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Deberg_1990 · 10-15-2014, 09:26 PM

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Why This Loss Hurts So Much
I completely disagree with those who say we had more talent than the Royals. In fact, I think we had the least amount of talent starting the playoffs than any other team in the AL. We had an offense missing 3 starters. There isn't another team in the AL that could have done more under these conditions. The reason it hurts so bad is that we lucked into the best matchup possible and our magic ran out. I was hoping beyond hope for more magic but was cognizant of the fact that our offense wasn't going to be able to score in Detroit, Oakland or Kansas City. We need more speed. We need more obp. We need more consistency.

The most painful thing about this is that our luck got transferred to a team that wasn't much better than us. Make no mistake, had we gotten their luck, we could have won. The answer is to get better because next year, we may find ourselves facing a team with a 200-250 million cap in the playoffs.

KC didn't swing for the hills.

WE did... every. Single. Time.

It was like clockwork.

Yost did the same thing pretty much every game. Grind out a couple of runs, swap in a few pinch runners in late innings and manage the bullpen properly.

And now they're going to the WS and we aren't.

MSK

We had plenty of opportunities, especially with bases loaded, to counteract the luck the classless royals displayed. For some reason following the first game loss we seemed to choke and lose belief in ourselves - which is maddening because that belief has won us so many games this year. It is a shame we didn't get the Angels as I think they were a better matchup for us and think we would be WS bound right now, but it wasn't to be.

I don't think the royals luck can continue, and think - and hope - it will be a procession for the NL winners.

Just gutted really. Such an immense opportunity now gone. And to think a few weeks ago many were talking up a possible beltway WS, and I was certain we would be there with or without the Nats.

Oh, and on another note - if the Os had reached the WS I would have won ?500 and if they won that, it would be ?2000 - so extra gutted to get this close and throw it away

Pitt Gorilla · 10-17-2014, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Steron

The Orioles lost to the better team. At least better over those four games. That said, I never understood the desire to go to another teams message board and troll. What kind of jollies do you gain from pissing off their fans? Is getting banned a badge of honor? Maybe I'm just old.

Them being upset is no different than all the bitching that goes on in CP when the Chiefs lose. Roles reversed, CP would be the same way they are now.

the royals have lost a LOT of games and I don't recall ever commenting on the "classiness" of the other team's players.

I'm also not sure how it's trolling if I don't post. Perhaps you could enlighten me.

**RealSNR** · 10-17-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Steron

Them being upset is no different than all the bitching that goes on in CP when the Chiefs lose. Roles reversed, CP would be the same way they are now.

Do we say shit like, "The _________s need to learn how to control their celebrations better. They're a classless organization!"

The closest I saw after the Chiefs heartbreaking loss to the Colts was that it was bullshit that Andrew Luck played for that team. Which IT IS. But we've been saying that ever since the Colts tanked their 2011 season.

Pitt Gorilla · 10-17-2014, 12:03 PM

Saw this on the facebooks:

"I would just like to say that I have never been a baseball fan nor have I ever watched a game...But this team, the ROYALS, have made me become a FOREVER ROYALS fan just through their pure love of the game, their graciousness, and the way they show their appreciation for their fans! I'm pretty sure their has not been a team like this in a very, very long time. I will be rooting all the way for you guys!"

**ChiTown** · 10-17-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Saw this on the facebooks:

"I would just like to say that I have never been a baseball fan nor have I ever watched a game...But this team, the ROYALS, have made me become a FOREVER ROYALS fan just through their pure love of the game, their graciousness, and the way they show their appreciation for their fans! I'm pretty sure their has not been a team like this in a very, very long time. I will be rooting all the way for you guys!"

Unpossible. Royals Fan and Player/Coach/Owner are classless. I read that on the Orioles Hangout World Wide Inter-tubes site

Sweet Daddy Hate · 10-17-2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

Unpossible. Royals Fan and Player/Coach/Owner are classless. I read that on the Orioles Hangout World Wide Inter-tubes site

Steron · 10-17-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

the royals have lost a LOT of games and I don't recall ever commenting on the "classiness" of the other team's players.

I'm also not sure how it's trolling if I don't post. Perhaps you could enlighten me.

I don't think I singled out Pitt Gorilla for trolling anywhere. In another thread (Guthrie's Shirt, IIRC) a couple CPers said they had posted over there and been banned. I just don't see the point.

Personally, I'm pulling for the Royals. It's nice for KC to have a winner for a change. Maybe it will rub off on the Chiefs.

Steron · 10-17-2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Do we say shit like, "The _________s need to learn how to control their celebrations better. They're a classless organization!"

The closest I saw after the Chiefs heartbreaking loss to the Colts was that it was bullshit that Andrew Luck played for that team. Which IT IS. But we've been saying that ever since the Colts tanked their 2011 season.

How did CP react when the Raiders beat us in the last regular season game that knocked the Chiefs out of the play-offs. You know the one. The one where Gruden jumped around like he had won the Super Bowl?

Nuts, I can't find a link. I hope I remembered that right. Been so long since the Chiefs and the Raiders were relevant at the same time.

**EDIT** Was it 1998? (NOPE)
**EDIT** It was 1999

Pitt Gorilla · 10-17-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Steron

How did CP react when the Raiders beat us in the last regular season game that knocked the Chiefs out of the play-offs. You know the one. The one where Gruden jumped around like he had won the Super Bowl?

Nuts, I can't find a link. I hope I remembered that right. Been so long since the Chiefs and the Raiders were relevant at the same time.

I was certainly incensed at their smiling and laughing. I think one ***hole even tipped his cap while another pretended to ride a motorcycle!

**Baby Lee** · 10-17-2014, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Steron

How did CP react when the Raiders beat us in the last regular season game that knocked the Chiefs out of the play-offs. You know the one. The one where Gruden jumped around like he had won the Super Bowl?

Nuts, I can't find a link. I hope I remembered that right. Been so long since the Chiefs and the Raiders were relevant at the same time.

You mean 8 months before CP existed?

<--- 1st day joiner

splatbass · 10-17-2014, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

You mean 8 months before CP existed?

<--- 1st day joiner

Maybe he meant the old KC Star board.

Steron · 10-17-2014, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by splatbass

Maybe he meant the old KC Star board.

Could have been. I was a member over there. I THINK I was 5DT8 or some such.

Steron · 10-17-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

You mean 8 months before CP existed?

<--- 1st day joiner

Certainly would be tough for CP to have a reaction to it then......

splatbass · 10-17-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Steron

Could have been. I was a member over there. I THINK I was 5DT8 or some such.

I was a member too. Seems like a long time ago.

**Saul Good** · 10-17-2014, 03:34 PM

I think our players were laughing about how Royal the O's aren't.

Hammock Parties · 10-17-2014, 04:04 PM

10-15-2014, 09:26 PM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3914454	More 'Orioles Hangout' goodness http://forum.orioleshangout.com/foru...-Hurts-So-Much Why This Loss Hurts So Much I completely disagree with those who say we had more talent than the Royals. In fact, I think we had the least amount of talent starting the playoffs than any other team in the AL. We had an offense missing 3 starters. There isn't another team in the AL that could have done more under these conditions. The reason it hurts so bad is that we lucked into the best matchup possible and our magic ran out. I was hoping beyond hope for more magic but was cognizant of the fact that our offense wasn't going to be able to score in Detroit, Oakland or Kansas City. We need more speed. We need more obp. We need more consistency. The most painful thing about this is that our luck got transferred to a team that wasn't much better than us. Make no mistake, had we gotten their luck, we could have won. The answer is to get better because next year, we may find ourselves facing a team with a 200-250 million cap in the playoffs. KC didn't swing for the hills. WE did... every. Single. Time. It was like clockwork. Yost did the same thing pretty much every game. Grind out a couple of runs, swap in a few pinch runners in late innings and manage the bullpen properly. And now they're going to the WS and we aren't. MSK We had plenty of opportunities, especially with bases loaded, to counteract the luck the classless royals displayed. For some reason following the first game loss we seemed to choke and lose belief in ourselves - which is maddening because that belief has won us so many games this year. It is a shame we didn't get the Angels as I think they were a better matchup for us and think we would be WS bound right now, but it wasn't to be. I don't think the royals luck can continue, and think - and hope - it will be a procession for the NL winners. Just gutted really. Such an immense opportunity now gone. And to think a few weeks ago many were talking up a possible beltway WS, and I was certain we would be there with or without the Nats. Oh, and on another note - if the Os had reached the WS I would have won ?500 and if they won that, it would be ?2000 - so extra gutted to get this close and throw it away
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