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QUOTE(WSFAN35 @ Sep 3, 2005 -> 01:27 AM)
This petition isn't going to get John Rooney back.  It's a done deal.  Personally, I'd like to see Dave Wills be given the job.  He left because he wanted a broadcasting job with the Sox and couldn't get it because they already had Rooney and Farmer, now the job is his.  Not sure about his contract situation with the Devil Rays, but I think he is a logical replacement.

Gabe Martinez

 

 

P.S.:Dave Wills should be given the vacantcy if John leaves (Which I hope it doesn't happen).

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A good guess is, the Score already has someone in mind whom station mgmt. is comfortable with and/or is a part of their corporate affiliate network. I'm not talking about any of the Score hosts here, but the radio industry is pretty well connected and it's a big corporation so quite possibly it's someone from another market.

 

I would think they'd find someone who is capable of doing some PBP so Farmer won't have to carry the entire load.

 

As for Wills, it doesn't make sense if they intend for Farmer to do most of the PBP.

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QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 03:34 AM)
I saw some mention of Rooney and Anaheim where he'd be in the TV booth.  Oh my god....fire Hudler now. 

 

End of my anti angel announcer rant :)

All I can say is that Angel fans will be thrilled if they get Roons.

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I recieved in email from Brooks on the subject of John, thought I'd share it with you all:

 

David,

 

Thanks for your note.

 

It is disappointing that John will not be on our broadcasts after this

season. He is a fantastic broadcaster and I will personally miss the

"and that's a White Sox winner" call.

 

I think (and this is my opinion only) that during the negotiation

process with WSCR, John really thought about what he wanted to do. He

is a very talented broadcaster that has a wide range of talents (he has

done basketball and baseball play by play as well as hosted call in

shows) and I think he wants to explore the next steps in his career. It

is a big broadcasting world out there and there may be other TV and

radio opportunities that may interest him. I know he loves the White

Sox organization, and I cannot blame him for wanting to grow. I

personally wish him well. There is no animosity, rather a great mutual

respect between John and the entire White Sox organization.

 

John will move on and pursue his broadcasting passion. We will work

diligently with WSCR to bring the best radio broadcast possible for our

fans next season.

 

Knowing John, I know he will appreciate your efforts and the kind words

that will be shared at the website.

 

All the best and thanks for being a fan of the White Sox,

 

Brooks

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