tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post8489202532800491179..comments2023-11-02T12:10:41.494-04:00Comments on Awful Announcing: Your MLB Announcing Schedule For The Weekend Of 9/20DeROKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11989933780728785428noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-17527907709843658542008-09-22T15:25:00.000-04:002008-09-22T15:25:00.000-04:00Instead of using a baseball novice like Joy, would...Instead of using a baseball novice like Joy, wouldn't it make far more sense for FOX to just employ the local TV pxp guy for one of the teams? They wouldn't be working that day anyway, due to FOX exclusivity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-47990643556579780492008-09-21T23:19:00.000-04:002008-09-21T23:19:00.000-04:00I'm surprised no one caught the Tim McCarver sound...I'm surprised no one caught the Tim McCarver soundbite when they asked that WWE diva to introduce the Cards' lineup and the only things she says are GO CUBS!!! and not to let Albert Pujols hit a home run, then she makes an advance on Tim. And Tim barks: I THOUGHT SHE WAS GOING TO GIVE THE LINEUPS ON THE CARDS, AS FAR AS HER INVITATION, I'LL HAVE TO TAKE A INTENTIONAL PASS ON THAT!!! lol. Say whatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-21365504358811235602008-09-21T09:51:00.000-04:002008-09-21T09:51:00.000-04:00I like Joy in NASCAR, but he was god-awful during ...I like Joy in NASCAR, but he was god-awful during the Rays game. I'm not going to extremes when I say he has no business in the baseball booth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-91429572457915987832008-09-20T19:27:00.000-04:002008-09-20T19:27:00.000-04:00For a novice, Mike did alright, but just seemed a ...For a novice, Mike did alright, but just seemed a step behind at times. I can say from experience that it takes a long time calling a sport like baseball to get into the rhythm of things. Mainly when there are big moments and multiple things happening on the field at once (i.e. an RBI-double with runners cycling around the bases).<BR/><BR/>Regardless, good job but bad marks for Fox putting up a Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05555965613877228435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-53975806240579264092008-09-20T18:43:00.000-04:002008-09-20T18:43:00.000-04:00First of all...I'm a fan of Mike Joy - for NASCAR....First of all...<BR/>I'm a fan of Mike Joy - for NASCAR. He is terrible today doing this Rays game. Announcers can ruin games and being a Rays fan, he's ruining the day we clinch our first playoff birth. That's sad.<BR/><BR/>Secondly...<BR/>Joe Magrane is pretty good. I have enjoyed FOX putting him on these Saturday games. He does the local station games also and does a good job. The Rays have a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-69126391964347568412008-09-20T17:09:00.000-04:002008-09-20T17:09:00.000-04:00New York is getting the Brewers-Reds right now. I...New York is getting the Brewers-Reds right now. It may have been a last second change, with Milwaukee being in a contest with the Mets for the Wild Card spot. Either way, I commend Fox for doing what was right and providing New York with a game that was meaningful to them. While the Cubs-Cardinals has the rivalry aspect, it probably would have had little draw to New York baseball fans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-9988336460449040942008-09-20T16:38:00.000-04:002008-09-20T16:38:00.000-04:00Watching the Rays game now. Brian, you're right. ...Watching the Rays game now. Brian, you're right. He is sounding like a train wreck. He seems sooooo out of place calling baseball. That's why Summerall didn't do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-89905295179587444602008-09-20T09:24:00.000-04:002008-09-20T09:24:00.000-04:00Cubs can clinch with a win today. As is typical Fo...Cubs can clinch with a win today. As is typical Fox did not drop Brewers-Reds to concentrate on the Cubbies.<BR/><BR/>South Florida and Palm Beach are getting the wrong game; Marlins have climbed back into the NL wild-card chase. ABC will clean up with Canes-Aggies throughout the Sunshine State.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-90920441578858738282008-09-19T21:03:00.000-04:002008-09-19T21:03:00.000-04:00Damn, Rob In WI, I think you're more upset than Ga...Damn, Rob In WI, I think you're more upset than Gary Sheffield was after Carmona hit him.The Ghost of Rick Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15782900718404244564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-16684914848118948182008-09-19T20:29:00.000-04:002008-09-19T20:29:00.000-04:00If you don't want to put up with Brian Anderson, y...If you don't want to put up with Brian Anderson, your in bad luck. Anderson will be working on the MLB playoffs on TBS this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-91222476259716434242008-09-19T20:17:00.000-04:002008-09-19T20:17:00.000-04:00Being a Nascar fan, I don't mind Joy... HOWEVERFuc...Being a Nascar fan, I don't mind Joy... HOWEVER<BR/><BR/>Fuck Fox. Fuck Milwaukee. Not only do I miss the Cubs game, I have to put up with Brian Anderson AND Fox Sports?<BR/><BR/>GrrrrRob in WIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345956820236401405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-27362610630415364912008-09-19T19:51:00.000-04:002008-09-19T19:51:00.000-04:00Wikipedia mentions prior MLB announcing experience...Wikipedia mentions prior MLB announcing experience for Joy, but it doesn't mention specifics, and I for the life of me can't ever remember him doing any prior baseball work. I'd be very curious to see how well he performs. Hopefully we can get some video clips from the game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-16535258349687233562008-09-19T19:40:00.001-04:002008-09-19T19:40:00.001-04:00With the Mets and Phillies battling the Brewers fo...With the Mets and Phillies battling the Brewers for the wildcard, why is the Milwaukee game going to the Philadelphia market but not the New York market?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-59793503861830297142008-09-19T19:40:00.000-04:002008-09-19T19:40:00.000-04:00TBS is lazy with their game selection.TBS is lazy with their game selection.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-14871724663691020482008-09-19T19:24:00.000-04:002008-09-19T19:24:00.000-04:00SSReporters, while I agree with your point when th...SSReporters, while I agree with your point when the top team includes Tim McCarver it's really no great honor.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02635280336023852107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-84030523359124371862008-09-19T18:15:00.000-04:002008-09-19T18:15:00.000-04:00Mike may not have much non nascar expirence but he...Mike may not have much non nascar expirence but he a very professional announcer and will try to be prepaired for the game you can count on thatW_Rabbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355818243902992965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-67145596906907989322008-09-19T18:02:00.000-04:002008-09-19T18:02:00.000-04:00I'm actually looking forward to Mike Joy, it'll be...I'm actually looking forward to Mike Joy, it'll be something different. I've listened to him do NASCAR races for a long time, and he's one of the better announcers in NASCAR, so it should be fun to hear him do something different.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-88430074389155093292008-09-19T17:45:00.000-04:002008-09-19T17:45:00.000-04:00I don't watch baseball for the most part, but the ...I don't watch baseball for the most part, but the Twins and Rays are good teams, and FOX treats them like crap with this announcing pair. A NASCAR guy and Joe Magrane?<BR/><BR/><BR/>The Cubs are going to win their division barring a collapse and the Cardinals are a few games back in the wild card and they get the top team?TJXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05386844671773218074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-81739296554938022902008-09-19T17:33:00.000-04:002008-09-19T17:33:00.000-04:00Mike Joy doesn't look like he knows anything about...Mike Joy doesn't look like he knows anything about baseball AKA Joe Morgan Syndrome.GMoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03629846751680840539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-72527888293669668272008-09-19T17:29:00.000-04:002008-09-19T17:29:00.000-04:00Now I like Mike Joy for Nascar, but for baseball t...Now I like Mike Joy for Nascar, but for baseball that is going to be a possible trainwreck. Since I am here in Philly and don't get to hear his presentation, I hope AA will give us some video feedback on his performance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28221516.post-23357004910353409402008-09-19T16:33:00.000-04:002008-09-19T16:33:00.000-04:00Hey, how about a happy 65th birthday to everyone's...Hey, how about a happy 65th birthday to everyone's famous worthless announcer, Joe Morgan!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com