While watching the Phillies game tonight, I was also checking out some sites, and ran across a site called “Keeper’s League GM“, where they talked about a bunch of things, including some talk about the MLB Network. Funny thing is what they say I agree with:
I am a huge fan of the MLB Network. Given what ESPN has become (i.e. 24hr ads for NYY & BOS), I welcomed this new network with open arms. I think we all did. HOWEVER, I do have some criticism. The camaraderie during MLB Tonight is obvious, but I am getting so tired of watching five minutes of former players laughing like little kids about inside jokes I’d never understand. I’m talking to you Sean Casey. Sure, it beats Baseball Tonight’s inane shouting matches, but rule number one in TV is, don’t make each other laugh, make ME laugh.
It would also be nice to see some real analysis and real criticism. Guys, not everyone is “in line for a bounce-back season.” I know these are your friends you are discussing, but this is the MLB Network. Show some balls and tell it like it is or I’ll start fast-forwarding through the commentary. Way it is.
I have to agree about Sean Casey. I don’t like him there at all, and he’s almost always a “fast forward” when he starts talking. He needs to go. Replace him with Jamey Newberg or put Victor Rojas back more often than he has been.