Nokona Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 AM 1000 just reported that Ed Farmer will have a new partner in the booth next year. Apparently Rooney will not be going over to the score per White Sox decision. This is absolutely terrible. I quit White Sox Nation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(Nokona @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 04:42 PM) AM 1000 just reported that Ed Farmer will have a new partner in the booth next year. Apparently Rooney will not be going over to the score per White Sox decision. This is absolutely terrible. I quit White Sox Nation. WTF? who's the genius behind this decision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(Nokona @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 06:42 PM) AM 1000 just reported that Ed Farmer will have a new partner in the booth next year. Apparently Rooney will not be going over to the score per White Sox decision. This is absolutely terrible. I quit White Sox Nation. Yeah, I also heard that - that's a shame. He's such an easy listen, and I wish he was doing Sox games for the next 10 years. All I know is they better get somebody from outside that station - I don't want to hear Jesse Rogers or some other Mike North pet getting that position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(spiderman @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 04:46 PM) Yeah, I also heard that - that's a shame. He's such an easy listen, and I wish he was doing Sox games for the next 10 years. All I know is they better get somebody from outside that station - I don't want to hear Jesse Rogers or some other Mike North pet getting that position. I wonder if Dave Wills is on his way back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dick Allen Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 This is shocking. I heard Rooney had a chance to go to St. Louis a couple of years ago, but remained loyal to the White Sox. I rarely listen to the games on the radio, but he's been an institution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 05:47 PM) I wonder if Dave Wills is on his way back. If you heard what Dan McNeil said a couple of months ago, you wouldn't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I bet the score wants steve stone to take his place. Though, I love stone, not at Rooneys expense, I will boycott the score from now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 06:47 PM) I wonder if Dave Wills is on his way back. If he has a connection to Mike North, then he would have a chance.... Wills is a tough listen - yes, a big White Sox fan, but way over the top in his hatred for the Cubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 04:48 PM) This is shocking. I heard Rooney had a chance to go to St. Louis a couple of years ago, but remained loyal to the White Sox. I rarely listen to the games on the radio, but he's been an institution. fan movement to keep him in town? Worked when there were whispers about getting rid of Vin Scully in LA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(rangercal @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 05:50 PM) I bet the score wants steve stone to take his place. Though, I love stone, not at Rooneys expense, I will boycott the score from now. Maybe DJ doing play by play in the 8th inning, is being groomed to be the radio PBP guy, with Stone taking over the color on TV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(rangercal @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 06:50 PM) I bet the score wants steve stone to take his place. Though, I love stone, not at Rooneys expense, I will boycott the score from now. How would that work ? Two color guys basically...Farmer has done some play by play, but that would be 2 guys talking over each other. I love Stone, and think this would be a more than acceptable replacement.... I'd love Rooney back for years to come, but it isn't happening - so if they get Stone, I'd be ok with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 04:51 PM) Maybe DJ doing play by play in the 8th inning, is being groomed to be the radio PBP guy, with Stone taking over the color on TV? do you think Stone would put up with the Hawk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 06:51 PM) Maybe DJ doing play by play in the 8th inning, is being groomed to be the radio PBP guy, with Stone taking over the color on TV? That could be. But why get rid of Rooney, He is one of the best IMO. This is Horse s*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Get ready for me to go off at Soxfest. This is complete and utter bulls***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshot7 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 a terrible decision. I guess being named the best duo on radio in USA Today didn't help after all. Can someone email Brooks about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 06:50 PM) If you heard what Dan McNeil said a couple of months ago, you wouldn't think so. I think McNeil basically said that the management was kind of embarassed by his whole 'I hate anything Cubs's act...wasn't that the point McNeil made ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 06:53 PM) Get ready for me to go off at Soxfest. This is complete and utter bulls***. Im with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(longshot7 @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 06:53 PM) a terrible decision. I guess being named the best duo on radio in USA Today didn't help after all. Can someone email Brooks about this? I'd like to hear the reasoning behind this decision.... If it isn't about money (which is what usually anything is about), then why would the Score be interested in changing directions ? It's not like Rooney is controversial or anything like that, he's such a professional at his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 05:53 PM) Get ready for me to go off at Soxfest. This is complete and utter bulls***. Ya, we all believe you after you promised us you were going to go off about Reed last year. :rolly I'm just joking by the way, boz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(The Ginger Kid @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 05:52 PM) do you think Stone would put up with the Hawk? Yes. I don't think Hawk has nearly as huge of ego as some people do. Stone has a serious knowledge of the game, and being an ex-pitcher offers a different perspective. I really think Hawk's favorite partner was Don Drysdale, an ex-pitcher with a great deal of knowledge, and an ego. Those 2 disagreed a lot, but respected each other. I think Hawk respects Stone's knowledge of game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(spiderman @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 06:53 PM) I think McNeil basically said that the management was kind of embarassed by his whole 'I hate anything Cubs's act...wasn't that the point McNeil made ? He only went along with what a lot of fans liked to hear. Sox fans hate the cubs. He didn't need to get fired, just change his approach a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Huge mistake by the Sox. Best radio play by play man in the business and they are letting him go? My hunch is that this has to be a money issue and the Sox aren't going to pony up the cash (as usual) to keep him. This really is a travesty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 07:56 PM) Ya, we all believe you after you promised us you were going to go off about Reed last year. :rolly I'm just joking by the way, boz. You've got my word that serious questions into this will be posed by yours truly. I brushed the Reed stuff behind due to the fact that we got AJP, Hermanson and others last offseason. Had we not, I probably would have asked about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 06:56 PM) Yes. I don't think Hawk has nearly as huge of ego as some people do. Stone has a serious knowledge of the game, and being an ex-pitcher offers a different perspective. I really think Hawk's favorite partner was Don Drysdale, an ex-pitcher with a great deal of knowledge, and an ego. Those 2 disagreed a lot, but respected each other. I think Hawk respects Stone's knowledge of game. So what do you think is going to happen here ? Farmer and who in the radio booth ? Stone and Hawk on TV ? I'd love that, but I'd be shocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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