I saw this last night and almost fell out of my helicopter to my death.
That’s a fuckin mouthful
But it’s true.
Unless you’re a gabagoo Yankee fan, you’re almost certainly cheering for the Kansas City Royals.
You have to be so innately obtuse and prolifically detached to see this ALDS any other way.
And yet one of the great voices of my entire life refuses to capture the moment for the crowd.
I seriously thought so much more of Costas before these playoffs started.
So here’s my pitch to Manfred and the rest of baseball.
Get some decent fucking broadcasters can throw a little juice into the microphone when the time is right.
That’s all we’re asking.
If that means Bob Costas has to bring some energy to the opposing team then so be it.
I don’t think that’s too much to ask from one of the best broadcasters in broadcasting history.
With that said, I hope you guys are watching this series.
I think it goes 5 games with maximum late-inning drama.
- This is an ongoing examination but I think the changes to the game have improved late-inning drama.
There’s enough data there to orchestrate a study that proves my point more thoroughly.
For now I just want to emphasize that Rob Manfred did the right thing changing the game.
Now yo do another right thing and give Bob Costas a pep talk.
PS - I hold no grudges - ever - but this one’s pretty close
