Comments on: amLinks: SNY, Facial Hair and Bullpens

By: Massey

Massey — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:24:21 +0000

I agree completely. Even if they fix the technical issues, I can’t stand the gimmicky call-in segment. The email questions would be better, but I’d be for removing it entirely.

Also, while I think Gary Cohen is a top notch play-by-play guy and the entire broadcast team is great to listen to–I’d like to see two changes:

Eliminate a lot of the corny, jokey chatter. Some broadcasters can pull it off, and Keith is probably the best at it, but usually the jokes are pretty flat and awkward.

While I don’t think the broadcast team are complete homers, they often come across as soft on the players. I’d like them to tell it like it is.

By: Ferragamo

Ferragamo — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:15:20 +0000

I have to agree with BMF about the phone call segment during the game. While I respect SNY for trying to do something different, it’s just doesn’t work while a game is going on. Just broadcast a baseball game, don’t make things too complicated SNY. It was just way too distracting and as noted by BMF Gary and Ron looked lost and disinterested. If anything take some email questions from fans during the game or something like that. It’s a lot easier, has no chance of technical problems and plays much better for TV.

By: bigben10471

bigben10471 — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:03:19 +0000

The Mets Today link looks like it’s about being up 2-0 in the count, not down 0-2…

“In 2007, Barry Bonds led the NL in 2-0 counts with 146. Albert Pujols was second. In sixth place, surprisingly enough, was Jose Reyes — a testament to his increased patience and improved strike zone judgment.”