T.V. announcers

[Tank]

i miss listening to joe morgan on sunday nights for only one reason - the fire joe morgan blog. that was some of the best writing on the internet.

[Lou]

listening to angels radio now, Terry Smith on mic, makes rojas sound like an amateur.

 

radio and tv play-by-play aren't the same. 

 

i like Terry on the radio but not on tv

[Lou]

radio and tv play-by-play aren't the same. 

 

i like Terry on the radio but not on tv

 

step 2 of the cleansing will commence shortly

[JoJo26]

Hawk is the worst..."We"..."Good Guys...Bad Guys"...."Put it on the board...YES"....."Stretch....."

 

Total homer d!ck head...it's 2015...grow up.

 

Gubi makes me remember Jerry Doggett fondly...

[juansavage1]

Boston announcers such. Them and Karras are the only time I turn down the sound.

[CaliAngel]

I think he's the best commentator on the Angels, but Terry drives me nuts. You never know if what he's getting excited about is for the play against, or for the Angels. The unpredictable suspense KILLS me. You never know if it's gonna be caught or if it's gone. So glad Langston wants to be around, I enjoy his honesty, and hope he keeps it that way.

 

I said bye to Gubi day 1. Rojas is so standard. Would be super fun to listen to Rojas with Rex.

 

LOL and then imagine Mota with Rex. Hilarity ensues forever. Best. Baseball Commentators. Ever.

 

I want Rex back!

 

Trout, Street, Pujols and Rex till their career ends BOI!

[Revad]

I have MLB TV but watch maybe one game per week. I'd rather listen to Terry and

Mark

[yk9001]

Here's an interesting thing.   Calhoun breaks his bat, and Victor and Gubi reference the Beltre bat breaks last night, and chuckle.  Gubi says, "we had a great conversation in the dugout with Richards before the game."

 

We all know the story now.   It's pretty funny. 

 

How about instead of telling us "hey there was a funny story about broken bats," why not tell the story. 

 

If you're the color guy, be colorful and share those tidbits.  This is my problem with Gubi.   Share some good stuff.   

 

I'm surprised Victor didn't tell the story.

 

This is where I feel like Salmon outshines Gubi.   He has stories.   We don't need any insight (although I do like the pitcher perspective.)  Give us something entertaining while we suffer through another night where our offense is lagging.

 

I don't think Gubi is a bad guy.  He's a horrible color announcer.  More often than not, I'll just mute the damn thing because of Gubi.

[fan_since79]

Dan Shulman and Aaron Boone did a great job on the World Series radio broadcasts.

[xboom28x]

well I guess I'm out voted, but just listen to Vin Scully for 1 inning, and tell me Rojas compares in the least.

 

AF164

 

Just watch LeBron for one quarter and tell me Ryan Kelly compares in the least.

[Redondo]

for me, they were the gold standard of a broadcasting team.

+1

 

We were fortunate to be able to listen to them. Some of these younger guys didn't get that opportunity.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

I don't think Gubi is a bad guy. He's a horrible color announcer. More often than not, I'll just mute the damn thing because of Gubi.

Not a bad guy. I've actually had dinner/drinks with him. And I'm pretty sure he used to be on the radio on 690 or something like ten years ago, either with his own show or as a regular guest. I think it was late night. Insightful on pitching. Just not bringing me what I like.

[Slegnaac]

The problem I have with the radio broadcast is the constant stream of commercial drops. This at bat brought to you by... etc, etc, etc.

Just let me know what is happening in the game.

[Dick B Back]

And on the TV side, if I have to hear the "ship load of money" line one more time I'll just shoot the tube.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Well. that isn't going away.   It will only get worse.  TV/Radio/Internet 

 

This first pitch brought to you by…

The call to the bull pen brought to you by...

This trip to the mound brought to you by...

This first strike of the game brought to you by...

This grab of the crotch brought to you by...

[Stradling]

Do TVs have tubes anymore? Also, its kinda crazy how opinionated people are about the announcers. I just turn the volume down, not off, because they may be talking about information on TV other than what I can see with my own two eyes. My need for them to be insightful about what I see on the field ended probably about 20 years ago. Now if they can tell me why someone isn't coming into the game because they aren't available then that is helpful. I had the luxury of watching baseball on TV with a few real bright baseball guys growing up that taught me how to watch what the pitcher is doing. I can see how the infield shifts from the camera angle. I actually don't look for much from Gubi, but I do like the back and forth between the two. I have mentioned this time and again, but I think a good idea would be to have a rotation of color men one for when we are up to bat and one for when we are on the field. That way you get it from the offensive approach and pitchers approach.

[nate]

Do TVs have tubes anymore? Also, its kinda crazy how opinionated people are about the announcers. I just turn the volume down, not off, because they may be talking about information on TV other than what I can see with my own two eyes. My need for them to be insightful about what I see on the field ended probably about 20 years ago. Now if they can tell me why someone isn't coming into the game because they aren't available then that is helpful. I had the luxury of watching baseball on TV with a few real bright baseball guys growing up that taught me how to watch what the pitcher is doing. I can see how the infield shifts from the camera angle. I actually don't look for much from Gubi, but I do like the back and forth between the two. I have mentioned this time and again, but I think a good idea would be to have a rotation of color men one for when we are up to bat and one for when we are on the field. That way you get it from the offensive approach and pitchers approach.

 

Not since the 70s.  And yea I don't get the complaining.  Outside of the White Sox, Royals, Yankees and Red Sox I don't have any issues with announcers.  I prefer ours because of the character and quality they bring.

 

I think the Mets have the best in the business though.

[nando714]

i miss listening to joe morgan on sunday nights for only one reason - the fire joe morgan blog. that was some of the best writing on the internet.

I met joe Morgan a few spring trainings ago. Nice guy.

I enjoyed him and Jon miller

[nate]

Enjoy your ban

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Hawk is the worst..."We"..."Good Guys...Bad Guys"...."Put it on the board...YES"....."Stretch....."

 

"Grab some bench!" "Gas!"

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Victor and Gub  both suck.  The only reason anyone here likes Victor is because he showed up to their stupid ass softball game.   

 

Brilliant first post. Thanks for contributing.

[Tank]

Victor and Gub  both suck.  The only reason anyone here likes Victor is because he showed up to their stupid ass softball game.

"I'm new here so I think I'll just ease my way into a conversation without much notice."

I'm starting to miss you already.

[Stradling]

If I was home I'd ban this douche but I'm sure someone else will take care of it.

[Spirit]

he gone

[ELEVEN]

You can put him off the board... YES!