TBS Adds David Wells As Analyst

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

I'm not quite sure how I feel about this hiring, but TBS is adding David Wells to their lineup, and not just on a trial basis. The former Major Leaguer has signed a multi-year contract and will be assigned to some Sunday games right away. Via the Associated Press....

Opinionated former pitcher David Wells has signed a multiyear contract to serve as an analyst for TBS.

The network will make the official announcement Tuesday.

The 45-year-old Wells will work as a commentator for some Sunday regular-season games, forming a three-man booth with Chip Caray and either Ron Darling or Buck Martinez. He'll also appear in the studio during TBS's playoff coverage.

The big lefty went 239-157 in 21 major-league seasons with nine teams. He threw a perfect game for the Yankees in 1998.
I'm not sure how I feel about giving any former player getting a "multi-year deal" right off the bat, especially someone who I've considered quite an ass, but maybe David Wells is worth it. Let's hope Tuner knows what their doing.

David Wells joins TBS as baseball analyst (AP)

Posted by Awful Announcing at 8:33 AM

6 Comments:

The Charles Barkley of baseball?

Mr. Ace said...
Apr 14, 2009, 8:36:00 AM  

The Kenny Fucking Powers of broadcasting.

Anonymous said...
Apr 14, 2009, 10:00:00 AM  

I've always believed that announcing booths could use more gout.

GMoney said...
Apr 14, 2009, 10:50:00 AM  

Two in the booth can be too many. Three is earslaughter.

Steve Smith said...
Apr 14, 2009, 1:18:00 PM  

Boomers been pretty good on the radio here in SD. Hes pretty funny

Unknown said...
Apr 14, 2009, 2:09:00 PM  
Anonymous said...
Apr 15, 2009, 5:17:00 AM  

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