Scorehead wrote:
The White Sox stable of announcers is second rate.
Yep. If only we had a backup that was this good...
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| Author: | Blackcloud [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Stoney and The Wimp |
As a long time Sox fan, I was impressed with Tuesday night's teaming of Stoney and Tom " Wimpy " Paciorek. Even admitting that I long for the Hawk Harrelson retirement party, I was surprized at the instant chemistry and insight with a dash of humor added. Maybe it's just me but, Stone sounded relaxed and energized with Wimpy as his sidekick, compared to his role working with that old gasbag Hawk. |
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| Author: | Elmhurst Steve [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 10:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Stone is exceptional. Hawk dominates their brodcasts far too much. Having more Steve Stone was a nice bonus. I don't think that TP is an exceptional broadcaster, but he's fine. Giving Stone a friendlier partner in the booth, made the broadcast better. As the season finishes up and the Sox are eliminated, Hawk will no doubt be especially surly and the broadcasts are likely to be adversely affected by his attitude. Hawk's really not a very professional broadcaster. |
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| Author: | NSJ [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 10:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Elmhurst Steve wrote: As the season finishes up and the Sox are eliminated, Your little digs at the White Sox (above, White Sux, etc.) are juvenile. |
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| Author: | Elmhurst Steve [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 10:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
NSJ wrote: Elmhurst Steve wrote: As the season finishes up and the Sox are eliminated, Your little digs at the White Sox (above, White Sux, etc.) are juvenile. So are Will Ferrell's movies. But I enjoy both. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 10:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Sometimes I just wish Whimpy would just have a grabber while describing the action |
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| Author: | whistler [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
NSJ wrote: Elmhurst Steve wrote: As the season finishes up and the Sox are eliminated, Your little digs at the White Sox (above, White Sux, etc.) are juvenile. it's not a dig its obvious that the Sox are done, not because they suck, but because the Twins are too good...even if we sweep the Twins, I still dont think the Sox have much of a chance... whats wrong with honesty |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
whistler wrote: whats wrong with honesty Nothing. You are as sharp as a marble. |
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| Author: | Scorehead [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Wimpy is terrible. So is DJ & Frank. The White Sox stable of announcers is second rate. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Scorehead wrote: The White Sox stable of announcers is second rate. Yep. If only we had a backup that was this good...
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| Author: | Aggravated Sox Fan Bob [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
whistler wrote: NSJ wrote: Elmhurst Steve wrote: As the season finishes up and the Sox are eliminated, Your little digs at the White Sox (above, White Sux, etc.) are juvenile. it's not a dig its obvious that the Sox are done, not because they suck, but because the Twins are too good...even if we sweep the Twins, I still dont think the Sox have much of a chance... whats wrong with honesty It's really a fucking shame that you ever came out of that coma. |
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| Author: | Scorehead [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Frank Coztansa wrote: Scorehead wrote: The White Sox stable of announcers is second rate. Yep. If only we had a backup that was this good... Otto is awful too... |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
whistler wrote: NSJ wrote: Elmhurst Steve wrote: As the season finishes up and the Sox are eliminated, Your little digs at the White Sox (above, White Sux, etc.) are juvenile. it's not a dig its obvious that the Sox are done, not because they suck, but because the Twins are too good...even if we sweep the Twins, I still dont think the Sox have much of a chance... whats wrong with honesty Fucking meatball 
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| Author: | Keyser Soze [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
I luv the Wimparoo. Hopefully we can get a couple of these tonight: Oh my he just dropped the head of the bat on it and ripped it outta here. |
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| Author: | A7X [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
whistler wrote: even if we sweep the Twins Who's "we" fucktard? Where are "you" batting in the order tonight? |
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| Author: | whistler [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Frank Coztansa wrote: Scorehead wrote: The White Sox stable of announcers is second rate. Yep. If only we had a backup that was this good... 
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| Author: | whistler [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Frank Coztansa wrote: whistler wrote: whats wrong with honesty Nothing. You are as sharp as a marble.
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| Author: | whistler [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
A7X wrote: whistler wrote: even if we sweep the Twins Who's "we" fucktard? Where are "you" batting in the order tonight? watch sports for a few more years and then talk |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Blackcloud wrote: As a long time Sox fan, I was impressed with Tuesday night's teaming of Stoney and Tom " Wimpy " Paciorek. Even admitting that I long for the Hawk Harrelson retirement party, I was surprized at the instant chemistry and insight with a dash of humor added. Maybe it's just me but, Stone sounded relaxed and energized with Wimpy as his sidekick, compared to his role working with that old gasbag Hawk. I actually enjoyed it a bit too. Not saying it's my 'dream team ' of announcers...but I think Hawk in general raises the tension level to unbelievable amounts. obviously in a pennant race the games themselves are going to be dramatic, but I felt like Wimpy and Stone really made it seem more relaxed. While a lot of the time Wimpy seems really corny, I think I prefer that to Hawk's silence during an impending defeat or bitching about the umps |
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| Author: | Irish Boy [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
I thought it was a lot of fun. They were playing off one another, cracking jokes, explaining some interesting things, etc. They were cheering for the home team. Maybe it would be grating after a few months, but it was entertaining for a night, and I think it would play out well for longer than that. |
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| Author: | SHARK [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
With Ken Harrelson on family leave & Steve Stone observing the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah, your announcers for White Sox/Tigers on Comcast SportsNet tonight & tomorrow are Tom Paciorek & Frank Thomas. Not exactly Hall-of-Fame quality, but I'd like to hear more of "Wimpy" (or is it "Duke" or "Big Bob"?) next year... |
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| Author: | Rod [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
As much as Hawk has annoyed me lately, I have to admit I missed him last night. I didn't really want to hear the happy talk late in that game when I was super pissed at falling another game back. |
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| Author: | SHARK [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: As much as Hawk has annoyed me lately, I have to admit I missed him last night. I didn't really want to hear the happy talk late in that game when I was super pissed at falling another game back. There are times where we do miss Hawk...This is one of them. |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: As much as Hawk has annoyed me lately, I have to admit I missed him last night. I didn't really want to hear the happy talk late in that game when I was super pissed at falling another game back. You missed him not saying anything in the 8th inning of a blowout? |
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| Author: | Rod [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Bagels wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: As much as Hawk has annoyed me lately, I have to admit I missed him last night. I didn't really want to hear the happy talk late in that game when I was super pissed at falling another game back. You missed him not saying anything in the 8th inning of a blowout? What is there to say? |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Bagels wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: As much as Hawk has annoyed me lately, I have to admit I missed him last night. I didn't really want to hear the happy talk late in that game when I was super pissed at falling another game back. You missed him not saying anything in the 8th inning of a blowout? What is there to say? some story about Yaz |
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| Author: | Rod [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
I'll tell ya something, Bagels, you know who was great at telling stories about Yaz? That man right there with the Cubs logo in his avatar. That's right, Elmhurst Steve. He's the best I've ever seen at talking about how Yaz single-handedly won it for the Carmines in 1967 and how the White Sox couldn't beat the Senators or A's to close things out. |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: I'll tell ya something, Bagels, you know who was great at telling stories about Yaz? That man right there with the Cubs logo in his avatar. That's right, Elmhurst Steve. He's the best I've ever seen at talking about how Yaz single-handedly won it for the Carmines in 1967 and how the White Sox couldn't beat the Senators or A's to close things out. it was all due to Frank Howard I bet |
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| Author: | Rod [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Bagels wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: I'll tell ya something, Bagels, you know who was great at telling stories about Yaz? That man right there with the Cubs logo in his avatar. That's right, Elmhurst Steve. He's the best I've ever seen at talking about how Yaz single-handedly won it for the Carmines in 1967 and how the White Sox couldn't beat the Senators or A's to close things out. it was all due to Frank Howard I bet Actually a guy named Phil Ortega shut them down in the first game. Howard was huge in the second game as they kicked the shit out of Gary Peters. And I think Joel Horlen was just terrible in the last game. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
I remember Luis Tiant was pitching that day, and he was throwing some serious, serious gas. |
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| Author: | Elmhurst Steve [ Thu Sep 09, 2010 11:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Stoney and The Wimp |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: I'll tell ya something, Bagels, you know who was great at telling stories about Yaz? That man right there with the Cubs logo in his avatar. That's right, Elmhurst Steve. He's the best I've ever seen at talking about how Yaz single-handedly won it for the Carmines in 1967 and how the White Sox couldn't beat the Senators or A's to close things out. Yaz went 7/8 with a Homer and 6 RBI in the final 2 game series with it all on the line....that's being clutch!! |
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