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ramfandan wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 21:32 pm

Barrys_head wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 21:26 pm I think Chip would be alright if he had someone other than Brad with him. The two of them together are not a good combo. It always sounds like Brad can't wait to say something, and together they get goofy talking about non baseball related topics.

Exactly ! Brad goes way overboard and does have a quick wit at times . He knows he can crack up Chip easily and then when Chip starts laughing at something goofy it goes off the rails. Sweeny does a much better job and if a defensive player makes a mental or physical error , he will tell the fans want went wrong and not excuse the player while at the same time not going to ballistic on the player.

Not saying this as a slight to Brad but truly I have watched segments on Cardinal Insider where Brad goes to schools with Fredbird for programs in the gym, etc. Brad connects well with the kids in that setting and is good PR type for the organization. He should be doing more of that and less analyst in the booth.

ramfandan wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 21:34 pm

desertrat23 wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 21:27 pm I watched the A’s feed for this series, where Chip’s son Chris does play by play. He’s already better than his pop.

I listened to Chris once last year. He has taken the best from his father . sure he has listened to hours and hours of his Dad's broadcast to learn certain things and he has learned well.

imadangman wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 21:11 pm I miss Dan, if nothing else just for the nostalgia of that whole era

ramfandan wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 20:33 pm after announcing tonight's paid attendance at 17,516 , Chip then said for the 40th straight season of 2 million or more congrats to the fans.

Brad chimed in with 'it's been steady throughout the years ... not exactly where the organization wants it currently ... talk about Mr. Obvious lol

JuanAgosto wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 21:05 pm It could be worse. Believe me, some other teams have incredibly boring announcers.

JuanAgosto wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 22:24 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 21:32 pm

Barrys_head wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 21:26 pm I think Chip would be alright if he had someone other than Brad with him. The two of them together are not a good combo. It always sounds like Brad can't wait to say something, and together they get goofy talking about non baseball related topics.

Exactly ! Brad goes way overboard and does have a quick wit at times . He knows he can crack up Chip easily and then when Chip starts laughing at something goofy it goes off the rails. Sweeny does a much better job and if a defensive player makes a mental or physical error , he will tell the fans want went wrong and not excuse the player while at the same time not going to ballistic on the player.

Not saying this as a slight to Brad but truly I have watched segments on Cardinal Insider where Brad goes to schools with Fredbird for programs in the gym, etc. Brad connects well with the kids in that setting and is good PR type for the organization. He should be doing more of that and less analyst in the booth.

Brad has his strengths. He's energetic and upbeat. Im sure he is great with PR.

Barrys_head wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 21:26 pm I think Chip would be alright if he had someone other than Brad with him. The two of them together are not a good combo. It always sounds like Brad can't wait to say something, and together they get goofy talking about non baseball related topics.

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑04 Sep 2025 07:17 am Weird how CT wants change then finds it a negative that attendance is so poor. Isn't that what you want?

desertrat23 wrote: ↑04 Sep 2025 08:45 am

scoutyjones2 wrote: ↑04 Sep 2025 07:17 am Weird how CT wants change then finds it a negative that attendance is so poor. Isn't that what you want?

It’s exactly what I want, because it’s what ownership deserves. It’s sad that it took this to for the DeWitts to learn their lesson — and I’m not convinced they’ve learned it.

BrummerStealsHome wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 20:46 pm

Alex Reyes Cy Young wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 20:39 pm

imadangman wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 20:37 pm

Alex Reyes Cy Young wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 20:34 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 20:33 pm after announcing tonight's paid attendance at 17,516 , Chip then said for the 40th straight season of 2 million or more congrats to the fans.

Brad chimed in with 'it's been steady throughout the years ... not exactly where the organization wants it currently ... talk about Mr. Obvious lol

They really need to consider replacing him next year.

I think Chip does exactly what they want him to do

Agreed Chip is Ok…. Brad is the one who needs to go.

Yep. I'm usually pretty forgiving on announcers. Hell, I used to defend Dan and Al. But Brad is terrible and needs to go.

ramfandan wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 20:51 pm

imadangman wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 20:41 pm

Alex Reyes Cy Young wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 20:39 pm

imadangman wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 20:37 pm

Alex Reyes Cy Young wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 20:34 pm

ramfandan wrote: ↑03 Sep 2025 20:33 pm after announcing tonight's paid attendance at 17,516 , Chip then said for the 40th straight season of 2 million or more congrats to the fans.

Brad chimed in with 'it's been steady throughout the years ... not exactly where the organization wants it currently ... talk about Mr. Obvious lol

They really need to consider replacing him next year.

I think Chip does exactly what they want him to do

Agreed Chip is Ok…. Brad is the one who needs to go.

I agree and I thought they had been phasing him out earlier this year. He is terrible.

Brad will excuse every bad play in the field with something . Reminds me of the mother who had to report to elementary school office for her child thru a rock that broke the school window. Mother says to principal.. 'Yeah, he and his buddy were aiming at the brick wall at a bullseye spot but Jimmy's throw went too far left and broke the window. Mr. Principal, I assure you both my husband and I will work with him on throwing straighter from now on. That could be Brad .. always has an excuse on everything.