Author Topic: The Royals (Read 5783274 times)

'taterblast · « **Reply #4375 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:21:33 PM »

haha frenchy wut

bones129 · « **Reply #4376 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:22:23 PM »

Quote from: emawblast on May 30, 2013, 10:21:33 PM

haha frenchy wut

Already listening to George?

wetwillie · « **Reply #4377 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:25:46 PM »

3 run 9th would be a wet dream

bones129 · « **Reply #4378 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:30:42 PM »

HOS!!!

wetwillie · « **Reply #4379 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:31:45 PM »

I have goosebumps

scottwildcat · « **Reply #4380 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:32:01 PM »

dammit lets freaking make a run guys! only like 14 games back!!!!!!

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #4381 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:36:57 PM »

I want to be happy, if only for a day

Tobias · « **Reply #4382 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:41:54 PM »

was there ever any doubt?

bones129 · « **Reply #4383 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:48:05 PM »

According to the rules, this is a "regulation game" because 5 innings have been completed.

However, a "regulation game" becomes a "suspended game" (which must be completed at a later date from the point play was suspended) if, during an inning the visiting team (in this case the Royals) takes the lead before the inning has been completed, and the home team (Cards) has not retaken the lead.

So, if that driving rain continues and play can't be resumed, looks to me like this becomes a suspended game and will resume at some later date. Problem is, KC doesn't go to STL anymore this season, so I look for a long rain delay before the umps call this one. They'd likely have to resume play on a day both teams have an open date.

Cire · « **Reply #4384 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:49:03 PM »

Mother eff

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #4385 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:53:06 PM »

They'll finish it tonight most likely

bones129 · « **Reply #4386 on:** May 30, 2013, 10:58:56 PM »

Quote from: CartierFor3 on May 30, 2013, 10:53:06 PM

They'll finish it tonight most likely

Could be a long night.

Havs · « **Reply #4387 on:** May 30, 2013, 11:09:50 PM »

In other news, a metor was spotted in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. The world will end before this game.

bones129 · « **Reply #4388 on:** May 30, 2013, 11:14:41 PM »

OK, guys, I pulled out my rulebook for hope's sake in case it rains all night.

Under a lengthy and complicated "NOTE" to the rules I cited earlier in this thread, this game can be bumped into the Royals "W" column if (1) the suspension of the game occurred after the 5th inning, and (2) the Royals are ahead, and (3) the suspended game was the LAST SCHEDULED GAME between the teams in a season.

This is the last game scheduled between the Royals and Cards this season.

This is my read of the rules.

That said, let's hope the rain ends and the Royals get a complete game win.

bones129 · « **Reply #4389 on:** May 31, 2013, 12:20:07 AM »

Now Ryan is reporting, on the Royals' broadcast, that the umpire crew chief--Joe West--can declare this game a "called" game, and that the score can revert to what it was before the 9th inning. If Ryan's correct, and I'm not sure he is, our great 9th inning could be washed and we lose.

Ryan also fears that Country Joe will declare the game "called" because he and his crew have to drive to Chicago for a Friday day game, and will want to get some sleep.

Joe, if all this is true...rent a big stretch limo (you'll personally need it), declare this game a "suspended" game, then sleep in luxury all the way to Chicago.

After all, you guys just have to ump. The Royals have to get on a plane, fly to Texas, bus to their hotel, check in...then actually play a game Friday.

bones129 · « **Reply #4390 on:** May 31, 2013, 12:33:54 AM »

Damn. Physioc just said play may (with an emphasis on may) resume at 1:30 a.m. Best case scenario, it seems.

Gotta turn in, sad to say. Clients await. Hoping to wake up in the morning to find out the Royals won.

k-state87 · « **Reply #4391 on:** May 31, 2013, 12:43:09 AM »

Maybe the Royals need to draft more Bat Cats:

http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-basebl/stats/2011-2012/gm18tamu.html

Quote

Kansas State at #8 Texas A&M (Mar 16, 2012)

Texas A&M ip h r er bb so wp bk hbp ibb ab bf fo go np
Wacha, Michael 5.1 11 9 8 3 5 0 0 0 0 22 28 5 4 100

^That is the same Michael Wacha that pitched 7 innings & allowed 2 hits & 1 run against the Royals.

bones129 · « **Reply #4392 on:** May 31, 2013, 12:45:34 AM »

Quote from: k-state87 on May 31, 2013, 12:43:09 AM

Maybe the Royals need to draft more Bat Cats:

http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-basebl/stats/2011-2012/gm18tamu.html
Quote
Kansas State at #8 Texas A&M (Mar 16, 2012)

Texas A&M ip h r er bb so wp bk hbp ibb ab bf fo go np
Wacha, Michael 5.1 11 9 8 3 5 0 0 0 0 22 28 5 4 100

^That is the same Michael Wacha that pitched 7 innings & allowed 2 hits & 1 run against the Royals.

He could be great. Personally, I like him more than Strasburg.

jtksu · « **Reply #4393 on:** May 31, 2013, 02:37:39 AM »

Quote from: bones129 on May 31, 2013, 12:20:07 AM

Now Ryan is reporting, on the Royals' broadcast, that the umpire crew chief--Joe West--can declare this game a "called" game, and that the score can revert to what it was before the 9th inning. If Ryan's correct, and I'm not sure he is, our great 9th inning could be washed and we lose.

Ryan also fears that Country Joe will declare the game "called" because he and his crew have to drive to Chicago for a Friday day game, and will want to get some sleep.

Joe, if all this is true...rent a big stretch limo (you'll personally need it), declare this game a "suspended" game, then sleep in luxury all the way to Chicago.

After all, you guys just have to ump. The Royals have to get on a plane, fly to Texas, bus to their hotel, check in...then actually play a game Friday.

I dunno, Ned seems to really think bus rides are good for team comradie. The trip to STL didn't Se tondo the trick, so maybe a bus ride to DFW will get the team going in the right direction. It certainly worked for Doyle and Co.

Tobias · « **Reply #4394 on:** May 31, 2013, 06:10:55 AM »

woke up to yet another royals win

Super PurpleCat · « **Reply #4395 on:** May 31, 2013, 08:11:03 AM »

Quote from: bones129 on May 30, 2013, 04:27:39 PM

I'd say there's more to Brett serving as hitting coach than just that. I suspect he's also been assigned to get a feel for the team, the chemistry, the clubhouse, etc., and report back to Moore. The added upside is that I think he'll be a great presence in the dugout and the clubhouse--he'll be the one proven winner there. Can't help but do some good.

My theory is he's getting a feel for coaching, see if he can connect to the younger guys, as an audition for taking over as manager next year.

If he's a crabby Ted Williams who is annoyed by the kids who can't seem to understand what he's trying to tell them or if his brand of philosophy works with Moose and Hos.

I hope he can pull it off. He's about the only guy left who really cares about the organization.

PIPE · « **Reply #4396 on:** May 31, 2013, 08:26:25 AM »

Whizzo the clown w/ a clutch game tying bomb.....

SabiNation · « **Reply #4397 on:** May 31, 2013, 09:43:05 AM »

YOU GUYS!

'taterblast · « **Reply #4398 on:** May 31, 2013, 10:08:50 AM »

we're back in it!

SEK_EMAW · « **Reply #4399 on:** May 31, 2013, 10:35:44 AM »

Great day to be a Royals fan. Always good to wake up and find out that the Royals won a game that finished after the bars closed.