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Say It Ain't So, Joe!

From the New York Daily News (and nice 'stash, Bob!)

Could the 19-year "Sunday Night Baseball" broadcasting partnership of ESPN's Jon Miller and Joe Morgan be coming to an end? And will their ESPN Radio call of the Rays-Phillies World Series be the final chapter?

"We expect both Jon and Joe to be back in the Sunday night booth next season," an ESPN spokesman said.

Of course there is a big difference between "expect" to be back and definitely returning. So there is something up here. Miller and Morgan have spent nearly two decades together. During that time their relationship has had its rocky moments. That's no secret.

What's coming to light is how unpopular Morgan has become with many of his ESPN colleagues, who are less than thrilled with the way he prepares for a telecast. Some of them also don't respond well to what they call Morgan's haughty attitude, which he has displayed during some of his more outspoken performances in internal ESPN meetings.

Prone to on-air mistakes, Morgan also has come under some intense media scrutiny. And during those moments when he's made a mistake, the give and take between him and Miller can sound strained. But some of this stuff (if you don't take it all seriously) is kind of funny.

Thought some of you would be interested in this little tidbit. I personally credit Fire Joe Morgan, which has provided plenty of data to support their case over the years.

Here are some gold gloves to take a look at, and don't forget to stop by AN next week to discuss the big awards.

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So begins the revolution

Soon America you will have commentators value people who put runs on the board instead of those who just try their best! Soon we will see scoreboard value overtake clubhouse value! Soon we will see Gold Gloves actually be based on fielding instead of any other conceivable quality in a player!

rebuildingseason.blogspot.com

by Rebuilding Season on Nov 7, 2008 6:34 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bring it.
Soon we will see Gold Gloves actually be based on fielding instead of any other conceivable quality in a player!

And that is the year that Mark Ellis will finally win a GG.

This.

by Blicks on Nov 7, 2008 8:16 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It'll actually be the year right after Ellis retires...

You know, just to keep thing as unfair for A’s fans as possible.

"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM

by Elvez on Nov 7, 2008 9:41 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If he's fired

will he blame Enron?

"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico

by jeepers on Nov 8, 2008 12:09 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But... but where will I go for commentary based entirely on a player's degree of gamerness???

Who will overpraise Jason Varitek?!?! WHO?!?!!?

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Nov 8, 2008 6:45 PM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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