There’s something about Yankees CBS radio announcer John Sterling that rubs a loud vocal minority the wrong way. As the New York Daily News columnist Bob Raissman continues to write tear-down pieces against Sterling, the New York Post‘s Phil Mushnick…
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Lou Pinella YES Announcer Chemistry, John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman Reviews
First of all, congratulations to the Yankees for trashing the Baltimore Orioles, and rebounding from their Tampa sweep (old news). Let it be known that Ivan Nova was the one who broke the losing streak, and Derek Jeter doesn’t look…
Was Babe Ruth Overrated? Can We Judge Athletes We Didn’t See Play?
By Tony Vahl, DailySkew Co-Founder The other day I was listening to sports talk show hosts reminisce about the night 50 years ago when Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points. It got me thinking about a notion that I constantly hear…
Brian Cashman Media Backlash
I’ve been blogging and podcasting all about how poor Brian Cashman is as Yankees GM all off-season, but thanks to Brian Cashman’s own mouth he caused his own problems. Ironically, Cashman received negative backlash from the New York Daily News,…
Joe Buck Divorce Rumors, Joe Buck Gay, Joe Buck FOX MLB Legacy
With rumors that Joe Buck is getting a divorce because his wife found out he’s gay (with Fernando Tatis), I thought it would be a good time to take a look back at Joe Buck’s MLB legacy. Please note: I…
Male Enhancement Commercials During Baseball
My grandmother commented to me that the number of male enhancement commercials during baseball games has decreased since last year, in which they were played during every break. My grandmother watches baseball games on network television and basic cable. Ever…
Rating the YES Network Announcers in 2010
Rating the YES Network Announcers in 2010- Please note: excuse me for being too critical if I am attacking an announcer you like. However, it’s a free country and I have a right to complain, and ask for change, even if I…
Frank Thomas Retires, Hall of Fame Waiting
With The Big Hurt Frank Thomas forced into retirement (no one hired him since his last season in 2008), and the Chicago MEDIA paying tribute to him (not to mention the MLB Network national coverage) it’s time to say how great Frank Thomas really was and why he is a Hall of Famer.
Kim Jones Talks About Yankees Trades on WFAN
YES Network reporter Kim Jones was on WFAN this morning, talking sports. The reason why I bring this up is because she is Michael Kay’s spokeswoman, and Michael Kay is a “made man” in the multimedia corporation known as the…