Rumor is that Angels broadcaster Terry Smith will reveal the identity of the new Angels play by play announcer Monday Night on Angels Live on AM-830 from 6 - 8 PM. You can spend your time between now and then roaming down baseball memory lane at the pretty awesome JERRY REUSS Flickr Stream.
UPDATE: According to Angels VP Tim Mead, no announcer announcement is pending. He told Plunkett: "The process is ongoing."
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I'm guessing tonight means Monday night?
Since it’s already past 8.
~MMP~ - February 21, 2010
thats what I was thinking
TheAngelsColts - February 21, 2010
did you mean tomorrow night??
TheAngelsColts - February 21, 2010
this was supposed to automatically go up at midnight
yes, Monday Night.
Rev Halofan - February 21, 2010
oh ooops lol
all good thanks anyway now I know since I otherwise likely wouldn’t have see it till tomorrow afternoon when I get home :)
TheAngelsColts - February 21, 2010
kind of exciting!
ihearhowie2.0 - February 21, 2010
Reuss the new play-by-play announcer?
Are we being punished for something?
Quad Fin Rider - February 21, 2010
No Reuss
just a pretty stunning pictures of Jerry’s hairstyle and Physioc’s perma-tan with a hare krishna yogurt smudge to the Phyzzard’s forehead.
Rev Halofan - February 21, 2010
Bad hair day
I don’t know what’s worse; Reuss’ televangelist style hair or Phys’ exceptionally long tie.
sunshine thermometer - February 21, 2010
Televangelist!
That captures the photo perfectly.
Teixeira Who? - February 22, 2010
I'm coming into this one closed minded
First and foremost, no one can replace Rory in my mind. Secondly, Hud was LOVED by his supporters and the Angels were foolish for getting rid of him. And what was wrong with Terry Smith? Jose Mota’s not great for color or commentary, he’s probably best fit on the radio. Now we’re looking at getting a one year fill in until we can hire someone better. God help us if that douchebag tool Roger Lodge is ever in the broadcast booth.
I just think the broadcast shakeup was extremely unnecessary.
Halowood - February 21, 2010
you have complete agreement here
TheAngelsColts - February 21, 2010
Terry Smith is not being replaced
nothing is wrong with Terry Smith.
Rev Halofan - February 21, 2010
Sorry my bad
I read the above tidbit and was thinking about Smith when I meant Phys. Either way, this is just one of those situations way out of my control that I’m not happy with at all.
Halowood - February 21, 2010
"one of those situations way out of my control "
add all those situations up and it is called “LIFE” …
Rev Halofan - February 21, 2010
Totally disagree...
Not to get too philosophical on you Rev, but I have mostly observed that life is generally what you make it. Of course there are extenuating circumstances, but today, where we live this holds true.
I for one am hoping Jack Black comes in for play by play, or Seth Rogan.
Halowood - February 22, 2010
Any chance Terry will do t.v.?
I’d rather have him than an outsider. I guess we’d still have the problem of having to hire someone for the radio. Oddly, I thought Phys was better on the radio than on tv. But not good enough to want him back. And Hud was great, but I couldn’t stand to hear him fumble through play-by-play. I just wish they kept Hud for color over Marblemouth Mota.
Rally Manatee - February 22, 2010
I for one would love to see ..
someone like Bob Costas or Roy Firestone get the gig.
And don’t tell me that Roy couldn’t do play by play. He could make a ham sandwich out of milk duds if he tried. He’s that good.
LazorkoRules - February 21, 2010
I would really like Bob Costas
~MMP~ - February 21, 2010
I think Barak Obama would be a better fit.
Or James Earl Jones.
I really like James Earl Jones.
clover_black - February 21, 2010
James Earl Jones would rule
A close second would be Morgan Freeman.
Teixeira Who? - February 21, 2010
I hear Curtis Granderson is available.
rspencer - February 21, 2010
You made me do a spit take
Figgi4life - February 22, 2010 via mobile
James Earl Jones would kick ass!!
Just check out my sig line.
halofolife - February 21, 2010
Those two are about as likely as Costas becoming the everyday play-by-play guy for the Angels.
PhiSlamma - February 22, 2010
my point.
clover_black - February 23, 2010
I would take Costas too, if...
He makes all the games, stays long term, and his celebrity status doesn’t make him act like he’s full of himself…
But definitely keep the “Rolls” parked in the garage……..no Reuss…
California Cajun - February 22, 2010
I think Costas is a New York guy
because of NBC and MLB network. I think the Yankees or Red Sox are the only team he’d give that up for.
ihearhowie2.0 - February 22, 2010
He's St.Louis thru and thru, actually
BeerCub - February 22, 2010
I would rather have the Fizz back
rather than that self important elf Costas.
By the way why is Physioc hanging out with Kenny Rogers in Yankee stadium?
Thats really weird
Ghost of seven in a row - February 22, 2010
Roy Firestone?
(hurls)
Downing Rules - February 22, 2010
Steve Physioc?
(brain explodes)
LazorkoRules - February 22, 2010
Agree.
But choosing between Steve Physioc and Roy Firestone is like choosing death by lethal injection vs death by lethal injection.
Downing Rules - February 22, 2010
I've Said It Before
and I’ll say it again. As much as I disliked him when he worked for the Dodgers, listening to Phyzz for these last several years really made me appreciate Ross Porter. He’s getting up there in years, now, and I have no idea if he’d be interested in the gig, but he’s competent.
Or they could promote the guy from SLC. I really liked what I heard from him during a couple of spring training games last year when Rory was doing USC basketball.
jjackflash - February 21, 2010
Ross POrter
He would be great for a year or two, but my understanding is that the team is looking to hire a play-by-play man for the foreseeable future.
Rev Halofan - February 21, 2010
Ross Porter's diction was frightening.
Mark Grudzielanek’s name sounded like some sort of drunken slurred version of “Gruzzleonik” by the time it finally emerged from Porter’s mouth.
And, plus, he’s got that Dodger stank all over him. Can’t we do any better than that?
LazorkoRules - February 21, 2010
It could be worse. What if we were interested in Jamie McCourt?
Oh wait, you said dodger stank, not skank.
halofolife - February 21, 2010
McCourt
Frank
still has some stank
from that skank
in the bank
Will he walk the plank
or will her gold-digging tank?
Rev Halofan - February 22, 2010
I file their divorce under the heading:
“Two People Who Deserve Each Other.”
I suspect that their divorce will resemble “The War of the Roses” more than any of us could suspect.
LazorkoRules - February 22, 2010
Jamie’s not bad in an 8th beer at 2am girl who’s getting $988,845 a month in alimony kind-of-way
Quad Fin Rider - February 22, 2010
In fact, she's ...
Cougar-ific!
LazorkoRules - February 22, 2010
Everything from Ross Porter's mouth sounds like a drunken slur
Can you imagine him and Jose Mota? That’d almost be as bad as having Sylvester Stalone and Tony Danza.
Rally Manatee - February 22, 2010
I figured
but as the equivalent of a non-roster invitee, they could do a lot worse. Yes, he’s more than a bit marble-mouthed, but he’s both classy and professional.
jjackflash - February 22, 2010
Yeah, I really enjoyed the guy who filled in last spring too...
Steve something or rather, right?
stuck in Romania - February 22, 2010
Another vote for Ross Porter
Especially so if they are having trouble coming up with a permanent replacement on short notice.
California Cajun - February 22, 2010
Well that sucks.
I was hoping it would be Terry Smith. But if he’s doing the announcement it means it ain’t him…
101halo - February 21, 2010
No doubt, Wonder Dog!
My first reply on Halos Heaven is a well deserved vote for Rex Hudler. He calls it like a fan of not only the Angels but of baseball. His persona makes him a bonus mascot and he was great for the community and at live events. Sorry to hear about the loss of his mother, his buddy Rory and his job too. Right thing to do is bring Rex back. This tokes for you friend.
Anaheim71420 - February 22, 2010 via mobile
Tell Arte
Anyone agree?
Anaheim71420 - February 22, 2010 via mobile
welcome
Rally Manatee - February 22, 2010
Anaheim, I know where you're coming from..
cause I miss Rex, too. but he was the color guy, and we need a play by play guy.. it won’t be Rex.
It won’t be Phys, either.
pattimelt - February 22, 2010
I stand corrected.
I guess my heart made me overlook that fact. Boy he sure is colorful.
Anaheim71420 - February 22, 2010 via mobile
Couldn't agree more
but we don’t need another color guy. I wish he could at least come back for the postgame show with Billy Mac.
Also, welcome.
Teixeira Who? - February 22, 2010
Rev Halofan for play by play!
ryanfea - February 22, 2010
No, color commentary
But re-hire Phyz for play by play and partner him with the Rev and let the bromance begin!
But seriously, what am I missing – why is there a picture of Scully at the top of this piece? Dude doesn’t even have to travel east of the Rockies in his current gig, therefore he wouldn’t jump ship, so… ?
Zoe Necrosis - February 22, 2010
$1000 says he talks 0% shit to his face.
like a typical critic.
TheAngelsAngels - February 22, 2010
Double or nothing he would be his polite smarmy self
typical of the rightfully criticized.
Rev Halofan - February 22, 2010
With Chuck from the other blog as his color man.
That’d be classic.
Downing Rules - February 22, 2010
They should get the play by play guy with the perfect name...
Joe Angel.
njhalofan - February 22, 2010
Keep on lighting up that halo
I hope they carry on Rory’s phrase and make it part of our trAdition. I get chills every time I hear it.
Anaheim71420 - February 22, 2010 via mobile
I nominate myself under the option that's winning right now
Commander_Nate - February 22, 2010
Bring back Ken Wilson!!
Although his most famous call covering the Angels was probably “A perfect game for Kenny Rogers!!!”
Salmonella - February 22, 2010
I guess they still haven't made a decision.
http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2010/02/22/no-decision-yet-on-angels-tv-post/46391/
“Despite Internet chatter to the contrary, Angels VP of communications Tim Mead insisted Monday morning that there is no announcement imminent and "no decision yet" on who will replace Rory Markas as the Angels’ lead play-by-play man on TV broadcasts.”
~MMP~ - February 22, 2010
Since we won't be getting Costas, whom I can do without, how about
Larry Beil
He’s a good guy. Big spots fan, and has experience in many facets of the game in the modern world.
From before Yahoo
eyespy - February 22, 2010
Someone local would be nice
ihearhowie2.0 - February 22, 2010
Let's pick locals who we *DON'T* want anouncing.
red floyd - February 22, 2010
Switch the order of these two
And we are in perfect agreement
Higz - February 22, 2010
Really?
I find Vic the brick 100 times more annoying.
hauldog - February 23, 2010
They're BOTH 100 times more annoying.
red floyd - February 23, 2010
Same list for me, except one more...
3) Chris Roberts
Quad Fin Rider - February 22, 2010
3. Roger Lodge
red floyd - February 24, 2010
No Ross Porter please
But whomever it is, we definitely need to cut him (her?) slack…God, imagine having to replace Rory Markus like this—what a bitch…
Raaddad - February 22, 2010
Ask Paul Sunderland.
Hell, good as Rory was, no way in hell is it harder than following Chick.
red floyd - February 22, 2010
yea--great analogy
Ultimately we got Spiro, who turned out to be damned good…but there is simply no replacing Chicky baby, whom I consider the greatest I’ve ever heard in any sport.
Raaddad - February 22, 2010
Spero Dedes would be a great choice
We’d obviously have to share him with the Lakers, with the Lakers probably taking precedent, but the guy is a great play by play guy.
By the way, my favorite Jerry Reuss quote, when he was doing color for ESPN in the early 90’s. Yes, this was actually said on the air during a late night game I believe in San Diego – “If blind people wear glasses, why don’t deaf people wear earmuffs?”
swiss mcgee - February 22, 2010
What no, bring back Al Wisk comments yet?
tanana40 - February 22, 2010
Kevin Costner
“If you build it, he will come” and he’s an OC guy.
Dono Romantico - February 22, 2010
Was there some kind of announcement?
bc56274 - February 22, 2010
Yep, Dennis Kuhl announced that an announcement MIGHT come by the end of the week.
talk about vague.
Downing Rules - February 22, 2010
as relayed to my via "44fan"
http://www.halosheaven.com/2010/2/22/1322317/angels-tonight-seems-back-in-swing#31203461
Downing Rules - February 22, 2010
my = me
Downing Rules - February 22, 2010
Thanks DR.
I really hope we go outside of the organization for somebody new. Mark Gubizca and Jose Mota are not people I want be listening to all summer long.
bc56274 - February 22, 2010
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