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Was FOX actually good last night?
Was FOX actually good last night?
There's not a ton of actual news this morning, so let's talk broadcasting: As the game ended last night, I said to myself "hmm, I just watched over three hours of a FOX broadcast, and I'm not annoyed." I was...
Joe Buck Hates The Yankees
Joe Buck Hates The Yankees
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Good morning, Fackers. How many times have you heard someone say something similar to that headline? I've... heard it a lot. Why do people think that announcers hate their team? Why Buck specifically? First, I think it goes without saying that Buck is infinitely more competent than Chip Caray. ... (more) Joe Buck Hates The Yankees
Bias in the Ears, Not the Voice
Bias in the Ears, Not the Voice
bats.blogs.nytimes.com — Nearly every postseason, Joe Buck and Tim McCarver of Fox are accused by fans of being biased... against their teams. (more) Bias in the Ears, Not the Voice
There's only one George Lopez
There's only one George Lopez
sweetflaccoaction.blogspot.com — - "Who wants ice cream after the game??" - Cole Current Standing: 5-2, 3rd Overall Before we... embark on the crapfest that's going to be my World Series prediction, I'm going to toot my own horn here (pause) and point out that I really did a good job in the AL playoff post . Only one ... (more) There's only one George Lopez
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My Morning in Exile
The Hardball Times — ... I can't decide if I'm more surprised that FOX did nothing to make me angry last night or more angry that I have nothing to be angry about today. ...

Friday Link Dump
Fenway West - A Boston Red Sox Blog — ... .  I guess the highest paid player in baseball is allowed to slump in since he has done so much for the Yankees.  Look at all of those rings he has brought them.  The guy also thought Fox did a good job last night and that J-Bay ...

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