Royals More 'Orioles Hangout' goodness - Page 8

Deberg_1990 · 10-15-2014, 09:26 PM

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

**RealSNR** · 10-17-2014, 04:07 PM

Quote:

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.

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

CP wasn't around then, douche

CaliforniaChief · 10-17-2014, 04:07 PM

Boy they are in a tailspin, aren't they?

**ChiTown** · 10-17-2014, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Count Zarth

Oh, MY!

**Reaper16** · 10-17-2014, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Count Zarth

I wonder at what point at what game that pic was taken. For all we know that's a stain from someone's Pepsi when Moose made that diving catch into the dugout seats.

**Bowser** · 10-17-2014, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Count Zarth

IT GIVES HIM A BETTER GRIP ON THE BALL TO THROW OUT OUR LAST HOPE OF THE GAME AND STUFF

**lewdog** · 10-17-2014, 07:10 PM

I say photo shopped on that. You get a lot of shots of the back of Moose's cap during games after a putout and he turns around. It's never looked like that.

tredadda · 10-17-2014, 07:40 PM

I love how they call the celebrations of a young team having fun "classless". I guess they should have acted like Derek Jeter when the Yankees win a Wednesday game in April. Also I love how they think we won because of luck when

1. They, who led the league in HRs hit two the whole series

and

2. They got 3 hit by Jeremy Guthrie and 2 hit by Jason Vargas.

Their offense and their "vaunted bullpen" faild them. Luck had nothing to do with it.

**lewdog** · 10-17-2014, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tredadda

I love how they call the celebrations of a young team having fun "classless". I guess they should have acted like Derek Jeter when the Yankees win a Wednesday game in April. Also I love how they think we won because of luck when

1. They, who led the league in HRs hit two the whole series

and

2. They got 3 hit by Jeremy Guthrie and 2 hit by Jason Vargas.

Their offense and their "vaunted bullpen" faild them. Luck had nothing to do with it.

I am not sure how they could watch the series with the supposed vaunted offense they have and claim we won on luck. They couldn't hit when they needed and did relatively little with the long ball. If you're basing your "awesome" team off that and don't do it, you lose.

Hootie · 10-17-2014, 08:03 PM

Guthrie and Vargas don't have overwhelming stuff, no doubt...

but they are both GAMERS

and you gotta love that

tredadda · 10-17-2014, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

Guthrie and Vargas don't have overwhelming stuff, no doubt...

but they are both GAMERS

and you gotta love that

No doubt which is why our sweep of them is anything but "luck". They were outplayed by us and their strengths were neutralized and failed them.

**Saul Good** · 10-17-2014, 08:09 PM

Holy shit. The Royals swept because Moose's hat had skeet on it.

Hootie · 10-17-2014, 08:14 PM

I can't even fathom getting swept and then crying about the other team's demeanor

that's some pussy ass bullshit lmao

AndChiefs · 10-17-2014, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

I can't even fathom getting swept and then crying about the other team's demeanor

that's some pussy ass bullshit lmao

You just don't understand. They were laughing! Laughing!!!!

**007** · 10-17-2014, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Orioles fans are bitches:

http://forum.orioleshangout.com/foru...nlikeable-quot

"KC players did not act professional in my opinion during the series. There were a number of times they showed the players in the dugout laughing. What were they laughing about? It seemed to happen after they made a great play to rob one of our hitters. That's funny? I think they wanted the Orioles to think nothing they did would beat them and if that was their motto it worked. The people watching on TV saw it as well as the broadcasters. Their manager should have stopped it or one of their coaches should have. Little League players don't do that during games."

**srvy** · 10-17-2014, 08:28 PM

Any good Giants boards I am tired of these whining entitled east coasters. We are in the WS let these idiots stew in there disappointment. I am moving on!

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
Posts: 66,914

10-17-2014, 04:07 PM	#107
CaliforniaChief #RIPAce Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $12422899	Boy they are in a tailspin, aren't they?
Posts: 17,319

10-17-2014, 07:10 PM	#111
lewdog Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Valley of the hot as **** Casino cash: $1921900	I say photo shopped on that. You get a lot of shots of the back of Moose's cap during games after a putout and he turns around. It's never looked like that.
Posts: 45,566

10-17-2014, 07:40 PM	#112
tredadda Three-Pat Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Casino cash: $1885053	I love how they call the celebrations of a young team having fun "classless". I guess they should have acted like Derek Jeter when the Yankees win a Wednesday game in April. Also I love how they think we won because of luck when 1. They, who led the league in HRs hit two the whole series and 2. They got 3 hit by Jeremy Guthrie and 2 hit by Jason Vargas. Their offense and their "vaunted bullpen" faild them. Luck had nothing to do with it.
Posts: 16,983

10-17-2014, 08:03 PM	#114
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	Guthrie and Vargas don't have overwhelming stuff, no doubt... but they are both GAMERS and you gotta love that
Posts: 56,356

10-17-2014, 08:09 PM	#116
Saul Good Quit your bullshit Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bored of winning Casino cash: $10052799	Holy shit. The Royals swept because Moose's hat had skeet on it. __________________ Today is not a good day to be a pussy.
Posts: 41,870

10-17-2014, 08:14 PM	#117
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	I can't even fathom getting swept and then crying about the other team's demeanor that's some pussy ass bullshit lmao
Posts: 56,356

10-17-2014, 08:28 PM	#120
srvy Fight, build, win! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: KC Casino cash: $1691250	Any good Giants boards I am tired of these whining entitled east coasters. We are in the WS let these idiots stew in there disappointment. I am moving on!
Posts: 24,353