OT Congrats to the KC Royals

[toledo_mudhen]

Is it just me or have the Royals put the OMG back into baseball? 1985 - has been a long long wait for this kind of excitement........

[Blackie]

Couldn't agree more! Go ROYALS!!!!!!!!

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by Blackie

Couldn't agree more! Go ROYALS!!!!!!!!

Me Too! vs. Giants in Series

[Stonepony]

A fun to watch underdog for sure

[the 'stache]

I am really happy for Royals fans. No matter what happens from here, they made the playoffs. I hope they win it all, to be honest.

I am pulling for them, and I have extra incentive as three former Brewers, Nori Aoki, Alcides Escobar and Lorenzo Cain top the Royal lineup.

Seeing Pittsburgh and KC back in the postseason is good for baseball.

[shammus]

It's a blast for sure but these dramatic, extra-inning wins are hard to sit through sometimes! Very proud of the boys in blue though

[Shoebox]

I am a Cubs fan myself but the Royal have a very strong following here in Nebraska due to the AAA affiliate in Omaha. Glad to see them doing well but my work performance would be helped if they could finish in 9 innings.

[jimivintage]

Hey, look at how strong the AL Central and AL West look compared to the AL East NOW??

AL Central = Tigers and Royals, but the Indians had a chance through game 160.

AL West = Angels and A's, but the Mariners were in it until the end, too.

I would fully expect all 6 of these teams to be in contention next year, and I'm sure another team will sneak in there somewhere.

No Yankees, Red Sox, or Rays this year???? Craziness!!

Jimi

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by Shoebox

I am a Cubs fan myself but the Royal have a very strong following here in Nebraska due to the AAA affiliate in Omaha. Glad to see them doing well but my work performance would be helped if they could finish in 9 innings.

My liking for the Royals comes from my upbringing in Omaha. Not only was the AAA there, but each year my Church youth group would take a trip down to see the KC Royals. So even though my first game was a San Diego Padres game. My first memories of baseball are Royals games (AAA and MLB) I, too, was a Cubs fan while living there. Overall I am a baseball fan and will root for the home team (When I was in LA I rooted for Dodgers and Angels), so now that I am in St. Louis I don't root for the Cubs or Royals, but still enjoy watching either team do well.

[kdixon]

Big Royals fan. Will be there today hoping for the sweep...

[RGold]

[Peter_Spaeth]

She's definitely more your type than Kate.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by jimivintage

Hey, look at how strong the AL Central and AL West look compared to the AL East NOW??

AL Central = Tigers and Royals, but the Indians had a chance through game 160.

AL West = Angels and A's, but the Mariners were in it until the end, too.

I would fully expect all 6 of these teams to be in contention next year, and I'm sure another team will sneak in there somewhere.

No Yankees, Red Sox, or Rays this year???? Craziness!!

Jimi

The KC run is great. Just a reminder to any who may think Bud Selig deserves eventual hall consideration-- if he'd had his was many of these teams would have been contracted (A's, Royals, Twins, etc). What a joke that was, but he did eventually accomplish his own personal re-alignment with the Brewers (I'm sure I may have oversimplified there-- so Bill G please add any Selig/Brewer- switch from AL to NL history gaps)

Anyway, I'm so glad these teams survived that proposed purge and love when any on that list (as well as other small to mid market) excel Sept/Oct. I also do like and embrace that baseball doesn't have a salary cap, and that there's still huge financial inequity--- it just makes unlikely runs/seasons like this more satisfying.

Now baseball and the networks need to get on board and learn how to sell these stories! Royals vs Giants (or even more so Pirates had they survived) would be a great matchup (Royals remind me of the WS Giants teams), but seems would be doomed from a ratings standpoint. After over a decade of being bombarded (on ESPN and by MLB) by Yankees Red Sox, seems the "casual" and "homer" fans have forgotten about others teams/cities. This year is a great year to try and bring them back (pre-1994 style).

[Orioles1954]

Everyone is talking about the Royals and nobody is mentioning the Orioles. PLEASE keep doing so.

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Everyone is talking about the Royals and nobody is mentioning the Orioles. PLEASE keep doing so.

The Orioles do deserve credit and amazingly smacked the Tigers around, but the Royals clawed their way in...so I guess against odds, they are doing what no one actually thought they would, hence the attention. People love the underdog.

One thing I wonder with the Orioles is how their starting pitching will hold up...Having Tillman and Chen as your two best is very scary. That being said, an Orioles/Royals match-up should be very gritty. I really don't think the Tigers or Angels were prepared for what was coming their way.

I don't care who wins between the two...I like both teams...should be outstanding either way.

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by freakhappy

The Orioles do deserve credit and amazingly smacked the Tigers around, but the Royals clawed their way in...so I guess against odds, they are doing what no one actually thought they would, hence the attention. People love the underdog.

One thing I wonder with the Orioles is how their starting pitching will hold up...Having Tillman and Chen as your two best is very scary. That being said, an Orioles/Royals match-up should be very gritty. I really don't think the Tigers or Angels were prepared for what was coming their way.

I don't care who wins between the two...I like both teams...should be outstanding either way.

People should love the underdog. Don't forget most media outlets had the Orioles finishing last in the A.L. East. I don't understand the idea that the Orioles have horrible starting pitching. Our starters had a lower ERA than the "Big 3" of Detroit and are almost statistically even with Kansas City. The overall ERA is 7th in MLB. Perhaps the Orioles are getting overlooked because they ran away with the division? Regardless, they play much better with a chip on their shoulder.

[ksfarmboy]

Living in Kansas I somehow became an Orioles fan as a kid. Rooted for the Royals as well during all those heartbreaking loses to the Yankees in the 70's. Feels a little like Heaven right now.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Everyone is talking about the Royals and nobody is mentioning the Orioles. PLEASE keep doing so.

29 year playoff draught has everything to do with it. No offense to the O's but they don't have an equal story. I'm a Giants fan, but don't really expect many outside SF are talking about us either... Doesnt bother me too much.

Congrats to Royals (and O's) fans on advancing.

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

People should love the underdog. Don't forget most media outlets had the Orioles finishing last in the A.L. East. I don't understand the idea that the Orioles have horrible starting pitching. Our starters had a lower ERA than the "Big 3" of Detroit and are almost statistically even with Kansas City. The overall ERA is 7th in MLB. Perhaps the Orioles are getting overlooked because they ran away with the division? Regardless, they play much better with a chip on their shoulder.

You are right...because they ran away with the AL East, the attention isn't there. As far as their pitching goes...I'm just saying that I believe their starters are vulnerable. Tillman isn't an ace, Chen isn't an ace...seems like they have a bunch of #3 type rotation guys and we could see this come to a head in the upcoming series or the World Series if they make it.

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

29 year playoff draught has everything to do with it. No offense to the O's but they don't have an equal story. I'm a Giants fan, but don't really expect many outside SF are talking about us either... Doesnt bother me too much.

Congrats to Royals (and O's) fans on advancing.

Not to split hairs but the Royals have won a World Series more recently than the Orioles.

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

29 year playoff draught has everything to do with it. No offense to the O's but they don't have an equal story. I'm a Giants fan, but don't really expect many outside SF are talking about us either... Doesnt bother me too much.

Congrats to Royals (and O's) fans on advancing.

Why would they be talking about the Giants! They've won a few WS recently!! Just messin with ya, Ian

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by freakhappy

Why would they be talking about the Giants! They've won a few WS recently!! Just messin with ya, Ian

They never talk about us, you know that Mike! It's fun to remain an underdog, even after winning 2 of 4. That said, definitely not taking LDS for granted. Giants came back to win 3 straight in Cincinnati 2 years ago. MadBum needs to take care of business tomorrow.

Re- Royals/Orioles--- it's not even close from the public POV. Orioles had a very solid sustained run pretty recently, and won a WS two years prior to Royals... and several before that. Royals not only haven't been to playoffs since 1985, but most years haven't even sniffed it.. they're often out of it by mid-summer. If I were you (Orioles1954), I'd just enjoy watching/rooting for my team regardless of what others think. We're both lucky to have postseason teams.

[icollectDCsports]

Should be a great ALCS. I may think about heading to KC for a game. Always liked the Royals and I rooted for them in all those series against the Yanks in the '70s and in the WS against the Phils in '80 and Cards in '85. Have been meaning to make a trip to see the Royals play in Kauffman Stadium and would be nice to also get some KC barbeque. Would be an expensive proposition for one game, however.

[Orioles1954]

I'm enjoying this immensely. Having survived 14 straight losing seasons from 1998-2011, this is incredibly meaningful to the city of Baltimore and myself, personally.

[dtp717]

As a Kansas boy who grew up spoiled with great Royals teams that made the playoffs about every year, I am thrilled to see them back in the mix 29 short years after their last appearance. Having not lived in Kansas for quite a while now, I'm back on the bandwagon!!! Keep it going, KC!

[kmac32]

It's all about who is hot at the time. Looks like KC has momentum but that can change. The important thing is for the Cardinals to choke so us long suffering Cub fans don't have to listen to gloating Cardinal fans for the next year.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by dtp717

As a Kansas boy who grew up spoiled with great Royals teams that made the playoffs about every year, I am thrilled to see them back in the mix 29 short years after their last appearance. Having not lived in Kansas for quite a while now, I'm back on the bandwagon!!! Keep it going, KC!

Nice, looks like we'll both be rooting for our teams from afar, but in the same spot... I fly to Anchorage tomorrow.

My wife, and native Kansan is not moved in the slightest, but it's fun to see how excited the in-laws and other friends are.

[barrysloate]

Jeez, the Angels had the best record in baseball and all this incredible talent, and they couldn't even win one post season game. Maybe the Royals are the team of destiny.

[toledo_mudhen]

Originally Posted by icollectDCsports

Should be a great ALCS. I may think about heading to KC for a game. Always liked the Royals and I rooted for them in all those series against the Yanks in the '70s and in the WS against the Phils in '80 and Cards in '85. Have been meaning to make a trip to see the Royals play in Kauffman Stadium and would be nice to also get some KC barbeque. Would be an expensive proposition for one game, however.

Wife says she read that ALDS tickets were going for as high as $400 at the K.... I think the last game I attended was somewhere around $4 (and included a hot dog & drink) and stadium was about 1/3 full.

KC BBQ - Best in the world... Really miss it - Recently relocated to Texas and I'm pretty sure that KC has forgotten more about BBQ than Texas will ever know. (that oughta stick a burr in the mesquite BBQ fan's shorts)

[dtp717]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

Nice, looks like we'll both be rooting for our teams from afar, but in the same spot... I fly to Anchorage tomorrow.

My wife, and native Kansan is not moved in the slightest, but it's fun to see how excited the in-laws and other friends are.

Interestingly enough, I kinda jumped on the Giants bandwagon a few years back because I enjoy visiting San Francisco and thought the team with such a rich history finally deserved another championship. I even got to see a playoff game against the Phillies while I was there; what a terrific place to take in a game! Here's to hoping for a Giants-Royals World Series.

As for your wife, maybe she'll come around. Lots of Kansas friends I forgot I had have been posting on FB about how excited they are about the Royals...it's been a long time coming!

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by toledo_mudhen

Wife says she read that ALDS tickets were going for as high as $400 at the K.... I think the last game I attended was somewhere around $4 (and included a hot dog & drink) and stadium was about 1/3 full.

KC BBQ - Best in the world... Really miss it - Recently relocated to Texas and I'm pretty sure that KC has forgotten more about BBQ than Texas will ever know. (that oughta stick a burr in the mesquite BBQ fan's shorts)

I've been to the Hill Country of Texas several times and had brisket, sausage, ribs, etc. at some of the best BBQ places down there (Franklin, Black's, Smitty's, J. Mueller, Salt Lick, etc.). Have always wanted to do a combination Royals / BBQ trip to KC.

[AMBST95]

I look forward to watching the Orioles, hopefully make the World Series. The last time it happened I was 3 years old. I now have a 3 year old son.

[nebboy]

Got me ticket for tomorrow Monday. I will be setting up so high the Bob Uker will be 2 rows in front of me. It will be raining all day and about 55 degrees with 15-20 wind.

None of that matters, I'm pumped, I can't wait.

Go Royals!!!

[Orioles1954]

As an Orioles fan I can do nothing but congratulate the Royals. They played the game right on Friday and Saturday. Hopefully, that changes for my Birds as they tend to play better on the road with less pressure. Is the game going to be a rain out?

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

As an Orioles fan I can do nothing but congratulate the Royals. They played the game right on Friday and Saturday. Hopefully, that changes for my Birds as they tend to play better on the road with less pressure. Is the game going to be a rain out?

This year's playoffs have been amazing so far. I know when your team isn't winning it may not seem that way, but man, every time I turn around it's a tie ball game in the eighth or ninth inning. I'm really torn between the Royals and Orioles...love both of these teams and hate that only one can make it to the Series. I've always been an American League guy, so most likely I'll be rooting for whoever comes out of the AL.

Let's see if the Orioles can get back in this thing!

[dabigyankeeman]

I prefered the good old days when KC was like a farm team for the Yankees.

Right now I am rooting for Orioles and Giants, if it winds up a KC-Cards world series, boy, I am not gonna have much intrest in that one!

I never was one to root for the underdog, i guess thats because i grew up in NY a Yankee fan in the 50's and 60's when i saw my team dominate for a long time.

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by dabigyankeeman

Right now I am rooting for Orioles and Giants...I never was one to root for the underdog

Quite the contradiction. The Giants are the underdogs. The Giants actually have the worst regular season record of the four remaining teams. They were a wild card team.

[AMBST95]

KC is just having everything go their way. I've seen more broken bat bloop hits these last two games then I have in a long time. I was at the game Friday night and felt half sick. The O's need some better starting pitching and need to get up early in one of these games. The KC bullpen has been lights out.

[KCRfan1]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

As an Orioles fan I can do nothing but congratulate the Royals. They played the game right on Friday and Saturday. Hopefully, that changes for my Birds as they tend to play better on the road with less pressure. Is the game going to be a rain out?

Buckets of rain right now, with rain most of the day and evening. There is a very good chance this game is rained out.

[dabigyankeeman]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

Quite the contradiction. The Giants are the underdogs. The Giants actually have the worst regular season record of the four remaining teams. They were a wild card team.

I was thinking of KC really when i mentioned the underdog. The Giants i am for due to their New York roots anyway, same with the Brooklyn, er i mean Los Angeles Dodgers.

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by dabigyankeeman

I was thinking of KC really when i mentioned the underdog. The Giants i am for due to their New York roots anyway, same with the Brooklyn, er i mean Los Angeles Dodgers.

Well the match up you're against is the one I am for. I want to see a KC-STL match up. I grew up watching KC from Omaha, and now I am in StLouis so I am all for it.

[dabigyankeeman]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

Well the match up you're against is the one I am for. I want to see a KC-STL match up. I grew up watching KC from Omaha, and now I am in StLouis so I am all for it.

Maybe we will get a mix, say KC vs Giants.

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by dabigyankeeman

Maybe we will get a mix, say KC vs Giants.

Wow for not being an underdog fan you sure pick 'em.

[dabigyankeeman]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

Wow for not being an underdog fan you sure pick 'em.

Didnt say i WANTED that matchup, but thought it would be a compromise for those who want an all middle-of-the-country world series.

[KC Doughboy]

Rats... game for tonight was canceled. I guess I have some free time tonight!

[nebboy]

Rain rain go away - I will try again tomarrow

[nebboy]

Game on

[ooo-ribay]

O's in trouble...

[Orioles1954]

Well, the Orioles season and my interest in baseball will be done tomorrow. Congrats to the KC Royals for sweeping us.....you deserved it.

[Ladder7]