Mets Announcer Tournament Final 4: Bob Murphy vs. Ralph Kiner
by James Kannengieser on Mar 25, 2009 12:30 PM EDT
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Yesterday's results: Lindsey Nelson (50.7%) def. Ron Darling (49.3%). It was by far our closest contest yet, and I think we have a terrific Final 4. You can view the updated bracket here. Today's matchup, between two of the three original Mets announcers:
TV Tenure (1962-1981) TV Tenure (1962-Present)
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Love the Murph
This is a tough one. But if we’re going on teevee tenure, I have to go Kiner because I have no experience with teevee Murph.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Mar 25, 2009 12:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I go with what I know
Murph is the voice of the Mets, as far as Im concerned. I got to give him my vote.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Mar 25, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is a Monster Matchup!
I had to go with Murph.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Mar 25, 2009 12:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Murph
At least he died, and we don’t have to listen to him anymore.
by DevonEdwards on Mar 25, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
-10
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Mar 25, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the fuck?
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Mar 25, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is cold blooded.
He retired before he died. Sure, he was around longer than maybe he should have been, but damn.
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Mar 25, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes but you are still around
sadly
by Endys Game on Mar 25, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh, that wasn't kind.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Mar 25, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry IanB
I thought I hit reply. my comment was clearly meant for DevonEdwards, not you
by Endys Game on Mar 25, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry about that
I figured it was meant for my stupid brother, Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright!
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Mar 25, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is meant for Ian B
Your breath smells like cat food, jerk.
'Oh yes, I know all about that duty-of-a-citizen stuff. It doesn't go. There are exceptions to every rule, and this was one of them. When a man risks his liberty to come and root at a ball-game, you've got to hand it to him. He isn't a crook. He's a fan.'
by Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright on Mar 25, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You bent my wookie!
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Mar 25, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
your reply points to the right comment
It’s all about how far it’s indented.
We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!
by kingcritical on Mar 25, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted for Murphy
This is a hard one, but Murphy is the “voice of summer”, in the words of my dad. This is not to take anything away from Ralph, who was great in his heyday and is still insightful when he is in the booth. But one winner means a bunch of quality losers, and I want that one winner to be Murph.
2009 Mets: maybe its the Phillies turn to have a terrible bullpen?
by Greenpoint Ian on Mar 25, 2009 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is truly the Finals
The two best announcers in Mets history. Voted for Ralph, always loved his storys from his playing days. Kiners Korner, classic stuff!
by MEX84 on Mar 25, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This could easily be the finals
The other semifinal should be fairly anti-climactic (although I could be wrong).
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
by Prince on Mar 25, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Work JamesK
Dude this poll is a seriously awesome pre-season distraction. I love it! Every day I’m thinking about listeng to and watching baseball games. Thanks!
"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."
by IanB in MD on Mar 25, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very tough
I have to go with Murph, who called so many of the greatest plays in Mets history. He was always fun to listen to. But I’m glad that Ralph is still around, because he does tell great stories and it’s fun to hear a guy who called the ’62 Mets.
"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton
by Prince on Mar 25, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Murph
is the reason I went into broadcasting (which didn’t end up working out). Still gets my vote. Love Kiner too
by HotChipWillBreakYourLegs on Mar 25, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Murph should win the damn thing and we can have a happy recap.
This should not be close. Kiner was just not that could. Murphy was great
by swoboda on Mar 25, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Murph
I wish I had paid attention and known about the competition before it started. We all knew it would come down to the 4 signature voices of the Mets – Bob Murphy, Ralph Kiner, Lindsey Nelson, and Gary Cohen. It’s too close to call, but for me, Bob Murphy is forever the voice of the Mets.
by dyhrdmet on Mar 25, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
kiner
still watch him on tv and i remember him most. i can’t say murph wasn’t great but i gotta go with kiner
by mets on Mar 25, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Murph will win...
But Gary Cohen will (rightfully) make a lot of noise…but Murph will win the damn thing by a score of 10-9! ;-)
The 2009 NY Mets: WE GOT K-ROD! OMG, Putz, too! Sign Lowe! Lowe's a Brave. Sign Manny! Tim Redding, WTF? Sign Manny! Sheets or Perez? SHEETS! Perez?? Oh, Sheets is hurt -- good job, Minaya! WTF?! SIGN MANNY!
by ZaBlanc on Mar 26, 2009 1:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
murph ftw
and we’ll be back in a moment with the happy recap
::rheingold jingle:
Willie's decision was correct. It will always be the correct decision. He who has the power will always be correct. Don't ever forget that
by pj on Mar 26, 2009 7:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"and a ground ball trickling..."
Murph
by metsjetsnets on Mar 26, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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