An Error-Plagued Game, but From the Broadcast Booth

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The Griddle: And there's at least four more games of this guy
Published 10/9/2007 at The Griddle
Richard Sandomir of the New York Times is not happy at all with the work of Chip Caray on the TBS telecasts of the Division Series. He [Caray] said the Yankees led the world in home runs this season with 201. He liked saying it so much he said it again. Truth: The Brewers led the majors with 231, followed by the Phillies with 213 and the Reds at 204. The Yankees and Marlins were tied at 201. --------------- He also has an annoying air of certitude. With the bases loaded Sunday, and the Yankees leading, 5-3, thanks to Johnny Damon s three-run homer, Caray said, This is a spot where they have to score another run to win the game. Does he also read palms? That attitude led him on Sunday, after Rodriguez s first hit of the series, to say, And here come the Yankees! A-Rod went back to the bench on Jorge Posada s double play. After Damon s run-scoring single in the third, he said, And here they come! No, they did ...

Bronx Banter: Yankee Panky # 27: The Silly Season Begins
Published 10/10/2007 at Bronx Banter
... elated examples cited were Joe Buck crying following the sudden death of Darryl Kile, and after his father, the Hall of Fame announcer Jack Buck, died; and producers waiting until after the game to tell Vin Scully that Don Drysdale had died. Given the 35-year friendship of the two men and that Scully was there for Drysdale's entire playing and broadcasting career, a catharsis would have been understood. Scanning through the comments, I was fine with many of the responses until a few members of their intelligentsia started generalizing Yankee fans as " deluded " and went into full-on hate mode. Listening to the Waldman exchange again, I've concluded that her histrionics in the booth when Clemens announced his return to the Yankees were much more of a credibility killer. Anyone else see or read our fellow Banterer Emma Span blogging for Newsday? Great stuff, and kudos to Newsday for adding her work to their solid coverage. TBS'S GAME COVERAGE Save for Richard Sandomir's take in ...

Yankee Money and Tears …
Published 10/11/2007 by Richie Rich at Home Run Derby
... Cubs fans knew how bad a broadcaster Chip Caray is.  Now everyone else does. ...