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Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

May 25 @ 9:33 PM ET
Wow. I actually hate him.
- Giroux_Is_God


I have for years. Awful analyst. Nine times out of ten he does nothing but state the most blatantly obvious things during play. Rarely offers good insight.
jstross
Joined: 06.25.2012

May 25 @ 9:33 PM ET
Like I said last week. Phillies have entered one of their patented dark ages. The fun has just begun
- Just5


They better hope Lee gets healthy, because they need to get at least one MLB player and several prospects for him. If Papplebon stays hot he may actually become tradable without eating too much money if the right situation arises. The vestin option makes it harder though.
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

May 25 @ 9:34 PM ET
it's not clever talk. it's "look how smart i am". it's almost like dennis miller with his ridiculous obscure analogy comedy.
- hammarby31

Oh, you mean like Regis? "Look how knowledgeable I am" or "Listen to how french-Canadian I am since I pronounce Bergeron like Berj-er-auhhh"
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

May 25 @ 9:35 PM ET
and the probing continues....
aightwebang17
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Typical Montreal, PA
Joined: 07.10.2008

May 25 @ 9:36 PM ET
it's not clever talk. it's "look how smart i am". it's almost like dennis miller with his ridiculous obscure analogy comedy.
- hammarby31

This does not answer my question
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

May 25 @ 9:36 PM ET
I have for years. Awful analyst. Nine times out of ten he does nothing but state the most blatantly obvious things during play. Rarely offers good insight.
- Jsaquella

I mean 5 minutes ago he was talking about how the Rangers dominated the first period soooooo
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

May 25 @ 9:36 PM ET
They better hope Lee gets healthy, because they need to get at least one MLB player and several prospects for him. If Papplebon stays hot he may actually become tradable without eating too much money if the right situation arises. The vestin option makes it harder though.
- jstross


My issue is, I have absolutely no faith in Amaro to get good returns for anyone he trades.

Look at the trades he made when he dumped Victorino and Pence-he got pennies on the dollar compared to what he paid for Pence, just a year before. Look at what he got when he traded Cliff Lee to Seattle...a bag of nothing.

Amaro is a horrible GM.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

May 25 @ 9:37 PM ET
Oh, you mean like Regis? "Look how knowledgeable I am" or "Listen to how french-Canadian I am since I pronounce Bergeron like Berj-er-auhhh"
- Giroux_Is_God


i don't think it's a conceited/intentional approach from him...it just comes across that way in the sense that all you notice is his vocabulary and silly sayings instead of the game itself.
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

May 25 @ 9:37 PM ET
I mean 5 minutes ago he was talking about how the Rangers dominated the first period soooooo
- Giroux_Is_God


He also has serious Rangers, Penguins and Hawks bias.
Crimsoninja
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Dude, I am so sorry about whatever made you like this. Take it easy.
Joined: 07.06.2007

May 25 @ 9:37 PM ET
it's not clever talk. it's "look how smart i am". it's almost like dennis miller with his ridiculous obscure analogy comedy.
- hammarby31

yes
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

May 25 @ 9:38 PM ET
i don't think it's a conceited/intentional approach from him...it just comes across that way in the sense that all you notice is his vocabulary and silly sayings instead of the game itself.
- hammarby31


The funny thing about Pierre is, when he's not doing the games, he's a pretty good analyst. He does a spot on XM radio every day and he's not a name dropping character and goof ball. He's low key and offers good insight about players. He's not their blowing up star player's balloon
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

May 25 @ 9:38 PM ET
i don't think it's a conceited/intentional approach from him...it just comes across that way in the sense that all you notice is his vocabulary and silly sayings instead of the game itself.
- hammarby31

I do agree with this. Doc doesn't seem like an bumhole. He just likes the game....I'll give him that.

Regis is a cock
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

May 25 @ 9:39 PM ET
The funny thing about Pierre is, when he's not doing the games, he's a pretty good analyst. He does a spot on XM radio every day and he's not a name dropping character and goof ball. He's low key and offers good insight about players. He's not their blowing up star player's balloon
- Jsaquella

He should try this on TV then.

I'd still hate him though. And call him Regis.
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

May 25 @ 9:40 PM ET
frenchies diving again
Jsaquella
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Bringing Hexy Back
Joined: 06.16.2006

May 25 @ 9:40 PM ET
He should try this on TV then.

I'd still hate him though. And call him Regis.

- Giroux_Is_God


Yeah, on TV, or at least doign the games, he's awful...but still better than Edzo
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

May 25 @ 9:41 PM ET
robbery. pure robbery.
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

May 25 @ 9:42 PM ET
I'LL ALLOW THIS SAVE
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

May 25 @ 9:43 PM ET
He also has serious Rangers, Penguins and Hawks bias.
- Jsaquella


he certainly does.
jstross
Joined: 06.25.2012

May 25 @ 9:43 PM ET
My issue is, I have absolutely no faith in Amaro to get good returns for anyone he trades.

Look at the trades he made when he dumped Victorino and Pence-he got pennies on the dollar compared to what he paid for Pence, just a year before. Look at what he got when he traded Cliff Lee to Seattle...a bag of nothing.

Amaro is a horrible GM.

- Jsaquella


Like Homer RAJ had his shot. I'd let him go before the dump at the deadline. That panic trade of Lee for Gillies, Aumonte and Ramirez was just terrible. So many teams would've wanted in on Lee.

I should add he traded the farm for Pence and then dumped him for peanuts. Just really dumb. Heck he let Scheirholtz go the next year for nothing. Why trade for a player you're going to cut.
michm33
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 02.10.2007

May 25 @ 9:45 PM ET
This does not answer my question
- aightwebang17


He did but not nearly as much. I thought he did a good job when
he was with the Flyers. Hate him now
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

May 25 @ 9:46 PM ET
I do agree with this. Doc doesn't seem like an bumhole. He just likes the game....I'll give him that.

Regis is a cock

- Giroux_Is_God


doc loves the game. it's his life. and i'm sure he's a terrific guy.

i don't think pierre is a Richard either. he loves the game too, and it's his life too...his approach has a smugness because of the name dropping and yet he's a ball licker too. it's a weird mix. combined that with his general monotone voice and it becomes a bad weird mix. for me anyway.
Giroux_Is_God
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CLASS DISMISSED
Joined: 12.15.2011

May 25 @ 9:46 PM ET
Watching Nash reminds of Vinny, since he (frank)s up 85% of the time the puck is on his stick.

And I'm okay with this.

I'm not ok with Brassard right there though. (frank) that.
hammarby31
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: it's been 84 years, AZ
Joined: 01.02.2007

May 25 @ 9:46 PM ET
that's a tough break.
2Real
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: IT'S GRITTIN TIME, CA
Joined: 07.14.2007

May 25 @ 9:46 PM ET
w00000000000000 USA USA USA
Pixote Andolini
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Philadelphia, PA
Joined: 07.23.2007

May 25 @ 9:47 PM ET
Yup. Noticed this too.

It's just a trainwreck. You know he just sits there eating dinner with his family and, mid conversation, his kid says "Look at this pot my friend made...it's so artistic."

Then Doc goes EUREKA!!!!!! and makes a mental note

- Giroux_Is_God

Haha oh man. I'm digging the CBC Hughson feed.
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