tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post1644288888332249476..comments2024-03-28T19:45:50.194-07:00Comments on the joy of sox: Same As It Ever Was On WEEI And NESNallanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-35733535360207892019-05-17T06:35:52.459-07:002019-05-17T06:35:52.459-07:00I'm all-in on muting NESN and listening to the...I'm all-in on muting NESN and listening to the WEEI feed on my phone. Even the Eck/Remy combo does not overcome my loathing for O'Brien and his non-stop hucksterism. In fact, the radio triggers the nostalgia of my youth, when I'd point it towards where I thought Hartford was and try to pull in WTIC at night for the Sox. Probably the only kid in Kingston,ON. doing it and my buddies thought I was nuts. <br /> Anyway, not looking forward to O'Brien showing up on the radio. We used to get a break from him with the so-called "national" games, but no more, I guess. He must have something on Werner. I find Lewen to be the most annoying--his man-love for Castig is palpable-- but agree with Laura about Merloni's endless comments. Looking forward to the rest of the month and Stros, Yanks and old friend Tito.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275164807141705059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-21947506366970893632019-05-16T19:10:42.075-07:002019-05-16T19:10:42.075-07:00I checked my own blog photos and can confirm they ...I checked my own blog photos and can confirm they were doing the 1/2 game thing the *bad* way in: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012... at least on days I was there. I know you've talked about since then, but I can't remember if they had finally changed it to the good way before this year. But at least they appear to be doing it correctly as of now.Jerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13448619048422750447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-12115287215332791442019-05-16T09:37:51.461-07:002019-05-16T09:37:51.461-07:00Laura says Merloni reminds her of every loud-mouth...Laura says Merloni reminds her of every loud-mouthed ignoramus from New Jersey that ever sat behind her at a Yankees game and would not shut up.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-21691231916090511822019-05-16T09:33:54.133-07:002019-05-16T09:33:54.133-07:00Where did Sean McDonough disappear to?
I give Joe...Where did Sean McDonough disappear to?<br /><br /><i>I give Joe C some leeway on catchphrases because of his age and legend</i><br /><br />Using the same phrase when the runners does get back standing is annoying, but okay. But when the runner dives back on his stomach, "runner back standing" is not allowed leeway. I think Castiglione says it as the pitcher is throwing over, i.e., describing the play before it happens, which very often blows up in the announcer's face. ... Last season, Laura heard Castig call Eduardo Rodriguez "A-Rod" several times during a game.<br /><br /><i>it’s interesting info that the previous record they tied was barely a month old</i><br /><br />"Tied Franchise Record (April 12, 2019, 18 Innings)" would have solved everything.allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-28269953188972842342019-05-16T08:03:13.758-07:002019-05-16T08:03:13.758-07:00The Rockies struck out 24 times earlier this seaso...The Rockies struck out 24 times earlier this season (April 12 vs SF in 18 Innings), setting their franchise record. I’m ok with “tied season & franchise high” here since it’s interesting info that the previous record they tied was barely a month old. It would have been more useful to clearly call out the recency & innings difference though. If it were just a franchise record (not a tie) I agree season record would be redundant. <br /><br />I give Joe C some leeway on catchphrases because of his age and legend, but I do notice he slips a little more into auto-pilot each year. Also seems to get at least one player’s name wrong each series. (He called Charlie Blackmon “Blackburn” a couple of times yesterday.)<br /><br />Merloni is trying a little too hard, but so far I really like Will Flemming. He’s my early season winner of the “Who Wants To Be Joe’s New Partner?” WEEIdol revolving door contest so far. Jake of All Tradeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208742067459269534noreply@blogger.com