Re: Five best and worst MLB broadcasting teams

[dew1679666265]

you misread, that was saying you should only bat your worst position player 8th in the American League if it's an extreme situation.

 

Batting your best hitter 2nd is optimal and the effect is maximized when you have your pitcher 8th because it increases the RBI opportunities for the top of the lineup.

 

You're right, I did misread it. That makes Rob's comment make sense now. Thanks.

[NCCubFan]

Interesting that MLB broadcasting teams is such a hot topic. :D

[dew1679666265]

Interesting that MLB broadcasting teams is such a hot topic. :D

 

I figure Pujols will be an MLB broadcaster in the future, so his placement in the lineup currently is completely on topic.

[jersey cubs fan]

http://deadspin.com/5612382/rob-dibble-will-not-tolerate-mouthy-broads-at-a-baseball-game

 

Dibble points out women tend to talk a lot.

[UMFan83]

In the 1st inning yesterday of the Twins and White Sox game, the score was tied 1-1 and the Sox had the bases loaded and 2 outs. Whoever it was hit a ball to deep center and this was Hawks call:

 

"that ball hit DEEP! WAAAAAY back. C'MON STRETCH! AW DAW GAMMUT! Sox leave them loaded. GAH!....AGGGGH................It's 1-1..." (commercial break)

 

I can't really express what noises he was making with "GAH" and "AGGGH". They were completely Santoesque involuntary sounds of dejection.

[javy knows my name]

Trying to convince White Sox fans of his awfulness is probably the most frustrating thing in the history of the universe

[XZero771679666304]

Trying to convince White Sox fans of his awfulness is probably the most frustrating thing in the history of the universe

 

It's the same with Santo and Cubs fans. Both are biased to a flaw, and have next to no broadcasting skill. If you're a fan of their team, you probably love them. If you're anyone else, you almost certainly can't stand them. The difference is that Hawk is the PBP guy and gets to torture a national TV audience with his unprofessional shtick for some unfathomable reason.

[mike2482]

Trying to convince White Sox fans of his awfulness is probably the most frustrating thing in the history of the universe

 

It's the same with Santo and Cubs fans. Both are biased to a flaw, and have next to no broadcasting skill. If you're a fan of their team, you probably love them. If you're anyone else, you almost certainly can't stand them. The difference is that Hawk is the PBP guy and gets to torture a national TV audience with his unprofessional shtick for some unfathomable reason.

 

But at least Santo has Pat with him who is great. Also, Hawk is so boring to listen to, at least Ron is Entertaining.

[Sammy Sofa]

Trying to convince White Sox fans of his awfulness is probably the most frustrating thing in the history of the universe

 

It's the same with Santo and Cubs fans. Both are biased to a flaw, and have next to no broadcasting skill. If you're a fan of their team, you probably love them. If you're anyone else, you almost certainly can't stand them. The difference is that Hawk is the PBP guy and gets to torture a national TV audience with his unprofessional shtick for some unfathomable reason.

 

But at least Santo has Pat with him who is great. Also, Hawk is so boring to listen to, at least Ron is Entertaining.

 

I'd disagree and say that both Hawk and Santo are awful but entertaining in their awfulness. The key is, as you pointed out, is that Ron has Pat to even things out and Pat actually handles the PBP. It would be one thing if Hawk was there to be the TV version of Santo, but he's supposed to be the TV version of Hughes, which is absurd. Couple that with the smarmy cloud of douche that is Steve Stone and it's torture to listen to.