Detroit Tigers 2016 Season Thread

[CONN CHRIS]

Originally Posted by David Watts

Looks like I'm just old. Y'all seem to like Rod. I simply can't stand noise and that is what he is to me.

Guys our age just have harwellitis that we caught growing up. It's incurable.

[David Watts]

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

Guys our age just have harwellitis that we caught growing up. It's incurable.

Yup. Man did we grow up with the best. Ernie and Paul on the radio and George and Al on tv. So damn good.

[CONN CHRIS]

Originally Posted by cephasjames

He is quite a bit different from Rod Allen. There is a managerial view that he comes with that is interesting sometimes, but he definitely doesn't get as excited as Rod and Mario when Rod is in the booth. Gibby is way better than Jack Morris though.

"low energy" may not have captured what I dislike about him. I don't care for Rod either. It may simply be that his voice is weak and simply isn't a good fit for broadcasting; you can't do much about that. Broadcasting is tough to get right though, John Sterling has a great voice but is an awful broadcaster to listen to.

[cephasjames]

When did Justin Verlander switch to the high socks?

[TribeFanInNC]

....and the AL Central is a race again. 4 teams over .500!

I'm actually in Ann Arbor this week. Was hoping to catch the day game at Comerica today, but it's not going to work out. Maybe next time.

[Hrycaj]

Originally Posted by David Watts

Yup. Man did we grow up with the best. Ernie and Paul on the radio and George and Al on tv. So damn good.

I remember both of those combos. Of course there is no comparison! However, do you guys feel like baseball announcers are the last bastion freedom in terms of being able to show personality?

[David Watts]

Originally Posted by Hrycaj

I remember both of those combos. Of course there is no comparison! However, do you guys feel like baseball announcers are the last bastion freedom in terms of being able to show personality?

Not entirely sure what the last bastion means, but personally, I just don't want to listen/watch a baseball game and feel the urge to punch the play by play or color guy in the throat at any time during the game. I really shouldn't feel that way in the first inning.....heck with Rod it happens prior to the first pitch. I think broadcasting in general is in decline across all sports. But, it's also very possible that I'm simply an old man yelling hey you kids, GET OFF MY LAWN. The main thing about broadcasting today that bothers the hell out of me is the feeling that dead air is a bad thing. Too much talk ends up being noise and that is Rod to a t. He never shuts up. Rick Sutcliffe is even worse. Ernie used to let the game speak for itself. You got game sounds, crowd sounds etc. With Rod, it's I'm so smart, let me tell you why.

Oh but, no matter how bad Rod is. The worst by far on the planet is the guy that announces for the Indians. Tom Hamilton is so bad I actually for several seasons banned myself from having any Cleveland Indians on my AL only fantasy team. One year, I had several Indians. Heard Hamilton scream at the top of his lungs on some meaningless 3rd inning highlight and traded, dropped etc every single one.

[TribeFanInNC]

"It's a drive....DEEP to left-center....WAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY BAAAACCKKK...and it's caught at the warning track for out number 3"

He's been known to get melodramatic to be sure

The ironic part about the Indians broadcast is that Hamilton's sidekick makes melba toast seems exciting.

[Hrycaj]

Originally Posted by David Watts

Not entirely sure what the last bastion means, but personally, I just don't want to listen/watch a baseball game and feel the urge to punch the play by play or color guy in the throat at any time during the game. I really shouldn't feel that way in the first inning.....heck with Rod it happens prior to the first pitch. I think broadcasting in general is in decline across all sports. But, it's also very possible that I'm simply an old man yelling hey you kids, GET OFF MY LAWN. The main thing about broadcasting today that bothers the hell out of me is the feeling that dead air is a bad thing. Too much talk ends up being noise and that is Rod to a t. He never shuts up. Rick Sutcliffe is even worse. Ernie used to let the game speak for itself. You got game sounds, crowd sounds etc. With Rod, it's I'm so smart, let me tell you why.
Oh but, no matter how bad Rod is. The worst by far on the planet is the guy that announces for the Indians. Tom Hamilton is so bad I actually for several seasons banned myself from having any Cleveland Indians on my AL only fantasy team. One year, I had several Indians. Heard Hamilton scream at the top of his lungs on some meaningless 3rd inning highlight and traded, dropped etc every single one.

Yea I'm not defending Rod at all. All I meant was that I wonder if baseball announcers are the only ones that can still show personality. (In good or bad ways). I feel like announcing has become so robotic and emotionless. However, maybe that is just the national broadcasts cause Mickey Redmond and Ken Daniels are great during wings games. I'm convinced they let him drink on the job!

[Westheim]

Since we're across the AL Central here anyway, Hawk Harrelson is right up the top of the list of audio annoyances. Right up there!

Can't decide between him and F.P. Santangelo for #1.

[Hrycaj]

Originally Posted by Westheim

Since we're across the AL Central here anyway, Hawk Harrelson is right up the top of the list of audio annoyances. Right up there!

Can't decide between him and F.P. Santangelo for #1.

I always wondered what Sox fans thought of him? I don't hear him enough to love or hate him. He IS a good example of what I was saying about guys being allowed to have a personality though. Maybe everyone runs their course? After a while personality can become tired and over done. That's also why I feel Ernie Harwell was so good. I never met one Tiger fan that was ever annoyed by him. Funny how he always knew where every fan was from that caught the foul ball.

[CONN CHRIS]

Originally Posted by cephasjames

When did Justin Verlander switch to the high socks?

This was just mentioned on the broadcast today - apparently, he was looking for a little luck.

[cephasjames]

I'm liking this Fulmet kid. Talk is he may get sent back down once Greene comes back. Why not put Pelfrey or Sanchez in the bullpen (since, I'm sure they're both out of options) and keep Fulmer in the rotation while he's pitching so well?

[cephasjames]

I like THIS Pelfrey!

[CONN CHRIS]

Originally Posted by cephasjames

I like THIS Pelfrey!

THIS Pelfrey however, always turns into THAT Pelfrey.

[Westheim]

Originally Posted by CONN CHRIS

THIS Pelfrey however, always turns into THAT Pelfrey.

THIS Mets guy assures you that THAT is true as heck.

[CONN CHRIS]

We just might have something here with this Fulmer fellow. Thanks DD!

[cephasjames]

With Verlander seemingly back to his old self, Zimmerman being Zimmerman, Pelfrey seemingly finding a good grove, Fulmer being amazing, and Boyd pitching like a fifth starter should, the rotation actually seems to be doing pretty well right now.

Now if the bullpen could get some consistency from everyone not named Rodriguez, we could be rolling.

[CONN CHRIS]

Nice win in extras but don't overlook how well Boyd pitched in a no decision. If Norris can find his footing, that is quite a trio of young pitchers that DD left behind.

[DamPenguin]

Time for my half-drunken, periodical rant:

I'm watching the game today. Now I'm not a fan of Ausmus nor am I totally against him, but I'm more hopeful than anything. But this really irks me about his decision making. Young is pitching (a fly ball pitcher), Moya on 1st & Iglesias batting. Is this the time to call a hit & run? Moya is no gazelle and Iglesias is a contact hitter but even if he makes contact, will it be a ground ball? Oh, by the way, Salvador Perez is the catcher!

Maybe one of you who know more about baseball can clarify to me why this is a good decision?