[quote]HeyWaj10 wrote:
I haven’t been watching/listening to the Yanks/Angels series that much for obvious reasons, so I haven’t heard first hand much of how he is this year…but in the past, I just couldn’t stand Buck’s favoritism towards the Yanks. But what do I know…[/quote]
I’m neutral towards Buck/McCarver. They’re just a necessary evil, I guess.
However, last night, both did a little man-crush on A-Rod, although given his post-season performance this year, he deserves the praise.
I grew up in Phillies territory. On network TV games we’d turn down the sound on the TV and put the radio to listen to Harry Kallas broadcast the game. Same thing with the Eagles and Merrill Reese. Much better experience in both cases.
I grew up in Phillies territory. On network TV games we’d turn down the sound on the TV and put the radio to listen to Harry Kallas broadcast the game. Same thing with the Eagles and Merrill Reese. Much better experience in both cases.[/quote]
x2, except now there is usually a lag between the cable and the radio so it doesn’t work nearly as well.
And to the people commenting about Cottman and Frankfort - last year for the world series win I saw everyone I knew, people I haven’t seen in 10 years. It was crazy. I’ll be there again if we win again.
I grew up in Phillies territory. On network TV games we’d turn down the sound on the TV and put the radio to listen to Harry Kallas broadcast the game. Same thing with the Eagles and Merrill Reese. Much better experience in both cases.
x2, except now there is usually a lag between the cable and the radio so it doesn’t work nearly as well.
The 1210 broadcast is synced with the standard def. broadcast. Unfortunately I live outside the Philly area and can’t get 1210 in clear where I live. I gotta say I am loving 97.5 though. I used to be stuck listening to Eskin on my ride home; who makes me want to drive off the road.
I think we all need to accept the fact that national broadcasts suck; particularly if you are used to having a good local broadcast team.
And seriously, what is up with all the bad calls? I thought last year was bad, but this is getting completely retarded. I don’t have a big problem with an umpire having a bigger or smaller strike zone, but for god’s sake keep it consistent. I like the human element to the game, but these umpires are really making a case for more instant replay and an automated strike zone.
Cole better pull his head out of his ass tonight and step it up. I don’t want to hear any excuses from him.
Just heard about this program called radio delay Download Radio Delay 1.0 Freeware that is supposed to let you sync up the local radio broadcast with the television broadcast. You run the radio through the computer and can adjust the delay up to 20 seconds.
Hope that helps a few people.
[quote]Anonymity wrote:
There have been some horrendous calls this postseason.
They add 2 umps down the lines to call fair, foul and homerun balls and they can’t even get those right. This ball bounces 6 inches on the fair side of the chalk.
At least the strike zones have been consistent this postseason because they’re blowing just about every call in the field.[/quote]
The past couple of years they were getting better and consulting with each other, then all of the sudden they went back into “tough shit” mode and the call stands no matter how wrong it is. That’ just fuckin’ gay in my book. They need to get these calls right.
And x 1 million on the bad umpiring in this postseason. It’s been pretty ridiculous, even though the Phils have gotten a few bad calls go their way.
Last night with Posada and Canoe on 3rd base was particularly ridiculous.
As far as the national broadcasters go, Joe Buck and Tim McCarver are about the only ones I like. It sucks the Phillies are on TBS because I don’t even have cable, I have to go out to watch the games.
[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
It sucks the Phillies are on TBS because I don’t even have cable, I have to go out to watch the games.[/quote]
This.
I don’t have cable AND I’m in buttf*ck northern New England. I only see Philly games when they decide to broadcast the occasional Saturday game (ditto Eagles and Steelers on Sunday).
Are there any websites that stream radio broadcasts (free)?
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
LankyMofo wrote:
It sucks the Phillies are on TBS because I don’t even have cable, I have to go out to watch the games.
This.
I don’t have cable AND I’m in buttf*ck northern New England. I only see Philly games when they decide to broadcast the occasional Saturday game (ditto Eagles and Steelers on Sunday).
Are there any websites that stream radio broadcasts (free)?[/quote]
I do it at work a lot but I don’t have 1 standard website I use. Right before game time just google “listen to phillies(or eagles) game live radio free” and you should get a host of results. You might have to try a couple different sites but I always find one that works within a few minutes.
I think the Phils have the better offense than the Yankees, especially in a national league park. Should be a good World Series if the Yankees don’t choke to the Angels.
Hamels was just unstoppable last year at this time, then all year he seemed to languish. The rest of the field just kicked into high gear in the post-season, but Hamels can’t seem to flick the switch.
Is it me, or does he just have the longest wind up in the MLB? Jeez, a runner can get 3/4 the way to 2nd before his lead foot hits the ground.
They’re going to have to beat the Yankees with their offense. I predict a very high total scoring World Series. Both teams have great hitters (I think PP has an edge there over NYY) in two very ‘homerun friendly’ parks.
Last post season, Phillies stranded way too many people on base. They can’t afford to do that again.
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
Hamels was just unstoppable last year at this time, then all year he seemed to languish. The rest of the field just kicked into high gear in the post-season, but Hamels can’t seem to flick the switch.
Is it me, or does he just have the longest wind up in the MLB? Jeez, a runner can get 3/4 the way to 2nd before his lead foot hits the ground.
They’re going to have to beat the Yankees with their offense. I predict a very high total scoring World Series. Both teams have great hitters (I think PP has an edge there over NYY) in two very ‘homerun friendly’ parks.
Last post season, Phillies stranded way too many people on base. They can’t afford to do that again.[/quote]
Hamels is such a prima donna; anything can get him off his game. And what was he doing shaking Ruiz off so much? I knew something was going to happen when Chooch went to the mound in the first against Ethier. You have to pitch him against the Yankees, though.
I feel a little bad for Angels’ fans; everyone is already talking like they are out of it. It would really piss me off if the national media was counting my team out. I’m not saying it is probable that they will come back, but they are still alive. I would love to see them force a game 7 to make CC pitch another time on short rest. I’ll take a few more extra inning games to wear the bullpen out too.
If it is a Phils/Yanks series, I have to admit that the Yankees have a slightly stronger line-up. On the plus side, the Phillies have been doing a great job hitting with runners in scoring position this post season. They also perform better when they are the “under dogs”.
Last night was great; I think I peed my pants a little when Werth hit that 3 run shot. And what can you say about the big guy? “Just get me to the plate boys”. I love it!! Thank God we have him tied up for another few years; though Ruben can sign him to a 6 year deal whenever he wants!
Congrats Phils fans…That was just ownership the Dodgers.
Anybody notice the bone head behind the plate missed tons of pitches? I like that “Pitch Trax” thing on TBS. Lot’s of strikes called balls last night, it was ridiculous.