They said it(Astros radio broadcaster edition)

[DVauthrin]

Today, in the top of the 9th, one of Brett or Dave mused that Berkman was available on the bench to PH, and was wondering when to use him.    The same person then started listing the hitters due up for the Astros.   Bourn, Keppinger, Tejada, Lee, etc.   After getting through that list, the same announcer commented "I'm not sure I see a good spot to pinch hit Lance until you get through Blum's spot in the lineup."

Also, in case you were wondering, the radio guys objection to pinch hitting Berkman for Keppinger was not based on all the defensive shifting that would have been necessary if they had scored a run or more.

[Ron Brand]

I guess they were too overly impressed at Kepp's being 0-4 to think about using Berkman for him.

[SaltyParker]

I find it painfully difficult to even listen to those guys. Its even worse with Milo involved. It's really hard to follow this team by radio.

[Gizzmonic]

I find it painfully difficult to even listen to those guys. Its even worse with Milo involved. It's really hard to follow this team by radio.

I listened to Scully on Friday night during a long drive.  He had background information on all the Astros players-told the story about Roy shocking himself with a car battery, Bourn's parents, etc...yet he also stayed focused on the game and described each pitch.  The Astros guys just seem so smarmy and jokey, like game show hosts.  I know Scully is one of a kind, but I wish we had someone with a little gravitas, you know?

[MusicMan]

I know Scully is one of a kind, but I wish we had someone with a little gravitas, you know?

Dammit, Drayton, open up the wallet and go get James Earl Jones.

[Gizzmonic]

Dammit, Drayton, open up the wallet and go get James Earl Jones.

This is FSN.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

It's amazing how much better their AAA guy is compared to the MLB duo of Goony and Goofus.

[Fredia]

i miss the ash

[Gizzmonic]

Of course, we shouldn't complain.  JD and Brownie are the best TV team...I'd put up with an army of bleating DoRays just to go home to my JD and Brownie every summer night.

[juliogotay]

I listened to Scully on Friday night during a long drive.  He had background information on all the Astros players-told the story about Roy shocking himself with a car battery, Bourn's parents, etc...yet he also stayed focused on the game and described each pitch.  The Astros guys just seem so smarmy and jokey, like game show hosts.  I know Scully is one of a kind, but I wish we had someone with a little gravitas, you know?

That's it! I couldn't ever quite put my finger on how to describe these guys but Game Show Hosts is perfect. Smarmy isn't bad either as a description.

[kevwun]

Gameshow hosts is a really good description.

[SaltyParker]

I have turned the radio on in mid game and they don't even tell the score sometime for several innings. Anything would be an improvement.

[Bagman5]

The Astros' current radio dweebs aren't the Rangers pathetic duo of the double-caff ferrett and ferrett face, but that sure as hell ain't saying much.  My 78 year old mother could do a better job, even with bad knees.