The Official © 2007 Kansas City Royals Thread

The Professor · 04-02-2007, 08:38 PM

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Because Sluggerrr says there needs to be one...

A fantastic start to the season! Gil Meche looked like a guy worth all that money for at least one game. They produced some runs, Tony Pena Jr. hit a pair of triples, and they won despite a lackluster start from heralded rookie Alex Gordon.

1-0. A perfect season to date!

Astros33Resurrected · 04-02-2007, 08:40 PM

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Because Sluggerrr says there needs to be one...

A fantastic start to the season! Gil Meche looked like a guy worth all that money for at least one game. They produced some runs, Tony Pena Jr. hit a pair of triples, and they won despite a lackluster start from heralded rookie Alex Gordon.

1-0. A perfect season to date!

yes yes be happy now while you still can!

plubbr · 04-02-2007, 08:44 PM

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Gil Meche looked like a guy worth all that money

As a Mariner fan, I will admit that he looked great from time to time when he was in Seattle. I remember a year, I think it was 2003, where he would outduel some great pitchers, including Roger Clemens in Yankee Stadium. Gil's biggest problem was the same problem that Freddy Garcia had in Seattle. Inconsistency. I really hope Gil can get it straightened out, because I met him once and he is really a nice guy.

magnet · 04-02-2007, 08:44 PM

I would not be surprised to see the Royals fighting until the end for a playoff spot.

Greg Layton · 04-02-2007, 08:49 PM

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I would not be surprised to see the Royals fighting until the end for a playoff spot.

I hope you were being sarcastic. In a division with Minnesota, Chicago, and Detroit... not to mention Cleveland? Not a chance, and I'm from Kansas.

It was an impressive opening day though.

The Professor · 04-02-2007, 08:54 PM

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I would not be surprised to see the Royals fighting until the end for a playoff spot.

In a different division, maybe. I think Meche is going to end up being a pretty decent signing and I think the lineup is going to be pretty good, especially if the kids don't regress or go cold too often and The Captain stays healthy. But I think the lack of pitching is going to do them in...

magnet · 04-02-2007, 08:55 PM

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I hope you were being sarcastic. In a division with Minnesota, Chicago, and Detroit... not to mention Cleveland? Not a chance, and I'm from Kansas.

It was an impressive opening day though.

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In a different division, maybe. I think Meche is going to end up being a pretty decent signing and I think the lineup is going to be pretty good, especially if the kids don't regress or go cold too often and The Captain stays healthy. But I think the lack of pitching is going to do them in...

OK, I was exaggerating a bit.

I would be surprised, but far less surprised than if they did it last year.

The Professor · 04-02-2007, 08:59 PM

No Outs To Go!

For Royals fans hungry for glorious memories, this remains 'The' moment. Dream on. Dream on.

BadluckinOOTP · 04-02-2007, 09:18 PM

I went to an Oakland A's-Royals game at Kaufmann about 6 years or so ago, Sluggerrrrr, was throwing out t-shirts from the top of the dugout. I'm sitting right in front of him, waving my arms like a maniac, yelling "Throw me a shirt, Sluggerrrr!!!"

He looks at me with that dumb lion head, and DOESN'T throw it at me.

Then a few years later, at another game at Kaufmann (is there two or one M?), he had the nerve to pat me on the shoulder as he walked by.

Jerk.

TC Dale · 04-02-2007, 09:51 PM

Well I am happy with opening day win. I only want a winning record after April ends. (for that matter after May ends..

)

But, it bodes well for the team to beat the Rascally Red Sox. Nice to start the season with a solid win.

molarmite · 04-02-2007, 11:11 PM

I was gonna start a thread like this. The Official KC/Ross Gload undefeated season thread and it's off to a great start.

TC Dale · 04-03-2007, 12:39 AM

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I was gonna start a thread like this. The Official KC/Ross Gload undefeated season thread and it's off to a great start.

His Gloadness better make things happen on I am going to make sure he gets some clutchiness training!

Astros33Resurrected · 04-03-2007, 12:48 AM

I predict the Royals will start 81-0 and off to an amazing lead in the AL Central. In the second half, they will lose 81 straight games. The media will blame this on youth and inexperience, but we all know it will be because the Royals did not treat The Gload correctly and he will do it to prove the Gload giveth and the Gload taketh away.

CommishJoe · 04-03-2007, 12:12 PM

I would love to see the Royals return to glory. The Yankees-Royals rivalry is something I remember fondly growing up. Every time George Brett stepped to the plate, my heart stopped. I still remember watching Dan Quisenberry pitch. Willie Wilson, Frank White. Those were some fun years.

TC Dale · 04-03-2007, 01:55 PM

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I would love to see the Royals return to glory. The Yankees-Royals rivalry is something I remember fondly growing up. Every time George Brett stepped to the plate, my heart stopped. I still remember watching Dan Quisenberry pitch. Willie Wilson, Frank White. Those were some fun years.

Those were some quality teams matching up then. I know the Yankees/BoSox has the history, but, man I hated watching their bullpen stopper Gossage come in to stop another Royals rally. I too held my breath many times when Brett got to the plate.

Hopefully Glass will allow the new GM to work his magic. I know it is a new feeling there in KC off of I-70!

The new stadium will make things really nice as well. Can't wait for that.

CommishJoe · 04-03-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TC Dale

Those were some quality teams matching up then. I know the Yankees/BoSox has the history, but, man I hated watching their bullpen stopper Gossage come in to stop another Royals rally. I too held my breath many times when Brett got to the plate.

Hopefully Glass will allow the new GM to work his magic. I know it is a new feeling there in KC off of I-70!

The new stadium will make things really nice as well. Can't wait for that.

When does the new stadium open? I've always wanted to see a game in Kaufmann, so I'll have to try to get down before it closes.

I have more memories of the Royals vs Yankees than I do Red Sox vs Yankees (other than Dent's HR

).

The Professor · 04-03-2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TC Dale

The new stadium will make things really nice as well. Can't wait for that.

I'm a big fan of Kaufmann Stadium. I'll be sorry to see the Royals play somewhere else, especially since it remains a beautiful, baseball-only, ballpark.

EDIT: Wait a minute. Aren't they just renovating the ballpark? I remember when the Jackson Co. vote occured, I thought they were just going to do massive renovations at Kaufmann. Are they actually building a new stadium? That really seems unnecessary.

Greg Layton · 04-03-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Professor

I'm a big fan of Kaufmann Stadium. I'll be sorry to see the Royals play somewhere else, especially since it remains a beautiful, baseball-only, ballpark.

EDIT: Wait a minute. Aren't they just renovating the ballpark? I remember when the Jackson Co. vote occured, I thought they were just going to do massive renovations at Kaufmann. Are they actually building a new stadium? That really seems unnecessary.

I agree, Kaufmann is a incredibly beautiful place to see a game. I remember there was talk of building some kind of retractable roof for Arrowhead a while back because Kansas City wants to host a Super Bowl, but I don't remember what happened with that.

The Professor · 04-04-2007, 11:53 PM

Well, looking like the Royals will take a loss in this one, down 6-1 in the seventh. 5 innings pitched, 4 runs allowed by Odalis Perez.

Wunderkind Alex Gordon looks like he's got the jitters, or he's simply a bit overmatched. I imagine it is the former but hope he stars rolling soon.

EDIT: Oh, and The Gload a spectacular 2-for-2 with a walk thus far...

MorseMoose · 04-22-2007, 04:00 PM

July 2003. What does that mean to you Royal fans? (Anyone that looked in the Twins thread is not allowed to participate)

04-02-2007, 08:38 PM	#1
The Professor Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East of East Posts: 3,020	The Official © 2007 Kansas City Royals Thread Because Sluggerrr says there needs to be one... A fantastic start to the season! Gil Meche looked like a guy worth all that money for at least one game. They produced some runs, Tony Pena Jr. hit a pair of triples, and they won despite a lackluster start from heralded rookie Alex Gordon. 1-0. A perfect season to date! __________________ History isn't really about the past - settling old scores. It's about defining the present and who we are." Last edited by The Professor; 04-02-2007 at 08:39 PM.

04-02-2007, 08:59 PM	#8
The Professor Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East of East Posts: 3,020	No Outs To Go! For Royals fans hungry for glorious memories, this remains 'The' moment. Dream on. Dream on. __________________ History isn't really about the past - settling old scores. It's about defining the present and who we are."

04-02-2007, 09:18 PM	#9
BadluckinOOTP All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: OKC Posts: 1,534	I went to an Oakland A's-Royals game at Kaufmann about 6 years or so ago, Sluggerrrrr, was throwing out t-shirts from the top of the dugout. I'm sitting right in front of him, waving my arms like a maniac, yelling "Throw me a shirt, Sluggerrrr!!!" He looks at me with that dumb lion head, and DOESN'T throw it at me. Then a few years later, at another game at Kaufmann (is there two or one M?), he had the nerve to pat me on the shoulder as he walked by. Jerk. __________________

04-02-2007, 09:51 PM	#10
TC Dale Global Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,970	Well I am happy with opening day win. I only want a winning record after April ends. (for that matter after May ends.. ) But, it bodes well for the team to beat the Rascally Red Sox. Nice to start the season with a solid win. __________________ ----------------------------------

04-02-2007, 11:11 PM	#11
molarmite Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,924	I was gonna start a thread like this. The Official KC/Ross Gload undefeated season thread and it's off to a great start. __________________ From the wise mind of Davey Eckstein "Now all you need is a signature. A quote or initial, perhaps." [

04-02-2007, 08:44 PM	#4
magnet Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,029	I would not be surprised to see the Royals fighting until the end for a playoff spot.

04-03-2007, 12:48 AM	#13
Astros33Resurrected Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lufkin, TX Posts: 2,213	I predict the Royals will start 81-0 and off to an amazing lead in the AL Central. In the second half, they will lose 81 straight games. The media will blame this on youth and inexperience, but we all know it will be because the Royals did not treat The Gload correctly and he will do it to prove the Gload giveth and the Gload taketh away.

04-03-2007, 12:12 PM	#14
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	I would love to see the Royals return to glory. The Yankees-Royals rivalry is something I remember fondly growing up. Every time George Brett stepped to the plate, my heart stopped. I still remember watching Dan Quisenberry pitch. Willie Wilson, Frank White. Those were some fun years. __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

04-04-2007, 11:53 PM	#19
The Professor Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East of East Posts: 3,020	4/4 - vs. Boston Red Sox Well, looking like the Royals will take a loss in this one, down 6-1 in the seventh. 5 innings pitched, 4 runs allowed by Odalis Perez. Wunderkind Alex Gordon looks like he's got the jitters, or he's simply a bit overmatched. I imagine it is the former but hope he stars rolling soon. EDIT: Oh, and The Gload a spectacular 2-for-2 with a walk thus far... __________________ History isn't really about the past - settling old scores. It's about defining the present and who we are." Last edited by The Professor; 04-04-2007 at 11:54 PM.

04-22-2007, 04:00 PM	#20
MorseMoose Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,023 Infractions: 1/1 (1)	July 2003. What does that mean to you Royal fans? (Anyone that looked in the Twins thread is not allowed to participate)