MLB Channel Comcast 412
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 18, 2008 4:59 PM PST
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I know this channel doesn't "officially" go live until Jan 1, but it is already on my cable menu. I have Comcast and I am located in the east bay, so you cable-having folks form around these parts might want to check it out.
Right now, they are showing highlights from the '05 World Series. I have no idea if this is temporary/introductory type of thing or if they are going to be showing highlights until the official launch.
Satisfy your baseball watching jones immediately...and by all means, have some pie while doing so.
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I have it too right now in the City
Its just playing elevator music and showing trivia…very funkadelic.
I can’t wait till it goes live though…they are the last of the big four sports to have their own channel so hopefully they learned a thing or two from the other channels.
If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.
Padre renuente de Luis Perdomo, porque él es todo el que se deja hasta junio.
by Mike Hawk on Dec 18, 2008 5:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
and for those of you who live in the 21st century
DirecTV channel 213
by FluLikeSymptoms on Dec 18, 2008 5:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Phbbtt!!
Go adjust your dish!
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 18, 2008 5:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I shall adjust it and also enjoy the MLB package as well come April.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 18, 2008 6:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
with my most recent move, my roommates signed us up for directv before i moved in. and let me say digital>>>satellite.
by TimLincecumIsGod on Dec 18, 2008 6:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. I was going to post this question.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 18, 2008 6:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Our DirecTV -Sacramento doesn’t have it yet… perhaps they are rolling it out slowly, a few major markets at a time?
- don’t know how that would apply to satellite though < shrug >
by Merope on Dec 19, 2008 6:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Direct TV-Reno is a “no show” as well. No Info on the DirecTV web site either.
– don’t know how that would apply to satellite though < shrug >
They control distribution by zip code, phone number, and GPS cooridinates. It is why you have to hook up your phone when you do the install.
My adopted sons Matt Downs and Ben Copeland . Still not ranked in the McC prospect list.
by nvsfg on Dec 19, 2008 8:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Aah that makes sense, I never hassle with the set-up stuff … I have a man to do all that nonsense for me…
by Merope on Dec 19, 2008 1:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And he seems to be a fine man..
After all, he was a gentleman and handed Mrs NVSFG her jacket that had dropped after the Giants last home game this year :-)
My adopted sons Matt Downs and Ben Copeland . Still not ranked in the McC prospect list.
by nvsfg on Dec 20, 2008 10:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Why thank-you… I’m planning on keeping him.
by Merope on Dec 21, 2008 7:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wrongo
You do not have to hook up to a phone or anything of the sort. They control distribution by the zip code you give them when you sign up.
I used my parents address when I lived in socal and got all of the local bay area programming down there.
by FairweatherFan on Dec 23, 2008 5:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So does that mean the FOX, CBS….etc… channels were local Bay affiliates rather than the LA ones? If so that is a good thing to know. though I would have to miss out on the 10+ hottie LA weather girls…. what to do, what to do???
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 23, 2008 9:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And it’ll be available in HD, too, if you like that sort of thing.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Dec 19, 2008 10:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I have Directv
And isn’t available yet on my system.
A McC newcomer but not outstanding.
by SFGuy on Dec 18, 2008 5:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Though something else was just on I was getting really tired of seeing AJ’s face every time i checked to see what was on the channel. Urge to punch him in the face rising…..
Rafael Rodriguez: Your number 8 organizational prospect before stepping a foot on American soil and has "looked just super so far," according to Felipe Alou...according to Baggs.
by BrianBokake on Dec 18, 2008 6:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'm completely shocked.
hey look. they’re showing the Red Sox & Yankees.
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Dec 18, 2008 6:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
they’re showing the 2005 WS now. i dont think i ever really realized how much i dislike the white sox until now.
by TimLincecumIsGod on Dec 18, 2008 7:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
also, they just showed the Pujols HR off of Lidge. one of my favorite baseball clips ever…awesome.
by TimLincecumIsGod on Dec 18, 2008 7:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Dec 18, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
haha awesome. pettitte’s reaction is also pretty priceless.
by TimLincecumIsGod on Dec 18, 2008 8:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm actually shocked
They actually acknowledged BLB’s 756 along with Kuip’s call.
Still no Enchanter footage. Sure they can show K-Rod, but no real Cy Young caliber vids.
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Dec 18, 2008 8:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What channel is it...
on broadcast TV? Mine goes up to 13.
Disfrute Los Gigantes every day at www.leftymalo.com
by leftymalo on Dec 18, 2008 7:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Srsly? I have one that goes up to eleven…though it was one higher than everyone elses
If God had intended us not to rosterbate, he would've made our arms shorter.
Padre renuente de Luis Perdomo, porque él es todo el que se deja hasta junio.
by Mike Hawk on Dec 18, 2008 7:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s your amplifier. The TV is the thing with the black screen
(aka the Raiders game).
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 18, 2008 11:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m guessing it’s part of the NBA TV/NFL TV package on Comcast cos all those channels are around the same numbers.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 18, 2008 7:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It'll be on basic digital cable..
I don’t get the NFL network and I get this. MLB wisely gave partial ownership to the big cable networks such as Comcast to ensure they don’t have the distribution problems the NFL goes through.
by Bitter Fan on Dec 21, 2008 6:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if I’ll get this? I’ll have to look around.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 18, 2008 7:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Channel 415
For my fellow Hillbillies on Reno.
You probably know it as MYANMAR, but it will always be BURMA to me!
by NuschlerFace on Dec 18, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Or IN Reno for that matter!
You probably know it as MYANMAR, but it will always be BURMA to me!
by NuschlerFace on Dec 18, 2008 7:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean Comcast in Reno ?
My adopted sons Matt Downs and Ben Copeland . Still not ranked in the McC prospect list.
by nvsfg on Dec 19, 2008 8:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Charter
You probably know it as MYANMAR, but it will always be BURMA to me!
by NuschlerFace on Dec 19, 2008 8:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
anyone know if directv is or is going to carry this?
Proud adopter of Jason Jarvis: let's see YOU pass an online music course without cheating!
by Gaahl on Dec 18, 2008 8:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
see THIS
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 18, 2008 9:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Blah
My cat passed away tonight so I was looking for something to take my mind off it. I go to MLB Network to look at the random highlights, and the first thing that pops up is some godforsaken Red Sox Nation bullshit. Blow me.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 18, 2008 9:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
When was Dave Roberts on the Red Sawks?
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Dec 18, 2008 9:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
scene missing
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 19, 2008 6:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Condolences…loosing a pet (or any loved one) is tough.
When the hurt passes there’s a shelter with an invite out to
you (and me).
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 18, 2008 11:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah we’re thinking about adopting again. Not right away. But I’d like to someday.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 19, 2008 6:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s been 5 1/2 years for me, and I’m still not ready for a new one.
Sorry ’bout your cat.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Dec 19, 2008 10:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That sucks, Baron.
My condolences :-(
Check out The Examined Life. Or don't. Whatever.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Dec 18, 2008 11:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I remember when my cat of 13 years died – that was a sad sad day – even Mr. Merope was teary eyed, I still get sad when I think about it. Our sympathies to you, and bgunn is right, when you are ready, there are lots of shelter kitties looking for a home, especially with all the people being foreclosed on – pets often get left behind.
by Merope on Dec 19, 2008 6:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s sad and I know I’ll miss him and love him forever. He was part of the family. Heck, I have a picture of him as my phone wallpaper. I’m glad I have that, because it was when he was healthy, robust, and still a really handsome guy. Towards the end he was so skinny and he just looked like he wanted to give up. I can’t just erase that image but I can remember him as a happy kitty more.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 19, 2008 6:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We had the same thing happen about four years ago. Mrs. NVSFG had this cat when we got married. He lived till he was 21. He’d been hit by cars, attacked by a coyote, and numerous other adventures. He came from the pound in Oakland. We called him “Ghetto Kitty”. Every time we got transferred or moved, he would run away for a week or so, but he always came back..
He was part of the family. We still have pictures around the house, and he has a dish under the apple tree where he used to sleep on summer days.
My condolences. We made it about a month before we went to the pound up here and another cat “picked” us to take him home.
My adopted sons Matt Downs and Ben Copeland . Still not ranked in the McC prospect list.
by nvsfg on Dec 19, 2008 8:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s so sad. I don’t know how you leave a family member like your pet behind.
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Dec 19, 2008 8:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I watched a classic film I’d never seen before last night: Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
It’s from 1961 (so it’s as old as me), stars Audrey Hepburn, and—by today’s
standards—is so odd visually and in it’s pacing that I know all you film lovers
(and fans of Mad Men—it’s NY in the same smoke and booze-filled era) will
dig it. The song Moon River is brilliantly used throughout the film as well.
The reason I bring it up in the cat part of this thread is the cat (named Cat) is
a big part of the film. I know you catlovers will dig it.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 19, 2008 9:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Classic Film, Classic "Dame" ( in the best sense of the word)
My adopted sons Matt Downs and Ben Copeland . Still not ranked in the McC prospect list.
by nvsfg on Dec 19, 2008 10:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Trivia alert!
Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini wrote Moon River with Audrey Hepburn’s limited vocal range in mind – the tune spans no more than one octave.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Dec 19, 2008 11:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't "Dish" a more complimentary term?
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Dec 25, 2008 5:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is the graphic missing? It was there when I previewed it. Or was it too racey?
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 19, 2008 10:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“beaver” was in the url
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Dec 19, 2008 10:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So? The URL wasn’t visable, and if the word is unacceptable, it’s in your response.
Perhaps there are some rules I need to read on the topic.
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Dec 19, 2008 10:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Losing your cat sucks. Our family cat died last year — we were in SF actually when it happened — and I still miss him now and then. He was 15-ish and got sick with some sort of feline anemia thing.
/deer head
Bay City Ball
by xanthan on Dec 19, 2008 6:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Buddy was 16 and he was suffering from cancer. He didn’t really suffer until last night. At least he died on his own terms, and I did get to see him and pet him before he went. If he’d passed when I was at work I don’t even know. It was awful to see him dying and then cold and stiff when he died, but I’d rather just be there for him.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 19, 2008 6:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sorry to hear about your cat, Baron. Losing animals sucks.
by tyrannoman on Dec 22, 2008 12:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just checked out 412 and it on, yea.
As for the other topic, Baron I’m sorry about your cat. I have a similar situation coming to a head soon, my cocker spaniel. He goes through bad spells and then perks up, this will probably be that last holidays together for us. I have made appoints with the vet but I never show up, it always ends in a crying jag. So a friend of mine has given me a number for a vet that makes house calls, they take the pet and bring back the ashes if you want them. Probably won’t be making that call either, my sister will probably come over to do that.
by timmeh on Dec 19, 2008 9:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
that sounds like a good arrangement. We had a burial and a short ceremony for him tonight. We lit a candle for him. I said a brief invocation and then laid him to rest. We even poured out a 40 in his honor. He died at home, so it fits that he’s buried in the yard behind the shed.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 19, 2008 9:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyway back on topic.It’s more than 24 hours after I went looking for non-Red Sox highlights on MLB Network and guess what! It’s still the same shit. I’ve been flipping over there at various intervals tonight and it has not changed.
Seriously guys if that’s what this channel will be I’m not interested. We get enough of that shit with the regular channels.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 19, 2008 10:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
its basically just the ’04 and ’05 WS followed by a bunch of random clips (web gems and such) which repeat over and over. just shut it off until the real launch on january 1st and we can judge it then.
by TimLincecumIsGod on Dec 20, 2008 12:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I would hope come season time,it will be like the NFL channel where they break down each league, talk about top performers, and so on. Hopefully it is like a 24/7 Baseball Tonight. I’m sure that they will have to use “Classic” games to fill time though.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 20, 2008 9:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
If they were going to preview it to build interest, they should be showing bits from all of the teams in the league. I really hope it isn’t as Yankee/Red Sox-centric as ESPN and FOX.
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 20, 2008 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Schedule for Jan.
http://www.mlb.com/network/schedule/
Check the above for the schedule for the next month. Seems to be a variety of stuff but a lot repeats throughout the day. There is a lot of Red Sox and Yankees (they are starting with a Hot Stove league show then at 4PM show the Don Larson Perfect game in the World Series) but they are showing every 2008 World Series game, a lot MLB films, televising the live Hall of Fame results, something called Prime 9 – which is a top 9 countdown of various subjects (CFers, home runs, etc), Hot Stove league program. I know they are televising some World Baseball Classic games. Once a week live baseball during the season.
Nothing really Giants except for the 2002 World Series Highlights, a feature on 1986 (Will Clark) and various Home Run Derby shows (2007 from ATT Park).
A McC newcomer but not outstanding.
by SFGuy on Dec 21, 2008 1:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I want to see the Don Larson game for sure.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 21, 2008 1:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My Don Larsen story: he used to live near me in Morgan Hill when I was a teen. If he was out in his front yard, he’d shake his fist and yell at me every time I blew through the stop sign in front of his house.
Anyhoo – I’d like to see the game, too.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
by can of corn on Dec 23, 2008 2:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You were that damn kid to Don Larsen! Winner!
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 23, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Also, they’re going to run the Ken Burns Baseball docu on the channel.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 21, 2008 2:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Replay
If I want to watch baseball, I’ll just replay the final game of last season.
by sharksrog on Dec 20, 2008 12:47 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I did that last night! I’ve got 5 Giants / dodgers games tivo’d.
by Merope on Dec 20, 2008 10:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If Done Right....
This channel could be great for MiLB and Spring Training.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 20, 2008 10:30 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
good point!
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 24, 2008 10:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No one has seen...
the Don Larsen perfect game in 50 years (they just recently found the film of the game in some guy’s attic). That’s not really Yankee-centric per se, unless you hate the Red Sox and Yankees so much that it’s basically blinded you to baseball history.
I hate the Yankees, and I’m excited as hell to see that. Plus Sal Maglie started for Brooklyn that day, so it’s your one and only chance to see one of the more notorious pitchers in Giants history pitch in action.
by Bitter Fan on Dec 21, 2008 6:17 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree. Watching that game will probably bring tears to my eyes because I never thought I’d ever get to see what happened in these sacred moments of the game. Now we get to. We’re blessed to be baseball fans in this age, for sure.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 21, 2008 1:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Harold Reynolds
I am glad to see Harold Reydolds back on tv full-time again. I also see that they are bringing in Al Leiter as well.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
by Giant among Angels on Dec 21, 2008 2:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yuk
Sorry, I must disagree. I hope someone will take up the FireJoeMorgan spirit and create FireHaroldReynolds. He sounds almost illiterate: his pronunciation is horrendous and his commentary is shallow and obvious. I don’t understand how that guy got hired at ESPN to start with, let alone how his career got resurrected by MLB Network. Bleh.
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Dec 24, 2008 7:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Why, did he sexually harass you before?
Joking aside.
Joe Morgan, No. Reynolds, Yes. Reynolds is IMO a good commentator for the reasons that he is not boring, does have insightful evaluations, former player with credible thoughts and ideas, and most importantly is not named Buck or McCarver.
I would like to hear a few other options in your mind that would be able to deliver the qualities that I believe Reynolds would deliver.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 24, 2008 10:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d hug Harold.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 24, 2008 10:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
First, I reject the premise that it MUST be an ex-player
If I were hiring, I would remain focused that I’m trying to put the best baseball talker on the air, and that might or might not be a former player. No law says it has to be a former player. A former player CAN certainly bring some extra insights, but those players are plentiful and available for color commentary. First and foremost, I would want a broadcaster as the anchor/host. Then we can bring in a rotating stable of former players for sidekick and color duties.
Of that type of tv personality, I don’t know who is available or interested or even qualified. A younger Jon Miller type, a younger Bob Costas type, and probably a dozen regional personalities that we just don’t know about.
Obviously, all this is subjective. I do find Harold boring, inarticulate, shallow, and has the McCarver/Sutcliffe tic of stressing and straining so hard to make a point that he doesn’t realize is obvious to others. You don’t. C’est la jouet.
I'm adopting a true Giant and an awe-inspring gamer: tk. "Atta babe."
by Mayor of 311 on Dec 24, 2008 10:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Never stated that they MUST be an ex-player
Im not sure how you got that being an ex-player was a requirement out of my post.
My point was that since he is an ex-player, he has the insight of knowing what goes on behind the scenes, in the club house, on the field, player-coach discussions, and everything else that most non-former players would lack and could only guess and speculate at.
TBS used him because they realized that he was liked by the masses, so they jumped at the opportunity to use him in the payoffs, just like MLBTV is doing now.
I definately do not think that Reynolds should be the lead anchor, just a color commentator.
You are right, this is all subjective, and everyones feelings will be different on the matter. If this MLB channel is anything like the NFL Network, they will have a rotating cast of commentators.
But we can at least agree that McCarver would ruin this channel like he ruins the playoffs every year.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 24, 2008 11:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I also forgot to mention that im sure that MLBTV wanted him because of his experience and recognizable face.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 24, 2008 11:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hear FP is available
/ hides under desk
by Merope on Dec 24, 2008 5:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IMHO, Reynolds was the only tolerable member of Baseball Tonight when he was still on it.
by Natto on Dec 24, 2008 10:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
In my eyes, TIno Martinez was or is(not sure if he comes on it anymore) the absolute worst. He had that little shit-grin smile that I just wanted to slap off his face.
I Don't Tolerate Intolerance!
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Dec 24, 2008 10:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I watched a brief thing on the preview, where Harold and Hazel Mae introduced the network and gave a little tour of the studios. I wasn’t as annoyed by Ms. Mae as I expected. She still looks like she’s been Botoxed to hell and back, but she’s okay. At least from the little blurb I saw.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 24, 2008 10:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve seen her a bunch when she used to be on NESN (The Red Sox local cable channel). She was not completely horrible.
It could have been worse. We could have ended up with Suzyn Waldman!
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 25, 2008 9:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you have to pay for this on Comcast?
I ask this because I checked my mother’s TV. She has Comcast Digital Starter Package and MLB Channel 412 (she lives in SF like I do) wasn’t open.
It still isn’t available on Directv but I know I’ll get it because I get NFL and NHL Networks with my DTV pack (and I pay $15 less then my mother does with about 50 or so more channels).
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by SFGuy on Dec 23, 2008 12:37 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering if it’s on the NFL Network/NBA TV package with Comcast. That’s $5 more a month.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 23, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This channel is available on Directv for no extra charge. My mother’s television was still scrambled so she would have to pay extra if she wanted it.
The Larsen perfect game was interesting. No first inning was shown as the video seemed to have been lost. Game was hosted by Bob Costas with guests Yogi Berra and Don Larsen at the MLB Network studios. Giants link for this game as both starters played for the Giants. Sal Maglie played for the NY Giants and Larsen played for the SF Giants.
A McC newcomer but not outstanding.
by SFGuy on Jan 1, 2009 5:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I have been watching this today as well. Seems like a cool channel. I am interested to see if they will have a Minor League Report every night once the season start.
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by Giant among Angels on Jan 1, 2009 8:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
February schedule is listed
Giants programming involved are the ’51, ’54, ’62, ’89 and 2002 World Series highlights.
Some live games in February. The Caribbean World Series in early February and some Spring Training games in late February.
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by SFGuy on Jan 15, 2009 5:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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