BREAKING NEWS:
Broadcaster and former major leaguer Rex Hudler will be back with the Angels as a radio broadcaster - he will be doing a Tuesday afternoon radio show on AM 830 KLAA prior to Angels home games live from Downtown Disney's ESPN Zone.
(L-R: Rex Hudler, Rev Halofan and Jose Molina in 2005) via assets.sbnation.com
It is not known whether this is the ratings-hungry influence of AM 830's new ESPN affiliation (as I predicted ON APRIL 27 would cause something like this) or a rebuilding of burned bridges between the much-loved loose cannon commentator and the top-button-buttoned Angels corporate chain of command.
One thing is for certain - Angels phone operators and letter-readers will get a respite from the overwhelming spontaneous outpouring of Hud-love from Angels fan faithful, who reportedly bent the ear of management on the topic of Rex's return with more passion and volume than even the legendary 2004 outcry over the team's name change.
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Well hot damn!
AlanFalcon - May 4, 2010
I think it’s safe to say that the curse of the missing Rex is at an end.
AlanFalcon - May 4, 2010
Awesome news!
10 27 02 - May 4, 2010
FUCK yeah
Well worth the f-bomb for hud just what the angels needed some spark
Angelsrthebest101 - May 4, 2010
+1000000000
Fuck yes, I am stoked!
The Furious Bat of Howie47 - May 4, 2010 via mobile
this is so great that i have temporarily forgot how shitty angels baseball is.
clover_black - May 4, 2010
Exactly why the Angels are getting Rex back
A sign from management that they believe this is going to be a long losing season.
Dono Romantico - May 5, 2010
Quit drilling holes in our lifeboat.
We got this thing.
Downing Rules - May 5, 2010
good move! rex was great on the radio!!
daze - May 4, 2010
Bound to happen sometime.
Might as well be now.
Slasher52 - May 4, 2010
And btw
This is a great role for Rex.
Slasher52 - May 4, 2010
hell yea
well is about time Rex comes back. cant wait
Drizzy23 - May 4, 2010
YESSSSS!!!!!
Actually, the word I heard was that it is all due to a “brilliant” posting on the “essential Angel’s blog, Halo Heaven,” entitled “Dear Mr. Moreno: Bring Back Hud,” by “relatively unknown HH contributer” “Raaddad” in February.
Mr. Moreno was totally impressed by this piece and decided then and there to do everything in his power to find some way to restore our Hud back to us.
;)
Raaddad - May 4, 2010
Nuh-uh...
Commander_Nate - May 4, 2010
*Clicks heels in the air!*
ryanfea - May 4, 2010
Great !
May his hyper-enthusiastic, yet “mellow” ways rain sunshine and happiness and good karma on this Angels ballclub that really needs a dose of positivity at this point. . .
LUVtheLAA - May 4, 2010
do any
of you when we can start licening to rex on the radio?
Drizzy23 - May 4, 2010
You need to attend a lyceum to learn and then get licensed on how to listen.
Downing Rules - May 4, 2010
I think it said Tuesday – Angels Home games.
angelsfan7 - May 4, 2010
MAY 11 is the next Tuesday home game.
Downing Rules - May 4, 2010
So wait, he's on Tuesdays only before a home game, right?
Commander_Nate - May 4, 2010
to start with
let’s just say to start with…
Rev Halofan - May 4, 2010
YES!
SO looking forward to this. Now, if only we could have Hud back on the radio air during game time—maybe filling in for Jose every couple of innings at least? But I’ll take what the Moreno has given us this time around—GO HUD!
Clutch - May 4, 2010
Maybe this hiring will facilitate more Hud exposure later
If things go well….(Hud behaves himself (?))
Raaddad - May 4, 2010
I hope Hud gets to be Hud. That’s why we like him. As was said a while back he might be a goofy guy but he’s OUR goofy guy.
angelsfan7 - May 4, 2010
Right--I'm with you
But perhaps a compromise of sorts will enable the Hudster to percolate in more areas then the occasional tuesday show—but we’ll take what we can get for now—dat fo sho!
Raaddad - May 4, 2010
let's just say
that a short leash can lead to a longer leash…
Rev Halofan - May 4, 2010
Rev, with your comments I guess I’m wondering what he did? Ok, he was over the top sometimes but he is so missed around the Big A – at least by the fans anyway.
angelsfan7 - May 4, 2010
this is
the best news so far this Angel year, since we cant even win games n are playing pathetic baseball
Drizzy23 - May 4, 2010
FINALLY!!!
a victory in May! :)
SCHalo - May 4, 2010
Good job, Arte
The Man listens to his people.
Zaius - May 4, 2010
Does this mean Phys is coming back?
DAD OF VLAD - May 4, 2010
I hope not.
angelsfan7 - May 4, 2010
I’m so excited – I can’t wait until next Tuesday to hear Rex. People need to pack that place out so the powers that be get the message. We want Rex back.
angelsfan7 - May 4, 2010
ROLL THE HOLE!
3rd Echelon - May 4, 2010
Pilot to Bombradier!
Commander_Nate - May 4, 2010
Tape an aspirin on it!
Higz - May 4, 2010
Worm Burner!
3rd Echelon - May 4, 2010
Huge Deuce in the Stands!
Clutch - May 4, 2010
Cheese and Crackers!
neochoa - May 5, 2010
AWESOME
chairmanofthebar - May 4, 2010
NEATO
bc56274 - May 4, 2010
Great news. Welcome back Hud.
Higz - May 4, 2010
Woo Hoo!
First thing to cheer about in May!
Welcome back, Wonder Dog!!!
Downing Rules - May 4, 2010
Not April Fools right?
That is cool!
K3YEROUT - May 4, 2010
3rd Echelon - May 4, 2010
Dis-Lodge?
Downing Rules - May 4, 2010
Yes, please.
3rd Echelon - May 4, 2010
Please....
Just keep him out of the broadcast booth.
Doctor Wu - May 4, 2010
Yeah, coz Gubi's so great....
/sarcasm
UK Halo - May 4, 2010
I'd love to hear Rojas with Hudler...
Then, I might actually listen to Rojas. I am open to the fact that it might not work out, though.
Downing Rules - May 4, 2010
Awesome news - maybe some of that good Halos mojo in the ether
…today will carryover into that Bawston craphole we’re playing in tonight.
Quad Fin Rider - May 4, 2010 via mobile
Super-
We will get to hear ‘that bat died a hero’ again- And the missus will be real pleased!
xavier c - May 4, 2010
REX HUDLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh happy day!
Oh happy day!
This is the perfect remedy to a 17-8 loss and Saunder’s 43353462346234623.234623642346236236 ERA. Get your WS rings ready, Halos. This put it in the bag.
Teixeira Who? - May 4, 2010
Huzzah!
Does this mean we’re getting JoMo back too?
rspencer - May 4, 2010
Hopefully they put Hud back in the booth with terry smith jose mota is not suited for tv or radio interviews yes
Angelsrthebest101 - May 4, 2010
"Today is the best day ever!"
Quote from another dude with a positive outlook
Woot-Woot! I was indeed one of those letter writers…..I didn’t think the management paid attention to stuff like that. Guess more folks than just me were writing and calling too.
Maybe they will let Hud do every Tuesday if it goes well, then maybe Thursdays too, and then Wednesdays, and…..
hbhalofan - May 4, 2010
Yay!!!!!!
I am so happy to hear this! And thanks Rev for the hints that if everything goes right we might get him back more often! Our family sure has missed him!! Thanks for listening to the fans Moreno!!
NJinHB - May 5, 2010 via mobile
More Hud Please !
what the Halos are saying: We really need an Angels homer with a positive attitude, especially during this season.
Dono Romantico - May 5, 2010
Love the HUDman
Dono Romantico - May 5, 2010
I CAN HAZ HUD????
Hallelujah!
red floyd - May 5, 2010
Rex Hudler
I was always very disappointed when they let Rex Hudler go awhile back.
Now Iam so happy to know we will get to hear his passionate interest and enthusiasm agian for the Angels. We need it now when the team is in a funk. Hurrray for the Angel beloved fans.
Paulo Palito - May 5, 2010
It's a start...
Can we move Gubicza to the radio show and put Rex back in the announcer’s booth now?
thetooth - May 5, 2010
rex
I think the curse on the Angels is due to the lack of Rex just not the same I want Rex back all the time and on TV. it is just plain ridiculous with out him. It like every game is is on the road. come home permanently Rex Hudler. Please bring him back to TV< before its to late for the Angles.
Cordie - May 13, 2010
REX
I will for certain listening to radio on tues, even if it means sitting alone in my car
Cordie - May 15, 2010
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