Steve Physioc and Rex Hudler Got To Go!
by Rev Halofan on Nov 26, 2009 12:05 AM PST
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UPDATE: (Link) "It was a very short meeting." -Steve Physioc to the LA Times.
Although the news was announced in a Fox Sports Press Release, make no mistake that the first mark of the John Carpino regime in Anaheim has been made, as longtime Angels announcers Steve Physioc and Rex Hudler were let go earlier today. Here is a LINK TO THE NEWSBREAK HERE (and 100+ comments, most of them first reactions to the announcement) via poster thenextlevel from Tuesday afternoon.
Has someone finally heard us here at Halos Heaven:
2009: Angels Announcer Steve Physioc: Worst in Baseball
2006: Steve Physioc is the Weakest Link
2005: Rex Hudler and Steve Physioc Must Be Terminated
I am on the record as despising the hayseed broadcasting style of Steve Physioc. OC Register columnist Mark "Garrido" Whicker took me to task (LINK) for citicizing the Angels broadcaster when Whicker admittedly had not even listened to Physioc's wretched and infantile narcissism at the microphone.
In the case of Rex Hudler, while serving as an enthusiastic representative of the Angels brand, Hud's broadcasting might have had one too many segues into advice for little leaguers while the commercials on the Angels game telecasts veered toward the decidedly adult horror movie sequels, Jack Daniels (please drink responsibly) and menopause Jack in the Box juice jokes.
The move will see Rory Markas and Mark Gubicza take over full time television broadcasting duties. On the radio will be Jose Mota and Terry Smith. This is definitely the franchise taking the step toward an overall appearance of professionalism at the expense of personality. Carpino's branding of this team is as a first class national presence instead of a regional amusement.
Hud will be missed ... and even the biggest Hudler detractors have got to understand that he is as much an icon to Angels fans as any non-player in the history of the franchise, especially to fans under thirty.
Physioc can go play Trivial Pursuit with high school sophomores to get what he is after: the ego gratification of having the correct answer and slickly delivering it in a phony manner and a superior tone to his audience of presumed inferiors.
Good luck, Rex, may we see you down the road. Goodbye Steve, you will not be missed.
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Rory Markas and Mark Gubicza are boring as fuck
by Angelsfan_61 on Nov 24, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions
Rory & Gub... it could be worse still
I didn’t mind Phyz all that much and Hud, well… I will miss that guy. Fuck this decision and keep Mota in his original spot!
....
I think this is purely a financial move
maybe making some room to sign halladay long term before they work out a deal?
anyway, too bad they waited til thanksgiving to break the news. i am 23, so i have mainly only known phys and hud. they will be greatly missed by this fan and i hope they both move on to do at better (or at least equal) things in their life. thank you guys!
R.I.P.N.A.
by TheAngelsAngels on Nov 24, 2009 6:25 PM PST reply actions
Pilot to Bombardier
I don’t think you could have possibly said it any better Rev. That’s literally exactly how I feel about the reasons for the move, Hud, and Physioc.
The one thing I will say is that Physioc definitely seemed like a really really good person from everything I’ve heard about him, so it’s hard to completely resent him. Nonetheless, his release was way overdue. He was out of touch with the real fans, he worked in too many opinions and suggestions into broadcasts for a PBP guy (and 95% of them were asinine), and the voice just got more and more annoying with time. Unfortunately, his firing came too late to spare me the pain of the obnoxious, fake laugh that regularly haunts my dreams.
Gubicza and Rory are the consummate professionals and are the perfect replacements. They add enough personality to keep the broadcast going (and they are kind of funny sometimes), but they actually think about what they are saying before they say it! Hud and Phyzz were always good for 7-10 absolutely off-the-wall, logic-defying comments per broadcast.
I love that line. Hud is unique and entertaining.
Maybe a bit much for 162, but that is the great thing about how it was mixed up a lot. To keep it fresher. We’ll see how happy everyone is after 162 of the same duos.
Where’s the party Rev? Your dream came true. Too bad it had to come at Hud’s expense too.
BTW, Phys wasn’t great, and at times downright sucked, but he wasn’t as terrible as some folks here make it out to be. There are definitely worse announcers in the majors.
One of the promos on the radio was Hud and phys yelling ‘SAFE’ at the same time. That was good entertainment.
by Wally's World on Nov 24, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
Disappointed
Rex is far, far better than either Gubicza or Mota.
# Halo Heaven Fantasy Champ 2008 #
by UK Halo on Nov 24, 2009 7:13 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
Yoda Mota?
Touching them all with the great power of your bat, this is why you are here with the Angels? (blatantly stolen from a Rev comment elsewhere)
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Finally
But bitter sweet. Mota is awful. Come on Communications department, Tim Mead. Does not take a rocket scientist to recommend to the owner to Hire Dick Enberg!
But, as I have stated in the past Rex and Steve announce the game, like they have a 9-13 year old audience. In the end, this may be a way just to save money, couldnt they take Mota too!!! Rory, is not great, just ok.
Bring Dick Enberg in, at least maybe for home games? and no, Rex is not as good as Gubicza, not even close.
by Ca1IFORNIA ANGELS on Nov 24, 2009 7:26 PM PST reply actions
final note
The two seemed to be overhyping promotions then just calling a darn baseball game. I wouldnt mind, having Ross Porter as the Angels Radio man. Jose Mota is horrrrible. But, that is Arte’s boy. I mean who would translate if we did not have Mota.
by Ca1IFORNIA ANGELS on Nov 24, 2009 7:30 PM PST reply actions
Got to GO...
Good move…!! Bout time !! Both announcers became too much of a circus, Phys with his frequent errors [E-phys] and his two innings of announcing the game, then his repeating the entire process at least four times [ok, so the math doesn’t work]…way too much repeating…get my point…repeating himself…you know, saying things over again…get it? REX took his clown act way too far. Now I know he has respect for the game, sometimes his comments are insightful, especially when he relates what a player has to deal with in certain situations…comments like that were too rare. He is a baffoon [way too much caffeine—and maybe too much of other things as well], he acted as if he was the “show” and in that sense he disrespects the audience and the game. I got to the point where I’d turn down the tv sound and listen to the game on radio, with satellite television, it didn’t match up, but anything was better than those two idiots.
The Angels served notice….ever listen to a Yankee broadcast…class act…even if you hate the Yankees….the Angels want their product to be entertaining…ON THE FIELD… and today related to their listeners with some sense of acknowledgment that as fans we are not stupid. We don’t need Sesame Street.
Way to go Artie! Now…tell Lackey to either take what he is offered or get out of town, we can get Halladay…I love Big John, but its put up or shut up…
by angelmike on Nov 24, 2009 7:35 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Terrific analysis of Rex angelmike !
I’ve tried to say in a lot of posts what you said in just a few sentences.
A few times the past couple of years I listened to the opposing team’s broadcast on Gameday Audio because I needed a Rex break. It doesn’t mean we don’t like the guy.
The other thing you said that struck a responsive chord is your “We don’t need Sesame Street” comment.
by California Cajun on Nov 24, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions
You call Susan Waldman a class act???
OH MY! I would take phys and Hud any day of the week over her.
by Wally's World on Nov 24, 2009 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Obviously angelmike has never listened to a Yankee broadcast
Suzyn Waldman and her orgasmic welcome back to Roger Clemons is a classic in unprofessionalism. John Sterling’s homerisms are beloved by Yamkee fans and NO ONE ELSE!!! “An A-Bomb from A Rod” “A TeixT message to right field” and no umpire call against the Yanks is legit.
You must have been listening to Bobby Murcer and Scooter — both class acts and both dead.
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
by Moondoggy on Nov 24, 2009 10:26 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing... the Yankees broadcasts I've listened to have sent me running back to Phyzz. And I *HATE* Phyzz.
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Okay ... really ... straining credulity here ...
Susan Waldman?
The very epitome of buffoon.
2011: The year of Angels World Domination
by LazorkoRules on Nov 24, 2009 9:20 PM PST up reply actions
And really .. John Sterling ...
too gimmicky for my taste. A Tex-message? An A-Bomb from A-Rod? The Melk-man delivers?
Such foolishness.
2011: The year of Angels World Domination
by LazorkoRules on Nov 24, 2009 9:44 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Susie Waldman provides color on the radio for Yankee games
And that, my friends, is the definition of euphemistic speech.
2011: The year of Angels World Domination
by LazorkoRules on Nov 25, 2009 8:36 AM PST up reply actions
That is Hilarious! "….ever listen to a Yankee broadcast…class act…even if you hate the Yankees…"
And you haven’t even listened to them????
by Wally's World on Nov 25, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
It makes perfect sense really
The only way anyone would mistake them for a class act is if they hadn’t listened to them
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
would this broadcast be the same one
that goes “it is high, it is far, it is gone!” or some variation of that shit?
if so, no, i reject you. i would take hud over that shit any day.
"it's mind-bottling."
The Fuck?
Rex is the shit, not liking the guy is like saying, I hate all babies especially baby jesus.
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Nov 26, 2009 12:24 AM PST up reply actions
trade
can we trade Gary Matthews Jr. and Jose Mota, for Damaso Marte? Or a left handed reliever who is under 38?
by Ca1IFORNIA ANGELS on Nov 24, 2009 7:56 PM PST reply actions
"First Class National Product?"
If that’s their priority, there’s a few other areas they could have looked at besides the broadcast booth.
Like say, signing, re-signing, or trading the guys we need to so we can win another championship.
I don’t give two shits what people in in NY, Boston, etc think of our broadcast team that they aren’t watching.
"Well make more fuckin' money. This is America. You don't make money, then you're a fuckin' douchebag." - Mr French "The Departed"
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter
by Commander_Nate on Nov 24, 2009 8:26 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
As far as keeping Jose Mota, all I can say is: "Well job done!"
I am fan various years ago.
by Fred Fredrix on Nov 24, 2009 8:29 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Jose Mota is first to ourselves, fans foremost
Angels fans, absolutely. In the future, looking bright and first class. All the way to a championship, a road, by the way, this team has taken not for frankly, quite a time, lately.
by Zaius on Nov 24, 2009 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
epic
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Nov 24, 2009 9:50 PM PST up reply actions
That was friggin' brilliant!
I often get the feeling he learned to speak English from Yoda
Now there's a hole in the sky
And if the ground's not cold
Everything is gonna burn
We'll all take turns, I'll get mine too...
This Rally Monkey's gone to Halos Heaven
by Quad Fin Rider on Nov 25, 2009 4:19 PM PST up reply actions
You knew this was going to happen one day
The whole idea of this broadcasting carousel the past three years was to find a TV alternative to Physioc and Hudler.
I never really had a problem with Physioc, even though he wasn’t one of my favorites.
Hudler’s compulsive talking did him in. He knew how to do the job properly and do it with personality, but either couldn’t or wouldn’t discipline himself to let the game take center stage.
I have never been excited about Gubicza and think he will have to become more polished to keep his job long-term.
Mota is too heavily accented. Since I am primarily a radio listener, maybe I will get used to him because he impresses me as someone who knows his stuff.
Rory Markas and Terry Smith are great.
If it were my decision to make I would have kept Rory and Terry on radio since they work so well together and brought in a new TV team.
At the end of the day, I think TV ratings concerns dictated the changes. The guys doing the talking go a long way in making people want to watch the broadcasts and buy the sponsor’s products. There’s a lot of competition for viewers.
by California Cajun on Nov 24, 2009 8:33 PM PST reply actions
great point
Angels telecasts have bad ratings and you have to figure the casual fan gets sick of yammering over the action that was the trademark of especially phyz…
"The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are sorry to announce that
just 24 hours after Mark Texiera and Derek Jeter finished a strong second and third to Joe Mauer in the American League MVP voting, Steve Physioc has not been renewed as announcer for the 2010 season. Steve’s final broadcast was Game 6 of the American League Championship victory by the New York Yankees over the Angels, which saw Johnny Damon and The Great Alex Rodriguez blow open the game in the 4th inning against Joe Saunders. As we all know, the Yankees would go on to win their 27th World Series, and their first in their new home.
Steve’s career with the Halos was showcased by some of the greatest team and individual moments in franchise history. These include Barry Bonds’ moonshot home run off of Troy Percival in the 2002 World Series. Bonds, of course, would end up owning home run records once owned by The Immortal Babe Ruth, as well as the very fine Roger Maris, both Yankees.
Had I owned the Pittsburgh Pirates, I could have saved America.
by Stirrups on Nov 24, 2009 8:43 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Damn, I'll miss Rex...
I don’t like the move at all.
Never good to hear that
someone has lost their job. Especially in this economy. Although, I must admit, I have been calling for these two to be fired for approximately 4 years. I am sure nostalgia will likely rear its ugly head more than once come April 2010.
With regard to Rex and Phys. Rex is consistently off base, but is a great little spark plug, and as tough as it is to say, his energy will be missed. With regard to Physioc, I unfortunately will be tortured with on the occasional Bruin basketball, or football game. He offered nothing but “coach speak” and rhetoric. Essentially, I feel that anyone could step in and read his script. The fact of the matter is that I hated on Rex extensively, he was never prepared, and usually made some ridiculous comment about being pumped up, or how great Arte is for letting him come back after his “mistake.” Don’t get me wrong, I could care less if my announcer gets high. I was just hoping for some announcers that wouldn’t perform verbal fellatio on our oponents, and didn’t annoy the shit out of me. However, at this point I am feeling like I kicked a dog while he was down. While these two added remarkably little to the broadcast, I feel somewhat bad for blogging for the axing. After all, no one blogs for me to get fired, I hope.
Best of luck to the both of them, however, we will be much better off.
by bruinbrah on Nov 24, 2009 8:44 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Rex and Phyzz are gonna end up on their feet.
The sentiment is nice, but these two were overmatched at their jobs. If I couldn’t teach well – and it was broadcast to a relatively big regional audience – I’d have been canned after one season – not 14 and 11. These guys got what they deserved.
RIP Nick...
Jim Scully
Jim Scully Home
Maybe Rex will take a pay cut and the Angels
can find a small “color” roll for Rex in the Clubhouse or we can at least see him in the post-game show.
Rex is needed in small doses and at just the right times for his “entertainment”.
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
OT: Check out this pic...
I was browsing a local photographer’s website and found this. This guy takes some pretty wicked pics.
Here’s a future “WIN!” pic for the 2010 season…
http://talkephotography.com/p881095861/h310b96a9#h310b96a9
God needed a starter. RIP #34
I'll really miss Rex
He brought that extra something special to the broadcasts. And he’s a great guy from what I understand. This franchise is definitely going to be missing something. Phys was a good guy IIRC, but yeah, his time was done. I like Rory and Gubi just fine, but I don’t think they’re going to sustain that…ENTHUSIASM…over the long run.
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
Sucks
Guby is horrifically bad, Rory should stick with radio, and mush mouth Mota is a minor leaguer.
Time for the mute button, as both radio AND TV broadcasts are now strictly bush-league.
Coleman ...
• Baseball Hall of Fame as an announcer
• Been with the Padres since 1972 [was Angels announcer in 1970-71]
• Managed the Padres for 1 yr 1980
• Was an All-Star in 1950 for the Yankees
• Has 4 WS rings
• 3rd in ROY voting
• Flew 120 combat missions in WWII and the Korean War and was honored with numerous medals
• Has come up with several memorable calls throughout his career, including “You can hang a star on that one”, and “Oh, Doctor!”
His broadcasts may be a little bumpy at times, but I don’t think any American with red blood is happy to see Jerry Coleman “go.” I hope this was his choice.
2011: The year of Angels World Domination
by LazorkoRules on Nov 25, 2009 8:27 AM PST up reply actions
This is like replacing manure with more manure....
Gubicza is awful, and I’m not really a fan of Markas either.
This is not a move forward, if anything, it’s a move the other way. I’m going to miss Rex..
I've got nothing.
Well thank god for fizz finally getting the ax, I feel bad for Rex though. He did a good job providing color and putting up w/the moron.
My only problem is who are we going to complain about when the games gets out of hand or boring. We should have a 1 year “memory tour” where at least once a game we can rag on fizz, just to give him a fair send off
WS in 10
Gubi's a little dry for me
but i love Rory. i still think Rory and Rex would be the greatest broadcasting team
Thank you, Nick Adenhart. You will always be remembered. #34
announcers I wish we would have but wont!
Like I said, would love to see Dick Enberg, even if its part time, or just for home games? Ross Porter would be a good fit on Radio. For an analysis, I would like to see a former Angel who played for Gene Mauch, Bruce Kison? Fred Lynn? Reggie Jackson? Rod Carew? Bob Boone? Etc Etc. I like Gubby’s stories, but they are all from the Kansas City Royals days.
We would only hear Rex and his perspective as a player from being a pinch hitter or a bench player .
by Ca1IFORNIA ANGELS on Nov 24, 2009 9:47 PM PST reply actions
I would love to have Ross Porter
But he is 71-years-old (November 29).
For the ones who mentioned Jerry Coleman, he is 85-years-old.
I think the Angels are after broadcasters who are good enough and can stay long enough to become woven into the fabric of the team and make their broadcasts a hot commodity. I would also guess that they don’t want people who are so famous they are associated with past work, or would split duties between the team and a network, or be part timers.
Steve Physioc was good in my opinion but the Angels probably felt that he would never become an Angel legend and create a demand for their broadcast rights. Rory Markas might have that star power if given the chance.
Vin Scully proved how important a legendary broadcaster is for his team. After the O’Malleys sold out, I think there were some years when all the Dodgers had going for them were their famous announcer and their famous uniform.
by California Cajun on Nov 25, 2009 6:57 AM PST up reply actions
Never was a fan of Ross Porter ...
He sounded intoxicated. Sort of like how Charlie Steiner does now.
Don’t care for Rick Monday, either. Pompous, and living off the flag incident, which all of us all tired of, thank you. So you saved a flag from a stoned hippie, you rule.
Most of the Dodgers’ announcing staff is pretty insufferable. Steve “Psycho” Lyons is also weak, on the TV side.
I much prefer the Angels crew, and will miss the Hud dog. But not Phys, who had the mental acuity of Forrest Gump.
2011: The year of Angels World Domination
by LazorkoRules on Nov 25, 2009 8:33 AM PST up reply actions
Lord, I hated Ross Porter.
“And that pitch is a ball.”
“2 balls and 1 strike on Adam Abelskeever.”
“In 2001, while playing in Pawtucket in the minor leagues, Adam hit .485 with a 2-1 count against left-handed pitchers during day games. Since then, he has had seasons of .401, .398, .415, .427, .350, .466 and, most recently, .405.”
“The year he hit only .398 with 2 and 1 counts was his first year in the majors, and the year he hit only.350 was the year he was injured with a broken fibula.”
“Curveball in there for strike 2.”
“Speaking of broken fibulas, there have been 216 major leaguers throughout history who have suffered that injury, and the average number of games missed has been 113. The most notable of those was Homer Crackenbush of the old Cincinnati Red Legs back in 1913. Homer missed only 66 games with his injury, and came back to steal 53 bases that same season. Homer was a remarkable 16 stolen bases out of 16 tries on Sunday games.”
“Sinker low, ball three.”
“When asked about never getting thrown out on Sundays, Homer’s reply was that he had made a promise to his Maker that if he got healed, he would use his new leg to never get caught stealing on The Lord’s Day. Back then they played quite a few double-headers on Sundays, as makeup games for earlier rainouts. The April and May rainfall in Cincinnati that year was a phenomenal 10 inches above average, which played havoc with the schedules.”
“Ball four. He walked him.”
Had I owned the Pittsburgh Pirates, I could have saved America.
Awesome
That’s exactly why I pretty much despised Porter when he was with the Dodgers. And to give you an idea of how much I dislike Physioc, I’m on record here (on more than one occasion) as lobbying for the Angels to hire Porter. He’s annoying, but at least he’s far more professional than Phyz. And he doesn’t treat his listeners like a bunch of 8-year olds.
I dont see anything permanent about our current broadcast team
I wouldnt be surprised at all if before spring training they announce a new broadcaster or even team who will pick up 15-30 games this season and then, just like this move, will take over full-time in 2011. Break the ice one year, take over the next.
I will miss Hudler a lot. He’s a fan favorite and if the Angels don’t keep him around somehow, they’re going to probably be surprised how many disappointed mom and dad fans dislike Rory and Gubi 100% of the time.
And let’s be real here: while he’s an upgrade over Physioc, Gubi is HORRIBLY boring and awkward on the mic.
WE may not be stupid, but whether you like it or not, a lot of people who go to Angel games are. This team, despite its LA name, is the team of a affluent suburb full of families. We can try to be New York or Boston or Los Angeles all we want, but the truth is that the we aren’t LA as much as they want to think we are.
RIP Nick Adenhart
if we win three world series in the next 6 years
we’ll be internationally identified with urban LA and Arte is preparing to reinforce that notion should the chips fall his way.
by Rev Halofan on Nov 24, 2009 10:05 PM PST up reply actions
Terry Smith is a solid announcer...I dont care what anyone says. I love listening to him on the radio.
Guby and Rory are mediocre. I like Guby’s enthusiasm and knowledge but it does get tiring.
Later Phyz….peace out Hud.
Do it for Nick '09
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Nov 24, 2009 9:57 PM PST reply actions
Hud was quickly on his way to becoming the face of the franchise.
Sort of like Tommy Lasorda, after his managing career was over. I think there may have been a sort of analysis – “Do we really want this to happen from a brand / marketing perspective?” And the answer was no.
I would expect that there will be a major outcry amongst the fans regarding Hud, he was building a lot of equity & goodwill, and was pretty uniformly regarded as excellent in dealing with the public.
But I’m certain that the focus groups and strategists took a look at the numbers and decided that female fans and the 18 – 34 demographic preferred Gubi and Rory.
Remember, Arte is a marketing genius. Few people make a billion dollars on outdoor signs.
2011: The year of Angels World Domination
by LazorkoRules on Nov 24, 2009 10:09 PM PST up reply actions
This sucks.
I really don’t like letting phyz or rex go. Rex for obvious reasons, but Physioc is a professional play-by-play announcer. You’ll probably see him doing national telecasts for FOX next season. Too bad we let him go.
Another thing – imagine if hundreds of strangers wrote on a blog about how terrible you are at your job and how you should be fired when you do your best day in and day out.
Not cool, IMO. Enough with the Physioc bashing.
2009 was good. Now on to 2010 - Let's go Halos!
Why is bashing a bad performance not cool?
A discussion of his job performance is not even like whipping him with locker room towels. it should not hurt a man at all. Oh… yeah, the issue of Physioc’s manliness, i get it…
by Rev Halofan on Nov 24, 2009 10:29 PM PST up reply actions
This happened every day in one of my previous jobs.
Okay, so it wasn’t a personal attack, and more an attack on my whole department, but I knew better and never let it get to me.
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Oh, and Phyzz is in a public professional position and the public gets to call him on his crap. Comes with the paycheck.
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by AlanFalcon on Nov 25, 2009 10:49 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, I just repeated what you said. FAIL. I'll give you a rec as tribute.
We are the Los Angeles Angels of the late 2000s
Wrong-o friend-o
This is akin to movie stars whining about being stalked by photographers. They and Steve chose a profession on the public stage, so attention and scrutiny-even if unwanted-come with the territory.
We are the Los Angeles Angels of the late 2000s
Maybe this is the prelude opening....to bringing back...Dick Enberg?
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
Wouldn't THAT be something!
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
UPDATE:
“Those god-damn filthy bloggers and their selfish opinions.” -Steve Physioc to his wife.
The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com
by 44FAN on Nov 25, 2009 1:56 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Rex was great.
Sure, he was a homer, but he was our homer.
by tcberry on Nov 25, 2009 7:01 AM PST reply actions 6 recs
Sure he was a mentally challenged, ADD riddled red-headed wonder dog
but he was our mentally challenged, ADD riddled red-headed wonder dog.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Nov 25, 2009 8:35 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Yes, a homer
but always fair to opposition players and play.
You can’t compare him to a cunt like Hawk Harrelson.
# Halo Heaven Fantasy Champ 2008 #
Yeah, you said it well.
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Precisely
Just like your little brother. Nobody messes with your little brother except you.
"Well make more fuckin' money. This is America. You don't make money, then you're a fuckin' douchebag." - Mr French "The Departed"
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter
This doesn't feel right
I’m entirely umoved by Phyzioc being let go, as he’s entirely apathetic to the Halos or being their broadcaster anyway.
But letting go of Rex feels like cutting out a bit of the soul of the organization. Like a necessary step towards building a more generic, homogenized franchise.
Sure, Rex was the Huell Howser of sports broadcasters. But that’s why I like him.
So now I’m just supposed to go back to my drinking game of taking a shot every time Rory says Jeff Weaver?
I believe the front office may receive a few letters about this, just as they did when Rex was suspended for blazing up.
"Death to the opposition!" - Commander Worf, First Baseman: The Niners
sucks to get fired in this kinda economic environment.
hope that they had savings put aside, though i doubt that they’ll stay jobless for long.
especially hud. i’ll miss his comments.
"come on, eileen."
I will miss Hudler...
in case anyone cares, here was my order of preference list for 2009 Angel announcers:
Play-by-play
1. Rory Markus
2. Terry Smith
3. Steve Physioc
Color Man:
1. Rex Hudler
2. Mark Gubizca
3. Jose Mota
“Sideline” Guy:
1. Jose Mota
I thought for sure that the change to be made this off-season was to have the axe fall on Mota and Physioc. I believe a TV crew of Markus-Hudler/Gubicza and radio crew of Smith-Gubicza/Hudler were the winning combinations.
Poor move, imho.
I love this team.
Agree.
Although the combination of Rory and Gubi has a certain chemistry. They can be a little silly sometimes.
BUT Terry and JOSE MOTA on the radio? Really? That can’t be a permanent pairing. Not gonna work.
2011: The year of Angels World Domination
by LazorkoRules on Nov 25, 2009 3:06 PM PST up reply actions
a lot of great comments above
However, regardless of how one feels about the dismissal of Rex, keep in mind he is being replaced by Jose Mota. Jose Mota people! I’ve heard more exciting commentary during Vitamin Talk on AM 830. Atleast we have perfect pronounciation of latin american names to look forward to. I can understand the criticisms of Rex, I really can, but look what we ended up with instead. Mota is great at the sideline reporting (though for sheer comical value, it would have been interesting to have Rex translate for Vlad) but it seems that they could have found a better candidate for radio color than Mota. I do wish Phys and Hud the best of luck in future endeavors.
Nick Adenhart 1986-2009
by autry's cowboys on Nov 25, 2009 4:53 PM PST reply actions
The great news keeps coming!
1st Scioscia gets Manager of the Year, then Hud and Phyz get let go. Sweet.
I couldnt stand either one of those guys – I always listened to the other teams crew when those guys were on.
I like the Rory/Gubi combo and am so glad that they are there FT now.
Free Brandon Wood!
mota and my List!
I agree, do not see any chemistry with Mota and Smith. I really think, Arte will never let Mota go. Maybe, others wanted Mota out, but Arte vetoed it. Last year was a joke, had no clue who was announcing a game before turning on the TV.
As for Enberg, there is talk he may return to announce some games with the Padres. Here is my list since 1979, when I started following the Angels. I can have a list of the worst, but, that would be a very long list.
Best Angel Announcers
1. Enberg
2. Bob Starr
3. Steve Shannon
4. Terry Smith
5. AL Conin who’s real name was EL Conin
Color Analyst
1. The Late Ken Brett
2. Joe Torre
3. Ron Fairly
Ok I have to say Jerry Ruess, annoying voice, was glad he had the boot too!
by Ca1IFORNIA ANGELS on Nov 25, 2009 8:23 PM PST reply actions
Wow. That's a slender field.
Al Conin was a nice guy but had a bad voice for radio. Ron Fairly was weak. Vastly prefer Terry Smith over Bob Starr. Don’t remember Shannon’s style.
I remember when Jack Howell was moved from Left Field to 3B, Ron Fairly made the comment “Yeah, playing third base is a lot different than left field – the ball comes up on you a lot quicker.” What a genius.
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by LazorkoRules on Nov 26, 2009 9:55 AM PST up reply actions
Whooa Nelly
seems like the Angels have really never cared about having a quality announcers and there is a lot of turnover. One thought, will not happen, but I think 98 percent of Angel fans would love to have Enberg. But, why not go after Keith Jackson, whoooo Nelly.
Do not laugh, he announced baseball for many years and announced a couple World Series in the late 70’s I believe and 80’s. He lives in southern california. Would be cool to have him announce maybe home games?
by Ca1IFORNIA ANGELS on Nov 25, 2009 8:36 PM PST reply actions
I'd love to have Dick Enberg back
And a few years ago he expressed a willingness to do it. But I’m afraid he would be far too expensive.
What we've got can't be bought
Physioc is 54 years old?
I thought he was in his 30’s.
Must have gotten eternal youth when he sold his soul.
hud hud fizz fizz
oh what a relief it is
I am fan various years ago.
I hope that Angels brass pays attention to this site
I believe this site is a microcosm of true Angels fans everywhere and by looking at the poll, there needs to be a place for Rex Hudler.
Hell pay him a small salary and put him in front of the stadium under the helmits and make him the official greeter.
When I'm not at the stadium, I'd rather be watching my Halos back in Costa Rica!
"King Salmon went upstream"
The LAT story said that Hudler frequently used this quote “after a Salmon play.”
Do the Times not have any editors in their sports section anymore? Did Diane give that quote based off what she thought she remembered from the one Angel game she watched on TV five years ago? Just awful. That pissed me off.
This may have been in the works for awhile
I could kind of see the writing on the wall once they brought in Markus & Gubicza to do TV. There was no way they were going to carry two TV broadcast teams over an extended period of time. Although it would’ve been nice to keep Hudler and have him do Angels Live with Billy Mac.
Phys being Phys
From a game in Baltimore this past season…
Phys: Hud, this has got to be the last batter this pitcher faces.
Hud: Uh, yeah it would be except they have nobody warming up in the bullpen.
It still makes me laugh.
Good one.
I noticed that when Phyz and Hud were paired together, there would often been friction. It was as if they knew that last year was a “try out” for both pairs, and they could sense that Gubi and Rory were doing better. If Phyz brought Hud down, and somehow caused his termination, that’s just another reason to dislike Phyz.
2010: The year of Angels World Domination
by LazorkoRules on Nov 27, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
Rex Vs. Langston!!
All I have to say is Rex is a true professional… 1995 Division playoffs, Mark Langston chucked his glove in the dugout and started to have his little temper tantrum. Rex went over and told him to suck it up.. That is a true professional!! As far as getting rid of him from broadcasting I am not to happy about it.. Especially if we have to listen to boring ass Gubicza and his pathetic years as a player…
Phys, I could care less about… Pack your bags….
More on the subject
My wife says:
“Rex was the most colorful of color commentators! Heck, he was always warning the Little Leaguers not to slide into base head-first. None of the other guys are that tuned into who is really watching. I’m disappointed in Artie.
Xavier Calvera
Steve and Hudler
Its bad enough that we have to deal with a government bent on making the worst possible decisions on a consistant basis, now I have to deal with you idiots.
FIRE HUD AND STEVE AND YOU LOSE ME AS A FAN! No big deal right? Well to tell you the truth, thats what basaeball has become, NO BIG DEAL.
Hud and Phys are the main reason I’m a fan. They made me feel like I was part of a team and I had a part in the victory. Well, I put up with trades that shouldnt have been made, unexplained calls to lose games seemingly intentionally, ridiculous name changes( the los angeles Angels Of Anaheim, what a joke!) etc. I know, I don’t understand, its a business. Bad business! As far as I’m concerned, you’re out of business!!! THANK GOD FOR NASCAR.
A FAN FOR OVER 30 YEARS, but ‘cest la vie’
P.S. You’re all democrats, right?
Troll.
What we've got can't be bought
by rspencer on Nov 27, 2009 5:20 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Read his bio. "Troll" is being gracious.
He moved to Vegas becasue the Arte added “of Los Angeles” to the formal team name. From there he sits, the sun baking his brain, calling the residents of the most Republican enclave in America “democrats”. And he does it as if that is some sort of insult. But that’s because he is up on politics, and he knows too much. Clearly, Glen Beck claims another victim.
Had I owned the Pittsburgh Pirates, I could have saved America.
Thank you.
Yeah, this guy’s as phony as a three-dollar bill. No fan abandons his team because of what they call themselves or who calls their games, and there is nothing even vaguely political about letting Phys and Rex go.
The fact that a guy like this stands out so obviously underlines how troll-free we are around here compared to every other blog I have seen.
What we've got can't be bought
I'm glad Glenn Beck doesn't root for our team anymore
RIP #34
by linkbruin on Nov 29, 2009 3:07 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
O.K., I finally calmed down enough to write something
I have consistently defended Rex on this website…..I thought he was improving each year His positive energy was sorely needed this season, and his commentary had become more coherent and insightful. After listening to the horrific Yankee-centric commentary of McCarver, Buck and Joe Morgan, I wanted to hear Rex and his enthusiasm. It is genuine and he communicates it well. Who is going to do all the promo stuff he did, like host the fan rallies?
Does anyone think the Angels will bring him back in a different capacity?
How amazingly professional Hud was, that after he got canned, he still went to the promotional event the Angels had that night. And no bad mouthing the organization either. What a class act.
So my question is, who is the best person to complain to? Fox? Angels FO?
Address your complaint to Tim Mead by mail
In my experience, he will listen and at least provide a thoughtful response. The man is pure class.
What we've got can't be bought
complain to the Angels
Fox was simply the messenger…
by Rev Halofan on Nov 29, 2009 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
You will be missed Hud, good luck!
Phizz, don’t let the door hit you in the arse on the way out (take it off the skull instead.)
Rory is awesome, always has been, love his humor.
Wish it could be Rory & Hud.
Gubi really irritated me for awhile, but… I’ll take him over Phizz any day of the millennium.
Mota is positively the worst all time play by play guy ever (unless droning on in monotone is your thing). He should stay as on-field-interviewer, he’s good at that.
Terry is fine.
Hud, I’m going to really miss your enthusiasm and passion for the game.
You got to over-the-top in the last couple years, but your positive attitude and passion were worth it.
Phizz is so atrocious that moving him with Hud as the player to be named later is acceptable. Only Mota replacing Phizz would have been a step down, so thank goodness for small favors.
by Halo Hurricane on Nov 29, 2009 11:40 PM PST reply actions
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