fuzzy_patters
03-07-2006, 01:20 PM
I am listening to the Tigers game against the Indians on MLB's audio package, and they just finished up talking about the Sox. I am not sure who their commentators are, but they made several complimentary remarks.
The conversation began by talking about Jim Thome. Travis Haffner was up for Cleveland, and they mentioned that he replaced Thome, and the subject quickly turned to the Sox. They pointed out that it will be interesting to see how Thome does considering that he has had injury problems, but the color analyst added, "Kenny Williams always does his homework. He is a great GM." The play-by-play man said, "Can you imagine what he will do in that park?"
Then, the play-by-play announcer said that he thinks the Sox lineup is really potent from top-to-bottom. He pointed out that the Sox won the division with offense last year and not pitching. He said that the were only ninth in runs scored, but the rest of the division was near the bottom. Every team in the AL, except KC, could pitch last year. I thought this was a good point.
The color analyst added that Konerko should have a big year this year "because the Big Hurt is gone." He said that star players tend to have big years when an aging star moves on because they can become "their own man." This is an interesting point of view, and not one that I had thought of before.
Eventually, the conversation turned to Joe Crede. They both expressed that they thought he would be the break-out player this year. They pointed out that he had great minor-league statistics and added that some guys struggle for a few years before they break-out. It was also added that he has a great glove.
Finally, they discussed the Sox's overall chances this year. The color said "those guys were the best team in baseball last year, and they should be improved this year. Injuries are the only thing that can slow them down, and their rotation is six-deep." Play-by-play added, "Brandon McCarthy isn't good enough to make their rotation, whoa."
Overall, it sounds like the Motor City Kitties are intimidated. It is great to be the favorite for once.
The conversation began by talking about Jim Thome. Travis Haffner was up for Cleveland, and they mentioned that he replaced Thome, and the subject quickly turned to the Sox. They pointed out that it will be interesting to see how Thome does considering that he has had injury problems, but the color analyst added, "Kenny Williams always does his homework. He is a great GM." The play-by-play man said, "Can you imagine what he will do in that park?"
Then, the play-by-play announcer said that he thinks the Sox lineup is really potent from top-to-bottom. He pointed out that the Sox won the division with offense last year and not pitching. He said that the were only ninth in runs scored, but the rest of the division was near the bottom. Every team in the AL, except KC, could pitch last year. I thought this was a good point.
The color analyst added that Konerko should have a big year this year "because the Big Hurt is gone." He said that star players tend to have big years when an aging star moves on because they can become "their own man." This is an interesting point of view, and not one that I had thought of before.
Eventually, the conversation turned to Joe Crede. They both expressed that they thought he would be the break-out player this year. They pointed out that he had great minor-league statistics and added that some guys struggle for a few years before they break-out. It was also added that he has a great glove.
Finally, they discussed the Sox's overall chances this year. The color said "those guys were the best team in baseball last year, and they should be improved this year. Injuries are the only thing that can slow them down, and their rotation is six-deep." Play-by-play added, "Brandon McCarthy isn't good enough to make their rotation, whoa."
Overall, it sounds like the Motor City Kitties are intimidated. It is great to be the favorite for once.