I agree with all of the above. I really liked that we worked the count quite a few times. Its just unfortunate that we couldn't get runners home.

While Farnsworth didn't hit his spots esp against Thome, he should not be in that situation in the first place. The way I see it, Trey had several options in the 8th inning, none of which were sending out Farnsworth to give up a 3 run bomb to a LH Thome!

1 - Leave Meche in, at least until a runner reaches base. Gil had thrown just 91 pitches and was mowing down hitters, including making Alexei swing like a girl on the last pitch of the 7th. If anyone reaches base, proceed to one of the following:

2 - Bring in Jaun Cruz, who is supposedly >> Farnsworth as a set up man. Shut down the 8th.

3 - Bring in Cruz, and if trouble comes bring in Mahay, a LHP, if Thome comes up. Thome has huge L/R splits.

4 - Bring in Soria as soon as trouble starts.

Hopefully Trey learns very early this season that a few late game adjustments can make the difference between disaster and winning. If Farnsworth > Cruz, that's fine but still he must be pulled when Thome comes up in that spot. A power hitter vs a power pitcher with 2 men on leading by 1 in a hitters' park with the wind blowing out is like the worst situation ever. Bring in the lefty Mahay and live with that result.

Lol did you watch last season? Trey would probably run naked through the fountains before he brings in Soria pre-9th. He might eventually have to admit Farnsworth sucks, but not without a crapton of pain first. Good summation of Hillman's moves today: http://uponfurtherreview.kansascity.com/?q=node/863

The really funny thing is my friend, biggest Royals fan I know, is watching the game on Tivo right now. He's been looking forward to it all day, and stopped looking at the internet at like noon. He's sending me texts now about Gordon kicking ass and Jacobs goatee. I want to warn the poor guy about the world of hurt that's coming. But it would ruin future tivos if he thought I'd tell him every time they lose. I estimate he's in the 6th or 7th inning right about now.

Rany is PISSED: http://www.ranyontheroyals.com/2009/...-come-off.html

how Mahay doesn't pitch to Thome, i'll never know.

lol rany is awesome, bp could still use of those writing skills

Yeah that post is a work of art. And he had it up within hours of the game. Just shows you the creative power of blind rage.

Pretty damn funny, still doesn't end the pain: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2009/04/07/t...ning-day/#cont

2003: Mike MacDougal, Mike Sweeney

Last year was frustrating because half the country didn't even know who Soira was, or the damn near perfect first half of the season he had, and just assumed he was our token all-star. I don't think the ****tard announcers made one comment about him.

Frank White is replacing Split tonight so I guess people actually went to the length to complain to FSN. On radio today they said he had some virus that was messing with his speech. wtf is that

that is weird and funny as hell

So annoying

Hmm.


Mancrush on the mound in 1 hour +

Yeah when they showed Split's face he didn't look like he'd had a stroke. Sure sounded like it though. Wouldn't surprise me if they were going to work White in more anyway. He's really really good.

We need to capitalize with runners on, come on Butler & Gordon.

Good 1st start for Zach
6 INN, 3 HA, 3 BB, 7 K, 0 ER, 1.00 WHIP

Royals lead 2-0, please hold for a W.

let's get the mexicutioner out there tonight kthx

cruz >>>>>>>>>>. farnsy

wish gordon could hit a changeup

kthxbye ballgame

MEXICUTIONER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nice job. way to shut that douche hawk up.

well-pitched game on both sides. sox offense totally impotent tonight.

Yeah, Gavin Floyd is pretty tough.

Did anyone else come in their pants on the final slow curve to Dye?

Pretty sure the Royals are gonna be my favorite team to watch on mlb.tv this season. Definitely tons of potential for this team, and I really like the back end of the bullpen.

What happened to Luke Hochevar though? Surely he should be in the rotation instead of Horacio Ramirez or Sidney Ponson????