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Woo-hoo…I haven’t laughed at a Strauss this hard since Stanislas “Animal” Kasava danced with Harry “Sugar Lips” Shapiro! #stalaugh17

Joe Strauss @JoeStrauss

District in meltdown. Mention Natitude and it’s as if someone shook the hive. #NotMyMarketingCampaign

Now, this is funny, because apparently a few Nats fans got angry at Strauss or something. And by writing “#NotMyMarketingCampaign,” Strauss here signifies that he did not, in fact, come up with Natitude. Meaning he’s zeroing in on ...

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1. Anonymous Observer posted on February 25, 2013 at 02:17 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I'm setting the over/under at 53, for the number of posts in this thread, stating how terrible Joe Buck is.

2. RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) posted on February 25, 2013 at 02:38 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Joe Buck and Cards fans deserve each other.

3. Natty Fan posted on February 25, 2013 at 02:42 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I think Cards fans probably miss Bob Carpenter. I'd be happy to scrape together the money for a one-way trip between Reagan National and Lambert.

4. Oscar.Gambles.Hair posted on February 25, 2013 at 02:48 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Is Ratso Rizzo going to do the color commentary?

Every base on balls could get an "I'M WALKIN' HERE"

5. flournoy posted on February 25, 2013 at 03:04 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Joe Buck is terrible, so that's one more post right there.

6. Tulo's Fishy Mullet (mrams) posted on February 25, 2013 at 03:16 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I don’t even know what that entails, but we’d be looking for different access to the on-air product. I think it could be cool. It would kind of loosen the reins a little, make the broadcasts a little more compelling. It would be in the category of ‘something different’ (but) how that takes shape I don’t know.’’

Buck's microphone won't be turned on. That's something different that could be cool and compelling all at the same time.

7. Anonymous Observer posted on February 25, 2013 at 03:21 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Buck's microphone won't be turned on. That's something different that could be cool and compelling all at the same time.

I know I'd pay extra money for MLB Extra Innings if they had the option of turning off broadcasters, and just let the ambient sounds and the crowd tell the story of the game.

8. Perry posted on February 25, 2013 at 04:39 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I don't like the national Fox version of Buck much, but he was actually quite good on Cards' broadcasts before he gave them up. He knew that on local broadcasts he was addressing mostly real baseball fans, not the casual fans the national broadcasts have to entertain, and he adjusted accordingly.

9. Lassus posted on February 25, 2013 at 04:39 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I know I'd pay extra money for MLB Extra Innings if they had the option of turning off broadcasters, and just let the ambient sounds and the crowd tell the story of the game.

As far as I know they've been doing this since 2010, when I was working there. Granted I haven't used it since, but I can't imagine it's no longer an option.

10. jack the seal clubber (on the sidelines of life) posted on February 25, 2013 at 04:43 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

that Joe Buck is terrible. (I bet the over).

11. Crosseyed and Painless posted on February 25, 2013 at 04:50 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I actually don't think he's terrible, but I don't love him either. How's that for a fresh take on things?

At least during playoff baseball he has the tendency to shut up at times and just let the crowd noise take over. That alone puts him ahead of 30% of announcers.

12. Anonymous Observer posted on February 25, 2013 at 05:25 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

As far as I know they've been doing this since 2010, when I was working there. Granted I haven't used it since, but I can't imagine it's no longer an option.

Lassus, do you know how it works? Is it something on the remote, or a special channel that you tune in on? Any info on this is greatly appreciated.

13. The elusive Robert Denby posted on February 25, 2013 at 05:53 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

This is a great idea. Let's get the guy who seems bored stiff when he's broadcasting baseball, and have him work even more games.

14. Dan posted on February 25, 2013 at 05:57 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I know I'd pay extra money for MLB Extra Innings if they had the option of turning off broadcasters, and just let the ambient sounds and the crowd tell the story of the game.

I don't know about Extra Innings, but this feature IS available on MLB.tv, which is also cheaper.

15. RMc and His Roster of Rubbish posted on February 25, 2013 at 06:42 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Jack Buck, decided to pull out five years ago.

Reading this made me laugh hysterically.

16. Tulo's Fishy Mullet (mrams) posted on February 25, 2013 at 10:48 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Apparently (I don't remember this) NBC ran a game in 1980 between the Jets and Dolphins which was sans announcers, just the nat. sound of the game/crowd.

17. pthomas posted on February 25, 2013 at 11:25 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

The Angels did a "ambient sound" broadcast a couple of years ago. With some nice different camera angles, etc. It was great.

18. PreservedFish posted on February 26, 2013 at 12:36 AM # hit 0 | hit 0

I actually don't think he's terrible, but I don't love him either. How's that for a fresh take on things?

Also my opinion. I think that any announcer that is less than good is fated to be reviled just through overexposure.

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