fathom Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...1,7145594.story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Seems like a nice enough guy, but never really developed any chemistry with Hawk. I'd almost rather Stoney stayed paired with Farmer. They're quite good together, despite Farmer still being somewhat away from his strength at play-by-play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I kind of like him in the limited games I see. As long as he has a job in some capacity, radio or TV I'd think he'd be happy. Money is money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamPabloOzuna Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 i honestly think that if the sox replaced dj with steve stone, viewership among casual fans (not just sox fans) would increase nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I just know I thoroughly enjoyed that week with steve stone last year. Hawk was better with him. that said I've really gotten to like DJ the past several years, and wish him the best in finding another position broadcasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Although DJ has been pretty solid lately IMO. Certainly nothing like he was in the past when it was like listening to smooth jazz wnua on a dreary, rainy day. Probably has everything to do with the Sox being succesful. I would keep Farmer with Stone, and leave TV as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) This was just a matter of time, and I'd be very surprised if this isn't so in 2009. It hurts in the sense that Farmer and Stone are AWESOME together, but in today's world it's all about the TV crew, and Hawk and Stoney were also GREAT last year during that week or so they had together in August. I wouldn't mind D.J. with Farmer either, I think that could work well actually. I'd hate to see D.J. go away all together. Edited July 3, 2008 by whitesoxfan101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 A switch between Stone and DJ might not be bad. Stone and Hawk was absolutely incredible last year. 2 guys with tons of baseball experience and knowledge. They would be so much easier to listen to as well. DJ often latches on to what Hawk rambles on about, where as Stoney will do some analysis or counter Hawk. With that said, I've grown to like DJ a bit. Anything having to do with 2005 will have a special place in my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 This does not make me happy at all. I admit, I was not much of a DJ fan the first few years, but he has grown on me of late. Fwiw, I think the chemistry between Hawk and DJ is among the best in baseball (I have heard just about every broadcasting duo ) and it would be a shame to break them up. Shame on Hawk for not speaking up on DJ's behalf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I'd probably prefer a Hawk/McDowell, Farmer/Stone TV/radio team, but if they flip-flopped Stone and McDowell, that'd work too, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Jul 3, 2008 -> 12:24 AM) This was just a matter of time, and I'd be very surprised if this isn't so in 2009. It hurts in the sense that Farmer and Stone are AWESOME together, but in today's world it's all about the TV crew, and Hawk and Stoney were also GREAT last year during that week or so they had together in August. , I think that could work well actually. I'd hate to see D.J. go away all together. "........I wouldn't mind D.J. with Farmer either" That would be like throwing meat to a hungry wolf. Maybe things have gotten better with Hawk and DJ, but it always seemed like Hawk didn't respect DJ or his opinions. Maybe it had to do with the age difference, or who knows what. If you listened to even 5 minutes of a broadcast, you knew who wore the pants in the booth. DJ would always try to take the high road and back down, eventually it became ass kissing out of fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 so basically, the radio broadcast is going to be terrible now thanks sox brass. leave it the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I've always felt Hawk needs someone in the booth to challenge him. Atleast present an opposing side to an argument. Or question him if he says something ridiculous. You'd think DJ is Hawk's black twin sometimes the way they seemingly agree on every baseball subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I would love to see Stoney with Hawk....maybe he would make it a little more bareable to listen to Hawk again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) The headline on the website said: Stone in, DJ out of Sox TV booth? I got all tingly.... Edited July 3, 2008 by Wanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Reading Is Fundamental http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=65901 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 QUOTE (rangercal @ Jul 3, 2008 -> 01:45 AM) Reading Is Fundamental http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=65901 DOH!!!...I just got so excited though! The only downside I can see to this is...if this is just a short-term thing with Stoney or not. DJ says see ya....and the Stoney bolts onto something else in a few years. We could get stuck with something worse (Singletonish).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 QUOTE (Wanne @ Jul 3, 2008 -> 02:52 AM) DOH!!!...I just got so excited though! The only downside I can see to this is...if this is just a short-term thing with Stoney or not. DJ says see ya....and the Stoney bolts onto something else in a few years. We could get stuck with something worse (Singletonish).... Actually, watching Singleton on BBTN makes me wonder what the hell was going on in that booth. I'm curious to see what would happen in DJ left and was paired with a real PBP guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 But with two young children in Chicago and two more in Arizona, he would like a clear picture of his future. I didnt know that DJ had 4 children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 DJ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 (edited) Can't we have all three. I know we won't have all three, but that would be a sick booth with Hawk, Stone, and D.J. It would be tough to say by to D.J. but Stone would make it a lot easier. :uhoh Edited July 3, 2008 by BearSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 QUOTE (LosMediasBlancas @ Jul 2, 2008 -> 11:47 PM) "........I wouldn't mind D.J. with Farmer either" That would be like throwing meat to a hungry wolf. Maybe things have gotten better with Hawk and DJ, but it always seemed like Hawk didn't respect DJ or his opinions. Maybe it had to do with the age difference, or who knows what. If you listened to even 5 minutes of a broadcast, you knew who wore the pants in the booth. DJ would always try to take the high road and back down, eventually it became ass kissing out of fear. Right on the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 A big fat yes to Hawk/Stone. No offense intended to DJ, but I've never cared for him as an announcer, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I'd rather see Hawk retire, and have Stone and DJ in the TV booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickman Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Brenly is in the last year of his contract and will most likely manage again. Stone will go back to the cubs. The sox just want options if Brenly can't find anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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