Most annoying homer call - Page 2

Dan12278 · 06-09-2004, 08:44 PM

It is long...It is far...It is gooooooooooooooooooooooooooone..... John sterling can get pretty annoying I must say

twins15 · 06-09-2004, 11:16 PM

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Originally posted by CubsSox
And I hate the Twins and they should've been contracted...

Ok.

jrdoa · 06-10-2004, 12:08 AM

Harrelson isn't the problem with the White Sox broadcasters. It's Darren Jackson. Rumor has always circulated that they can't stand eachother which therefore leads to the poor chemistry. When the Sox had the Hawk and Tom Paciorek, it was quite enjoyable to listen to them. For those who occasionally catch a Sox game on tv, Harrelson also gets on the Sox as well and shows his disappointment in the team.

As for the Cubs, Chip Carey needs to go. I think they are holding on to the Harry Carey legecy too long with this kid. Yes I'm a Sox fan and do watch both teams. I've enjoyed Harry and Brickhouse to me was ok, but Chip is extremely dull and lacks that personality required to do the game.

The absolute best play-by-play guy in the business is Pat Foley for the Blackhawks hands down. If you haven't listened to him, try to get the opportunity.

AngelinOF · 06-10-2004, 12:29 AM

I can't stand to watch a game on WGN, its just painful.

I'm not sure what their home run call is, but based on how bad the Milwaukee Brewers television broadcast team is (assuming they still have the same tools from last year) I'm willing to bet that its horrible. But then again since they are very rarely talking about the game they are watching they may not even realize when a home run is hit.

yankeesrule · 06-10-2004, 10:03 AM

personally, worst announcer that i've heard is the nets guy. whenever jason kidd scores or gets an assist, rather than just saying jason kidd normally, he says it real fast and real loud which just gets real irritating. the first time i heard it during lineup announcments i think it was a 1 time thing but no, he does it all the time. not sure how kidd hasn't gotten the guy fired, i know i would

thomasthomas · 06-10-2004, 10:36 AM

Heh. I thought the Jays were the only team with bad announcers.

I can live with whoever happens to be the colour guy (John Cerutti or Tom Candiotti) but the play-by-play guy on Sportsnet (Rob Faulds) is not a baseball announcer.

kingcharlesxii · 06-10-2004, 10:47 AM

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Originally posted by statfreak
I've always liked Steve Stone... but nobody beats Bob Uecker. Get up, get up, get outta here... gone!

sometimes I listen to brewers games just to hear him call the game...

Same here, I'll mute the TV and turn on the radio. So much better broadcast. The Brewers TV announcers aren't terrible but Uecker is on a different level.

PotatoPeeler · 06-10-2004, 11:50 AM

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Originally posted by jrdoa
The absolute best play-by-play guy in the business is Pat Foley for the Blackhawks hands down. If you haven't listened to him, try to get the opportunity.

Can't say that I've heard him before but for my money, Gary Thorne is the best play-by-play man out there.

attackemu · 06-10-2004, 11:22 PM

It may just be my intolerance for everything he says, but the Rockies' Drew Goodman says "Take a good look, you won't see it for long!" in the same inflection every time a Rockie hits a home run and that bothers me immensely.

matskralc · 06-10-2004, 11:36 PM

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Originally posted by jrdoa
The absolute best play-by-play guy in the business is Pat Foley for the Blackhawks hands down. If you haven't listened to him, try to get the opportunity.

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Originally posted by PotatoPeeler
Can't say that I've heard him before but for my money, Gary Thorne is the best play-by-play man out there.

Where's the love for Mike Lange?

boilermaker · 06-11-2004, 12:19 AM

Yep. White Sox and Pirates take the cake for "suck-osity".

As far as good announcers, I actually like all of the AL West announcers. Tom Grieve (Ben's dad, Texas color commentator) might put one to sleep and Rex Hudler (Anaheim color commentator) calls a baseball game like it's a professional wrestling match, but all in all, a good crop of announcers.

EagleEye_0 · 06-13-2004, 06:06 AM

We've been very lucky in LA. Chick Hern, Bob Miller and Vin Scully have all been terrific.

PotatoPeeler · 06-13-2004, 04:14 PM

Cripes... I'm forced to watch the Braves game today on Fox Sports Chicago. As someone mentioned earlier, that "He gone" thing Harrelson does on a strike out is enough to make one vomit.

Ah, crap. Thomas just went deep and I got to listen to their lovely homerun call. Good grief.

GForce · 06-13-2004, 09:34 PM

Well the worst home run call in the business is John Sterling, who doesn't describe what's actually happening, just what will let him go into his shtick. Excruciatingly bad.

GH

GForce · 06-13-2004, 09:36 PM

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Originally posted by matskralc
Where's the love for Mike Lange?

He was great as the Love Boat bartender.

GH

GForce · 06-13-2004, 09:38 PM

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Originally posted by PotatoPeeler
Can't say that I've heard him before but for my money, Gary Thorne is the best play-by-play man out there.

Absolutely. The Mets may have the best and the worst (Fran Healy) in the business.

GH

06-09-2004, 08:44 PM	#21
Dan12278 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 56	It is long...It is far...It is gooooooooooooooooooooooooooone..... John sterling can get pretty annoying I must say __________________ MBL Florida Marlins Owner

06-10-2004, 10:36 AM	#26
thomasthomas All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 880	Heh. I thought the Jays were the only team with bad announcers. I can live with whoever happens to be the colour guy (John Cerutti or Tom Candiotti) but the play-by-play guy on Sportsnet (Rob Faulds) is not a baseball announcer. __________________

06-10-2004, 11:22 PM	#29
attackemu All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 972	It may just be my intolerance for everything he says, but the Rockies' Drew Goodman says "Take a good look, you won't see it for long!" in the same inflection every time a Rockie hits a home run and that bothers me immensely. __________________ "Disguised in EMU's Blunt and sometimes hostile post is actually very sound advice. I think you would be wise to consider what he said." -ihatenames

06-13-2004, 04:14 PM	#33
PotatoPeeler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 3,639	Cripes... I'm forced to watch the Braves game today on Fox Sports Chicago. As someone mentioned earlier, that "He gone" thing Harrelson does on a strike out is enough to make one vomit. Ah, crap. Thomas just went deep and I got to listen to their lovely homerun call. Good grief. __________________ 培傑西 I have never taken a lesson on how to talk on TV in my life. - Tim McCarver Guns have only two enemies; rust and liberals. The world is a comedy to those that think; a tragedy to those that feel.

06-10-2004, 12:08 AM	#23
jrdoa Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 151	Harrelson isn't the problem with the White Sox broadcasters. It's Darren Jackson. Rumor has always circulated that they can't stand eachother which therefore leads to the poor chemistry. When the Sox had the Hawk and Tom Paciorek, it was quite enjoyable to listen to them. For those who occasionally catch a Sox game on tv, Harrelson also gets on the Sox as well and shows his disappointment in the team. As for the Cubs, Chip Carey needs to go. I think they are holding on to the Harry Carey legecy too long with this kid. Yes I'm a Sox fan and do watch both teams. I've enjoyed Harry and Brickhouse to me was ok, but Chip is extremely dull and lacks that personality required to do the game. The absolute best play-by-play guy in the business is Pat Foley for the Blackhawks hands down. If you haven't listened to him, try to get the opportunity.

06-10-2004, 12:29 AM	#24
AngelinOF All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,353	I can't stand to watch a game on WGN, its just painful. I'm not sure what their home run call is, but based on how bad the Milwaukee Brewers television broadcast team is (assuming they still have the same tools from last year) I'm willing to bet that its horrible. But then again since they are very rarely talking about the game they are watching they may not even realize when a home run is hit.

06-10-2004, 10:03 AM	#25
yankeesrule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,367	personally, worst announcer that i've heard is the nets guy. whenever jason kidd scores or gets an assist, rather than just saying jason kidd normally, he says it real fast and real loud which just gets real irritating. the first time i heard it during lineup announcments i think it was a 1 time thing but no, he does it all the time. not sure how kidd hasn't gotten the guy fired, i know i would

06-11-2004, 12:19 AM	#31
boilermaker All Star Starter Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,956	Yep. White Sox and Pirates take the cake for "suck-osity". As far as good announcers, I actually like all of the AL West announcers. Tom Grieve (Ben's dad, Texas color commentator) might put one to sleep and Rex Hudler (Anaheim color commentator) calls a baseball game like it's a professional wrestling match, but all in all, a good crop of announcers.

06-13-2004, 06:06 AM	#32
EagleEye_0 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,426	We've been very lucky in LA. Chick Hern, Bob Miller and Vin Scully have all been terrific.

06-13-2004, 09:34 PM	#34
GForce Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,458 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	Well the worst home run call in the business is John Sterling, who doesn't describe what's actually happening, just what will let him go into his shtick. Excruciatingly bad. GH