tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post1492404867467761698..comments2023-11-02T12:10:41.494-04:00Comments on Awful Announcing: ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Open Thread (With A Hint Of The NBA On TNT)DeROKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11989933780728785428noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-48765091533778605812008-04-21T04:42:00.000-04:002008-04-21T04:42:00.000-04:00Is there any way someone could possibly splice tog...Is there any way someone could possibly splice together the two clips of Joe Morgan contradicting on the headfirst slide?<BR/><BR/>I just think that'd be a perfect post to provide any new Joe-haters an example of the crap they've been (luckily but unfortunately) missing the last couple of years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-58594964826263591112008-04-21T02:13:00.000-04:002008-04-21T02:13:00.000-04:00I was confused on that Frank Thomas All-Star deal ...I was confused on that Frank Thomas All-Star deal as well. But wasn't it because they didn't have the DH spot till '89 and then only in AL parks?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-4725279232957789222008-04-21T00:17:00.000-04:002008-04-21T00:17:00.000-04:00@monty:I'm at the opposite end of the spectrum: I...@monty:<BR/><BR/>I'm at the opposite end of the spectrum: I still can't believe Mr. Big Not choked (along with the rest of the Pistons) <I>and</I> I missed most of a good SNB game, and could someone tell the Pistons' marketing department Thundersticks are <I>so</I> 2002?The Ghost of Rick Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15782900718404244564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-50625871835557152942008-04-20T23:25:00.000-04:002008-04-20T23:25:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nic Hochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825289569935454063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-6124857789469314042008-04-20T23:23:00.000-04:002008-04-20T23:23:00.000-04:00Miller isn't pronouncing Beltran wrong. Technical...Miller isn't pronouncing Beltran wrong. Technically, he's right -- it's Bel-TRAN, not BEL-tran -- but that doesn't change the fact that he sounds pompous in doing so. "Look at me, yo hablo un poco Español!"Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673787934840574267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-9976812766305827262008-04-20T23:21:00.000-04:002008-04-20T23:21:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nic Hochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04825289569935454063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-11050913444520094892008-04-20T23:20:00.000-04:002008-04-20T23:20:00.000-04:00Celtics win! (I love Tommy, btw. Occasionally remi...Celtics win! (I love Tommy, btw. Occasionally reminds me of listening to Mr. Most with the tele on mute). Maybe I'll catch the tail end of SNB. Naaaaaaaah!Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727912845727357891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-45297261491458280182008-04-20T23:19:00.000-04:002008-04-20T23:19:00.000-04:00"I personally do not like the two strike bunt"-Joe..."I personally do not like the two strike bunt"-Joe<BR/><BR/>I wonder why not?Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00001098979483673614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-34501776950870751792008-04-20T22:52:00.000-04:002008-04-20T22:52:00.000-04:00Joe Morgan completely forgot why the hell he was b...Joe Morgan completely forgot why the hell he was bringing up JC Hartman's book after that worthless argument with Jon Miller about whether Miller remembers who JC Hartman was. You could hear Morgan restart his story about the book, and then pause, and realize he didnt know why he was talking about it. Thankfully Miller spared us by immediately cutting to Peter Gammons.Pickituphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226880205466344383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-33341843169496006542008-04-20T22:43:00.000-04:002008-04-20T22:43:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727912845727357891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-45943726829057022012008-04-20T22:39:00.000-04:002008-04-20T22:39:00.000-04:00Can someone please tell Jon he's putting the em-PH...Can someone please tell Jon he's putting the em-PHA-sis on the wrong syl-LA-ble. Its BEL-tran not bel-TRAN. Joe's usually the one making up his own words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-5584323238448757652008-04-20T22:26:00.000-04:002008-04-20T22:26:00.000-04:00Why does every basket catch have to be called a "W...Why does every basket catch have to be called a "Willie Mays catch?" Church was running <I>in</I> to make that catch; it looked nothing like Mays', which was over-the-shoulder, going back, about 450 feet from the plate.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673787934840574267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-3177687795836426892008-04-20T22:22:00.000-04:002008-04-20T22:22:00.000-04:00Ah thanks Jay, I totally "misremembered" the exper...Ah thanks Jay, I totally "misremembered" the experiment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-33863118754633605182008-04-20T22:21:00.000-04:002008-04-20T22:21:00.000-04:00Johnson going in, misses. - Dick StocktonJohnson going in, misses. - Dick StocktonTJXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05386844671773218074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-2495752927863200462008-04-20T22:14:00.000-04:002008-04-20T22:14:00.000-04:00No, the Mythbusters tested whether sliding was rea...No, the Mythbusters tested whether sliding was really faster than going in standing up. Of course, sliding was faster, because you have to start to slow yourself down very early if you are to stop standing on the bag (whereas, in a slide, the friction between you and the ground slows you much more quickly). I agreed with the result, but I didn't like their experiments since none of them were Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673787934840574267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-72336581478019302672008-04-20T22:07:00.001-04:002008-04-20T22:07:00.001-04:00Did Mythbusters show that sliding headfirst makes ...Did Mythbusters show that sliding headfirst makes no difference then sliding feet first? Someone help me outAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-30124291844733547152008-04-20T22:07:00.000-04:002008-04-20T22:07:00.000-04:00Tommy Point for omdq!Tommy Point for omdq!Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727912845727357891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-68918551233013989382008-04-20T22:00:00.000-04:002008-04-20T22:00:00.000-04:00jay-Channel that hate to those that deserve it. Na...jay-Channel that hate to those that deserve it. Namely, Morgan, Miller(insert Jon or Reggie or Cheryl), et al.<BR/> Wow! I have choice for Celts vs Hawks...Gorman/Heinsohn or Stockton/Fratello. Hmmmnnnn. Go to the "sideline reporter tiebreaker". Sorry, TNT. No Cheryl on Comcast.Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727912845727357891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-41150459515627219682008-04-20T21:55:00.000-04:002008-04-20T21:55:00.000-04:00He was thinking triple all the way Joe? It looked ...He was thinking triple all the way Joe? It looked to me like he didn't turn it on until he rounded 1st, but what do I know, I didn't invent baseball like you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-27334660318497278112008-04-20T21:46:00.000-04:002008-04-20T21:46:00.000-04:00I hate how the cameraman is allowed to follow the ...I hate how the cameraman is allowed to follow the runner down the third-base line. I don't think they should be allowed on the field, much less that close! Just watch, one day he'll be out there and get hit by a live ball or get run over or something...Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673787934840574267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-6140642818244563542008-04-20T21:45:00.000-04:002008-04-20T21:45:00.000-04:00Did Joe just say that Utley may end up being the b...Did Joe just say that Utley may end up being the best hitting 2nd baseman ever? You mean even better than the immortal Joe Morgan? He must have meant best other than himself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-86025906986083697142008-04-20T21:41:00.001-04:002008-04-20T21:41:00.001-04:00I also love the fact that everytime Joe is making ...I also love the fact that everytime Joe is making a point on-camera, Jon looks awkwardly at the camera as if to say "Yeah, guys...I know. I hear it, too."Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00035415522450543305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-48800345627308173672008-04-20T21:41:00.000-04:002008-04-20T21:41:00.000-04:00Am I the only one who finds all these close ups of...Am I the only one who finds all these close ups of the mouth piece thing kind of creepy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-67466808154721052922008-04-20T21:40:00.000-04:002008-04-20T21:40:00.000-04:00Last week, Jon Miller looked like a hot dog with h...Last week, Jon Miller looked like a hot dog with his Mustard Yellow shirt and Ketchup Red tie.<BR/><BR/>This week, he looks like a bowl of custard.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00035415522450543305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-15771748023588457462008-04-20T21:25:00.001-04:002008-04-20T21:25:00.001-04:00The ball has to be there before the runner for the...The ball has to be there before the runner for there to be an out? NO WAY JON!?! thank you for that wonderful analysis.Pickituphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226880205466344383noreply@blogger.com