Boston Red Sox @ Kansas City Royals GameThread, Sep 22, 2009 8:10 PM EDT

GT: Red Sox @ Royals - Sept. 22

by Randy Booth on Sep 22, 2009 7:30 PM EDT in Open Thread Comment 124 comments

Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals, Sep 22, 2009 8:10 PM EDT

Kansas City Royals catcher Miguel Olivo sits along the fence while Boston Red Sox's Jason Bay, foreground, scores on a wild pitch thrown by relief pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. The wild pitch was the 86th of the season by the Royals, setting a team record. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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4 months ago: Kansas City Royals catcher Miguel Olivo sits along the fence while Boston Red Sox's Jason Bay, foreground, scores on a wild pitch thrown by relief pitcher Yasuhiko Yabuta during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. The wild pitch was the 86th of the season by the Royals, setting a team record. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Time to rebound...

...against one of the best pitchers in the American League.

After losing a horrible game last night, the Sox face the Royals again. It won't be that easy though, as they will face the Royals' ace Zach Greinke. The Sox send out their No. 5 pitcher, Paul Byrd.

Current Series

Royals lead the series 1-0

Mon 09/21	WP: Yasuhiko Yabuta (2 - 1) SV: Joakim Soria LP: Daniel Bard (2 - 2)	9 - 12 loss
Boston Red Sox Over the Monster @ Kansas City Royals Royals Review Tuesday, Sep 22, 2009, 8:10 PM EDT Kauffman Stadium Paul Byrd vs Zack Greinke Mostly cloudy. Winds blowing in from left field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 65. Bloody Sox Laundry, 9/22 - Plenty of Possibilities posted by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 about 14 hours ago 5 comments \| 1 rec Complete Coverage >
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Paul Byrd goes tonight
Against Zach Greinke no less
Split the series please?

DFA Beckett

by South Coast Ghost on Sep 22, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice

by Ben Buchanan on Sep 22, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Zach Greinke is good
But has not faced hot Sox bats.
Result is unknown.

by lone1c on Sep 22, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Even if he had

Would we really be able
To predict results?

/probably screwed up

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least we get to see Grienke?

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sean Casey brings nothing to the broadcast

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Doesn't want to hurt his political career, I guess.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wake not starting against the MFY Sunday

It’ll be Byrd.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Meh

by Ben Buchanan on Sep 22, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No clue how NG and I are going to settle the bet.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If KC can't fill the stadium when this guy pitches

They should move the team.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

They manage to get a lot more than they should considering the rest of the team.

Awesome park.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

When Greinke is on the mound there's a chance something special will happen

In his prime, Pedro starts were can’t miss events.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Of course.

But it’s still a weeknight, during football season, and the rest of team pretty much sucks.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then, they should move the team

Because the KC fans aren’t good baseball fans.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They should rebuild the team.

Fire/release everyone except for a few players and coaches.

Of course, that means extend Dayton Moore. :/

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kauffman Stadium should threaten to move unless better team is built.

by lone1c on Sep 22, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

THIS.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dusty with some opposite field power

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The diminutive one doubles off Cy Greinke.

by Ben Buchanan on Sep 22, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bad job by VMart

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Did they tell Grienke to make a weird face for his profile pic?

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's see it

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks more lizardy on Gameday, but:

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still better than Clay

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Skill or pic wise?

’Cause Clay looks baked.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

pic

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oddly, Surviving Grady mentioned the probable pitchers' photos.

/checking RSS feeds

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice play by Gonzo

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Byrd sucks

by Ben Buchanan on Sep 22, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Revelations.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Byrd loads the bases

Triple play?

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

(Insert Jed comment here)

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

According to Amica

2 of those fourr balls were strikes. I blame Rev Halofan. It’s a conspiracy!

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Byrd has thrown two strikes this inning.

Ridiculous.

by lone1c on Sep 22, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So... maybe they think the 5 run mercy rule will prevent them from having to face Greinke?

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's make "some" changes NOW

In:
Reddick, Anderson, Baldelli, Woodward, Lowrie, Kotchman
This game is SO over

tRA is the real stat.

by bloodysock04 on Sep 22, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd do it.

Excellent sig, sir.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

For hitters which one you think is the best? I’ll go with wOBA

tRA is the real stat.

by bloodysock04 on Sep 22, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Same.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

OPS is cool for me

easy and evreybody gets it!

"That was a lot of fun… You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." Jeff Francoeur

by radiohix on Sep 22, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The biggest problem with OPS...

is that it gives SLG and OBP the same value, when it’s not really that way in the game. Second biggest are the values it assigns to each event.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is the strike zone as

bad as gameday is making it out to be? Worst I have seen all year…(on the computer).

by Buzzy on Sep 22, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hmm... let's check:

Looking like a yes:

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Same data source though.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heidi looks extra sexy tonight

I didn't like the old one very much. I didn't see the ball there very well. - Julio Lugo on the old Yankees Stadium.

by Charged on Sep 22, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey Boston,

I’m real proud of you, and Imma let you finish, but Yesterday’s was one of the Worst Games of ALL TIME!!!!

"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.

by 0157H7 on Sep 22, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey Paul Byrd

I’m real proud of you, and imma let you finish, but when you took HGH, you were one of the best of all time!

I didn't like the old one very much. I didn't see the ball there very well. - Julio Lugo on the old Yankees Stadium.

by Charged on Sep 22, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or when he double-clutched.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dammit, I JUST made that joke.

My sister was wondering why she got bugged for wearing a Youk shirt today.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Geez, Greinke is getting a huge zone

Not that it really matters.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

At this point

I rather throw the game just so he has one more win so he can get the Cy. He deserves it and I really doubt he will win it.

I didn't like the old one very much. I didn't see the ball there very well. - Julio Lugo on the old Yankees Stadium.

by Charged on Sep 22, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What makes think that?

"That was a lot of fun… You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." Jeff Francoeur

by radiohix on Sep 22, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The WINZ media.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He plays on KC.

And his wins are only what.. 14 or 15? The voters tend to look at all the pointless stats. Petey last year was the exception IMO

I didn't like the old one very much. I didn't see the ball there very well. - Julio Lugo on the old Yankees Stadium.

by Charged on Sep 22, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I see

"That was a lot of fun… You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." Jeff Francoeur

by radiohix on Sep 22, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Have every batter K intentionally.

So that he gets a perfect game.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

OK guys I'm out

One of those rare nights where I don’t see the need to stay this late! Go A’s!

"That was a lot of fun… You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." Jeff Francoeur

by radiohix on Sep 22, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Morning.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

G'night

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

This late?

tRA is the real stat.

by bloodysock04 on Sep 22, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's in Tunisia.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

tRA is the real stat.

by bloodysock04 on Sep 22, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now I get the

Die hard Red Sox fan and I can prove it!

tRA is the real stat.

by bloodysock04 on Sep 22, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, he used to have something like "only Sox fan in Tunisia" or something.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pedroia on base twice tonight

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hello everyone

by obrient15 on Sep 22, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not sure how many others are on

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Keepin my eyes on it

But playing The Show while listening to the game. No real hope for it

I didn't like the old one very much. I didn't see the ball there very well. - Julio Lugo on the old Yankees Stadium.

by Charged on Sep 22, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well we couldn't play awesome baseball forever,

by obrient15 on Sep 22, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Esp. not against this monster.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I officially do not like Byrd. What are our other options....

Before the playoffs? If there are any….

What did you say to me paper champion?
-Mr.T

by CaliforniaGreen on Sep 22, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not any, really.

We just need to get the WC, then sit on it.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would like them to give Bowden 1 or 2 starts

tRA is the real stat.

by bloodysock04 on Sep 22, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wouldn't be a horrible idea.

See if he can fix his stuff.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Once the Sox clinch the WC and are eliminated from the division

Anything is possible.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least V-Mart streak is still alive

tRA is the real stat.

by bloodysock04 on Sep 22, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This strike zone is feckin' ridiculous

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

I didn't like the old one very much. I didn't see the ball there very well. - Julio Lugo on the old Yankees Stadium.

by Charged on Sep 22, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Look. Here's Papi's last AB

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

WTF.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

do the umps think that Greinke need their help?

tRA is the real stat.

by bloodysock04 on Sep 22, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

they wouldn't want to cause another anxiety attack now would they.....

What did you say to me paper champion?
-Mr.T

by CaliforniaGreen on Sep 22, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha

I don’t think so!

tRA is the real stat.

by bloodysock04 on Sep 22, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ouch.

Hey, we got him out after only 6 IP!

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Evening All!

Go Sox!

"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."

( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)

by MassGal on Sep 22, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good timing

Greinke is out of the game.

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hola

tRA is the real stat.

by bloodysock04 on Sep 22, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

"hello, I must be going"

I am out. Good Night All!

Drum up a rally!

"You know," Girardi said, shrugging his shoulders, "it didn't work."

( Joe Girardi on pitching to Manny Ramirez with first base open)

by MassGal on Sep 22, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Byrd is getting squeezed

I gotta go 'cause I'm probably definitely gonna nod out again.

by Drugs Delaney on Sep 22, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ROBOTS

godammit it!

tRA is the real stat.

by bloodysock04 on Sep 22, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm starting to lean that way after this year.

Horrible umps.

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by bs.uf15bosox9bears23 on Sep 22, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The most frustrating thing about it

THAT IT’S ONE SIDED!!!

tRA is the real stat.

by bloodysock04 on Sep 22, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No! NO!!!!

I will not sacrifice home plate… They allow replay for homerun disputes, and we fall back. They replay entire calls, and we fall back. Not again! The Line MUST BE DRAWN HERE!!!

"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.

by 0157H7 on Sep 22, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs