OT - Tigers FSD Broadcast - Gibby's Announcing

Gibby is soooo good. He actually believes and practices analytics. I actually learn when he's on the call. Rod is all flash and no substance. I get Gibby has kind of a deadpan delivery but if you can get past that he's very insightful.

It’s hard to agree Because Gibby is my favorite Detroit Tiger of all time. He played with energy, swagger, and intensity. His broadcasting lacks any of that. He is dull, dry, and monotone. I can’t stand it, give me Rod

On the Tigers team is Craig Monroe. He would be willing to criticize the team and sort of blew up Rod Allen the other night over that stupid SB by JaCoby Jones.

On a related note on this topic - I have always found it funny when former jock color guys would lead young fans to think they were a different player than they actually were.

Examples: Kirk Gibson did not know what a cut off man was while he was a player, but constantly talks now about the need to hit them with throws.

Mickey Redmond and his "BC Two Handers" - Mickey never went in a corner to get a puck back in his life. He crusied the slot and scored goals and never got hit once ever.

the joke's on you anyway.

That being said, a color commentator should provide 'color' to the game i.e. entertainment. Gibson is unable to do so, whether that's driven by illness or personality is ultimately beside the point. Dude doesn't need the paycheck, so there's no need to employ him as some sort of charitable gesture or moral grandstanding.

When Tigers got Gibby they went from worst to first. I watch via mlbtv, so I can watch opposing broadcast, and I always did with Rod + Mario. No chemistry, no humor,  Mario's inhuman delivery was terrible. 

Gibby has a darky, edgy, weird sense of humor I suspect goes un apreciated by most. I find him hilarious. And his alpha to Mario's beta is great chemistry. Mario always seems close to fight or flight, but there is nothing mean about Gibby so it never quite gets there. Mario is a lot more human because of it, too. Great stuff, Gibby makes these lean years a lot easier to take.

BTW, this Mize pitcher out of Auburn has blown up and there looks to be a consensus top pick. Really good news, as the long presumed pick, Brady Singer, is not wowwing the way you want the top pick to wow.

 

The reason that Gibby is even on the air is because of the rift between Rod & Mario. Rod does not come early and prep, Mario had enough of it and management was made aware. Don’t get me wrong, I like Rod, but if a co-worker is working half as hard as you...that doesn’t go over well for long.

...than Captain Rodvious. Tired of his arrogance and buffoonery years ago.

He’s really smart baseball wise but listening to him is so painful.

Gibby asks the Arizona pitcher if he is  ready to come out.  The pitcher says yes.  In the post-game interview the pitcher says he was ready to stay in and didn't know why Gibby took him out . Priceless story.

I thought it was the medication that slows him down but everyone else is saying it is a symptom of the desease.

The man is an inspiration.  He values hard work and preparation.  I am in as long as he wants to stick around.

Opening Day - 1980 - With a bunch of seniors, we caravaned in from Ann Arbor. Rookie Gibby misreads every fly ball.  Runs in.  Runs out.  Catches balls and once falls down in outfield.  It was hilarious but he found a way to catch every ball.  I haven't laughed at the former Spartan since.

at least they won today.

Mario Impemba and Rod Allen are great imho. Dan Dickerson is excellent. Jim Price is okay for me as the ‘68 Tigers sentimentalist I am. The few times I’ve heard Jack Morris, he’s been good. I have to overcome what I know about Morris personally, to enjoy his commentary; he’s not a nice guy.

Disagree. I like listening to Gibby. Met him last year at an autograph signing and got to chat a little bit. Nice dude, for a Spartan

When I'm home I turn on Dan and Jim and mute the TV. With cable it just about syncs up perfect.

I will take Gibby over hot Rod any day.  I like his insights and his dry sense of humor.  He also has some great stories from the past he shares from time to time which I enjoy.

It is just you. I learn something new everytime he broadcasts a game.

Gibby is great.  Way better than Rod.  Allen likes to talk about being on the 84 team, and really he only had a cup of coffee in the league.  Gets on my nerves.

Gibby is insightful and, best of all, hilarious. Give him another chance.

Gibson is a legend around here but legend or not there is no doubt he will put you to sleep during the game. 

It's hard to listen to anyone when you grow up listening to Harwell on the radio and see George Kell and Al Kaline on TV.

Now that is 100% correct.

His analysis is...fine, i guess. But as a color commentator, he’s horrible. Disease notwithstanding, he doesn’t know when to talk and when not to. And the job is both: analysis, AND adding life and color to the broadcast. Even excusing the monotony that he can’t control, all of this wouldn’t be so noticeable if it weren’t for the fact that they already have an ace in the bullpen. Rod Allen brings both entertainment and analysis to the broadcast in a way that neither Gibby nor Morris can. Why are we fixing what clearly ain’t broken? I feel bad for Rod...he’s by far the best of the bunch, and got demoted because some Illitch decided an homage to the glory days would boost ratings. How’s that working out?

I like the Mario and Rod combination. I don't think C-Mo would do a bad job if he was given a series to do. I have to agree. It's not that Gibby isn't knowledgeable, but the delivery is hard to listen to because you can hear how sick he is.