Open Game Thread: Kansas vs. Kansas State -- FSN (Baseball)

He has a bunch of untapped talent, but he still definitely has to put it all together. Hopefully, he can remain as just the Sunday starter next year, or even slide back to a weekday starter if Marks comes back healthy and the Hall/Walz come back.

by rockchalk on May 17, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seems to have good control,

but throws a very straight fastball. Interesting to see if he can make some adjustments as the game goes on.

by hunter s. royal on May 17, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lee has be struggling ever since he was sick.

It was the flu or food poisoning or something like that. It apparently took his strength for a few weeks. He is not quite the same over the last five starts. Just the same, any freshman who starts weekends in the Big-12 and enjoys any sucsess at all is going to be very good. Walz is ahead of where T.J. Walz was as a freshman, and ahead of where Shaeffer Hall was as a sophomore. Hopefully things will continue to move forward in the right direction next year.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on May 18, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey.

Travis Metcalf is going to answer some Tweets!

Someone ask him about being a Royals’ minor leaguer.

by rockchalk on May 17, 2009 6:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That ball was crushed.

Nice way for Buck to go out on Senior Day.

by rockchalk on May 17, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Blast by Afenir puts KU up by 3.

Homers>bunting.

by hunter s. royal on May 17, 2009 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

+1 to that.

by rockchalk on May 17, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go Hawks!

What the hell kind of game thread is this?

Nobody sucks and there aren’t any retarded gifs and stupid pictures all over the place.

If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.

by Warden11 on May 17, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know, we need to work on that.

We’ll start right away.

by rockchalk on May 17, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's alert RoyalsReview!

They can send a couple of clowns over quick.

by hunter s. royal on May 17, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that wasn't a request.

It’s nice to get a break from it.

If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.

by Warden11 on May 17, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes,

the reappearance of GobbleforCyoung seems to have caused an outbreak of the a-hole virus in some of the gamethreads over there.

by hunter s. royal on May 17, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mrs. JQ and I sat about 10 feet from the Mom and Pop Afenir last night.

They were plenty happy with how Buck is going out.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on May 18, 2009 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hawks close to putting the puddytats away.

by hunter s. royal on May 17, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A-ha!

Series victory appears to be imminent, pending a complete blowup from Ridenhour/bullpen.

What’s funny is this clinches us playing K-State on Wednesday in the Big 12 Tournament. 4/5 matchup, baby (we’re the 5, but who really cares?).

Should be a fun one.

by rockchalk on May 17, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That might be bad news

If K-State throws Morris. Of course they could save him, hoping they could get past us without him.

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by fetch9 on May 17, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It should be interesting to see how they play it.

Obviously, hopefully they assume they can beat us and just “save” Morris for the next game.

I have a bad feeling, though, that they’ll use their brains and pitch Morris against us. That way, he can pitch on Saturday if needed, or whatever.

by rockchalk on May 17, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is the tourney still pool play?

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by fetch9 on May 17, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeps.

by rockchalk on May 17, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Blown DP chance gives KU 3 extra runs.

Before that, I was impressed with the fielding of both teams. Of course, watching the Royals doesn’t lend itself to many chances to appreciate defense.(Coco Crisp excepted)

by hunter s. royal on May 17, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Don't get me started.

At least we won, though.

by rockchalk on May 17, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope you saved your ticket stub from the Greinke game.

It could be valuable when he goes 30-1 and that’s his only loss.

by hunter s. royal on May 17, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OUCH

took that right off the knee.

If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.

by Warden11 on May 17, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

JQ prescient about shilling Thompson for MVP of the league.

He is a monster.

by hunter s. royal on May 17, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And we have him for one more year!

It’s like Cole Aldrich coming back…

by rockchalk on May 17, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That ball was absolutely crushed

by hiphopopotamus on May 17, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thompson's tater

No one doubted for a minute. If the outfielders had video cameras with them they would have just started filming right after the crack. Really sweet minute to see.

The team was really pumped last night. They mobbed Tony and Buck after their shots. Before the game they huddle hopped in the dug out. There was a lot fo good mojo going on at the Hog last night. The Cats had their hands full.

www.rockchalktalk.com for pretty good KU baseball coverage

by James Quinn on May 18, 2009 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is whipping. It never gets old.

If you were thinking, you wouldn't have thought that.

by Warden11 on May 17, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

On a musical note Warden,

Junior Brown is coming to KC next weekend, and he’s great in concert. He could be right up your alley. He’s an older guy, but an incredible guitarist.

by hunter s. royal on May 17, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn good play there by Price...

saved at least one run. Now let’s put a few more on the board and really put this out of reach.

by hiphopopotamus on May 17, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Great play by Price to get Ridenhour out of the inning.

by hunter s. royal on May 17, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I saw my boy Buck

tearin shit up.

If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! HOW can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!

by SlamDunkTheFunk on May 17, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Slam appearance.

We gotta keep in form for next year’s dual national championship runs. We’re gonna need our image man in good form.

by hunter s. royal on May 17, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes.

Slam will be missed during FBall season, but as long as he’s coming back for hoops, we’re good.

Just make sure and stop by after we whoop your ass in Boulder, OK?

(smiley face)

by rockchalk on May 17, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll drop in

and celebrate the Buffs upset. Hope your run defense is good <3

If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! HOW can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!

by SlamDunkTheFunk on May 18, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

no worries...

Todd Reesing owns the Buffs and I don’t expect this year to be any different…besides by the time we play CU that whole 10 wins and no excuses thing will be shattered and Hawkins and everyone else will be dealing with the media pressure that will ensue :D

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on May 18, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Only one way to find out ;D

If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! HOW can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!

by SlamDunkTheFunk on May 18, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll be there...

make the trip to Boulder anytime KU plays there football/basketball…love it, especially recent years.

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on May 18, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I''ll be living in Denver then

so I might have to make the trip to Boulder myself. I’ve never seen a game at Folsom before.

If you don't eat your meat, you can't have any pudding! HOW can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?!

by SlamDunkTheFunk on May 19, 2009 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

go for sure...

it’s a great place to watch a game…I will say that at times lately the CU fans have left a little to be desired but if they can get that ship moving in the right direction the fans can make that stadium a great and very difficult place to stay.

Some people are like Slinkies...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by Denverjhawk on May 19, 2009 7:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs