Steve9347 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) f*** this. Stone is great, but DJ deserves better. Edited September 13, 2008 by Steve9347 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Farmer needs to pull a Vin Scully and fly solo. It would be monumental radio and I wouldn't even bother flipping the tv on to watch a game ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 well that's a shame. honestly, i liked DJ... but i think that's just because he's really the only thing I've known. I was only 13 when he took over in 2000. So my only memories of watching sox games on tv are Hawk & DJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 hopefully we get a real PBP guy for the radio now... I like Stone a lot as an announcer, but as a radio guy, he was terrible, IMO. I remember coming home several times, turning on the sox game, and not finding out what the score was until I got home 20 minutes later. I hope we can get someone like Pat Hughes to be our PBP guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBetsy Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 QUOTE (ChiSox35 @ Sep 13, 2008 -> 04:06 PM) Farmer needs to pull a Vin Scully and fly solo. It would be monumental radio and I wouldn't even bother flipping the tv on to watch a game ever again. I can't imagine anything worse. Farmer is probably the worst guy on radio in MLB at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBetsy Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 This is really weird timing for the announcement. Why not wait until the offseason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 QUOTE (BlackBetsy @ Sep 13, 2008 -> 03:13 PM) I can't imagine anything worse. Farmer is probably the worst guy on radio in MLB at this point. I don't think I've come across a statement on this board that I've disagreed with more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I really like DJ, but there is zero chemistry with Hawk. I am sad this is happening, but the Sox TV booth is better for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I hate to say this but the reason the announcement is now is the same reason Sarah Palin had her first one on one interview right now... hurricane taking people's minds off things somewhat, shoulders the blow (in her case for her slipups that happened in said interview) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBetsy Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 13, 2008 -> 04:22 PM) I really like DJ, but there is zero chemistry with Hawk. I am sad this is happening, but the Sox TV booth is better for it. I don't know about it. Hawk and Stone both have some pretty big egos. Hawk is also the ultimate company man and is close with Reinsdorf. Stone calls it likes he sees it and is not afraid of challenging players or management. I can see this resulting in a tremendous blow up on camera and in the papers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (BlackBetsy @ Sep 13, 2008 -> 04:41 PM) I don't know about it. Hawk and Stone both have some pretty big egos. Hawk is also the ultimate company man and is close with Reinsdorf. Stone calls it likes he sees it and is not afraid of challenging players or management. I can see this resulting in a tremendous blow up on camera and in the papers. You say you dont know how you feel about it ...You are listing awesome things, however. Also this may sound kind of silly, but I know Cubs fans who just flipping around would keep the TV on a Sox game just to hear Stone's voice. Lot of Cubs fans still like him. Higher ratings=more ad $, and then more $ that JR is willing to spend on players. Edited September 13, 2008 by Princess Dye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Sep 13, 2008 -> 04:01 PM) f*** this. Stone is great, but DJ deserves better. Yeah, they should f***ing get rid of Hawk. DJ is the better announcer of the two, and it's seen when he does broadcasts on Fox, when he doesn't have to be that piece of s***'s lackey. I like having Stone come into the booth, but I'd much prefer him to be paired with DJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I can't imagine Stone doing the " You can put it on the board . YES ! " stereo version with Hawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 13, 2008 -> 05:06 PM) Yeah, they should f***ing get rid of Hawk. DJ is the better announcer of the two, and it's seen when he does broadcasts on Fox, when he doesn't have to be that piece of s***'s lackey. I like having Stone come into the booth, but I'd much prefer him to be paired with DJ. Agreed. I appreciate what Hawk is and has done for the Sox, but I'm much more willing to turn the page on him than I am on DJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveBrown85 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) I sat on the fan deck for Tues game when Hawk and DJ did the game from out there. Hawk & DJ were taken pictures between innings with a lot of fans and signing autographs. They both didnt talk to much to each other between innings makes me wonder how much they really like one another Edited September 13, 2008 by DaveBrown85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 QUOTE (DaveBrown85 @ Sep 13, 2008 -> 05:15 PM) I sat on the fan deck for Tues game when Hawk and DJ did the game from out there. Hawk & DJ were taken pictures between innings with a lot of fans and signing autographs. They both didnt talk to much to each other between innings makes me wonder how much they really like one another If it turns out that Hawk ran DJ out after running Wimpy out, I'll be pissed. The guy is a hack announcer. He must have pictures of Reinsdorf of Boyer or who ever makes the decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Sorry to hear about DJ. But happy to hear about Stoney with Hawk. What a matchup! DJ will land somewhere else and thrive. Look at what Singleton is doing on ESPN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Not a big surprise here, as this was rumored prior. I've always liked DJ, hopefully he gets a gig with Fox or maybe one of the West Coast teams since he lives out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Sep 13, 2008 -> 04:01 PM) f*** this. Stone is great, but DJ deserves better. I agree, Stone is good, but I really like DJ, even if he goes to the radio, I can't get the games, so it doesn't matter to me. I hope he gets a job somewhere. Edited September 13, 2008 by Leonard Zelig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Philips Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Sep 13, 2008 -> 05:32 PM) I agree, Stone is good, but I really like DJ, even if he goes to the radio, I can't get the games, so it doesn't matter to me. I hope he gets a job somewhere.dj is not the one that needs to be replaced,, I can't stand hawk. pacioric i miss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How many times do we have to hear his 40 year old stories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 i cant believe people have such strong feelings either way get a grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 13, 2008 -> 05:20 PM) If it turns out that Hawk ran DJ out after running Wimpy out, I'll be pissed. The guy is a hack announcer. He must have pictures of Reinsdorf of Boyer or who ever makes the decision. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if that were the case. And it also wouldn't surprise me if he turns around and starts taking jabs at DJ next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Sep 13, 2008 -> 06:43 PM) i cant believe people have such strong feelings either way get a grip People have such strong feelings because we all watch a lot of games, and therefore, we have to listen to these guys all the time. I can't believe someone wouldn't have a strong feeling either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 13, 2008 -> 06:58 PM) I wouldn't be surprised in the least if that were the case. And it also wouldn't surprise me if he turns around and starts taking jabs at DJ next year. That would be Hawk. Look at how he trashed Manuel after he was gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Well, hope things turn out well for DJ and hope we can get a solid presence in the radio booth next year...but I have no problem adding baseball's best color man to our TV booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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