be a real booger to figure now that Butler has moved on, but Billy did not have a banner season last year. His hitting in the post season was timely & exactly what you want at the DH spot & that is the biggest hole they had to fill IMO. I believe they have the strong, young arms to get the job done again, but getting 9 guys on the same page day in & out for 162 games and keeping their physical health/fatigue factors & injuries under control is the largest variable any team faces. A long grinding season in the hot damn sun everyday can break down even the best teams money can buy. Their payroll is finally a tad over 100 mil for the first time & suffice to say that's not even half of teams like Boston, New York or LA (either one?) I don't believe in ouguiya boards, but no matter what the talent level is the planets seemingly must magically conform for teams to take advantage of their competitors, which is precisely what these guys did last fall. I'm as pumped for baseball as I've been in a damn long while & this cold ass snow out here has me wishing for the aroma of new mowed bluegrass in the dead of a Kansas winter. Unfortunately I'll just be whiffing the funky smoke of the hedge & locust in the fireplace for the next few days going forward.
@globaljaybird I'm excited too!! It was fun seeing those guys at AFH, Rock stars!!! As this KU bb season winds down😭, and we lose guys we wanted to see more off, it's nice to have something else to look forward to!
@Lulufulu I heard on talk radio that Calif has the highest state tax in the nation & Shields deal with San Diego will only net him 4 mil more than a 40% lower offer from Detroit. He's from that area I think, but I also think he didn't want to compete against KC in the division. Great competitor & helluva team mate. Wish we could've kept him as the Ace & not placed so much on the plate of Ventura-he's only in his early 20's & would like to see him have another real good year before they start calling him "da man."
@globaljaybird Right on Global. Thanks for the update. I cannot honestly call myself a Royals fan. I didnt even watch a full game last season. College basketball is my obsession. But I did read about the Royals' successes and was proud of them for doing so well. Im sure it was great for Kansas City too.
I forgot about Billy Butler being gone as well. I hope they can find another guy to be a big shot at DH. Go Royals!
What exactly is this "baseball" sport you speak of? :)
@JayHawkFanToo HA!
@JayHawkFanToo hey you!! We have a nice group on here for royals game day!! Coach Self is a big fan too!! Oh smart one!!!!! Jk
I don't think KC could've done anything to keep Shields other than cutting salaries 50% to give him more. He went to SD because that's where his off season home is and he'll be with family more.
I follow the Royals quite a bit.
They should be okay this year. The big thing here is that they have to stay healthy. Guys like Alex Gordon, Salvador Perez, Hosmer, Cain, etc. have to be able to go every night because the Royals don't have enough depth either in the big leagues or in the minors if their top players are banged up.
They are also really leaning on Ventura and Duffy to be big time pitchers this season. A lot of the season rides on some of the less experienced or less established players this season, but I think they will be fine.
@Lulufulu Team signed Hos yesterday to a 2 year deal. Dayton Moore has not ever had a player go to arbitration as GM of KC.
http://www.kmbc.com/sports/royals-reach-2year-deal-with-eric-hosmer-avoid-arbitration/31344866?absolute=true ↗
@Crimsonorblue22 It's just Spring training, but they are 6-0 & opening day is a less than a month away. Also they signed another vet pitcher Chris Young on Sat as a middle reliever that can spot start when needed. He will replace Collins who is out for the season. Also Rios already has about 3-4 HR's. Encouraging...
@globaljaybird something exciting to look forward to!!! I hope I get to go again!
@Crimsonorblue22 Infante (2nd base) was to get an MRI last week on his elbow so when I get the update I'll post it. Same pain as last reason-doesn't sound good
@globaljaybird I thought I heard it was a bone spur, which is good news, better than expected. Just got back from oral surgeon. Sucks! Pain meds, gauze and fluids!
Heard Terrance Gore was hit by a pitch and has a broken jaw.
Just noticed this thread, wish I would've seen it a month ago. To start off, I feel the same way about our bullpen as I did last year; cautiously optimistic. Bullpen strength is hard to maintain (as well as team defense) from year to year and I wonder if the unmatched performance from these guys the last couple years can be maintained. Certainly a dip in effectiveness, perhaps a large one, is bound to happen. Is this the year?
Signed a lot of guys with recent injuries that is cause for worry. Medlen could be ready by Julyish and depending on how the rotation is doing, may be placed in either a starting or relieving role. Volquez is another question mark. He's really struggled to throw strikes until last year with the Pirates, but I've read some interesting articles attributing this anomaly to the special framing ability of catcher Russell Martin. I want to believe that this guy just finally started hitting the zone which does happen. I can't argue with the Rios signing because it's a one year contract. His power fell off last year which he's attributed to being injured, but what guarantees he stays healthy this year?
AND THEN THERE"S KENDRYS MORALES. Why? Why? If we want an overweight DH that underperformed in 2014 why didn't we just resign our beloved Billy?? Why???
I don't feel as optimistic about this season as I did last year, but we've kept our core group of guys, the heart of this ball club (minus Shields). Cleveland and Chicago are going to be much improved..maybe..who know's with baseball and that's the beauty of it! It's a long season. The defending AL champion Royals have a legitimate shot at the division this year, yet remain underdogs. I'm fine with that. If my memory serves me right we've been in this position before. Can't wait to see our Boys in Blue!
@VoyagingJayhawk glad you are here. You might be more of an expert than our group, which is great. We had a lot of fun last year and it gives us another reason to get together. It's always great to see them come to our Jayhawk games. Coach Self really supports the royals too.
Well, we're a week away. Any of you gents or ladies going to catch a few games at Kauffman this season? I was up in Seattle the last couple years and got to see the boys whenever they made it up to Safeco. Watched Escy hit his first grand slam last May there. Aside from that I didn't get to see a single Royals game at the K...except for game 6 that is! Haha, had to fly home and will never forget Ventura's swagger on the mound that evening or that 7 run second inning. Magical.
@wissoxfan83 how excited are you to see an even better Abreu? That guy is something special and he's just getting started. Can't wait to see Ventura and Samardzija duke it out!
I'm always excited for the start of Sox baseball although the last two years left me without any optimism. I am stoked for this season, and yes especially to see Abreu again. And we start off the season in KC too!
162-0?
Seems like they are picking up where they left off. They are playing with confidence now so I think this year will be a little different than last year. They may still end up a wildcard due to a tough central division. But I don't think we will be seeing a one game playoff. I don't think they will surprise anyone this year if they do well in the playoffs.
Moose!!!!
Royals, 5-0 WOW!!!
@Crimsonorblue22 Ventura on the hill at 2:30 central time today. Get out da' broom !!
@globaljaybird you watching? Wild and crazy game! Ventura taking on trout!
@Crimsonorblue22 No didn't see it but I see 6-0. I recall Robin Ventura rushing Nolan Ryan when he was a young kid. Old Ryan put a major whoopass on that kid & was one one of the most hilarious things I've ever seen in sports.
@crimsonorblue I saw it! They sure are hot right now. Wins now count the same as they do in September so I hope they keep it going! I do think Ventura might have been the instigator today. He seemed furious that anyone would dare to hit a pitch he threw solid! Gotta love the fire though! Plus he was throwing 99 in the 6th! We need some of that fire on the hawks. I think @drgslayr would like the Royals' attitude right now. Having fun but with a definite edge (or chip as he likes to call it).
162-0 still in play
But the Royals haven't played anybody yet :)
@wissoxfan83 oh yeah, Wissox fan!!!⚾️⚾️⚾️
@benshawks08 just glad we have salvy to protect us!!
@Crimsonorblue22 Duffy to the hill today at about 3 CT for the Twins home opener. Tori Hunter returns & Paul Molitor makes his managing debut.
@Crimsonorblue22 Just scored 6 in the eighth-up 11-3 on the way to 7 & 0 !!
@globaljaybird just got home, so happy they won!!!
This years Royals team is just nasty. They play gold glove defense about every spot on the field. The starting pitching has no problem going 6 to 7 innings, and the bull pen OMG is just sic. Also lets not forget this team is hitting for power. Scary Good
Watching this Royals team is almost like a rebirth of my youth when I watched owner K's Royals.
@Crimsonorblue22 Best record in MLB & only undefeated team remaining !!
Third in homers, second in batting average, fourth in stolen bases. This is a different offensive team this year. Added power plus confidence all around has let to bunches of runs.
Only problem is Detroit is off to a hot start too. They top KC in almost all those categories above. It will be interesting to see how this team handles a losing streak. Because it will happen at some point.
@benshawks08 I hate to disagree this early in the morning, but I see the Royals going 162 - 0. And undefeated in the playoffs. Until they get swept 4 straight in the World Series.
OH WAIT!! I'm thinking of Kentucky. Bwa-hahahahahahahahhahahaha.......:laughing:
@globaljaybird said:
@Crimsonorblue22 No didn't see it but I see 6-0. I recall Robin Ventura rushing Nolan Ryan when he was a young kid. Old Ryan put a major whoopass on that kid & was one one of the most hilarious things I've ever seen in sports.
I was watching that game. It sealed the deal for me. Nolan Ryan is still my favorite pitcher.
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It was '93 I was going to be a freshman in HS. That fight really left an impression on me. Watching it again is great too. Don't mess with a grizzled veteran, rookie.
@nuleafjhawk HA!! Suckers. Those Kensucky guys are suckers!
@globaljaybird Royals now have 10 HR's & 12 hit batsmen in 7 games. Not good. A starter, Alex Rios is now on the DL with hand fracture-out 4-6 weeks. Moose has been hit 3 I think, Gordon twice, Salvy at least once. Look for some counterpunches tomorrow. Hopefully it doesn't have to get ugly.
@globaljaybird keep me posted! Headed to the KU relays! Pray there's no rain there! I don't think we will handle getting hit any longer. I was falling for rios. Orlando is impressing me too. Heard they are calling gore up. Dyson might be out in field now.
Sorry everyone. I feel like this is my fault! I put out the 162-0 stuff, then backed off talking about how they will handle a losing streak. Perfect jinx. Make a bold statement, then back off. Weak sauce. I apologize.
What a start! Though it is far too early to draw any conclusions from these nine games. It just isn't a meaningful enough sample size to begin making projections. I purposely try to look at early-season trends with an unhealthy degree of skepticism. It is just so tough to discern what may become a consistent marker of a team and what is essentially a fluke. For example, Salvy's plate discipline is famously non-existent, rarely drawing any walks. But at this point last season he had something like ten walks and the highest OBP in the majors. Over the following two weeks he didn't draw a single walk and barely made contact with any baseball thrown his way. So while I've been thrilled with the fact that our newly-discovered power hitting dating back to last October has seemed to carry over to this season, I am trying to remain skeptical.
Regardless of all of that, these guys are so fun to watch, I've been having a blast watching them as I have the last few years. Though clearly biased, I truly believe they are the most fun team in baseball. They are all a bunch of characters and play with so much joy and passion. Here's to beating Billy and the A's this weekend!
@benshawks08 no more talk!!!
@benshawks08 beaning rios messed up the mojo!
@Crimsonorblue22 Escobar may be the 2nd starter gone after being taken out by Lavene on a double play tonight. KC won the game but they're losing the game of attrition.
@globaljaybird crap! Didn't see it, working relays, how is he? Sexy esky!
@Crimsonorblue22 Didn't look very good at all. Could not walk off the field. Guy hit the side of his left knee hard. Announcers called it "dirty" but who can say? Damage report won't be till tomorrow.
@globaljaybird saw Wayne and Dg out here. Looked like they were having fun. Saw BG's gf, she's so pretty and athletic. Jim Ryan, billy mills, pretty cool! Stigler is a stud!!
@Crimsonorblue22 Glad for ya girl=have a great time.
The replay appeared to show that the Oakland player went for the injury rather than breaking the double play. The Chanel 5 sports analyst indicated that there will likely be retribution tomorrow...
@JayHawkFanToo I also thought it looked deliberate that his foot & spikes were clearly aimed at Eskies calf & not the bag. Hal McCrae had a rule created in his name because he was so blatantly conspicuous & aggressive about breaking up the DP with cross body blocks. It's always been part of the game, but an element I've never cared for.
@Crimsonorblue22 I posted the opposing player by name incorrectly. The villain was Brett Lawrie, not Lavene. Esky is listed day to day as of now.
@JayHawkFanToo I like that sports reporter Brad Fanning. He reminds me of a smiley Elmer Fudd.
@globaljaybird saw highlights late. Not pretty! Yost didn't think it was intentional. Day or pm game. Lots of rain in Lawrence, kc too huh?
@Crimsonorblue22 6:10p start today & 1:10p Sunday. Stay dry if you can!
@globaljaybird headed home later, thx!
@globaljaybird made it home, stormy here, game still on? My son and his gf got 2 free tickets to bulls game.
Score infante!!
Holland to DL? Royals having trouble staying healthy.
Wow, just watched the play ya'll's talking about. That was dirty indeed.
@wissoxfan83 bean time!
@Crimsonorblue22 Hope you got to see Ventura nail Lawrie & get the ejection. Man before had hit a 3 run dinger so everyone on the planet knew it was coming.
@Crimsonorblue22 Almost looks like a bedroom smile...
@globaljaybird ha, you are talking about yourself? Or wife? Jk
Old school baseball....love it!
@Crimsonorblue22 @JayHawkFanToo-You guys see Holland is now on the 15 day DL? Men are dropping quickern' cow chips in a stock yard. Who's next ?!
@globaljaybird hopefully it's not to bad!!!🙏
So, who do the Royals think they are with so many injured players...KU?
Sox tried to keep Detroit with shouting distance with a 12-3 thumping today. Hopefully we got a nice little run coming up.
@Crimsonorblue22 Ohhhh yah, there is zero animosity between those two teams. Kinda like how KU and MU were such great pals.
That was an incredible win today. Danny had a real shaky performance yet somehow, and I still cannot figure it out, only gave up two runs. Much of our offense was gone with either injuries or an off day. Gordo, Salvy, Escy, and Rios. Omar goes out with an apparent groin problem. Our bats were dead. Kazmir was up on the mound dealing. And still we grind it out and get a gutsy win. These guys never think they're out of a baseball game and they're right, they never are.
@VoyagingJayhawk We'll be really lucky if there aren't some suspensions after this series with Oakland. We can ill afford to lose even one pitcher for a single game. Maybe these kids are having too much fun & appears like they're showing up opponents. Pretty obvious that they're not very well liked in their division. I'm starting to get really concerned that all these injuries while Detroit is starting just as hot as KC will send us on a skid & when you play from behind for long it really becomes an uphill climb. We really need to can the Twin(kies) 3 straight & hit the road strong. From Apr 30 to May 11th we play 7 games with the Tigers & all games till then are division games. It may be early, but the first 6 weeks of this season could determine a lot come next Blue October.
No suspensions yet announced. These guys are fast out of the gate showing major depth & keeping pace with Detroit. Esky's back but Infante out 3-4 days minimum. Orlando nails yet another triple & Dyson covers Cain in CF. Gibson sails along then the sky falls. Twins may be the only team we're not fighting with (right now), so lets do it again tonight. Vargas gets the start at 7:10 pm. Question ? Anyone know a strong FM station in the metro that carries their games on radio ?
Herrera suspended 5 games & Ventura fined. OUCH !!
5 games? That is a lot than anyone imagined; I am sure it will be appealed. I did not think Ventura would get a suspension and a fine seems about "politically" correct.
@globaljaybird Just saw that. Ventura getting a little lighter punishment than I expected and Herrera more so. That hurts more than it typically would with Greg on the DL and an important series coming up at Chicago.
@VoyagingJayhawk heard he was appealing it. Does that mean he pitches while waiting?
@Crimsonorblue22 Yes but with 7 of 10 games vs Detroit beginning the 30th, he may get a ruling & miss games vs them when he could just go ahead & serve the suspension while playing Minn & CWS & get it over with Bad deal no matter what. These young guys gotta be smarter & not jeopardize their team so costly a penalty. Some of that has to be on the coaching staff also IMO. We all live & learn every day.
@globaljaybird I started posting on twinkies site, but I read the other day the story about morales. He's certainly been thru a lot.
Go Gordon!
@globaljaybird you should have taken rascal to game!!! How is he? Any mischief?
@Crimsonorblue22 You shouldn't even have to ask-life's just one huge game (party) for a Boxer !!
@globaljaybird that's pretty cool!
@Crimsonorblue22 KC brought up Brandon Finnegan from the minors. Hopefully he & maybe Chris Young can give quality starts when the smoke clears. Herrera will be out for a full week now-OUCH AGAIN !! It's high time the light bulbs go on for KC-other teams are flat out jealous as hell & some are willing to try dirty ball to prove it.
@globaljaybird Getting two W's tomorrow would be a great start!
@globaljaybird appealing though, right? What's the schedule tomorrow? Meeting my son part way to take gkids back. Might have to radio it.
@Crimsonorblue22 Early start tonight in Cleveland...Vargas vs last years AL Cy Young winner Kuber. Maybe we can go 4-5innings without being HBP for a change !!
@globaljaybird Nope Gordon plunked again !!
@globaljaybird where you been! To many white sox fans here!!! Jk great game! Moose💙⚾️🔨 brooks and I been cheering!👏👏👏👏
@globaljaybird you r talking to yourself! I do that too!
Sox O's cancelled by riots. I was really looking forward to watching it too. @MoonwalkMafia we need to find one more Sox fan and we can equal the three Royals fans here and go at it!
@wissoxfan83 we have vail and voyage
I've been a huge Royals fan for the last six months or so...
@VoyagingJayhawk guess we need to hit the recruiting trail. Sick of that!!!
@Crimsonorblue22 You know I was back home in March and was in KC quite a bit and it's crazy how much of a transformation it's undergone in terms of Royals support. Kansas City and the state of Kansas is full of exceptional fans. The Jayhawks, the Chiefs, and again the Royals are proof of this. My father helped me keep the faith all these years with the romantic tales of the 70's and 80's and how much Kansas City loved their Boys in Blue and it feels like that spirit has been renewed.
@VoyagingJayhawk what a ride it was last year!! These guys make bb fun!
@Crimsonorblue22 Fri night starts 7 of 10 vs Detroit. 4 home & 3 away. Will it be studs or duds? Volquez suspension ends Fri & will start Sat.
How the Indians prepared for their game last night.
@wissoxfan83 Funny. Round 2 at 5:10 tonight.
Sox game cancelled again in Baltimore.
If u saw me clapping during that stop light, it was 4 gordo's hr!👏👏👏
Whooooo hoooo royals!!!💙⚾️💙👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@Crimsonorblue22 So this is where everybody is. Hope the R's save some for tmrw nite.
Cain saving himself for tmrw nite after everybody else wears themselves out tonite.
Yes!! Great hitting game!
@globaljaybird 11-5
@Crimsonorblue22 Same time. Waited til about noon to let the lawn dry a little more and then started mowing. Got about 1/3 done and started raining again.
I like 6 run innings
@globaljaybird how did the house showing go? U doing it yourself? Forgot about the 3 legged cat? You r not near my dads age, but my boys r always telling him to write his corny sayings down. They r always trying to remember what he said. U should do the same!
@Crimsonorblue22 Showing went well. Yes we are doing it ourselves. Is not our 1st rodeo, The saying is "Busy as a 3 legged cat tryin to cover up crap on a frozen pond." Now that's BUSY !! GO ROYALS !!
@globaljaybird I haven't heard that one! Where did u grow up?
@Crimsonorblue22 That's busy----not busty. Grew up 60 mi so of Lawrence in the stix. in the hay & corn fields. We weren't dirt floor poor but the house 7 people lived in was so small you had to go outside just to change your mind !!
@globaljaybird enjoy your stories!
@Crimsonorblue22 said:
@globaljaybird enjoy your stories!
Thx
Though some may think otherwise, they are real life exp. Dad used to say he'd "been farther around the outhouse lookin for the handle than you been on a train."
@globaljaybird @brooksmd @VoyagingJayhawk and @Vailhawk, if he's cool enough😄 we need to get these!!image.jpg ↗
Any royal fans watching? Sexy esky got nailed!
Just saw score 4-3 good guys!
@Crimsonorblue22 Yes I saw that. When is this krap gonna stop? Was out for a samich at a bar & grill so didn't get a close look at the impact, but he clearly had his bell rung. Someone gets popped every friggin game almost like "open season.' on KC. This is BS
@globaljaybird BS!
@globaljaybird so you going to game to get those pants???
@Crimsonorblue22 Not on my wish list. The pants I mean.
@globaljaybird ha ha!! Would like that gordo tshirt!
@Crimsonorblue22 I like the Salvy bobble head too.
@globaljaybird them there mizzo fans will be lined up for those pants!
@globaljaybird and moose diving in the dugout bobble head! You need to go get us some, while you r still living there!
@Crimsonorblue22 Ya reckon them thar is mule drivin britches ?!
@globaljaybird I don't know what those are? I was thinking meth making pants?
@Crimsonorblue22 Maybe they're mule milkin britches?
@globaljaybird Sunday pants
@Crimsonorblue22 Sunday go to meetin' pants?
Ventura dropped his appeal so suspension starts today. He'll back for the series in Detroit.
@globaljaybird good to know! Sexy esky healing up?
Let's get some wins against Detroit this year! They owned us last season
@VoyagingJayhawk a body!!! Did u like the pants?
Duffy doing great, knock on wood!
@Crimsonorblue22 Yes! You got me some right?? HOSSSSSS!!!!
@Crimsonorblue22 3-zip, I'll take it !!
Big stick Hoz, that's my nickname for him! We would all look cute in those pants!
Gordon in the lead off spot tonite & just paid off. Moose deep & Hos deeper. Duffy da man now !!
Danny looks to be in total control up there on the mound (knock, knock).
Salvy nice stroke!!!
Rock Chalk Royals! Has Diallo hit yet?
BRB, gotta freshin my drink.
@Crimsonorblue22 Chris Young gets the start tomorrow nite in Volqiez spot.
@globaljaybird Imagine the SB's if Dyson had a better on base percentage.
Weekend games may be standing room. Wouldn't mind standing at the bar if I could get a DD. Went to the cup race last Oct & I was the driver. Had to chauffeur the jugs of Henessy & Jack Black safely home . LOL
Time for Moose to nail the Grand Salami !!
Not this time...
@globaljaybird Thanks for telling me. :grimacing:
Hook really workin for Duffy tonite.
bing bam boom dp
These guys are playing like they know they're gonna win this one
We need to get locain going!
Ahhhh haaaa!!
And I mean that in a good way, not the KU-VCU kind of way...
@VoyagingJayhawk don't bring that up!😭
Woooo hooo!!!
And.... Repeat!!!
U guys like high socks or not?
@Crimsonorblue22 I am a vocal and adamant advocate for the showing of the socks
Damn, we're good!
Short pants and high socks like they were meant to be. :+1:
See dyson👀👀👀
It also makes it easier to see where your knees are for the ump behind the plate.
Dang royals! This is fun!!
Can Dyson steal home?
Detroit should just quit!!💪💪💪
@Crimsonorblue22 This is a blast!
@Crimsonorblue22 No, we're having too much fun.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
whoop whoop whoop
This is beautiful. Would only be better at the K.
Why do guys have more spit than girls?
@Crimsonorblue22 It's a guy thing.
@Crimsonorblue22 Could be. Maybe that's why I don't have much spit anymore. :frowning:
I'm bad even when I brush my teeth!(puke)
@Crimsonorblue22 That would be my uneducated guess!
Moose is a party pooper.
@VoyagingJayhawk ha ha!! Guess I'm dry too!
Umps even good tonight
You guys ever read about Alex Gordon's pregame workouts and just his overall ridiculous work ethic?
@VoyagingJayhawk I heard his body is a temple!
Speed kills. Wow Dyson.
Dyson doing great. Can u see aoki running all over for that one?
Let me try and find a good article
Wow, Jarrod!
They have dugout seats at the K?
@Crimsonorblue22 Probably find it on ebay.
@VoyagingJayhawk I sent the Alex video to my boys. Awesome!!
Almost like being at the park. Two kraut dogs w/mustard and cold beer. Best part no standing in line for a urinal.
@Crimsonorblue22 :smiling_imp:
@Crimsonorblue22 That article is enjoyable too. He's been my hero since I was in high school.
@VoyagingJayhawk I will read it after game, thx!
Duff is having a great pm!!!
Bye bye!! Duff says adios!
Get the shutout Danny!
Seeing other teams outfielders👀👀👀👀👀 we are super blessed!
@Crimsonorblue22 Ha! My father just said the same thing. We are spoiled!
@globaljaybird No shutout. Take a shower Duff, you earned it.
We spoke toooooo soon, me and voyaging!!
No shut out Duffys getting relieved. Frasor on the way. OK, I'll take first place with an 8-1 score. Take notice Detroit The Hunt for Blue October is on !!!
@globaljaybird uncle charlie= taking a leak?
@globaljaybird That's right, Det lost last night. Was thinking 1.5 games back. #1 after tonite.
Shoot!!!
Come on Frasor.
@Crimsonorblue22 Nope, Uncle Charlie is what you call the nasty curve ball. Takin a leak is what some, but not all, call " shaking hands with shorty.!!!" LOL !!!
@Crimsonorblue22 Between innings entertainment:
Where's @Crimsonorblue22 ?
Bullpen blew the shutout what's up?!?!
@dylans @VoyagingJayhawk Blame it on @globaljaybird he brought up shaking hands with shorty.
Well here' to the top of the 9th being as short and quick as the bottom of the 8th.
@globaljaybird Teamwork.
Alright Finny, let's see your 2014 post season stuff.
@globaljaybird Have to attach her name to that video to make sure she sees it.
Game-Set-Match
Dyson a man of few words.
Well fellas and ladies I'll be absent for a little but excited about our Jayhawks and our Royals! Love coming back to read what you all have posted about. Goodnight!
@VoyagingJayhawk Nite.
@globaljaybird Any hits on the house yet?
@globaljaybird brother!
@Crimsonorblue22 Where'd you disappear too? Posted a video for ya.
@Crimsonorblue22 YEAH RIGHT !!
@globaljaybird Agreed. When we left SC we sold our house on our own and was actually surprised how easy and cheaper it was.
Hey Detroit. Remember that game last nite? Welcome to round 2. Moose nice bunt down 3rd base line with 3rd baseman behind 2nd. How's that shift on Moose working out for ya? R's score 3 after 2 outs in first.
Moose and Hos working that shift. Love it.
@Crimsonorblue22 4-zip. I can dig it !!
@Crimsonorblue22 Well like they said it was a hard throw to handle for the catcher. Hos looked like he let up a little after rounding 3rd. Don't think he expected the throw with the jump he got.
@globaljaybird Like to see them taking advantage of the shift.
@Crimsonorblue22 :+1:
Young needs to focus on the hitter.
@Crimsonorblue22 Yep he did. One of his best road games was at AFH where he scored 20 pts. Was a good bb player. Ivy Leage freshman of the year.
@Crimsonorblue22 Yes.
That little chat from the coach straightened Young out. Nice finish after he loaded the bases.
@Crimsonorblue22 Where's my plate?
@globaljaybird You just missed dinner.
@Crimsonorblue22 I don't care. I still want my plate.
Speed Kills. Love running .
You guys ever have Cuban food? I haven't.
@Crimsonorblue22 Not that I'm aware of. Now there were times I've eaten something when I wasn't aware.
@Crimsonorblue22 Fix an extra plate, pack it in dry ice and send it to me.
@globaljaybird Did you see the pic?
Young cookin tiger tonite.
@Crimsonorblue22 Don't recall Cuban but have had Jamaican & Puerto Rican. Lotta heat for a mainlander but heat is good in moderation. I will say I prefer pintos boiled & slow simmered in pork or beef broth. Cuban cigars are nice but hard to get in the states. I have a couple in the fridge.
@globaljaybird I feel deprived!!
I think Mon I'm gonna do some red beans and rice with some spicey cajun sausage. By tradition down here Mon is always red beans and rice.
@globaljaybird I've got some stuff down here that 1 drop would light you up it's so hot. Love spicey.
@Crimsonorblue22 Everywhere. Any restaraunt you go to on a Mon will have a special of red beans and rice.
@Crimsonorblue22 Yup
@globaljaybird have u seen the moon? Super cool!
@Crimsonorblue22 It is.
@Crimsonorblue22 Ring around the moon means rain in Kansas
@globaljaybird u see it?
@Crimsonorblue22 You could've told me to look out the front door. Didn't see a ring.
@Crimsonorblue22 Yeah, are you in Wichita?
No, but close
@globaljaybird Think Det has one hit.
Wow dble one!
@Crimsonorblue22 I'm 10 mi south of Olathe-about 36 from Lawrence
@globaljaybird I knew that. Brooks can u see the ring?
@Crimsonorblue22 No ring here.
@Crimsonorblue22 No it looks like haze around the edge but don't see a ring.
Didn't they just say no hits?
@globaljaybird Correction, no hits.
Close
@Crimsonorblue22 With the way the BP has been throwing they might get a no-no tonite.
@Crimsonorblue22 nah
@Crimsonorblue22 why not?
Dang it!
@Crimsonorblue22 My fault. Was getting the dishes soaking and wasn't watching.
May blow the shutout too.
@Crimsonorblue22 Yeah. To cover plates of food in microwave.
@Crimsonorblue22 What? Thought he wanted to go to an adidas school and where he had family. Will probably not hear much about him after the season starts if he did pick Cal. What a waste. And stupid choice.
God that was a great pitch & the ump had pig s**t in his eye
@globaljaybird Greg Maddox used to get any pitch if the catchers glove didn't move. Didn't matter if it was a foot inside or out.
Yeah!!!!
😰
@Crimsonorblue22 Yeah Rabb went to Cal also. Cal recruiting class consists of 2 5 star, 1 4 star and a 3 star.
@brooksmd Yep its an accurate report. Heres a link. http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/01/five-star-wing-jaylen-brown-commits-to-california/eport. ↗
@Crimsonorblue22 Meanwhile, back at the ranch...
4-1 win is good for me !!
I really want those bobble heads!
Why would you waste your time in the PAC 12? By the time you play, if you're on tv the rest of the country is in bed.
@Crimsonorblue22 Well he really blew some minds in Mich and Kentucky. The really best part of the deal. And that's my last comment on the subject. Now lets finish off these kitties.
1 out.
@globaljaybird good to know!
Crud
@Crimsonorblue22 Blooper but they count too
This is a 4 game series. Still have to win one more to take the series.
@globaljaybird yep
Whiff !!
Whew closer!!! Finish this!
Let's go!!
Damn, bottom fell out of that one.
Forgot what that was?
@Crimsonorblue22 Shame on you girl
W!💃⚾️💙
WHOOP WHOOP WHOOP
@globaljaybird tell me again! Please!
@Crimsonorblue22 Didn't see anyone wearing them although I saw a tweet that said people were putting them on as soon as they got'em.
So volquez is done?!!!!
@Crimsonorblue22 No should only miss one start-same for Ventura. I think
@Crimsonorblue22 Once the interview with Perez was over so was the broadcast.
Up by 1 1/2 over the Tigers now. Another sellout I think. If you want the Salvy bobble head, you better start lining up NOW!!
@globaljaybird thought Ventura was up to 7.
@Crimsonorblue22 Right but would only miss the start on the 4th day & back on the 8th for that.start
@Crimsonorblue22 I see you're getting some rain this am.....blame it on the moon.
@Crimsonorblue22 Suspension is over for Herrera & Volquez gets the start tonight I believe. Once they drop the appeal it begins immediately. The underlying reason to file an appeal is to serve the time on the schedule that may be more advantageous to you rather than doing it immediately after you're ruled on by the league. Of course the obvious reason is to get it lessened or tossed out, which in these instances was highly unlikely to happen. Cain has a one game susp to serve but Ned likes to give him a day off now & then so one game is not a big problem for a guy that is an every day player. By appealing they somewhat can control who they don't pitch or play against because when they drop it, susp starts immediately. Does all this make sense? I'm getting confused myself now...JK
@globaljaybird not much rain!
Man, this season has been a blast. I was at the game thursday night sitting right behind the guy that got nailed in the thigh by Moose's foul ball down left field in the 8th. Pretty nice bruise--could see the stitch pattern! Perfect night otherwise--Duffy pitched great, perfect weather, lots of runs, a couple incredible catches in the outfield. Even found the car fairly quickly.
BTW, you guys need to start a new baseball thread. It took me about five minutes to scroll all the way to the bottom. LOL.