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Gameday Thread: Royals (38-45) @ O's (41-40)

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Kansas City @ Baltimore


Uh ohhhh. Slow death march to .500 and beyond?

7:05 :: MASN :: 76° W 9 MPH (WNW) :: Rain: 30%

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  Today's Starting Pitchers GS IP ERA WHIP BAA HR BB K W-L
Luke Hochevar - RH - #44 13 78.1 4.60 1.51 .271 8 36 48 5-5
Radhames Liz - RH - #62 5 23.2 5.70 1.39 .230 4 13 18 2-0

Liz has really only pitched poorly in one game (6/20 @ MIL). He's also amazingly allowed exactly four hits in every single start. Hochevar had a nice eight-inning outing against the Rockies last time out, but the defending NL champs are 19 games under .500, so big deal.

Royals AB AVG OBP HR RBI
1 Mike Aviles - SS 94 .319 .350 3 15
2 Mark Grudzielanek - 2B 244 .307 .365 2 15
3 Alex Gordon - 3B 308 .260 .345 10 40
4 Jose Guillen - LF 324 .281 .306 13 61
5 Mark Teahen - RF 296 .257 .331 8 27
6 Billy Butler - DH 192 .271 .335 1 18
7 Ross Gload - 1B 190 .263 .305 1 16
8 Miguel Olivo - C 180 .261 .291 9 28
9 Joey Gathright - CF 214 .243 .293 0 15
O's AB AVG OBP HR RBI
1 Brian Roberts - 2B 319 .295 .370 5 30
2 Nick Markakis - RF 307 .287 .392 12 40
3 Aubrey Huff - 1B 303 .274 .343 14 46
4 Kevin Millar - DH 286 .241 .337 11 44
5 Luke Scott - LF 235 .281 .360 14 32
6 Melvin Mora - 3B 288 .229 .294 10 39
7 Ramon Hernandez - C 230 .239 .285 7 29
8 Adam Jones - CF 287 .272 .312 4 29
9 Brandon Fahey - SS 29 .207 .233 0 2

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I just realized

Liz’s BAA is .230. That’s not half bad.

That’s all.

by Dr Orpheus on Jul 1, 2008 4:37 PM EDT   0 recs

ERA

...isn’t so hot, though.

by therobotian on Jul 1, 2008 4:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

His ERA is largely a result of that one terrible start. The rest of his starts have been fine, exactly what you could expect from a guy in his position in the best case. His WHIP is good, his K-rate is good. He could stand to cut down the walks, obviously.

"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum

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by SC on Jul 1, 2008 4:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought Danny was pitching tonight...

but, hey, it’s Rad. Time to rearrange some fantasy line-ups, then.

by getxstoked on Jul 1, 2008 4:50 PM EDT   0 recs

Goal for Rad: Pitch at least 6 innings

Obviously walking less would help that along. He’s only pitched 6 innings in one of his starts (Pittsburgh). Liz, Olson, and Burres all need to step it up in the innings pitched department.

"We’re not concerned about what other teams think. I know teams come in here thinking we’re playing the Orioles. And then 9 innings later, they got the loss, they know what we’re about." ~Adam Jones

by Stacey on Jul 1, 2008 4:57 PM EDT   0 recs

Looking forward to it.

Going to the game tonight. Will be excited to see Liz pitch in person.

by blawk359 on Jul 1, 2008 5:08 PM EDT   0 recs

When he's on, he's something

Went to teh PIT game, and his stuff was good. At least, what I could tell from 200 feet away or so…

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 5:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Golden opportunity for Liz

The Royals probably have the worst offense in the AL. They are tied for 12th in runs scored despite playing in a hitters park.

They are last in the AL in walks.

They hit RHP even worse than they hit LHP (693 OPS vs RHP, 749 OPS vs LHP).

Their best hitter (DeJesus) is out due to injury. He’s also the Royals best hitter vs RHP (885 OPS).

I’d really like to see Rad dominate here. I hope I didn’t just jinx him.

by dkdc on Jul 1, 2008 5:21 PM EDT   0 recs

and they're winning a lot of games right now

So hey.

"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum

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Bad Left Hook

by SC on Jul 1, 2008 5:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And they may continue their winning ways...

Hochevar can be nasty when he’s on.

But that doesn’t mean that Liz shouldn’t shred this lineup.

by dkdc on Jul 1, 2008 5:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Great, we can go to extras 1-1 again...

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 6:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

against the NL

Wolf, wolf, wolf.

by birdman on Jul 1, 2008 6:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Let's Go Rad!

Time to bounce back from these two miserable losses.

Geaux Eaux's

by NawlinsOriole on Jul 1, 2008 5:27 PM EDT   0 recs

that game against the cubs...

he was really dropping some ridiculous changeups. i think duck and i were talking about one at bat versus derek lee where he threw a 94 mph heater than, like, an 83 mph changeup for the whiff-k. it was pretty sweet.

foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08

by j.q. higgins on Jul 1, 2008 5:36 PM EDT   0 recs

That changeup to Lee was SICK

I mean, 93, 94, 84. Lee had no chance.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 6:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

batting sixth...

Third baseman. Melvin Mora.

YAAAAY

"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum

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Bad Left Hook

by SC on Jul 1, 2008 5:45 PM EDT   0 recs

dude

Mora has PLAYOFF EXPERIENCE.

DOn’t me knocking the Buntman.

by zknower on Jul 1, 2008 5:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

typos

or even,

“Don’t be knocking the Buntman”.

by zknower on Jul 1, 2008 5:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Baby steps, baby steps...

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 6:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i have faith sherril

i still love you

by semaj2989 on Jul 1, 2008 6:03 PM EDT   0 recs

also

im feeling big wins against these freaking royals.

by semaj2989 on Jul 1, 2008 6:03 PM EDT   0 recs

just sayin'

This is interesting.

My 17-year old cat, Normandie, has just told me she’d be happy to play shortstop for the Orioles, in return for a case of catnip and some yarn to play with. Oh, and someone has to buy her a very small glove.

Does anyone have a number for The Warehouse?

by zknower on Jul 1, 2008 6:14 PM EDT   0 recs

17 is pretty old

We’re trying to get younger, zk, younger! Besides, I already got an try out for my cat. They like that she’s a local cat, they think it’ll help with hometown pride. Plus she’s already got orange, black, and white fur. It’s a perfect fit.

"We’re not concerned about what other teams think. I know teams come in here thinking we’re playing the Orioles. And then 9 innings later, they got the loss, they know what we’re about." ~Adam Jones

by Stacey on Jul 1, 2008 6:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

17 is NOT OLD

She’d be younger than anyone on the team. Heck she’d be 1/2 Mora’s age!

by zknower on Jul 1, 2008 7:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

17 is Julio Franco in cat years

But my cat is 15 so I guess there isn’t too much advantage.

"We’re not concerned about what other teams think. I know teams come in here thinking we’re playing the Orioles. And then 9 innings later, they got the loss, they know what we’re about." ~Adam Jones

by Stacey on Jul 1, 2008 7:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Elizabeth the Kitten is only 3 and a half and she’s destroying AAA.

"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron

by BrianS on Jul 1, 2008 7:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh, sorry

I thought I’d wandered into a Cheers & Jeers thread at the Kos. (;-)

You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.

by sluggo 2.0 on Jul 1, 2008 8:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Do people post pictures of their kitties there? I like kitties.

"He’s in trouble. Whatever he throws me, I’m going to hit it."
-- Alex Cintron

by BrianS on Jul 1, 2008 8:57 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It was a big thing about a year ago

I haven’t kept up recently because those Cheers & Jeers threads can be long

You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.

by sluggo 2.0 on Jul 1, 2008 9:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's always Caturday on totalfark.com...

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 9:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

OT: My Stupid Caps

Let Huet get away, and signed Jose Theodore to a big $$$ deal. Sigh…

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 6:17 PM EDT   0 recs

Joe Ted!

"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum

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Bad Left Hook

by SC on Jul 1, 2008 6:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Color me underwhelmed.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 6:43 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Kyle Beach, yo!

"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum

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Bad Left Hook

by SC on Jul 1, 2008 6:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

That would be ".500 and Below"

Beyond implies greater things to come.

Go O’s!

by drj on Jul 1, 2008 6:28 PM EDT   0 recs

read it how you wish, my friend

"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum

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Bad Left Hook

by SC on Jul 1, 2008 6:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

How dumb is Dempsey?

His miid-season grades:

Starting Pitchers: C-
Bullpen: A
Offense: A+ (I’m not kidding.)

I can’t even find words to describe how stupid this is. And I thought “I’ll domestically violate him” was as bad as he could get. I was wrong.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 6:45 PM EDT   0 recs

Someone not as lazy as me

will kindly post our Runs Scored vs Runs Allowed?

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 6:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Scored 369 runs, Allowed 373 runs

"We’re not concerned about what other teams think. I know teams come in here thinking we’re playing the Orioles. And then 9 innings later, they got the loss, they know what we’re about." ~Adam Jones

by Stacey on Jul 1, 2008 6:48 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Quick clarification

That was “Second Quarter” grades, not full year. But still.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 6:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

OK, what the hell look is Amber going for tonight?

Of course she should be judged on her journalistic qualities, but WTF?

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 6:52 PM EDT   0 recs

I'm okay with it.

But then again, I’m okay with just about any sort of look Amber tries to pull off…

by getxstoked on Jul 1, 2008 7:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Not down with the hair....

but then again, does it really matter in the long run? ‘Cause as Keyes says…. “In the long run we are all dead.”

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 7:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Go get 'em boys!

Time to avenge those two sour losses.

http://blogs.themiamihurricane.com/

by MiamiMagic on Jul 1, 2008 7:04 PM EDT   0 recs

Rod-a-Miz, right?

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 7:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Leeez

Although the way Gary butcher’s everyone’s name I’m surprised he’s making an effort.

"We’re not concerned about what other teams think. I know teams come in here thinking we’re playing the Orioles. And then 9 innings later, they got the loss, they know what we’re about." ~Adam Jones

by Stacey on Jul 1, 2008 7:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

no...

i think they mean the last name? actually, buck aand gary aren’t saying it right, either.

looks like: liz (nice girl you dated in college)

buck and gary say: lee’s

should be: lease

foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08

by j.q. higgins on Jul 1, 2008 7:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Bourbon or scotch

Whatever it is, it’s in a short, wide glass with three ice cubes. Guaranteed.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 7:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Dammit

Replied in the wromg place. Assume this is under the question about what Gary’s drinking.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 7:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Really?

Well, Rad’s easier to say, anyway. Let’s Go Rad!

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 7:31 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

y'know...

i’m also taken aback by the pronunciation of hochevar’s name.

they say: HO-chayver

i thought: HOKE-avar

foghat goes with everything--birdman, 5/16/08

by j.q. higgins on Jul 1, 2008 7:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

man, Brandon Fahey looks just like

the neighbor’s 10 year old kid going to a little league game.

by getxstoked on Jul 1, 2008 7:10 PM EDT   0 recs

I can't believe he's on this team

I just can’t get over it.

"We’re not concerned about what other teams think. I know teams come in here thinking we’re playing the Orioles. And then 9 innings later, they got the loss, they know what we’re about." ~Adam Jones

by Stacey on Jul 1, 2008 7:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

he'll make All-Star if Francona's his dad

"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum

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Bad Left Hook

by SC on Jul 1, 2008 7:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hence my nickname for him

Little Bro or Little Brother – he always looks like he’s wearing his big brother’s jersey.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 7:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice…outfit? Amber?

"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum

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Bad Left Hook

by SC on Jul 1, 2008 7:12 PM EDT   0 recs

Yeah, I was noticing that upthread

Try and keep up, Scott.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 7:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

AMBER WATCH

Priority: Find a Shortstop!

“Everyone knew (the revolving door) was going to happen when Miguel Tejada left…”

Um. Well no. It was supposed to be Hernandez’s job.

"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum

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Bad Left Hook

by SC on Jul 1, 2008 7:12 PM EDT   0 recs

wow

Alex Gordon fucking crushed that.

"Yesterday I was lying, today I am telling the truth." -- Bob Arum

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Bad Left Hook

by SC on Jul 1, 2008 7:12 PM EDT   0 recs

One hopped the warehouse!

"We’re not concerned about what other teams think. I know teams come in here thinking we’re playing the Orioles. And then 9 innings later, they got the loss, they know what we’re about." ~Adam Jones

by Stacey on Jul 1, 2008 7:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn

I was throwing with my daughter. One hopped? Damn.

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 7:28 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

We should hold a fundraiser...

"I wasn't here for the losing years. But it feels a little like the days with Earl in charge and John Lowenstein smashing birthday cakes in the middle of the clubhouse with a bat." - John "T-Bone" Shelby

by duck on Jul 1, 2008 7:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs