Good News/Bad News
Well today is the playoff game between the Twins and Tigers and that means that TBS will start their postseason coverage. TBS will cover all the Divisional Series games and the NLCS with TNT providing overflow coverage.
The good news is that TBS has cancelled "The Frank Calliendo Show" Calliendo is one of my favorite comedians, his impressions are just great, (the Robin Williams bit at the 5 minute mark is amazing) but I was preparing to boycott him entirely if I had to sit through another postseason with those commercials. Sadly, I am sure there will be some new show that TBS chooses to overpromote during these playoffs.
The bad news is that for those of us watching the Yankees we will be subjected to Chip Caray. I don't like to be unkind, so I will let someone else do it for me. Here's a review of Caray's work in the 2007 ALDS. The only good thing about being subjected to Caray and Craig Sager and his ridiculous outfits is that Ron Darling is the third member of the broadcast team. Darling is a treat to listen to and this season he and his boothmates on SNY were about the only reason to watch the Mets.
Even with Darling in the booth, this may be a series where you use the mute button a lot. Of course if the Yankees win the ALDS, they will head to the ALCS which means we get Joe Buck and Tim McCarver...sigh.
Comments
Speaking of today's Tigers-Twins game, I think it's just wonderful that they're playing such a close, competitive game. And extra-innings, no less! This is fabulous news for the great game of baseball, don't you think? It can't help but generate excitement and spark the interest of the fans. You understand, of course, that I am only thinking here of what's in the best interest of the game. Frankly, I hope they go at least 18 innings. Let's play two! Or better yet -- let's play three!
Posted by: Greg | October 6, 2009 09:40 PM |
Tragically, the Tigers-Twins game didn't even last a measly 18 innings. As usual, it's the baseball fan that gets shafted. I mean, really, with these outrageous tickets prices these days (and in this economy no less) I think the least the poor working schlep deserved to see was an 18-inning affair. Two for the price of one and all that. A shame, really.
Moving on to the ALDS, I have this recurring nightmare that Pavano is going to go all Rogers & Weaver on us. As in, pitch effectively in the post-season after having totally flopped in NY. I really don't think I could stand that. It would be just too much.
Posted by: Greg | October 6, 2009 10:26 PM |