Comments for Phillies-Blog.com: Blog Commentary from Real, Passionate Philadelphia Phillies Fans http://phillies-blog.com A blog written from the perspective of two die-hard Philadelphia Phillies fans. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:34:14 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Harry and the future of Phillies broadcasting by Steve, Philadelphia, PA http://phillies-blog.com/2009/04/29/harry-and-the-future-of-phillies-broadcasting/#comment-52 Steve, Philadelphia, PA Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:34:14 +0000 http://phillies-blog.com/?p=39#comment-52 I love listening to Scott Franzke. I have thought for a while that he should move to TV. And now that Harry is gone I feel like its the perfect fit for him. I like McCarthy but in his role as he had last year. I liked the 1 min. cuts to him randomly in the outfield talking about some strange stat. I don't like him in the booth for 9 innings. Maybe next year McCarthy will get a promotion to national TV and open a spot for Scott Franzke. Also LA is too much color for TV. He used to do 3 innings on TV and I would be they stopped him because of how off-the-wall he is. Don't get me wrong I also love listening to him but I can understand why it would be too much for TV. I love listening to Scott Franzke. I have thought for a while that he should move to TV. And now that Harry is gone I feel like its the perfect fit for him. I like McCarthy but in his role as he had last year. I liked the 1 min. cuts to him randomly in the outfield talking about some strange stat. I don’t like him in the booth for 9 innings. Maybe next year McCarthy will get a promotion to national TV and open a spot for Scott Franzke.

Also LA is too much color for TV. He used to do 3 innings on TV and I would be they stopped him because of how off-the-wall he is. Don’t get me wrong I also love listening to him but I can understand why it would be too much for TV.

]]> Comment on Harry and the future of Phillies broadcasting by Mike cammarano http://phillies-blog.com/2009/04/29/harry-and-the-future-of-phillies-broadcasting/#comment-51 Mike cammarano Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:51:14 +0000 http://phillies-blog.com/?p=39#comment-51 The Phillies broadcasts, in my opinion, have declined ever since McCarthy returned. He might be a capable broadcaster if he ever concentrated on the game. He is far more interested in cutting up with his cohorts, discussing some obscure event in Phillies history, or interviewing somebody(usually of dubious importance) than describing the action. "Yeah, you know Wheels, Ryan Church has hit a homerun in each Tuesday day game in his career... oh by the way rollins just hit an inside the park grand slam to win put the Phils ahead". If I wanted to watch a talk show, I would watch a talk show! I want to watch a ball game. Perhaps one can't blame him, because that is what the buffoons on the national broadcasts do. Keep in mind they are broadcasting to mostly casual fans not the hardcore Phillies fans who make up a large part of his audience. The Phillies broadcasts, in my opinion, have declined ever since McCarthy returned. He might be a capable broadcaster if he ever concentrated on the game. He is far more interested in cutting up with his cohorts, discussing some obscure event in Phillies history, or interviewing somebody(usually of dubious importance) than describing the action. “Yeah, you know Wheels, Ryan Church has hit a homerun in each Tuesday day game in his career… oh by the way rollins just hit an inside the park grand slam to win put the Phils ahead”. If I wanted to watch a talk show, I would watch a talk show! I want to watch a ball game. Perhaps one can’t blame him, because that is what the buffoons on the national broadcasts do. Keep in mind they are broadcasting to mostly casual fans not the hardcore Phillies fans who make up a large part of his audience.

]]> Comment on Harry and the future of Phillies broadcasting by joe sanford http://phillies-blog.com/2009/04/29/harry-and-the-future-of-phillies-broadcasting/#comment-50 joe sanford Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:10:47 +0000 http://phillies-blog.com/?p=39#comment-50 As the old adage goes, "you never appreciate someone or something until it or he/she is gone". Unfortunately, the state of Phillies broadcasting has taken a quantum deep and dramatic drop of quality and since Harry passed away. Harry's easy-going, affable and knowledgeable style of broadcasting has succumbed to a less-than-appreciable experience for this fan in the aftermath. Especially disconcerting to me are the verbal idiosyncrasies of Gary Matthews - his frequent outrageous and somewhat pained enunciation of words and his constant mention of "that's what you like" in reference to obvious pleasurable attributes are trumped by his strange commentary relating to the black stars clubbing "Cadillac time" home runs. The inference that the Phillies black players' home run calls are related to in this manner disturbs this fan in a couple of ways. The stereotype is clearly apparent and, if broadcast in this same manner by someone of different ethnicity, there would almost certainly be an outcry of discontent (to say the least). Also, the omission of the same commentary for the white players similar achievements can leave a perceptive fan wondering if their achievements are not held up in the same esteem as their counterparts. I have also witnessed that Sarge at various times confuses left field with right field in his commentaries without affording the listener the benefit of a correction. Rest in peace, Harry; it seems that there will never be another one who can provide this fan with the broadcasting commentary and style you so unselfishly shared with us for so many wonderful years! As the old adage goes, “you never appreciate someone or something until it or he/she is gone”. Unfortunately, the state of Phillies broadcasting has taken a quantum deep and dramatic drop of quality and since Harry passed away. Harry’s easy-going, affable and knowledgeable style of broadcasting has succumbed to a less-than-appreciable experience for this fan in the aftermath. Especially disconcerting to me are the verbal idiosyncrasies of Gary Matthews – his frequent outrageous and somewhat pained enunciation of words and his constant mention of “that’s what you like” in reference to obvious pleasurable attributes are trumped by his strange commentary relating to the black stars clubbing “Cadillac time” home runs. The inference that the Phillies black players’ home run calls are related to in this manner disturbs this fan in a couple of ways. The stereotype is clearly apparent and, if broadcast in this same manner by someone of different ethnicity, there would almost certainly be an outcry of discontent (to say the least). Also, the omission of the same commentary for the white players similar achievements can leave a perceptive fan wondering if their achievements are not held up in the same esteem as their counterparts. I have also witnessed that Sarge at various times confuses left field with right field in his commentaries without affording the listener the benefit of a correction. Rest in peace, Harry; it seems that there will never be another one who can provide this fan with the broadcasting commentary and style you so unselfishly shared with us for so many wonderful years!

]]> Comment on Harry and the future of Phillies broadcasting by Nick http://phillies-blog.com/2009/04/29/harry-and-the-future-of-phillies-broadcasting/#comment-35 Nick Fri, 01 May 2009 18:31:55 +0000 http://phillies-blog.com/?p=39#comment-35 You are right, Graham was good. I would be all for bringing him back. Do you know why he left in the first place? I do like Sarge's enthusiasm, but I would much prefer someone like LA who can actually speak the English language. I think if he was willing Schmidt would be a good color guy. He obviously loves the Phils and speaks very well (as seen at HK's wake). Plus he has some very strong opinions on things and will stir it up in the booth a little. You are right, Graham was good. I would be all for bringing him back. Do you know why he left in the first place?

I do like Sarge’s enthusiasm, but I would much prefer someone like LA who can actually speak the English language.

I think if he was willing Schmidt would be a good color guy. He obviously loves the Phils and speaks very well (as seen at HK’s wake). Plus he has some very strong opinions on things and will stir it up in the booth a little.

]]> Comment on Harry and the future of Phillies broadcasting by Kyle http://phillies-blog.com/2009/04/29/harry-and-the-future-of-phillies-broadcasting/#comment-34 Kyle Fri, 01 May 2009 18:09:36 +0000 http://phillies-blog.com/?p=39#comment-34 What about bringing Scott Graham back? He was one of the better announcers the Phillies have ever had. I have to disagree with you on the Sarge, I actually like him. He might not be the smoothest color commentator, but he has a lot of enthusiasm for the Phillies. Playback any of the Phillies' clinching games in '07 and '08 and you'll see what I mean. What about bringing Scott Graham back? He was one of the better announcers the Phillies have ever had.

I have to disagree with you on the Sarge, I actually like him. He might not be the smoothest color commentator, but he has a lot of enthusiasm for the Phillies. Playback any of the Phillies’ clinching games in ‘07 and ‘08 and you’ll see what I mean.

]]> Comment on by Nick http://phillies-blog.com/2008/07/07/24/#comment-14 Nick Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:33:51 +0000 http://philadelphiaphilliesblog.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-14 I was shocked when I saw the All-Star roster did not contain Cole Hamel's name. What's worse is Billy Wagner making the NL squad with (as of last night) 6 blown saves. At lease he is the only Met. I was shocked when I saw the All-Star roster did not contain Cole Hamel’s name.

What’s worse is Billy Wagner making the NL squad with (as of last night) 6 blown saves. At lease he is the only Met.

]]> Comment on What to do with Brett Myers? by Phillies girl http://phillies-blog.com/2008/07/01/what-to-do-with-brett-myers/#comment-6 Phillies girl Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:52:38 +0000 http://philadelphiaphilliesblog.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-6 I agree with this article. It is about time they take Meyers out of the rotation... Put him in triple A and allow him time to work things out. Once he has proven himself ready, they can bring him back up. I would suggest Chad Durbin given the opportunity to prove himself. With teams catching up, it is time they made a change... I agree with this article. It is about time they take Meyers out of the rotation… Put him in triple A and allow him time to work things out. Once he has proven himself ready, they can bring him back up. I would suggest Chad Durbin given the opportunity to prove himself. With teams catching up, it is time they made a change…

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