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These two handsome gentleman were once called "athletes," fairly recently, which is kind of funny, when you look at them.
We keep forgetting that TBS is going to be showing a ton of baseball games this year — along with the Division Series and the NLCS — and Cal Ripken and Tony Gwynn are going to be the main analysts. Gwynn and Chip Carey are the lead broadcasters, and Ripken's gonna be the studio guy with Ernie Johnson. We suspect he will dial it down somewhat from Charles Barkley.
Who's not listed here, by the way? Harold Reynolds! We were hoping Harold would find a spot on the roster, but apparently, he's been put in the Do Not Call list. We don't know about you, but having baseball back reminds us how much we kinda miss him.
TBS Lands Ripken, Gwynn [SI.com]
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Holy weird shit happening on Deadspin, Batman!
Tony Gwynn is fat.
I really have no more to add. That man is fat.
sorry, Will.. i know you won't like this... but it has to be said
having Chip Carey do national baseball TV broadcasts is about as bad as having Joe Buck doing the same. they'll never shut up about their favorite teams. a little neutrality, please.
The cable network will broadcast the NLCS in 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013, and the ALCS in 2008, 2010 and 2012.
MLB Playoffs...now with 50% less Buck and McCarver!!
Harold Reynolds was hired. And then Tony Gwynn ate him.
Look, it's the number 10!
Tony Gwynn keeps Li'l Chocolate Donuts on the training table at San Diego State.
I think Tony Gwynn ate Nibbles.
I'm just going to say it. I never liked Cal Ripken. I know that will bother some people, but I fucking hated that guy. That's all.
@Land of Os(borne):
But Will didn't even blog about Purdue's practice!! What the hell!
Because I can't seem to get the Leftovers to load...
Stingley never said a bad thing about Jack Tatum despite the fact that Tatum never apologized to him or even said something vague like "I'm sorry what happened."
Bummer about his passing. He really did stay classy.
Does TBS get any extra regular season games?
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Geaux Irish found this and posted it on EDSBS. It may or may not be the Cowherd family residence.(How many Cowherds are in West Hartford, though?) I think all you will use good judgement with this ... so go at it if you feel so inclined.
Also, I think Cal Ripken's been putting his head in the Shine-O Ball-O.
This is all very strange. The Braves on TBS is what I grew up with. Now the games are on 3 different stations and the announcers aren't together anymore.
why is Biggie Smalls standing next to Cal Ripken?
Wait, I do have a serious question:
Is this going to interfere with Tony's job as SDSU's ball coach?
I guess not. OK. I've always thought Tony did a pretty good job when I saw him on ESPN, but that's snippets and the like.
I'm glad Uncle Fester finally found some gainful employment.
Wait, I do have a serious question
Wrong website
Tony Gwynn:
"3000 calories? Yeah, that's breakfast."
How in the hell did he win 5 Gold Gloves as a center-fielder?
"These two handsome gentleman were once called "athletes," fairly recently, which is kind of funny, when you look at them."
I think Ripkin looks in decent shape for a guy pusing 50.
Tony appears to be pushing 350.
@Matt_T: You and me both Matt.
Hey, at least the Braves have a pen again...
Tony must be on a quest to acquire so much weight that his voice gets deeper. because i remember the first time i heard him doing an ESPN game i said out loud "who is this bitch announcing a baseball game?" he's had to have heard that from someone else in his lifetime.
and to think, at one point I had a Gwynn Clippers jersey... I mean really, that man was once a hell of a baller!?!?
Damn, I had completely forgotten TBS was going to be doing more coverage of baseball. This is going to suck. Chip Carey is a turd and I hate everything about the fucktardiness of Braves baseball.
Also, does anyone else think Tony Gwynn is going to be just as bad a Joe Morgan?
@cameltrader:
Also, does anyone else think Tony Gwynn is going to be just as bad a Joe Morgan?
No, my money is on Cal Ripken doing his best Joe Theismann impersonation.
@Yostal: His analysis is fine, but his voice is really grating. Nasally, kind of whiny. Not pleasant. He needs to have someone do voice-overs for him.
@cameltrader: Seeing how he is going to say the same stupid stuff only with mallomars crammed in his gullet
@Russkiejedi: His voice reminds me of Dave Chappelle's impression of a white person.
@TotalBS: Exactly. Or Tiger Woods. Basically, same thing.
I bet Tony Gwynn could still hit two eighty, and by that I mean the number of IHOPs in one month.
If Ripken makes one "Back during my streak" comment, Gwynn better sit on him
@Russkiejedi: It would be fun if all of Gwynn's lines were dubbed, like in a bad kung fu movie.
Tony Gwynn... not thin. He doesn't even look healthy. He looks like he's going to keel over and have a heart attack any minute a la Kirby Puckett.
Speaking of the Hall of Fame, put Matsuzaka in right now!!!
How many Tony Gwynns are in that picture? It looks like there's at least 2 or 3 hiding under that jersey.
why is Keenan Thompson standing next to Cal Ripken?
Excuse me, but [threadjack]:
Bottom of the 9th, bases loaded! Wes Helms is at the plate!
Unfortch, we're still down 8-2, but...COME ON, WES!
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chip caray during the mariners-angels game in may:
"that ichiro suzuki is some ballplayer. reminds me of a much older ryan langerhans".
chip caray during the pirates-rockies game in august:
"todd helton is one of the better first basemen in the game. i'd rank him behind jim thome, ryan howard and scott thorman."
and, of course, chip caray during the twins-royals game in september:
"that johan santana is something else. with a little more work, he can turn himself into something special. like a less-polished kyle davies."
Those bats aren't as cool as Wonderboy.
"Tony Gwynn IS Black Hammer! Cal Ripken Jr IS White Lightning! Together, they're taking on the mob! These guys play for keeps!"
Neat shirt, 289!
I can't wait to hear them fill up dead-time in a broadcast.
Cal: Y'know Tony, what the ballplayers are putting in their bodies is sickening and destroying the game.
Tony: I use a stick of butter as deodorant.
Cal: All these chemicals they put into their bodies can't be good for their health either.
Tony: Have you ever had a Twinkie enema? I have, and it's fantastic!
Cal: Today's ballplayers should be ashamed of themselves.
Tony: Do you remember my jheri-curl? I used Mrs. Buttersworth.
Cal: Tony, what in the hell are you talking about fuck-face?
Tony: Chorizo!
@twoeightnine: I LOVE that shirt.
You ought to send one to Citizens Bank Park, Attn: Greg Dobbs.
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Yeah, who's gonna captain and play 3rd in the Celebrity all star game this year!?! We need Harold!
@Arkbear: I'll take it!
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@Clare: the fact that the Phlunkies will have to rely on Wes Helms, Rod Barajas, Aaron Rowand, and Shane Victorino for clutch ABs this year... i think it's safe to say they're going nowhere.