Diamondbacks Bullpen

Ron B · A-Ball Kid Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Posts: 12

...you might be in luck

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061002/SPT04/310020053/1071

and if Grace is fortunate enough to land the hitting coach gig, we might have a whole new TV crew next year, hopefully one that doesn't include Jeff Munn.

Stuart · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:58 pm Post subject:

I hope we get Harold Reynolds...He was GREAT to listen to before ESPN canned him for getting a little frisky with the crew.

TAP · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:05 pm Post subject:

Even though he sometimes drove me a little nuts with his "1st pitch hacking" obsession, I personally think Thom is a great guy and I wish him the very best in his future career with the Reds. Not everybody gets a chance to return home and still be involved in a big way with the world's greatest sport.

Stuart · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:07 pm Post subject:

moviegeekjn · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:15 pm Post subject:

Thom can be irritating with his preaching, but he's certainly not the worst in the business... and he had been pretty much on board with the direction that the team was taking.

Still have to wish him the best should he decide to return home. He obviously retains great love for Cincinnati, so this could be a happy move for him.

baldmaga · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:17 pm Post subject:

I really enjoy Thom's play-by-play and I'll be disappointed if he leaves. He's been one of the franchise's mainstay's and to see him go would be saddening. He may irritate some with his critisism and off-topic banter, but he is a very professional broadcaster and has a national feel, where most pbp guys are annoying and have little to no experience.

Otacon · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:18 pm Post subject:

I'm actually going to be dissapointed if he leaves. Compared to 90% of other lead commentators, he's Vin Scully.
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McCray · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 5:24 pm Post subject:

i've bitched and moaned about thom and grace all season, but this makes me sad. those two are idiots half the time, but they're our idiots.
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Catharsis · Journeyman Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 345

I'm confused, and maybe it's after a long day, but are they saying Thom would pair up with Marty or one would be doing TV while the other does radio? Both are play-by-play guys. I wouldn't want either to do color.

And from a friend of mine who works in the media area with the D-Backs, I've heard Thom doesn't get along with Marty in the "I want to work with my dad" kind of way.

I'd hate to see him go.

Ron B · A-Ball Kid Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Posts: 12

Yeah, it seems like it would be a demotion to go from doing TV to doing radio.

stevegardner · Draft Pick Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Posts: 5

I would pack his bags for him. I thnk he may be the most negative announcer I have come across. I would just as soon see Schulte move to the TV side and keep Grace as the color guy. Brennaman has been irritating to me since the first day he arrived...

Catharsis · Journeyman Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 345

Oden · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:30 pm Post subject:

Schulte is one of the suckiest radio guys I've ever heard. Listen to 10 minutes of any of his broadcasts and you'll hear at least one muck up.

Yesterday he called Quentin's long out, caught by Giles, as a home run. Now, after seeing the replay, I could understand not knowing right away if it was out or not. But he called it a homer, then there were about 10 seconds of silence, then he quietly said that Giles caught it.

He gets all excited about a "long fly ball!" which ends up being caught by the shortstop. Say what you want about the guy whose Dad doesn't know how to spell Tom, but at least he doesn't have that level of suckitude.

Dan · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 8:54 pm Post subject:

I think Thom is entertaining and would be disappointed to see him go. I didn't follow baseball unitl after the 2001 season, so the current cast of characters are the ones in which I am familiar.

Maybe I just missing out on really good sports broadcasters.

Catharsis · Journeyman Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 345

dirtygary · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:02 pm Post subject:

I've never liked Thom. He has the DJ kinda voice that is so unfit for baseball. The baseball team are supposed to be unprofessional idiots. That being said, I really, really hope the team brings Schulte up to be the main tv guy, let Grace go down and be a bench coach, and GET TRABER BACK!!!! The guy is so terrible it's great. Like the way that Beavis and Butthead was so stupid it was hilarious. Grace talked about drinking, Traber really did!! Besides, Grace is just trying to pull a Brenly.

Thom is transitioning to college football and the Reds radio gig would be great for him. San Fran (Johnny Miller) and LA (Scully/Steiner) aside, the rest of baseball radio is bushleague. The Reds just got a top-5 radio team.
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McCray · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:42 pm Post subject:

anyone here ever talk to thom outside the broadcast booth? does he still use the same voice? if so, can you imagine him talking dirty to his wife with that voice? gives me chills.
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Oden · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:56 pm Post subject:

He's not a tool in real life.

shoewizard · Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:03 pm Post subject:

I like Thom.

I think he can be wrong about alot of things on air Wink

But he's a good guy. If this is true, I'm very sorry he's leaving, and wish him and his family nothing but the best.

matt · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1901

Even though he still bugs me, I've warmed up to Thom over the last few months. A lot of it has to do with hearing him off the broadcast in interviews. He comes across as genuine and nice. It makes his broadcasts seem more honest as well.

stu · Everyday Player Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 598

I was at the game so I didn't hear Schulte's call, but I was there with 3 people who know baseball better than any fans I have ever met and they were all not sure at first either. The problem is not that Schulte was unsure, it was that he made the call.

It would have been much more exciting for him to actually call the play. I know this is a foreign concept to Schulte, but it is basic to radio. The nnouncer needs to describe the action on the field accurately. Schulte could have describe Giles racing back, line drive at the wall, Giles jumps on the fence, glove over the fence...did he get...did he...Barfield drops to his knees.. it might have been out....NO Giles caught it.

As you can telll that as thought out. It is just me describing how I remember the play.

If Schulte would practice a little he could describe the plays. If he watched the games he would do better.

A friend said he listened to Schulte's radio call of Gonzo's game 7 winning hit. It was: "blooper...dbacks win" No mention of where, whether it was going to drop, which was clear from the outset with the infield in.

I just listen to get the score and during that one inning Schulte makes at least one and often several incomprehensible calls. Brennaman is an excellent radio announcer. I will concede that he works at his job and is a professional when he sticks to just announcing.

They shoud do a Saturday Night Live Skit of a Brennaman announcer talking dirty to his girlfriend.

DesertKnight · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:38 am Post subject:

I remember watching a very young Thom do the sports on WLWT in Cincy many years ago, and I know the Reds would love to have him, but I'm somewhat surprised that he'd accept. Here, he's the TV face of the franchise and his job is secure for as long as he wants it.

Still, I've always like Thom, and I wish him the best. At least he's heading to a good baseball town.

TAP · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:35 am Post subject:

Sorry to see you go, Thom. Best to you and your family in Cincinnati.

EvilJuan · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:50 am Post subject:

matt · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1901

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