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Richard
Okay.....
I like basically the comfort of Richard in the booth...
(basically now the "voice" of the Twins)
And I know the "booth" announcers work for the Twins..they aren't FSN employees..
But he over-hypes so much at times it does get frustrating......especially when you know he has to know the truth..
2 examples in today's game.....same player...Buxton.
1st time he said he has shown he now has all of the"5 tools"....
Isn't one of them batting average? I don't see that.
2nd time?
He said he is the most complete player he's ever seen....
Ummmmmmm....
ARod, Bonds, Trout, etc.....
I like basically the comfort of Richard in the booth...
(basically now the "voice" of the Twins)
And I know the "booth" announcers work for the Twins..they aren't FSN employees..
But he over-hypes so much at times it does get frustrating......especially when you know he has to know the truth..
2 examples in today's game.....same player...Buxton.
1st time he said he has shown he now has all of the"5 tools"....
Isn't one of them batting average? I don't see that.
2nd time?
He said he is the most complete player he's ever seen....
Ummmmmmm....
ARod, Bonds, Trout, etc.....
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Re: Richard
I think he's a feel good voice, all the blather is taken w/ a grain of salt (for me)
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I agree.....Slim Shady wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:18 pm I think he's a feel good voice, all the blather is taken w/ a grain of salt (for me)
When him and Bert are doing games, it feels "right".
Just sometimes I
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I heard that too. What is he going to say if Buxton does actually reach his potential?jakazz30 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:05 pm Okay.....
I like basically the comfort of Richard in the booth...
(basically now the "voice" of the Twins)
And I know the "booth" announcers work for the Twins..they aren't FSN employees..
But he over-hypes so much at times it does get frustrating......especially when you know he has to know the truth..
2 examples in today's game.....same player...Buxton.
1st time he said he has shown he now has all of the"5 tools"....
Isn't one of them batting average? I don't see that.
2nd time?
He said he is the most complete player he's ever seen....
Ummmmmmm....
ARod, Bonds, Trout, etc.....
I don't know why he feels the need to prop up a parade - we're already enjoying the show.
I got in my car later - Cory and Dan are so, so much better. Maybe radio allows for more, but damn are they entertaining.
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Me thinks it's a sad state of affairs if one let's the TV announcer get to ya. There's this thing on your TV called "volume"....if you don't like what you hear you turn the "volume" down. Or, better yet, realize that life is too short to get in a tizzy about somethin like this.....
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I think you aren't understanding my comment..Hornets wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:26 pm Me thinks it's a sad state of affairs if one let's the TV announcer get to ya. There's this thing on your TV called "volume"....if you don't like what you hear you turn the "volume" down. Or, better yet, realize that life is too short to get in a tizzy about somethin like this.....
I've said I love Richard in the booth.
I'm not in a "tizzy".....
It's a matter of (using my 3 previous examples) obviously Richard doesn't really believe that Buxton is a more complete player than Trout, ARod, Bonds.....thats ludicrous.
Why even say it?
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You are talking to the guy who started the "Altuve Dozier contract thread"jakazz30 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:03 pmI think you aren't understanding my comment..Hornets wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:26 pm Me thinks it's a sad state of affairs if one let's the TV announcer get to ya. There's this thing on your TV called "volume"....if you don't like what you hear you turn the "volume" down. Or, better yet, realize that life is too short to get in a tizzy about somethin like this.....
I've said I love Richard in the booth.
I'm not in a "tizzy".....
It's a matter of (using my 3 previous examples) obviously Richard doesn't really believe that Buxton is a more complete player than Trout, ARod, Bonds.....thats ludicrous.
Why even say it?
That's all that needs to be said.
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You're right, but when I hear Dick and Bert I imagine myself sitting at Joe Sensers with buddies of mine saying stuff that's borderline ludicrous....I just laugh at them and have anotha beer!jakazz30 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:03 pmI think you aren't understanding my comment..Hornets wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:26 pm Me thinks it's a sad state of affairs if one let's the TV announcer get to ya. There's this thing on your TV called "volume"....if you don't like what you hear you turn the "volume" down. Or, better yet, realize that life is too short to get in a tizzy about somethin like this.....
I've said I love Richard in the booth.
I'm not in a "tizzy".....
It's a matter of (using my 3 previous examples) obviously Richard doesn't really believe that Buxton is a more complete player than Trout, ARod, Bonds.....thats ludicrous.
Why even say it?
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Do you have a list of topics we're allowed to discuss?Hornets wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:26 pm Me thinks it's a sad state of affairs if one let's the TV announcer get to ya. There's this thing on your TV called "volume"....if you don't like what you hear you turn the "volume" down. Or, better yet, realize that life is too short to get in a tizzy about somethin like this.....
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https://www.bing.com/search?q=obsession ... US&PC=HCTSAsk Not wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:04 pmDo you have a list of topics we're allowed to discuss?Hornets wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:26 pm Me thinks it's a sad state of affairs if one let's the TV announcer get to ya. There's this thing on your TV called "volume"....if you don't like what you hear you turn the "volume" down. Or, better yet, realize that life is too short to get in a tizzy about somethin like this.....
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Ludicrous stuff like Dozier should get close to what Altuve got paid?Hornets wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:59 pmYou're right, but when I hear Dick and Bert I imagine myself sitting at Joe Sensers with buddies of mine saying stuff that's borderline ludicrous....I just laugh at them and have anotha beer!jakazz30 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:03 pmI think you aren't understanding my comment..Hornets wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:26 pm Me thinks it's a sad state of affairs if one let's the TV announcer get to ya. There's this thing on your TV called "volume"....if you don't like what you hear you turn the "volume" down. Or, better yet, realize that life is too short to get in a tizzy about somethin like this.....
I've said I love Richard in the booth.
I'm not in a "tizzy".....
It's a matter of (using my 3 previous examples) obviously Richard doesn't really believe that Buxton is a more complete player than Trout, ARod, Bonds.....thats ludicrous.
Why even say it?
Dozier got a 1 year deal for 9 million this winter. Altuve has a 151 million dollar contract.
It's the VERY worst sports take ever spouted on a board full of bad takes and will never be beat.
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PLEASE show me where I said Dozier should get close to what Altuve got smart guy.....I'll save you some time......I NEVAH DID! Some of you dopes are so obsessed with me it's kinda scary and funny at the same time. Mostly sad......Sergeant Rubetube wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:16 pmLudicrous stuff like Dozier should get close to what Altuve got paid?Hornets wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:59 pmYou're right, but when I hear Dick and Bert I imagine myself sitting at Joe Sensers with buddies of mine saying stuff that's borderline ludicrous....I just laugh at them and have anotha beer!jakazz30 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:03 pm
I think you aren't understanding my comment..
I've said I love Richard in the booth.
I'm not in a "tizzy".....
It's a matter of (using my 3 previous examples) obviously Richard doesn't really believe that Buxton is a more complete player than Trout, ARod, Bonds.....thats ludicrous.
Why even say it?
Dozier got a 1 year deal for 9 million this winter. Altuve has a 151 million dollar contract.
It's the VERY worst sports take ever spouted on a board full of bad takes and will never be beat.
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Lets not get carried away throwing Bert into this. I don't care about his birthday or California mathjakazz30 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:28 pmI agree.....Slim Shady wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:18 pm I think he's a feel good voice, all the blather is taken w/ a grain of salt (for me)
When him and Bert are doing games, it feels "right".
Just sometimes I
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They're fine. If you want to hear terrible announcing, watch a Wild game.Slim Shady wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:49 amLets not get carried away throwing Bert into this. I don't care about his birthday or California mathjakazz30 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:28 pmI agree.....Slim Shady wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:18 pm I think he's a feel good voice, all the blather is taken w/ a grain of salt (for me)
When him and Bert are doing games, it feels "right".
Just sometimes I
Howeva ... after listening to Morneau, Hawkins and Jim Kaat, you get a little spoiled and realize how little insight Bert brings to the telecast.
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You're sure as shit not allowed to comment on problems you have with announcers, that's for sure.Ask Not wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:04 pmDo you have a list of topics we're allowed to discuss?Hornets wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:26 pm Me thinks it's a sad state of affairs if one let's the TV announcer get to ya. There's this thing on your TV called "volume"....if you don't like what you hear you turn the "volume" down. Or, better yet, realize that life is too short to get in a tizzy about somethin like this.....
http://forum.mnrubecentral.com/viewtopi ... au#p614736
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feekdogg wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:13 amYou're sure as shit not allowed to comment on problems you have with announcers, that's for sure.Ask Not wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:04 pmDo you have a list of topics we're allowed to discuss?Hornets wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:26 pm Me thinks it's a sad state of affairs if one let's the TV announcer get to ya. There's this thing on your TV called "volume"....if you don't like what you hear you turn the "volume" down. Or, better yet, realize that life is too short to get in a tizzy about somethin like this.....
http://forum.mnrubecentral.com/viewtopi ... au#p614736
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Yeah, that 2nd one is way over hyped. As for the first I think he's just saying he has shown all 5 tools at one point or another. There are months where Buxton has hit well over .300 at times. He has shown great batting average ability for large stretches, it's just not consistent enough yet.
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It's been 32 years since one of MN's four major sports teams has been to the Championship/Superbowl.
Every single year is failure until we win one. 4 teams, 32 years. That's roughly 128 consecutive failed seasons.
Every single year is failure until we win one. 4 teams, 32 years. That's roughly 128 consecutive failed seasons.
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Yup!!! But you know people Hornets they got to have something to complain about!!Hornets wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:26 pm Me thinks it's a sad state of affairs if one let's the TV announcer get to ya. There's this thing on your TV called "volume"....if you don't like what you hear you turn the "volume" down. Or, better yet, realize that life is too short to get in a tizzy about somethin like this.....
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Hornets wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:12 pmhttps://www.bing.com/search?q=obsession ... US&PC=HCTSAsk Not wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:04 pmDo you have a list of topics we're allowed to discuss?Hornets wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:26 pm Me thinks it's a sad state of affairs if one let's the TV announcer get to ya. There's this thing on your TV called "volume"....if you don't like what you hear you turn the "volume" down. Or, better yet, realize that life is too short to get in a tizzy about somethin like this.....
So we are only supposed to comment on things we are obsessed about?
I guess Salamander got the memo.....
He only bitches about the ownership of a team winning their division by 11 games..
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FSN has the most homer announcers I've ever heard. I only have MN and Texas to compare but FSN is utterly over-board with the "don't say anything bad" rules. Didn't Frank Mazzaco get the hook from FSN for being too critical of Gopher hockey?
That being said, with DVR, I pause the TV feed long enough to sync it with the radio with Provis/Gladden so the radio doesn't spoil the TV 3 seconds before.
Works like a charm.
That being said, with DVR, I pause the TV feed long enough to sync it with the radio with Provis/Gladden so the radio doesn't spoil the TV 3 seconds before.
Works like a charm.
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I'd throw TK in there too. He's so deadpan and it's hard to listen to his voice sometimes, but the content/ knowledge is there.Ask Not wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:09 amThey're fine. If you want to hear terrible announcing, watch a Wild game.Slim Shady wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:49 amLets not get carried away throwing Bert into this. I don't care about his birthday or California math
Howeva ... after listening to Morneau, Hawkins and Jim Kaat, you get a little spoiled and realize how little insight Bert brings to the telecast.
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Jim Kaat is a phenomenal color analyst.
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"Only"jakazz30 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2019 4:50 pm
So we are only supposed to comment on things we are obsessed about?
I guess Salamander got the memo.....
He only bitches about the ownership of a team winning their division by 11 games..
Now you're a liar. (See: this thread and many other posts of mine that have nothing to do with the Pohlads)
It's been 32 years since one of MN's four major sports teams has been to the Championship/Superbowl.
Every single year is failure until we win one. 4 teams, 32 years. That's roughly 128 consecutive failed seasons.
Every single year is failure until we win one. 4 teams, 32 years. That's roughly 128 consecutive failed seasons.
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