A Plea To Dave Sims
by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 15, 2008 10:57 AM PDT
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PrintThis is not a criticism of your announcing. I find your youthful enthusiasm and frequent unintentional(?) innuendo endearing.
Rather, I'm simply asking you - nay, begging you - to wear more hats.
I cannot express how much joy these bring me.
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To hell with hats
I want full on costumes. My life will be complete when the entire FSN broadcast team dresses up like the cast of Team Fortress 2.
by Jordan of Boise on Apr 15, 2008 11:04 AM PDT reply actions
Judging by these pictures
The first one suggests that Simms’ displeasure stems from the theft of his bindle.
The second one looks like his Mickey Mouse ears melted in the sun.
Jeff, no offense, but instead of donating money to you, could the money given to LL be used for buying Simms an outlandish hat for every week of the season?
by JoeyJoJoJuniorShabadoo on Apr 15, 2008 11:07 AM PDT reply actions
Thus far Dave Sims has been awesome.
I think it’s refreshing to have a guy who’s not solely a “baseball guy” and doesn’t get as caught up in doing things The Right Way. Plus his estimating skills and innuendo are fabulous.
Free Barry Bonds
Its a great part of shitty games
On some LL night we should all get together and wear funky hats and have some sign for Dave.
I fucking hate you Mariners
That's an AWESOME idea!
I'm pretty sure I'm not retarded.
I'm sure this has been mentioned before
but Dave Sims is the whitest black guy in the history of the world. He was talking the other day about how much he loved country music.
I reject your reality and substitute my own!
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Apr 15, 2008 11:23 AM PDT reply actions
I think my favorite thing related to this
was the other day, when he was relaying an anecdote, he gave one of the people involved a black guy voice.
by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 15, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I think it was Bob Gibson
and that was hilarious
And he does a white man's impersonation of a black man talking
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Apr 15, 2008 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
He was imitating the guy from American Idol (Randy something?).
I'm pretty sure I'm not retarded.
Randy Jackson
the guy that refers to everyone as Dawg
Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!
by MfaninAlaska on Apr 15, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
THAT's it
I remember the moment vividly, but couldn’t remember the context. I was sort of hoping he was just imitating how he thought, oh, Howie Kendrick would talk…. That he’s just doing a Randy Jackson imitation sort of lessens the hilariousness of it all.
What was funny about that moment
was that he was refering to Simon Cowell, but he was using Randy Jackson’s voice and mannerisms.
No, I remember now
he asked Blowers if he wanted to be Simon Cowell.
Blowers said no, and then there was dead air, which Sims then filled with his Randy Jackson impersonation.
GREAT television. Is it just me, or is everyone in the booth much better this year? I think Niehaus has been right on 95% of his fly ball calls, Sims wears silly hats, Blowers doesn’t piss me off… it’s some sort of golden age we’re living in, people.
That first one reminds me of something...
Ah yes.
by r0ry on Apr 15, 2008 11:32 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Hats are one thing. . .
I’d settle for him just ceasing to celebrate the other team’s good plays. Seriously during the Angels game on sunday I almost broke the communal televesion when he yelled “Amazing!” after an Angels double play.
So you dislike him for being evenhanded?
That one’s new.
by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 15, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
No kidding.
I say give credit where credit is due.
I'm pretty sure I'm not retarded.
Not at all
But he is the M’s broadcaster. I would prefer a “Oh that one hurt.” or a “That one got us.” To an exclamation of Amazing! as I am watching my team get manhandled. It really adds to my frustration. Am I alone in this? Ok, I digress then.
I like him for that
but I will grant that whether or not an announcer is good is completely subjective.
by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 15, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
He's also a baseball broadcaster.
Part of the joy of watching baseball (or any athletic contest) is there’s always the chance you’ll see some truly impressive shit, on either side.
by Liebkartoffel on Apr 15, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
He's a national broadcaster too
He’s probably used to being more impartial.
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Apr 15, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the fact that he's not
a hometown homer in the booth….
Midnight Baseball - No Lights - Only in Alaska!
by MfaninAlaska on Apr 15, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm not asking him to be a homer
well, not a total homer anyway. I just don’t like the exuberence with which he expresses satisfaction at plays the other team makes. I’m trying to come up with a ggod analogy to help me explain my point. Let’s see, It’s kinda like being in a sports bar watching your team get their ass handed to them, you are in a rotten mood, and some dude walks over to you and goes “Holy cow did you see that amazing play!? The Mariners are getting smoked!” Am I the only one who has to clench my fists and slowly count to 10 to not explode with rage?
He's not taking delight in the other team's success
he’s just expressing awe over a good defensive play.
by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 15, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
And if I was thinking rationally
I’m sure I would realise that, but how often do the M’s give me an oppurtunity to focus on rational thought? Anyway, I like Sims. I just hate that one aspect of his play calls. Hell, I even like Blowers and Rizzs.
A good play is a good play
doesn’t matter who makes it… I get excited when stuff like that happens too, even if it is frustrating at the same time.
I don't think he's rooting for the other team or anything
He just seems so excited by the game and not fake excited. He’s like a kid in a candy store.
Bradtastic!!
I Hate Hawk Harrelson
And I’d hate him more if he were the M’s announcer.
The same can be said about Hudler.
A disinterested announcer is not a bad thing.
by JoeyJoJoJuniorShabadoo on Apr 15, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
The best part with the first one is the look on his face..
It’s like the hat contains some sort of confidence magic that reaffirms his badassery to himself.
Reminds me of James Earl Jones
... “The one constant through all the years has been baseball….”
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Apr 15, 2008 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
If it wasn't for wikipedia
I would never have learned that show used to have plot lines that didn’t revolve around urkel.
The Winslows’ nerdy next-door neighbor Steve Urkel was introduced midway through the first season, and quickly became the focus of the show.
Free Barry Bonds
also
The show, a spinoff of Perfect Strangers, originally focused on the character of Harriette Winslow and her family
Free Barry Bonds
Yeah he wasn't supposed to be a main character
but he was so popular they had him stick around. Same thing with Klinger on MA*SH
the other angels fan [formerly newlocal]
I thought you were trying to make it say "ASS" in the middle
But were being courteous and using an asterisk
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Apr 15, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
If it wasn't for Wikipedia
I wouldn’t have known that it was originally supposed to involve the dad being his character from Die Hard instead of Carl Winslow, and having John McClane make cameos every once and a while
Less the character, and more the crime against humanity
to which he contributed: namely the cultural embracement of one Steven Q. Urkel.
by Liebkartoffel on Apr 15, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
i want them to wear matching sweatshirts..
...like the announcers for the indians wore last year. that was hilarious. anyone still have that picture?
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by sirbrianwilson on Apr 15, 2008 12:06 PM PDT reply actions
haha not even anything nice
just plain T-shirts… I still love this photo
needs more Don Cherry
seriously; everything needs more Don Cherry.
That was before Game 3 of the Cup in Edmonton, yes?
Greatest pregame I’ve ever seen.
by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 15, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Every sportscast in the world should hire Don Cherry
as a fashion consultant. I love his huge collars and loud suits.
I remember last week
in Tampa Bay, Dave really seemed to be fascinated with the fact that JP Howell wears 3 of everything, including shirts. and the incredibly awkward conversation went something like this:
DAVE: come on, 3 shirts?!
MIKE: yea, every player kind of has those-
DAVE: but COME ON! seriously? 3?
MIKE: yea, hes kind of superst-
DAVE: but COME ON!
MIKE: ...
DAVE: come on! who does that?
MIKE: ...
haha he was actually disgusted by howell!
I remember that
Blowers actually seemed rather annoyed by Sims in that instance.
The overreaction was hilarious though.
Blowers and Sims
Make such an odd pairing. Sims is dangerously close to being over the top and Blowers is a robot. I strolled through the KC game thread today and read that some of the Royals fans watching the FSN NW broadcast thought our anouncers were “creepy.” It made me chuckle.
My favorite Dave Sims moment:
It happened pretty early last season. Blowers and Sims were having a discussion about Vidro’s plate discipline and patience. Sims asks Blowers, “How many pitches do you think Vidro sees per plate appearance?” Blowers, in his usual non-committal way, replies, “I don’t know. It has to be a lot.” And Sims comes back with, “What, like nine?” Blowers was silent after that.
Sims was completely serious, too.
I reject your reality and substitute my own!
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Apr 15, 2008 12:48 PM PDT reply actions
haha, I remember that
he was dead serious that it was 9 or 10, the he said he had to be at least 7.
Bradtastic!!
I think his lack of real baseball knowledge for some reason makes me like him more
It should be the opposite. As someone (like most of us here) that enjoys lookng into the statistics, you just cant help but laugh at some of the stupid shit he says.
This is the moment that Sims won me over
by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 15, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
You have a very odd way of accepting people.
Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum
by PositivePaul on Apr 15, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
How great would a post from Sims be?
Maybe a poll with hat pictures?
by seattlesundevil on Apr 15, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be sweet.
Somehow I doubt he’s an LL reader though, unless someone happens to tell him about this particular thread.
I'm pretty sure I'm not retarded.
maybe we need to relay him a note/report...
ala the Felix debacle last year.
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by sirbrianwilson on Apr 15, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I can see it now...
Im sure Dave would think its hilarious, and would talk and laugh about it all inning. he’d bring his big collection of hats and start asking the sound crew what they thought, etc. and the whole time Mike is just sitting there completely silent, not knowing what the hell is going on…
by Karma Police on Apr 15, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
my recreation of the Blowers family at home...
mike walks in very confused, muttering to himself
WIFE: how was work?
MIKE: i…i dunno
WIFE: how do you like your new partner?
MIKE: he’s…i actually have no idea
WIFE: well whats he like?
MIKE: (thousand yard stare)
by Karma Police on Apr 15, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm pretty sure he reads every so often
by Jeff Sullivan on Apr 15, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's hoping we get a hat display then.
I'm pretty sure I'm not retarded.
the lineup reading Doyle was the single greatest TV-blog moment ever.
I miss you Chris.
I could swear I've heard "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows"
at the game during a Felix start.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Apr 15, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
What do you do that you were helping Neihaus?
by seattlesundevil on Apr 15, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Radio Shack
Ironically enough I was selling him a portable radio to take with him to Spring training.
Niiiiice! Haha I love random encounters
by seattlesundevil on Apr 15, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I used to work at a Mazda dealership
and Luke Ridnour (of the Sonics, of course) came in with his girlfriend (or whatever). He wanted to buy a car for her, but wouldn’t tell me his real name, and when it was test drive time, he was like “oops, I, uh, don’t have it here.” Then they left. I was in a total WTF for a while.
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Apr 15, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Which one
I have a friend that’s apply for a job at the Renton dealership?
On a side note, Fuck Mazda.
I was at the Renton dealer
But before it changed hands. The place was owned by Sound Ford, but the owner of Sound fucked all of us over at the Mazda store and sold it. I tried to work at the other one, but they sucked. If he doesn’t stay on there, let me know. I know lots of places.
On an additional side note, Don’t Fuck Mazda
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Apr 15, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
The supercharge just went out on my Millenia S.
Thats only the 5 thing to go wrong with that car in the year that I owned it. Not very pleased with it right now.
But I will relay your message to my friend. Thanks
That's one of my favorite cars
Sorry to hear that though. Shit happens, unfortunately. Hope it doesn’t burn you too bad.
HA HA HA, your Grandpa's an ASS!- Tourette's Guy (R.I.P)
by tootthekazoo on Apr 15, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm gonna call it a lose at this point and move on
I loved that car when it was running, but half the time it was sitting in the drive way waiting to get repaired. Such a nice car, if it was a POS I wouldn’t have nearly as much animosity towards it as I do now.
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