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Oh. My. God.
« on: August 03, 2008, 09:36:58 pm »
Watching PHI-STL, Joe Morgan starts describing the Loretta/Pence play from Saturday.

First of all, he starts with "there was a force play at the plate, Astros weren't aware of it."  Yes, Joe.  Mark Loretta, veteran of 14 years, did not understand that with the bases loaded, there is a force at the plate.

But then Joe compunds it with "the catcher took his foot of the plate, as you see, but if he had kept his foot on the plate, the runner would have been out, and Pence made have been out on interference."  Actually, Joe, what I see is that the BALL WAS ON THE FUCKING GROUND.  The catcher never once, even momentarily, had possession of that ball.

How in the name of Jimmy D is this man the lead baseball analyst for ESPN??
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« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2008, 09:41:06 pm »
Who knows how he got that gig. But if I had to listen to a Morgan/McCarver pairing for a game I might shoot my TV before it was over.
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« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2008, 09:42:21 pm »
Oh, I'd definitely shoot the TV.  And the dog.  And God knows what else.

And I don't own a gun... or a dog.
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« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2008, 09:45:27 pm »
Thought he was referring to the Mets catcher as not being aware of it, not Loretta.

Still doesn't change the fact that Morgan can't call a game for crap...
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Re: Oh. My. God.
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2008, 09:52:47 pm »
Quote from: MusicMan on August 03, 2008, 09:36:58 pm
Watching PHI-STL, Joe Morgan starts describing the Loretta/Pence play from Saturday.

First of all, he starts with "there was a force play at the plate, Astros weren't aware of it."  Yes, Joe.  Mark Loretta, veteran of 14 years, did not understand that with the bases loaded, there is a force at the plate.

But then Joe compunds it with "the catcher took his foot of the plate, as you see, but if he had kept his foot on the plate, the runner would have been out, and Pence made have been out on interference."  Actually, Joe, what I see is that the BALL WAS ON THE FUCKING GROUND.  The catcher never once, even momentarily, had possession of that ball.

How in the name of Jimmy D is this man the lead baseball analyst for ESPN??

I've got Joe Morgan on ignore and would appreciate it if folks would not quote him. Thank you.
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« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2008, 09:55:09 pm »
Bravo, sir.
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Re: Oh. My. God.
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2008, 09:56:04 pm »
Quote from: MusicMan on August 03, 2008, 09:36:58 pm
How in the name of Jimmy D is this man the lead baseball analyst for ESPN??


Answered your own question.
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« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2008, 09:58:56 pm »
I can't imagine why anyone would want to listen to Joe Morgan.  I honestly believe I would rather listen to a drunk Haray Carey (RIP)over Morgan.  At least Haray was good for a few laughs, Joe is just obnoxiously idiotic.

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« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2008, 10:00:35 pm »
Quote from: MusicMan on August 03, 2008, 09:36:58 pm
Watching PHI-STL, Joe Morgan starts describing the Loretta/Pence play from Saturday.

First of all, he starts with "there was a force play at the plate, Astros weren't aware of it."  Yes, Joe.  Mark Loretta, veteran of 14 years, did not understand that with the bases loaded, there is a force at the plate.

But then Joe compunds it with "the catcher took his foot of the plate, as you see, but if he had kept his foot on the plate, the runner would have been out, and Pence made have been out on interference."  Actually, Joe, what I see is that the BALL WAS ON THE FUCKING GROUND.  The catcher never once, even momentarily, had possession of that ball.

How in the name of Jimmy D is this man the lead baseball analyst for ESPN??

ESPN occasionally calls on Richard Justice for expert analysis.  They have shit for brains.
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« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2008, 10:03:24 pm »
I laughed when Joe Morgan said, right after Victorino's homerun: "The problem this inning has been the pitches have been up in the zone..." (cut to replay of Victorino's AB) "See... ah..." (The ball is low and in...)
"that ball is... ahum... right over the heart of the plate"

What the hell happened to "up in the zone?"  Not a single solitary word about that again by Lil' Joe.
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« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2008, 09:37:14 am »
Why does anyone leave the sound on when Joe Morgan is involved?  Masochists.
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Re: Oh. My. God.
« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2008, 09:39:05 am »
Quote from: pravata on August 03, 2008, 10:00:35 pm
ESPN occasionally calls on Richard Justice for expert analysis.  They have shit for brains.

MSNBC does, too.
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Re: Oh. My. God.
« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2008, 09:57:45 am »
Quote from: Noe in Austin on August 03, 2008, 10:03:24 pm
I laughed when Joe Morgan said, right after Victorino's homerun: "The problem this inning has been the pitches have been up in the zone..." (cut to replay of Victorino's AB) "See... ah..." (The ball is low and in...)
"that ball is... ahum... right over the heart of the plate"

What the hell happened to "up in the zone?"  Not a single solitary word about that again by Lil' Joe.

Astros sweep the Mets, Brad Lidge dispatches the 3rds.  Now that's a good weekend.
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Re: Oh. My. God.
« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2008, 09:59:11 am »
Also, AJ Pierzynski got hit in the face a few times.
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Re: Oh. My. God.
« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2008, 10:40:37 am »
Quote from: Ron Brand on August 04, 2008, 09:37:14 am
Why does anyone leave the sound on when Joe Morgan is involved?  Masochists.

Agreed. Those who keep the sound up get what they deserve and don't deserve to complain. Hit that fucking mute button for crissakes.
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Re: Oh. My. God.
« Reply #15 on: August 04, 2008, 12:02:35 pm »
Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 04, 2008, 10:40:37 am
Agreed. Those who keep the sound up get what they deserve and don't deserve to complain. Hit that fucking mute button for crissakes.
It's a shame because Jon Miller isn't bad if I recall. He's also creatively tactful about correcting Morgan sometimes.
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« Reply #16 on: August 04, 2008, 12:08:57 pm »
Or, if you still want to hear some of the game audio (i.e. the crack of the bat, the pop of the ball hitting the glove, the crowd) then do what I sometimes do on FOX and switch to the Spanish audio on SAP.  I'm assuming that's probably available on ESPN games.
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« Reply #17 on: August 04, 2008, 12:25:09 pm »
Quote from: Amy on August 04, 2008, 12:08:57 pm
Or, if you still want to hear some of the game audio (i.e. the crack of the bat, the pop of the ball hitting the glove, the crowd) then do what I sometimes do on FOX and switch to the Spanish audio on SAP.  I'm assuming that's probably available on ESPN games.

I watched the All-Star game while I was in Brazil. The spanish commentary was fine- in fact, somewhat soothing. The voice inflection was enough to keep up with the game if I wasn't fully paying attention.

It was interesting to hear them say 'bye-bye' everytime there was a strikeout.

On a related note, there is an ESPN International version of PTI. It was just as annoying in spanish... two men yelling at each other about sports is not good television in any language I guess.
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« Reply #18 on: August 04, 2008, 12:32:11 pm »
Quote from: homer on August 04, 2008, 12:25:09 pm
I watched the All-Star game while I was in Brazil. The spanish commentary was fine- in fact, somewhat soothing. The voice inflection was enough to keep up with the game if I wasn't fully paying attention.

It was interesting to hear them say 'bye-bye' everytime there was a strikeout.

On a related note, there is an ESPN International version of PTI. It was just as annoying in spanish... two men yelling at each other about sports is not good television in any language I guess.

A friend of mine went to Rio, and was happy to find out that the Portuguese equivalent of "Hi!" is "Oi!".
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« Reply #19 on: August 04, 2008, 12:42:51 pm »
Quote from: homer on August 04, 2008, 12:25:09 pm
I watched the All-Star game while I was in Brazil. The spanish commentary was fine- in fact, somewhat soothing. The voice inflection was enough to keep up with the game if I wasn't fully paying attention.

It was interesting to hear them say 'bye-bye' everytime there was a strikeout.

On a related note, there is an ESPN International version of PTI. It was just as annoying in spanish... two men yelling at each other about sports is not good television in any language I guess.

You do know they were speaking Portuguese, right?
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« Reply #20 on: August 04, 2008, 01:47:49 pm »
Quote from: OldBlevins on August 04, 2008, 12:42:51 pm
You do know they were speaking Portuguese, right?

I don't think so, because it wasn't Brazilian ESPN, but ESPN International.
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« Reply #21 on: August 04, 2008, 01:57:07 pm »
Quote from: homer on August 04, 2008, 01:47:49 pm
I don't think so, because it wasn't Brazilian ESPN, but ESPN International.

Wouldn't Brazilian "ESPN" just be "SP".
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« Reply #22 on: August 04, 2008, 02:07:24 pm »
Quote from: homer on August 04, 2008, 01:47:49 pm
I don't think so, because it wasn't Brazilian ESPN, but ESPN International.

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