Mike just announced a lot of upcoming remotes on the way in the month of June. He announced this as if he was excitedly reading the winning lottery numbers on a million dollar ticket. He was flat out giddy..."Folks, we're gonna have lots of remotes in June." Here's something for Mike and WFAN to ponder: YOUR REMOTES SUCK. And here are a few reasons why:
1. If it's a Met or Yankee remote at either of their ballpark, you never get the guests to sit beside you. Instead they talk to you from the clubhouse, making your existence pointless.
2. You are typically given the most dreary looking backdrops imaginable. Anyone remember Mike's remote at the start of last football season from Jets camp the first day Favre reported? Mikey was broadcasting from the woods.
3. You rarely take calls. I'm sorry but there's only so many guest interviews where you are answering your own questions that I can take.
4. You typically encounter some sort of technical difficulties or simply show up late for your own show. Exhibit A: The Bar A Audition Disaster that shall never be spoken of again.
So with all these things going against you, why in the world are you so happy to announce all of these remotes? Do you think people make sure to plan their listening experience around the fact that you are going to be on location somewhere? The only reason it's at all entertaining to tune in to these shows is because something will go wrong with your microphone and you will flip out on the tech guys on air. I just can't go too crazy about WFAN Remotes.
And Now, A Note From Brian Powell
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Mike "Jay came over and gave him a baseball. Jack was in heaven." For those of you not familiar with the longtime PR director of the Mets Jay Horowitz, I'm a little surprised. He always finds his way into the camera frame whenever a Met is getting interviewed. Now if Mike's son was all happy about meeting a PR man...then I have no retort. That is of course if Mike was talking about another 'Jay'. Any former famous Mets named Jay?
Jay Payton of Subway Series fame?
Remotes suck. I do say though that the Yankees usually come to the table for interviews. I think last year the Mets didn't come by mauybe in a protest for his constant ripping of the team - mostly Wright? Could be totally wrong here, just an idea.
The remotes do suck and I'm sure Mike will be late for at least a couple of them. Of course he'll blame it on traffic/accident/or getting lost. Hey Mike-- leave a little earlier!!!
It's ironic that Mike starts his show talking about going to Citi field Sunday and enjoying the day with his son on the field and visiting Omar in his suite and probably had a great and free seat yet shows no compassion for the callers who spent a large portion of their paycheck Saturday only to be greeted with a team that resembled the Newark Bears.
JD
ANDY PETETTITE IS A STARTING PITCHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Apparently you can't compare one player to another player now. So throw out the fact that Mike compared Joba to Kazmir, Halladay, and Papelbon earlier this week.
As for the remotes, I don't mind them coming from the ballparks, but yeah Mike and crew do a terrible job on the remotes. He should do a remote from MLBN's Studio 42 on the day of the draft. Then we can hear about all these future closers that Mike wants to draft but has no clue about.
And apparently only kids vote for the all-star game. I highly doubt that, Mike.
Mike picking Orlando in six- "just to be different. Everyone's going to pick the Lakers, the easy way out is to pick the Lakers. So I'll take Orlando in six, just to be different."
This way if he's right, he's smartest guy around. If not, he'll backtrack of course and say that he didn't really think they'd win.
Pick who you think is oging to win - it doesn't matter who everyone else is picking. This is not betting on horses and getting paid for longer odds
Am I nitpicking b/c it's a Monday? Highly likely
Haven't seen the Newsday today, but for a guy who likes to constantly remind us "I understand we're in dire straits economically" he apparently has no clue about the newspaper industry going down the drain
Mike is such an ignorant fuck. I hope the radio industry goes down in flames.
Wow Mike v/ that Mets fan was classic pompous Mike Yankee fan v. bummed out Mets fans
I like mike doing remotes.
How about doing your show from REMOTE alaska, you fat, slobbering, bragging, insecure, nauseating, lazy, overblown, pathetic excuse for a human being?
Watch the poolman....or is it poolBOY?
What a fucking putz, JJ is!
What will Mike say tomorrow after Joba's 102 pitch, 8IP, 4H, 5K, 2ER performance? I agreed with him on some things about Joba being better in the bullpen, but some callers have had it right that it's a little early to call it a failed experiment. Tonight the experiment didn't fail. Picture Mike silent tomorrow. Well, actually that won't happen.
I didn't get to hear the rest of the show, but I don't get why Mike was so annoyed at Newsday for coming out with a smaller paper. How dare they cut costs and use less paper? Now Mike actually has to peer over his gut in order to read the top headlines. If anything, I would think now it's a less bulky paper to carry around with you if you're commuting.
Mike, I know it is hard to believe that some people actually work 7 days a week. Why was this so hard for you to beleive? Some auto parts delivery guy takes time out to call your show and you are shocked that he works 7 days a week? Shocked he has not been to a Mets game since the 80's? F-U Mike. You went as far as to almost accuse the guy of lying. Typical rich guy. Shocked people actually work. Why do rich guys always feel the need to comment on the dire economic situation? Mike, you have no clue what it is like to scrap and save just to bring your kid to the game. Maybe back in your era one could sneak into a ballpark. Highly unlikely that happens today. Stop telling us you understand how tough times are from your ivory tower. Prove you understand how tough times are. Give away your free tickets. Hold a contest on the WFAN and give some of your perks away. I doubt WFAN would stop you from holding some sort of contest to give away your own tickets. Put your perks where your mouth is.
Gman..unfortunately the Mets bailed Mike out. Instead of having to spend a lot of time on Joba and tossing praise his way, Mike will instead lead with the Mets. It might sound a little like this: "The Yanks keep on winning, good start from Joba even though Cleveland is terrible, but folks, the Mets now have a major problem on their hand with Putz. The Met fan wants to trade Parnell for Holliday but be careful. And the golden boy Murphy is lost at the plate. Folks, you cannot have a first basemen that doesn't hit. I know the Mets canonized him, but they need a first basemen and an outfielder. Let's face it folks, this team is in trouble."
Well said Brian!!! I heard that call and was saying the same as you. I once offered to work a 6th day until someone was replaced and ended up on that schedule for 2 years with plenty of 7 day weeks mixed in. I'm in the camp that would love to see a game in each new field and am not one to do without but the expense of these games is now ridiculous and a person really has to weigh the idea of blowing almost an entire paycheck for 2 tickets/parking/food/beer/etc.
I would love for Mike to live in the real world for just a week to see what it's like!
FTLT-- I turned the game off late in the game Mets up 5-3. Needless to say I was shocked to see them end up losing. Putz will be Mikes Boneheaded player of the game taking away the Joba talk.
Putz is my 2009 version of Billy Wagner-- a thorn in my side.
JD
So Mikes ok with Joba starting........as long as he goes 8 every start....Fuck you Mike you pompous cockhold husband.
Thats fine with me as long as you WALK UP 1 flight of stairs, and not take the elevator (freight elevator).
Oh, I forgot, your surgically repaired knees.........you grotesque slop.
Oh, FTLT
is there really ANY reason to listen to this guy if it WASN'T for the callers? His mastery of the English language? His interviewing skills?
His incredible knowledge of stats and history?
No calls. No show.
How is Nick Johnson a three hundred hitter when he has NEVER hit 300 for a full season? And 290's ONCE?
Gabagool,
You're exactly right. I was listening to the first half hour and Mike had nothing to be animated about. He gave Joba some backhanded credit and certainly mentioned the Putz disaster, but it was almost boring to hear a subdued Mike.
I than realized that Mike was yet to take a call and thus the boredom.
I'll admit that I can almost tolerate Mike when he does his job the way it's supposed to be done-- a man with an opinion and nothing more. No bias towards/against teams or players, accurate reports on stats, and someone who understands life in general.
Most of what Mike has to say is so irrelevent which is why other people could do a better job. It's the callers that make it interesting.
JD
The question was who should the Mets add that is a winner the answer was "Bronson Arroyo thats my guy". The fat man does it again... I love it.
What we have learned toady: Mike is partially responsible for the growth and popularity of YouTube.
Loki
I think he meant YouTub.
mike
Youre waiting for Aceves to implode?
Based on what, Mikey? On what? Tell me ONE FACT about this guys career. You can't because YOU DON'T KNOW and YOU ARE TOO FUCKING LAZY to check it out.
He's been lights out in Mexico, lights out in the minors and lights out so far in the bigs.
But DelCarmon is a sure thing, right? Youre an asshole mike. Plain and simple.
LOL "freight elevator..."
I saw Bronson gave up another 5 runs over 5 innings the other night, if I'm not mistaken. That man sure knows how to keep his team in the game. I'd trade Joba for him straight up right now.
And throw Nick Johnson's batting average out the window. When was the last time he had over 400 ABs in a season?
Oh, and I'm so glad that McLouth was traded to the Braves. Now Mike can shut up about his dream of Mickey Mantle Lite coming to pinstripes and saving the day. McLouth is so overrated, and I will PONTIFICATE right now that in 2 years he will be a platoon player.
You got it all right Bigif.
Mikes stated that phil hughes WILL NOT do well in the pen.
Two things. One- this means that he WILL do well. Two- if he blows away the competition his first time out, Mike will say that you can't judge on one time and if he bombs, Mike will declare his prediction a done deal.
Also, check out the links. His house is for sale. While the house is beautiful on the outside, check out the inside.......OMG.
I guess Beltran was able to shake off that pesky case of swine flu.
Ugh just turned on Mike and had to turn it off. Two callers in a row calling up about the McClouth trade and Mike again won't budge. He is sooo stubborn and attacks these callers back for things he either mishears or when they misspeak. He's sounding more like a crotchety old man these days when it comes to many issues, I think
What's Mike been saying about the McClouth thing?
Mike annoyed me a few weeks ago when the Yankees were in the middle of their winning streak and some caller told him that he thinks they will do better against the Sox next time. Immediately Mike arrogantly proclaimed that all the Yankees have done is beat some bad teams and they're still no match for the Sox. The Sox will get into their bullpen (they're the best at this, Fatass tells us) and pummel them. Hilariously, the Red Sox had just dropped 2/3 vs. the Seattle Mariners and they didn't even face King Felix or Bedard. The Sox pitched both Beckett and Lester. The Ms pitched guys I've never heard of and closed their wins out with some Sox castoff named Aardsma. Mike has this idea in his head now that the Sox are a juggernaut that cannot be defeated. It would be better for forfeit before the game to spare yourself the embarrassment. I'm surprised Lardo didn't have a coronary when the Mets took 2/3 from his mancrushes, Pedroia and Youk. He probably assumed it was because Reyes wasn't there to mess things up with his gutless performances.
You may wonder why I'm bothering to mention this incident, but it was just such a classic example of Francesa's haughty attitude. He spoke as if the outcomes of future games between the Yanks and Sox were set in stone because he, Nostradumbass, foresaw it during a double whopper induced revelation.
Lastly, will someoen PLEASE call Mike and tell him that Arroyo is garbage? He is giving up 50% more homers than average per 9 innings this year. He is striking out more than 2 fewer batters per 9 than average. His strikeout to walk ratio is a dreadful 1.54. He's gone from being a league average pitcher the last few years to utterly terrible this season. Somebody has got to call him and bust his gelatinous ass with stats on Arroyo. I can't get through.
I have no clue what it is with the Sultan of Cellulite and Arroyo. When Arroyo came to NY with the Sox, did Mike pay him to pound Ro while he watched because he was too fat to do it himself? "You brought your A-game tonight, Bronson. You may miss bats, but not my wife's g-spot." Maybe Arroyo has pics.
P.S. How sure are we that Grand Vizier Bitch Tits reads this blog?
Funny how quiet this blog gets when the Mets start sucking...
Actually it's more about Mike sucking. I'm still tired of him.
A rainy Friday at Belmont...could you ask for a worse show?
Mike looks like he should be wearing the Easter Bunny outfit in front of that Pastel background.
He may be able to get someone to take him seriously dressed that way. LOL
JD
Can someone fill me in on what his take on the McLouth trade was? I havent heard him in a few days.
Mike was bringing up the idea of the Yanks trading for Carmona. Said he had 'a live arm'.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=ArJJreuVymt0p1f9Y8iv9wQ5nYcB?slug=ap-indiansmoves&prov=ap&type=lgns
The Baron of Blubber may have a point on Carmona. He has good stuff and he's averaging almsot 93 on his fastball this year. His problem is that he's walking everyone. I doubt he'll ever be great, but I expect him to become pretty good again because his stuff has not changed very much.
BTW, I'm a Yanks fan who dislikes the Mets and enjoys it when they fail, but irrespective of that, Mike is one irritating bastard.
"He can stick"
"He misses bats"
I'd rather have crushed glass pushed into my eyes than EVER EVER hear this slob say these things again.
What the FUCK is "he can stick"
"Stick" another devil dog in your face you loser.
I went to watch Mike yesterday, saw Belmont, and promptly changed the channel.
Though I admit, Joe and Evan giggling like two virgin schoolboys every time the subject of women comes up is pretty farking annoying also.
Yeah Mike
500 gms each at catch, first and third is Todd friggin Zeile!!! You stupid lazy sack of shit. You LIVE on long Island. You talk Yankee baseball for a living, most of your callers are from NY and Yeah, real sharp, one of em calls you with a question about Zodd Ziele!!!
And OF COURSE, the next caller INSTANTLY knows who it is.
Mike is a sorry excuse for a human being, let alone a sports talk host.
Bite me, Mike. BITE ME.
You guys really need to make a new post. This is becoming a joke. It's a busy Monday and you have nothing?
Mike just described how he actually "Tivo-ed" something. Wow how about that! You talk about electroniclly illerate, this is the first time I heard that he used it.
Lol, cue Hughes throwing 95 out of the pen, throwing the best curveball I have seen this year, and striking out Evan Longoria to end the 7th. He probably would have sucked if Fatcesa hadn't predicted his failure.
"He misses bats" and "he can stick" are fucking irritating, Gab. They fall into the same class as Mike referring to a 3 point shot as a "trey." What the FUCK? What is this terminology supposed to convey to the listener? What is Mike trying to present himself as when he uses it? Surely there is a point behind his diction, no? Perhaps not.
it's mildly bizarre that more than a year after his brief run in relief ended there are still people who are passionately convinced that Chamberlain should be working out of the bullpen. Some of this is just contrived; some, like the insane ranting of New York City radio host Mike Francesca, is just comical.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/tim_marchman/06/04/joba.chamberlain/index.html?eref=sihpT1
Fatso looks like he is waiting for his lunch.
I'd hate to be his waiter. I bet he does'nt even tip well.
JD
In the span of about 40 seconds, Mike displayed his massive crush on Johan Santana, his love-affair with the Phillies lineup, and used his patented "A-Game" phrase. He is a walking caricature
I love the Diet Coke (or is it Pepsi today?) in the pretty tall glass.
Santana sucked last night, but the Mets one anyway. Bad game for Mike. He can't lust after Santana, talk about how the Mets are chokers, or praise the Phils.
Fortunately for Tubby, the Yankees played poorly vs. Boston again, so he can overreact and spend hours on the topic. We can expect a synergistic interaction between Mike and the callers whereby they work each other up into an exponentially greater overreaction as the day moves along.
Damn, I typed "one" when I meant "won," which makes me look retarded.
Anon- it will be interesting to hear Mikes reaction to last night and how he will put his "Francesa Spin" on things.
To the owners of this blog:
"Is their anybody alive out there"
Over a week without a new topic?
I hope all is well.
JD
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