The Drubbing

Nope, this show isn’t on Fox, nor is it on the World Wide Leader.  Now that the TNT Crew is hibernating until the start of he next NBA season, the best show on TV is the MLB channel’s MLB tonight trifecta – Batting Practice, 1st and 3rd, and Round Tripper.  I am not a spokesman for Direct TV, but if you are a sports fan and you have the option, there is no reason you shouldn’t get the Dish.  It is worth it for the NFL package alone, but the addition of MLB TV makes the service that much more enjoyable.

I won’t lie, i enjoyed Baseball tonight on the World Wide Leader back when they had Karl, Kruk and Harold “motorboating” Reynolds.  John Kruk would have Harold laughing so hard with his commentary that good ole Ravech would have to use fillers until Harold got control of himself to add in a few comments.  A few weeks ago after work i stumbled upon the MLB channel and instantly fell in love.  The format is priceless.  There are 3 shows.  Essentially all are the same, showing highlights of the nights action, adding in some commentary, live look-ins, plays of the night and even some baseball tips.  But what makes the format so great, is that because this is basically 3+ hours of just updates it can get very boaring and old if you had the same people talking.  MLB uses 3 different lineups of commentators, so they come at you in waves, each fresh and ready to just talk baseball.  The lineup includes such former players as Billy Ripken, Mitch Williams, Harold “motorboating” Reynolds, Sean Casey, Barry Larkin and others.

Now, to tell you the truth, this is the only thing i knew about good ole Billy Ripken.  And man alive did i try to collect that sucker when i was younger.  Apparently Billy has a lot more to offer than an infamous baseball card, he is actually pretty entertaining and knowledgeable.  The other night i watched Billy root on as 2 managers got tossed out of their respective games.  It was great.

I have no rooting interest in the Phillies, but it is nice to see Mitch Williams alive.  I felt bad for the guy after game 6. A few nights ago Mitch was showing how to throw a knuckleball, and he was tossing perfect, no-spin balls in the studio.  Key to remember boys and girls, do not follow through like you would a fast ball.

Lastly, I now understand why everyone in baseball likes Sean “The Mayor” Casey.  The guy is hysterical.  On the show it looks like he has an IV of Red Bull, as he is bouncing off the walls.  A few nights ago the Marlins were playing and during the highlights they showed a fan in the outfield stands wearing a full on Chewbacca outfit.  Showing that fan multiple times like they did made me chuckle, having Sean Casey mimic Chewy’s roar every time they showed the fan had me crying with laughter.

Easy Harold, no means no.

So i implore you to switch to Direct TV if only for the MLB Channel.  Whats not to like about great commentary from former baseball players who are excited to be on the air and know what they are talking about? Nothing.  So as long as the network can keep Harold away from Hazel Mae, they should be in good shape.