Joxer_Daly Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 03:35 PM) The main effect of Hawk is making people believe that Steve Stone is some kind of genius. I will gladly concede that Hawk caters to the casual fan more than the avid one, though, in terms of baseball knowledge. He likes to teach parts of the game that anyone who played seriously or has watched closely for a long time would know. My girlfriend, on the other hand, learns a lot from Hawk -- of course, for her Hawk makes a boring game a lot less boring and she's become a huge fan...almost solely because Hawk drew her in. I really think folks underrate this. If you're flipping through channels, do you want Len Kasper (or other faceless broadcaster) droning on about this or that or a guy who actually conveys the ups and downs of a game. In the end, I watch lots of Sox games by myself. Hawk is like my old buddy watching the game with me. Sometimes he says things I don't agree with, are silly, or predictable. More often, though, I feel good knowing I have a guy who is at least as invested as me if not more and is not afraid to show it. I can relate to a lot of what you're saying there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (Joxer_Daly @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 10:17 AM) I can relate to a lot of what you're saying there. What Jake said there was well said. I also agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 09:41 AM) ...also with this once again rehashed Hawk sucks/Hawk needs to go thread (which we see every single year), the moment he's gone, you'll all be praising him as the former face of the White Sox and "miss him". As Rick 'Wild Thing' Vaughn said at the end of MLII, "Blow it out your ass, loud mouth!" Agreed. Just because I want him gone now doesn't mean I won't "miss him". He is the only Sox announcer I have known and he will always have a place in Sox history, but at this point of his career, he does more harm than good to a broadcast IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdWalsh Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 09:27 AM) What Jake said there was well said. I also agree. Ditto. I especially liked "In the end, I watch lots of Sox games by myself. Hawk is like my old buddy watching the game with me. Sometimes he says things I don't agree with, are silly, or predictable. More often, though, I feel good knowing I have a guy who is at least as invested as me if not more and is not afraid to show it.". I agree so much with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 1, 2013 -> 07:23 PM) Tell me about it. 5 innings into the season and I was ready to put the game on mute. I still can't believe the Sox have let him stick around so long. Yup, my opening post remains. We need a pro in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 09:34 AM) What's the all-time Hawk-fixation team? CF Carlos Gomez LF Yaz RF Ichiro 1B Russell Branyan Remember, Dayan Viciedo has the quickest bat since... Carlos Delgado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 09:41 AM) ...also with this once again rehashed Hawk sucks/Hawk needs to go thread (which we see every single year), the moment he's gone, you'll all be praising him as the former face of the White Sox and "miss him". Eh, that's not accurate in the least. Of course, the Sox would likely promote Farmio or some bulls*** instead of giving us what we crave (a legit broadcasting voice) so it doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 10:08 AM) How would you like to hear Frank Thomas call 162 games? You are comparing our PLAY BY PLAY guy with someone who would be the COLOR guy. pbp =/= color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I wouldn't have as big a problem with Hawk if he had anything new to say in the last 15-20 years. At this point he's an old timey record stuck in repeat combined with a morning radio instant replay machine. The only time he was (and is on occasion now) tolerable is when Wimpy is with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShandyMan Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Personally, I love hawk. It could be because I have only been a diehard sox fan for about 10 years now, but I find myself extremely bored anytime I watch another team play due to the announcers. I love the excitement even though it can get annoying at times. However, hawk will never be fired. He'll be in the booth until he retires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 10:36 AM) Eh, that's not accurate in the least. Of course, the Sox would likely promote Farmio or some bulls*** instead of giving us what we crave (a legit broadcasting voice) so it doesn't matter. Ok, so who is this legit broadcasting voice you so desire, that is actually available and would want the job? I think the reality is, when Hawk is gone, he's going to get replaced by a "robotic boring" announcer that couldn't care less about the White Sox, and they may as well have Apple's Siri or Google's Voice broadcast the play by play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (Cali @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 10:37 AM) I wouldn't have as big a problem with Hawk if he had anything new to say in the last 15-20 years. At this point he's an old timey record stuck in repeat combined with a morning radio instant replay machine. The only time he was (and is on occasion now) tolerable is when Wimpy is with him. STREEEETCH is new in the last 15-20 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 10:39 AM) STREEEETCH is new in the last 15-20 years So is, you Gotta be Bleepin' me Wegener! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (Jose Paniagua @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 09:34 AM) What's the all-time Hawk-fixation team? CF Carlos Gomez LF Yaz RF Ichiro 1B Russell Branyan Catfish Hunter Don Drysdale Hineybird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 10:42 AM) Catfish Hunter Don Drysdale Hineybird Matt Abbatacola Joe West Doc Edwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (iamshack @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 10:52 AM) Matt Abbatacola Joe West Doc Edwards Matt Abbatacola's cost about a one-hundred-sixty dollar bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 10:08 AM) Until he gets replaced with someone infinitely more boring. Think about the people out there... How would you like to hear Frank Thomas call 162 games? Darrin Jackson, Ed Farmer...oh wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 04:38 PM) Ok, so who is this legit broadcasting voice you so desire, that is actually available and would want the job? I think the reality is, when Hawk is gone, he's going to get replaced by a "robotic boring" announcer that couldn't care less about the White Sox, and they may as well have Apple's Siri or Google's Voice broadcast the play by play. Daron Sutton please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (Cali @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 04:37 PM) I wouldn't have as big a problem with Hawk if he had anything new to say in the last 15-20 years. At this point he's an old timey record stuck in repeat combined with a morning radio instant replay machine. The only time he was (and is on occasion now) tolerable is when Wimpy is with him. I challenge your first statement. Baseball is such a weird game with unique stuff happening he has to be saying "new" things all the time. Do you mean his catchphrases? I tuned the sound down on the Royals announcers yesterday until I thought how stupid that was and I decided to listen to them. Ryan Lefevre (sp) isn't too bad actually. But Hudler was annoying me. The radio crew of Steve Physioc (horrible) and Denny Matthews (he's ok) is also mixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 01:26 PM) Daron Sutton please Stop and think with me for a minute. Do the White Sox seem like the type of team who would hire away someone else's talent? Or do the Sox seem like the kind that would bring in an old player, or move over someone who is already on a Sox broadcasting team? I get why Hawk bothers some people, but I have a very real suspicion that when he retires, we all will regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I could see them going with DJ. I mean, when was the last time they didn't have a former player/executive in the booth? Caray isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Mariners better not load the bases this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 4, 2013 -> 07:04 PM) Mariners better not load the bases this weekend. Sacks packed with seamen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 2, 2013 -> 03:52 PM) Stop and think with me for a minute. Do the White Sox seem like the type of team who would hire away someone else's talent? Or do the Sox seem like the kind that would bring in an old player, or move over someone who is already on a Sox broadcasting team? I get why Hawk bothers some people, but I have a very real suspicion that when he retires, we all will regret it. The bulls seemed to have done well with replacing Johnny red Kerr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 QUOTE (GoodAsGould @ Apr 4, 2013 -> 09:30 PM) The bulls seemed to have done well with replacing Johnny red Kerr. WHAT ARE YOU DOING DRAGIC?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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