The Royals never had a chance

I thought we were going to be no-hit tonight after the sixth inning was over. It sounds crazy to say, but Mulder didn't even look all that sharp tonight. He hit three guys and at times didn't seem to have good control. But, like last weekend, he changed speeds so well that our guys looked lost at the plate.

Brian Anderson got shelled for 5 earned runs in 3 innings, but to be honest he pitched even worse than the numbers indicate. I think it's time to get him out of the rotation and put him in middle relief. The problem is, our bull pen is pitching so well right now that we don't really need him there. They only gave up one run in the five innings they pitched.

The line up that Pena put on the field tonight had little chance to beat Mulder. Brandon Berger is up from Wichita and he started in left field. He made a nice catch out there—which was odd to see from one of our left fielders. But his .214 lifetime batting average is hardly impressive.

Kelly Stinnett started in place of Benito Santiago. Why do that when the line up is already a little weak? It's Tony Pena. Who knows? Frankly, I think I'd rather have Stinnett in the line up anyway. Santiago seems unable to block balls that are right in front of him and he is definitely afraid to stand his ground in front of the dish.

Mendy Lopez started at second. I realize that Graf is still out, but Relaford was available. Why does Desi
need a day off when our line up is already weak? Who knows? I doubt that Pena could even give a coherent answer.

Like the Saturday game in Yankee stadium earlier this year, we knew we were going to lose this game before it started—so Pena just figured he'd throw the B-line up in. Sickening if you ask me.

I can't wait to see what happens with Greinke's debut tomorrow at Oakland. I read today that the Royals are trying to get permission to broadcast the game on RSTN, but it sounds like it is up to FOX because of the rules laid out in an agreement between them and MLB for Saturday afternoon games. Hopefully this one ends up on RSTN. I'd love to watch it.