OT Congrats to the KC Royals

Orioles1954 · #1 10-05-2014, 08:33 PM

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

freakhappy · #2 10-05-2014, 09:15 PM

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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 · #3 10-05-2014, 10:06 PM

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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 · #4 10-05-2014, 10:17 PM

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.

freakhappy · #5 10-05-2014, 10:24 PM

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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.

itjclarke · #6 10-05-2014, 10:22 PM

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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.

Orioles1954 · #7 10-05-2014, 10:25 PM

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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 · #8 10-05-2014, 10:25 PM

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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 · #9 10-05-2014, 10:37 PM

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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.

Orioles1954 · #10 10-05-2014, 10:46 PM

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 · #11 10-06-2014, 01:18 AM

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 · #12 10-06-2014, 01:28 AM

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 · #13 10-06-2014, 01:42 AM

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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.

icollectDCsports · #14 10-05-2014, 10:44 PM

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.

toledo_mudhen · #15 10-06-2014, 05:23 AM

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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)

icollectDCsports · #16 10-06-2014, 11:24 AM

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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 · #17 10-07-2014, 09:00 PM

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.

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