Posted by Jeff W on October 08, 2009 at 17:29:04:
In Reply to: The Irony of Tom McCarthy: Working the Radio for the MLB Playoffs for the Phillies posted by Kevin Canessa on October 07, 2009 at 17:37:33:
Lets get to some FACTUAL information.
1. It was the decision of the Philadelphia Phillies to have their TV voices be heard during the postseaon - hence they are there.
2. Vin Scully ALWAYS does radio at home ALWAYS - every home game, plus games in San Fran, Arizona, and San Diego Vin Scully calls the first 3 innings on radio (and simulcast on TV). Scully then finishes the game on TV BY HIMSELF and then Charlie Steiner and Rick Monday finish up on radio. If the game is on national TV, Scully still does the radio. All the Dodgers are doing, is putting their Hall of Fame voice on 6 instead of 3 innings in the postseason - as they want his voice, as the voice of record.
Last year, Kalas did 5 innings on radio, the regular radio team did 4 innings on radio. I think thats far more fair - have each team split the game in half.
Michael Kay is not being used by ESPN. And there is zero possibility of him being allowed into the 880AM booth. IF something was to happen to one of Sterling or Suzyn, someone else would be replacing them, most likely Sweeny Murti or a YES voice.