Around Baseball 2015 Edition

[chop2chip]

The Nationals color-guy is one of the biggest doofuses I've heard in the booth.

They occasionally have an older man as the color guy. He's much worse.

[gilesfan]

They occasionally have an older man as the color guy. He's much worse.

Ray Knight?

Did you guys watch baseball before the year 2000?

[Julio3000]

They occasionally have an older man as the color guy. He's much worse.

I dunno. Ray Knight is just a garden variety dull homer like Joe Simpson. FP is something else entirely. Like, I'm surprised the dude can actually speak, since I'd peg his mental acuity around the age of a child who just sorted out object permanence.

[jpx7]

Did you guys watch baseball before the year 2000?

Just the Braves.

[gilesfan]

Just the Braves.

FP and Knight both played against he Braves.

[CyYoung31]

Gilesfan will even defend the Nat's horrific announcers. That's cute.

[Tapate50]

Gilesfan will even defend the Nat's horrific announcers. That's cute.

It's pretty funny. Ray is just all around terrible.

[gilesfan]

Gilesfan will even defend the Nat's horrific announcers. That's cute.

No, not at all. I think its odd people wouldn't remember FP Santangelo and Ray Knight from their playing days. Maybe I'm just old.

I'm not sure where I defended or discussed their announcing abilities.

[jpx7]

I think its odd people wouldn't remember FP Santangelo and Ray Knight from their playing days. Maybe I'm just old.

I honestly didn't know his name; I just knew that I abhorred his announcing. I don't really watch Nationals telecasts enough to have familiarity with their booth, and I didn't care enough to research it.

The name "FP Santangelo" sounds vaguely familiar, but I confess to not remembering an inning he played nor a single thing noteworthy about him as player (such as there is worthy of note). I was, meanwhile, barely a two-year-old when Ray Knight retired.

[gilesfan]

I honestly didn't know his name; just that I abhorred his announcing. I don't really watch Nationals telecasts enough to have familiarity with their booth, and I didn't care enough to research it.

The name "FP Santangelo" sounds vaguely familiar, but I confess to not remembering an inning he played nor a single thing noteworthy about him as player (such as there is worthy of note). I was, meanwhile, barely a two-year-old when Ray Knight retired.

FP was the typical scrappy utility guy before those guys became popular. Switch Hitter who married a playboy playmate.

Ray Knight was the third baseman that took over for Pete Rose in the Big Red Machine and then later played for that wacky 1986 Mets team with Doc, Strawberry, Dykstra, etc. Killed it in the playoffs was the world series MVP that year. He managed the Reds (I remember it as badly, but who knows). Divorced from Nancy Lopez (LPGA golfer)

I just realized maybe my sports knowledge is worthless and my brain could have been put to better use.

[thethe]

FP was the typical scrappy utility guy before those guys became popular. Switch Hitter who married a playboy playmate.

Ray Knight was the third baseman that took over for Pete Rose in the Big Red Machine and then later played for that wacky 1986 Mets team with Doc, Strawberry, Dykstra, etc. Killed it in the playoffs was the world series MVP that year. He managed the Reds (I remember it as badly, but who knows). Divorced from Nancy Lopez (LPGA golfer)

I just realized maybe my sports knowledge is worthless and my brain could have been put to better use.

I would be much more productive if I didn't care about sports.

[Julio3000]

FP compared Desmond to Simmons on D.

[Julio3000]

Kyle Kubitza called up by the angels.

[gilesfan]

FP compared Desmond to Simmons on D.

They both do play SS

[thethe]

Geez, Matt Harvey got blasted tonight. If he isn't going to pitch well this year the Mets are going to be in trouble.

[Carp]

KJ has played 6800+ innings at 2B in his career and isn't a well below average 2B. I don't think he's gotten significantly slower or less agile to conclude that he would be a "well below average defensive second baseman." WHile, he hasn't had extended time he has played over there some in the last 3 years and likely workouts at 2B all the time.

Lulz.

If KJ could still play 2b at an acceptable level he'd still be a starting caliber player. 6700 of those 6800 innings came over and years ago. He was never an elite defensive player to begin. If he was anything better than below average, he'd see more than a handful of games a year.

[Carp]

The Nationals color-guy is one of the biggest doofuses I've heard in the booth.

I think they prefer the term "African-American" now. Wait.......

[Heyward]

Gilesfan will even defend the Nat's horrific announcers. That's cute.

FP is ok at times, but Knight and Bob are horrible.

But giles says he isnt a Nats fan, right.

[Heyward]

I would take JUp back, but that deal could be a massive deal down the line.

Fried could be a big-time trade chip if he recovers.

Dustin has hit well in his first year.

Jace has been solid since being the every-day 2B.

And Mallex could be the future leadoff hitter.

Regarding Jason, i dont watch Stl a ton but he hasnt hit well at all. I wouldnt say i want him to fail but i hate the Cards so if he does hit/play horrible, so be it, f them.

[gilesfan]

FP is ok at times, but Knight and Bob are horrible.

But giles says he isnt a Nats fan, right.

Really surprised you cant comprehend.