Astros-D'Backs

[Bull Butter]

I just turned this game on and noticed there are no announcers. I wonder if it has been this way the entire game?

This reminds me of that experiment that NBC used in the 80's when they did that Jets-Dolphins game with no announcers

[kepdawg]

There are announcers on my TV.

[Bull's-eye]

I got announcers on my TV, might want to check the mute button. :D

[Bull Butter]

All we're getting is what the ballpark mic picks up, along with the PA announcer and stadium music.

[coach]

not on mine

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by Bull Butter
All we're getting is what the ballpark mic picks up, along with the PA announcer and stadium music.

Do you have cable? On the menu, click setup, then audio setup, make sure your audio is on english and not default or spanish. I had the same trouble on FSN about a year ago.

[coach]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
Do you have cable? On the menu, click setup, then audio setup, make sure your audio is on english and not default or spanish. I had the same trouble on FSN about a year ago.

its on english still nothing

[Necks_Fan]

I got announcers. Same ole JD and Bill we always got.


On a side note, the Astros are currently getting no-hit on the 4th inning.


10 straight retired to this point.

[Bull Butter]

It's the same on all 3 TVs in the house.

One thing I've noticed is that the D'Backs PA guy is nowhere near as good as Bob Ford

[Bull's-eye]

Turn down the TV sound and listen to Milo on the radio.

[Bull Butter]

Milo doesn't do road games anymore, only in ballparks he's never visited (like the new Washington park later this year)

[Bull19]

Originally posted by Bull Butter
Milo doesn't do road games anymore, only in ballparks he's never visited (like the new Washington park later this year) anybody else notice that the swimming pool in right field needs more chlorine?

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by Bull Butter
Milo doesn't do road games anymore, only in ballparks he's never visited (like the new Washington park later this year)

I don't like those new guys.

[Bull19]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
I don't like those new guys. i wish alan ashby was still around. i enjoyed his coloring!

[Bull's-eye]

Larry Dierker got better as the innings went by or was it the more he had to drink. :D

[Bull19]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
Larry Dierker got better as the innings went by or was it the more he had to drink. :D or was it the more YOU had to drink ;)

[Bull's-eye]

That also made him better.........remember I grew up with "Mr. Excitement" Gene Elston.

[Bull19]

what about randy reets?

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by Bull19
what about randy reets?

He's Da Man!!

[Bull's-eye]

Astros lose 5-3 to Arizona

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

they got beat by 2.

[g$$]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
I don't like those new guys.

Agreed. And Alan Ashby is sorely missed too. He helped & covered poor Milo (can't see at old age) for years. Ashby's color commentary & insight on the radio is missed by anyone who loves baseball.

Bases loaded, 1 out in 5th, Matusi & Bourn both Ked. That was ballgame in a nutshell. Sampson is better suited for pen too. Bring up Nieve soon! Release Moehler. Bourn can flat fly but you can't steal 1st base. LONG way to go as a hitter.

Need a couple of wins to get back on track. Dbacks are for real though, solid team & young. Gonna be tough.

[g$$]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
That also made him better.........remember I grew up with "Mr. Excitement" Gene Elston.

Hey, Gene Elston was not a homer but the best we have ever had in the booth. Called the game & painted a picture. He's in the broadcast wing of the HOF for a reason. Class act too. Much better than showman Milo (also in HOF wing).

I miss Dierker as well, but I do like Jim Deshais too. Dry humor is classic at times, esp. Seinfeld references.

[crzyjournalist03]

Originally posted by Bull Butter
It's the same on all 3 TVs in the house.

One thing I've noticed is that the D'Backs PA guy is nowhere near as good as Bob Ford

Are you on a satellite? I've run into that problem before on sporting events when I've switched channels...something about the box doesn't pick up both audio levels that are being sent out. I've found that if you change the channel and then change it back a few seconds later, the audio picks up again.

Although sometimes I've found that I enjoy watching the game without the announcers, especially C grade NFL games.

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by g$$
Hey, Gene Elston was not a homer but the best we have ever had in the booth. Called the game & painted a picture. He's in the broadcast wing of the HOF for a reason. Class act too. Much better than showman Milo (also in HOF wing).

I miss Dierker as well, but I do like Jim Deshais too. Dry humor is classic at times, esp. Seinfeld references.

Grew up with Elston and Lowell Passe on the radio also, will always remember Lowell's "now you chunkin' 'em in there" line....

[Maroon87]

Originally posted by Bull Butter
All we're getting is what the ballpark mic picks up, along with the PA announcer and stadium music.

Your local cable or satellite provider has their audio channels incorrectly configured. You're hearing "nat" sound when you should be hearing nats + program audio.

At least that's my educated guess....:thinking:

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by g$$
Hey, Gene Elston was not a homer but the best we have ever had in the booth. Called the game & painted a picture. He's in the broadcast wing of the HOF for a reason. Class act too. Much better than showman Milo (also in HOF wing).

I miss Dierker as well, but I do like Jim Deshais too. Dry humor is classic at times, esp. Seinfeld references.

Gene was very good, I thought he did better at the national level. He definately wasn't a homer, but he didn't get too excited for either team, specially the Astros.

[g$$]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
Gene was very good, I thought he did better at the national level. He definately wasn't a homer, but he didn't get too excited for either team, specially the Astros.

You have a right to your opinion, just like Dick Wagner who fired Gene Elston for Milo Hamilton. He wanted a rah-rah guy, which Gene was not & never would be. He loved the Astros but called the game objectively & concisely. Remember his Mike Scott no-hitter call? Or Nolan's no-hitter vs. Dodgers? Classic Elston & get out of the way. I actually spoke to him about this at his book signing a few years back. Great book by the way. And, no love lost between him & Milo. Milo has taken some shots at him in the past. Milo is hated in many circles for his ego & boasting.

Elston & Passe were classic, Reds Fan. I was a big fan of Elston & his class/professionalism over the air. Vin Scully is not a homer either. You don't have to be a yeller & screamer to be entertaining & one of the best at your profession.