Do I think that could be a slippery semantics slope? Sure. Because a lot of times, it really isn’t all that deep (like with the Muncy/Vargas topic tonight). But I also don’t want to be totally dismissive. I’m open to conversation to see if I’m maybe missing the mark.
But how does Manny feel about Orel?
Drunk baseball game in Los Angeles. Borderline belligerent hockey game in Vegas. Much different stakes in each. But still funny to watch at the same time
I mean, the way things have gone tonight, they enjoy broadcaster bullying? 🤷♂️
“Do I attempt to dribble out clock until I’m fouled? Stop at rim, pump fake to draw a foul and also chew more seconds off the clock? F it contested layup leerrroooyyyyyyyy jeeeeeeennnkkinnnssss”
If I had any guts, I would’ve said what I was thinking on the Pirates go-ahead home run: “Tyler Callihan just sold a half a million brake pads.” But I instead chose cowardice.
I had this exchange on the old bird app. It has me pondering words and phrases that are thrown around casually during broadcasts without full understanding of their weight, meaning, etc. If you’re ever listening to a game and feel strongly, feel free to reach out about it.
Stephen Nelson
Braden Montgomery hits a walk-off home run against the Braves in his MLB debut for the White Sox.
Incredible.
