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ESPN Sunday Night Baseball sucks. (Original Post) GP6971 Sep 2023 OP
I'd think the managers wouldn't want that BOSSHOG Sep 2023 #1
I agree it probably is dictated by MLB, but GP6971 Sep 2023 #4
I'm not watching True Dough Sep 2023 #2
I don't know. GP6971 Sep 2023 #3
Yep. Baseball is unwatchable Raven123 Sep 2023 #5
I agree Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #6
Which makes it even GP6971 Sep 2023 #7
I don't like when they mic up the players in the field, either. Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #8
I beg to differ - I thought it was cool and a great opportunity for he and his son. walkingman Sep 2023 #9
For him and his son. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2023 #10
Thanks - Not my strongest suit. walkingman Sep 2023 #12
I like the mini-interviews too. zuul Sep 2023 #14
Pretty certain it's a network thing Auggie Sep 2023 #11
Sometimes those on field interviews are pretty interesting; Golden Glovers don't always need a glove Brother Buzz Sep 2023 #13
I can't stand those! LisaM Sep 2023 #15
I like the idea RussBLib Sep 2023 #16

BOSSHOG

(44,738 posts)
1. I'd think the managers wouldn't want that
Sun Sep 3, 2023, 08:04 PM
Sep 2023

It’s a distraction for a defensive player. The leagues have probably forced it on the teams. I’ve watched baseball for at least 60 years and those interviews do nothing positive for the game.

Diamond_Dog

(40,085 posts)
8. I don't like when they mic up the players in the field, either.
Sun Sep 3, 2023, 08:42 PM
Sep 2023

Wouldn’t you think that would be extremely distracting for them.

Oh well, have to pander to the casual fan …

walkingman

(10,498 posts)
9. I beg to differ - I thought it was cool and a great opportunity for he and his son.
Sun Sep 3, 2023, 08:42 PM
Sep 2023

Sadly, it looks like the Stros are gonna be swept. Go Astros!!!

LisaM

(29,534 posts)
15. I can't stand those!
Mon Sep 4, 2023, 02:48 AM
Sep 2023

Especially when it's a defensive player, I'm always afraid he's going to get bonked in the head.

I like focusing on the game, do not understand all the yapping that goes on now. Baseball is a great game, I don't need a side show. I am sorry for those who do.

RussBLib

(10,464 posts)
16. I like the idea
Tue Sep 5, 2023, 02:38 PM
Sep 2023

...of talking to players while the game is ongoing. There is a much greater range of questions vs any end-of-game interview, which is over quickly.

As long as it doesn't interfere with the actual game.

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