1 hour ago1 hr 10 minutes ago, hawkeyesox said:Hey John,often less is more. Let it breathe a bit.Most Sox fans are hardcore consumers of Sox games ....we don't need big picture musings about the team repeated in every single broadcast.Try concentrating on the action on the field.....it's an exciting team with lots of dramatic moments that should be the primary focus of the telecast. Remind your producers that fans tune in to see every bit of the action on the field..and have try not be on some side- bit while missing kay throwing a 3rd strike,I think?I have to mute it at some point sometimes...never did that with past play by play guysAgree with your comments.
1 hour ago1 hr 9 minutes ago, Y2Jimmy0 said:I'd be absolutely shocked if he's back. I thought he was gone after last season. The Sox intentionally went from one of best tv booths to one of the worst. I expect them to hire an adult at some point in the off-season. It's market 3. Wayne Randazzo, Stephen Nelson, Jack McMullen, Adam Amin and countless others make plenty of sense.Jim:Speaking with someone involved in the process a few years ago and was told other more highly qualified people applied for the job when Benetti left, why John was hired is a mystery.That being said since when has the Sox front office / P.R. / marketing folks even really cared what the fan base wanted?I think he gets a new deal and we are stuck with him. Brooks isn't going to fire the guy and basically admit he screwed up the final decision. Now it's possible John leaves on his own but I'd be surprised if that happened.
1 hour ago1 hr Oh god please not Amin. I can't stand him on Bulls games. He's a football guy at best imo.
1 hour ago1 hr Let his contract expire and have him ride off into the sunset. It was an experiment that didn't work, move on.
1 hour ago1 hr Author 10 minutes ago, hi8is said:Go away. Go root for the Yankees. Go try jinxing game threads for the Cubs.Easy there, fairy
1 hour ago1 hr 17 minutes ago, hawkeyesox said:Hey John,often less is more. Let it breathe a bit...Try concentrating on the action on the field.His calls on big plays are good (thogh he can’t seem to identify a home run off the bat), but he simply talks too much. His job as the PBP guy is to call the pitches and describe the results. He calls every game like it’s a blowout or rain delay where the announcer has to fill. If he talked less, called the game, and let the color guy fill the space, he’d be much better off.Fans will always complain about announcing. People on here are triggered by the 8 second “Nationwide” jingle for God’s sake. I usually defend him because I feel like there’s a lot of piling on him, but if they move on I’d be ok. He doesn’t seem to get that he’s not the show.
58 minutes ago58 min 10 minutes ago, ron883 said:Easy there, fairyNo, douchebag. Your nonsense is beyond tired and old.
55 minutes ago55 min 10 minutes ago, Middle Buffalo said:His calls on big plays are good (thogh he can’t seem to identify a home run off the bat), but he simply talks too much. His job as the PBP guy is to call the pitches and describe the results.He calls every game like it’s a blowout or rain delay where the announcer has to fill. If he talked less, called the game, and let the color guy fill the space, he’d be much better off.Fans will always complain about announcing. People on here are triggered by the 8 second “Nationwide” jingle for God’s sake. I usually defend him because I feel like there’s a lot of piling on him, but if they move on I’d be ok. He doesn’t seem to get that he’s not the show.It’s a tough balance to be an “over the top hype guy” and an insightful baseball voice. The San Diego guys are the only example of it working effectively that I am aware of.Schrif has gotten better - but I’m not sure if that is a reflection of his “talent” evolving or simply the teams improvement making him look sound tolerable at times.At least he cut the “SOUTHSIDE STAND UP” failed bit.
52 minutes ago52 min Author 6 minutes ago, hi8is said:No, douchebag. Your nonsense is beyond tired and old.Chill out, Liberace
45 minutes ago45 min 3 minutes ago, ron883 said:Chill out, LiberaceNo, thank you. Knock off your intentional bullshit of starting game threads out of line, rooting for other teams, antagonizing posters, and stirring up nonsense.You’ve lost a handful of ban bets already and clearly that’s just another example of your horseshit.It isn’t fucking funny.So I’ll chill out if you knock it off.
40 minutes ago40 min 18 minutes ago, hi8is said:No, douchebag. Your nonsense is beyond tired and old.Get a room, you two!
38 minutes ago38 min 1 minute ago, Bonemer, I Hardly Know Her said:Get a room, you two!He’s about to be kicked the f*** out of mine! 😆
34 minutes ago34 min Author 4 minutes ago, hi8is said:No, thank you.Knock off your intentional bullshit of starting game threads out of line, rooting for other teams, antagonizing posters, and stirring up nonsense.You’ve lost a handful of ban bets already and clearly that’s just another example of your horseshit.It isn’t fucking funny.So I’ll chill out if you knock it off.You better be quick if the Sox win a game after you make a gamethread (they always lose when you make gamethreads though, so probably won't happen). I'll be making the next one right the hell after they get the win.
31 minutes ago31 min Author 6 minutes ago, Bonemer, I Hardly Know Her said:Get a room, you two!Don't worry, this will be resolved soon. I reported his ass for vulgarity and taking this off topic.
28 minutes ago28 min 5 minutes ago, ron883 said:You better be quick if the Sox win a game after you make a gamethread (they always lose when you make gamethreads though, so probably won't happen). I'll be making the next one right the hell after they get the win.I make game threads about once a year because it’s something I really could care less about. And what does this have to do with f*** all?You’re a clown.
26 minutes ago26 min 3 minutes ago, ron883 said:Don't worry, this will be resolved soon. I reported his ass for vulgarity and taking this off topic.Be sure to point out in your report that you’re the one who antagonized it, fairy.Ron takes his rightful place on the Hall of Fame List.Problem solved. Edited 25 minutes ago25 min by hi8is
21 minutes ago21 min 6 minutes ago, hi8is said:I make game threads about once a year because it’s something I really could care less about.And what does this have to do with f*** all?You’re a clown.At least you care!
20 minutes ago20 min 19 minutes ago, Bonemer, I Hardly Know Her said:Get a room, you two!They just want to Bonemer.
19 minutes ago19 min 1 minute ago, JTB said:At least you care!English is a funny ass language.Good one. 😆
15 minutes ago15 min 14 minutes ago, ron883 said:Don't worry, this will be resolved soon. I reported his ass for vulgarity and taking this off topic.Ronnie the Rat
10 minutes ago10 min 5 hours ago, ron883 said:I partially feel bad making this thread, because he seems like the type of guy who would lurk here and get upset by it, but oh well.sure would not want to upset the poor douchbag
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