I oftentimes mute the TV when watching the Twins. I did try that for a radio broadcast, but the result was underwhelming. 

I miss Bert. The chemistry between him and Bremer was obvious over the years. That final year was difficult - maybe pandemic burnout and goofy rule changes contributed to Bert's more "grumpy" attitude. But I think Bremer worked better with him in the booth. He's been stumbling a bit more with the rotation of new color commentators. I've always enjoyed consummate pro Jim Kaat, and I'm a fan of Marney Gellner's work. The rest all need some seasoning. I'm guessing Bremer will be gone soon if there isn't an upgrade in the booth.

Earlier this year there was an on-field interview with Tyler Duffey during a game (back when he was pitching effectively). His voice, communication skills and baseball insights were all a nice surprise, to the point that it greatly contrasted to who has been cycled into the color slot in the booth recently. Once he's done pitching, I'm guessing he has a broadcasting career ahead of him if he wants it.

On 8/30/2022 at 2:33 PM, Number3 said:

What gets me is when the broadcasters think they are the show and not what they are broadcasting (See Joe Buck). Today very few listen to or watch an entire game and part of the reason for that, to me, is the incessant chatter. I leave the TV audio muted many times in all sports depending upon who the announcers are. There is nothing wrong with a little dead air between pitches but it seems to be the kiss of death to most of the broadcast teams who I do wish would just call the game and throw all of their notes in the trash.  "And when this ball comes down, the game is ovaaaah" Now that is broadcasting. One of the old Senators announcers once said, "That ball was gone all the way. The only question was whether it was far enough."

 

Who were some of the announcers for the Twins predecessors, the Senators? My grandmother used to let me listen to the afternoon games when, as a boy, I visited her and my grandfather in Washington. "Roy Sievers goes deep, driving in Yost and Vernon." "And "Little Potato", Camilo Pascual has just pitcher a complete game  with 7 strikeouts and only allowing  5  runs in getting the victory." " Old Scrap Iron", Clint Courtney comes to the plate with a chance to spoil Ford's shutout." Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end.

I love Kaat as a color guy.  I also like Hawkins but they need to turn up his mike some as he is a soft speaker and Bremer drowns him out.

I like Justin and Perk also but as others have said they ramble on too long on a single subject.  Get to the point and move on.

I like Roy the least but not sure why.  Maybe his voice is not as pleasant to listen to.  He does make good points but I feel like I've heard most of them before.

I initially liked Bert but he never changed things up and got stale.

This thread is not about play by play guys but I do feel like Bremer sometimes frames his questions to solicit the answer that he wants from the color guy(s).  He almost forces them to respond how he wants them to.