TBS Postseason Coverage

by Zach K on Oct 16, 2007 9:31 AM EDT Comment 18 comments

Now the we have survived through one postseason of having Chip Caray, Tony Gwyn and Bob Brenly as the "1st team broadcasters". I want RR to throw in their 2 cents on how TBS showcased the most exciting time in baseball.

My 2 cents

Top 3 things TBS didn't get right...

Frank Thomas on the pregame show: If Frank thinks he has future as a baseball analysis he should think again. Seriously, how could you look bad and that you don't exist on the set when EJ is the host! This defies my whole theroy that ANYONE can look good when EJ is the host. Thanks Frank
Not showing Family Guy when the NLCS was going on: The ratings were just sad for the series, On Mike and Mike they said the best rating was a 3.6 in game 2! I'm not sure if it's the state of MLB baseball because the promote their storied franchises more than the newer ones, or just that the Rockies and D-Backs don't appeal to that part of the country.
The-I-can't-believe-these-are-your best-broadcasters: I tried tuning the trio out but it was so hard when they were obsessed with Micah Owens and his ability to hit for being a pitcher through the first 4 innings last night. TBS was getting away with murder; the victim were my ears. Find anyone please who won't say stupid thing after stupid thing, and will put me to sleep for next ear will ya?

The 2 things they did well...

Dick Stockton: I have always been hard on Dick, deservingly so as well. He has ruined so many NBA postseason series for me it is not even funny. He was so bad in the Dallas-Golden State series, that TNT replaced him with Marv Albert and Steve Kerr by game 3. However, baseball is perfect for his laid back style of broadcasting. I was really impressed and felt good that Dick didn't totally wreck something in sports.
EJ and Cal: Not as good as EJ, Charles and Kenny, but damn Cal really knew what he was talking about and was interesting to listen to, and EJ as always works wonders. They should bring in Milton Bradley next year just to mix things up har har.

Poll

TBS did a...

Great Job

2 votes

Good Job

6 votes

Bad Job

2 votes

Blow Job

2 votes

Fuck Chip Caray

5 votes

Boobs

1 votes

18 votes | Poll has closed

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I have always been hard on Dick

[insert obvious joke here]

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

I'm not superstitious...but I am a little stitious.

by Slyde on Oct 16, 2007 9:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I was at a local restaurant where

the Rockies and DBacks were on television w/the sound off.It was a very enjoyable way to watch the game. The players have their names on their backs, the screen gives the viewer plenty of information regarding each batter and all of the other important stuff like the count, the outs, who's on what base etc. Yes it was really nice to not have to listen to yapping know-it-alls tell me boring tidbits that I have absolutely no interest in, and yuk it up over stupid in-jokes. All the more reason to fire Thom, the incessant one.

How long 'til Spring Training?

by Madville on Oct 16, 2007 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thom

While Thom might not be his dad when it comes to reds games!

He is really good at College football!!! I was shocked, he has an exciting voice when a team scores or a big play happens.

Killer Tucans all the way!!!

by Zach K on Oct 16, 2007 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good Job Slyde....

That was the comment I was going to make too...

I shoulda gotten on here earlier...

Lex Luthor?!? That man's my sworn enemy! I mean...uh...Who's That Dude?

by chandrathan on Oct 16, 2007 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The line about

DIck not totally wrecking things in sports is still fair game.

"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Oct 16, 2007 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You know

I thought about this last night. I appreciate how TBS hasn't gotten into all of those extreme close-ups the way that Fox does. I watched with the sound down and thought that their broadcast was much more enjoyable for some reason. I think FOX tries to insert too much fake drama and commentary. The game suffices for my viewing pleasure, plus they do not have Tim McCarver, so they win on that alone. Gwynn is fine if not unnerving for his disarming annunciation and Brenley is blandness incarnate. I have no real problem with Caray. So, overall I think they're doing an OK job. But, Fox is probably making them look better by default.

Where have you gone Alex Trevino?

by Pops Daniels on Oct 16, 2007 11:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why I haven't been watching

The two NL teams play out west, so the games start later. And I go to bed.

I do think the Rockies and D'backs are both great, exciting teams, and whoever wins the AL is going to have their hands full with the Lord's team. I just wonder if maybe the Rockies got screwed by winning too quickly. Can they keep their momentum up while Boston and Cleveland slug it out?

by Brendanukkah on Oct 16, 2007 11:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Depends..

Are the Rockies taking time off to prepare for Beckett in Fenway next Wednesday?

(I think that the ALCS is a toss-up right now.)

If the Tribe wins it in five, I think they can throw Sabathia at the Rocks in Game 1. Sabathia is a stud but he doesn't have it rolling right now. Advantage: push.

If the Sox can win it and have their rotation arranged so that Beckett pitches Game One.. Advantage: Sox.

If the Sox win it without having Beckett lined up t go first, I think the Rocks migh thave a pretty good game plan for Schilling or Daisuke. Advantage: Rocks.

By the way, "Rocks and Sox" is fun to say.

Suess out.

"Hey hey! I just hit the meat jackpot!"

by Fat Vegas Alan on Oct 16, 2007 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Rocks and Blankets covered in Smallpox"

Doesn't really roll off the tongue.

by Brendanukkah on Oct 16, 2007 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cal

Cal Ripken should be a fill time anyalst somewhere. I listen to Ripken Baseball on Xm(show with Cal and Billy Ripkin. Both are great to listen to.

I work until 11 or 12 at night, and I love baseball, but I could not stay up for all the games. The ratings suffered because it was 2 west coast teams, starting late. If cubs or mets were playing numbers would be through the roof.

My Thought for Tbs next year, More Ripkin bros.

by Tbone redleg on Oct 16, 2007 11:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree with those here

who have enjoyed the way TBS shoots the games. I've watched almost all of the games at a bar with the sound down, and have only heard Tony, Bob, and Chip intermittently. I'm sure they're annoying, but the game itself is a joy to watch. I've seen enough Braves games that the "lead" graphic doesn't really bug me anymore. The late starts are killing the MLB.

And Zach, who brings me no end of frustration and joy, is slowly building quite a lineup.

Zach's 2007 Bornstarmin' Malaprop All-Stars

C:
1B:
2B:
SS: Troy Tulowiski
3B: Juan Casto
OF: Matt Holiday
OF: Aaron Rowland
OF: Eric Burns

SP: Micah Owens
SP: Matt Clemett
SP:
RP:
RP:

Bench: Jeff Francuoer (but whom among us hasn't?)

Manager: Bob Brently

"Two Dunn's enter, but only one Dunn will leave...unless neither do because they decide to play cards, drink beer, golf, and fish."--SlydeFrog

by Man Mountain on Oct 16, 2007 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Please allow me to help the 'Starmers along...

Hey Zach, What's the name of that Gold Glover who plays first base for the Yankees?

"Hey hey! I just hit the meat jackpot!"

by Fat Vegas Alan on Oct 16, 2007 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well No

C:B.Molina
1B:T.Helton
2B:T.Walker{2002-2005 Form}
SS:T.Tulowiski
3B:D.Wright

Killer Tucans all the way!!!

by Zach K on Oct 16, 2007 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if you guys have heard

but apparently Frank Caliendo is getting a show. I read a lot of entertainment industry rumors so I find out about this stuff. It's just a shame they haven't advertised any. Tell your friends!

by Red Menace on Oct 16, 2007 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

TMZ is reporting...

..that had the NLCS gone to a fifth game, it would have been revealed that Caliendo was actually in the TBS studio all week impersonating Frank Thomas.

"Hey hey! I just hit the meat jackpot!"

by Fat Vegas Alan on Oct 16, 2007 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs