So I just finished watching the end of the Phillies game as they wrapped up the National League pennant. Congratulations Phillies fans and I wish you the best of luck in the World Series (unless you face my Yankees). After watching the game for “maybe” 2 minutes, I already had my fill of the horrendous play-by-play and broadcasting done by the “All-Star” TBS cast.

What is Ron Darling doing calling Major League Baseball’s Playoff games? I thought he was a stretch for Mets games. There was absolutely no chemistry between him and the other announcers. Chip Carey for example, who handles the play-by-play, couldn’t even be in the same room as Joe Buck if you ask me. He kept stuttering and mixing up the Yankees and the Red Sox with the Phillies. The Red Sox aren’t even in the picture anymore. What is he talking about? Yikes.

I noticed how bad this bunch was in the Divisional Series when I had to listen to Ron Darling talk about the Yankees lineup as if he were an experienced batter that had half an inkling as to what a batter does, thinks, eats, drinks, lives, plays, you name it….he really doesn’t have the slightest idea. For you Mets fans out there, don’t get me wrong, he was a terrific Major League pitcher, and he actually pulled off great color commentary during Mets games because he actually knows the team and organization pretty well. But what is he doing in that booth for the playoffs? Was Phil Niekro unavailable?  I was more than happy when I found out that the ALCS was going to be handled by the “better team” at FOX and that the NLCS had to deal with TBS and the “goon squad” for another week.

Now it’s time for me to cheer on the Yankees and hope that this year’s World Series plans to be a good one. Although I’m a Yankees fan, even if they don’t make the World Series, I would be content if the Angels make it a great series. I’m all for the excitement of the game. The Yankees better win. J

Thanks,

-Rob

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