Guest meanmaisch Report post Posted August 9, 2002 What does everyone think of Tony Gwynn's skills in the booth? I really enjoy his commentary and analysis. He brings a relaxed style and a great knowledge of the game. He's as smooth in the booth as he was at the plate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jimmy no nose Report post Posted August 9, 2002 He's a pretty good announcer. I wouldn't tune in specifically to watch him, but he does add something to the games I do watch with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Some Guy Report post Posted August 9, 2002 He's gotten much better as the season has gone on. He was stiff and uncomfortable at first but doing Padres games mostly and a little experience has helped him a lot. He'd be a pretty good Baseball Tonight guy as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vern Gagne Report post Posted August 9, 2002 Very enjoyable. Obviously has great baseball knowledge, but does come of as full of himself. I wonder why he's taking the SD State job. It seems like alot of work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest meanmaisch Report post Posted August 9, 2002 He's taking the San Diego State job because it's what he wants to do. He was talking about coaching for them before he retired. I think he would be a great manager. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Some Guy Report post Posted August 9, 2002 I think his son goes there and he likes working with young players who actually listen. I bet he'll be SD hitting coach in a few years and possibly the manager at some point after that. he seems to have enough people skills and knoweldge of the game to pull of the manager's role. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted August 9, 2002 He has that Gentle Manager friend written all over him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted August 9, 2002 He has that Gentle Manager friend written all over him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Some Guy Report post Posted August 9, 2002 Exactly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted August 10, 2002 You can say that again. I like Gwynn cause I never hear him say "back in my day" and he seems genuinely enthusiastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Man in Blak Report post Posted August 10, 2002 I dig him - he gives a fairly honest (and objective) player's perspective and doesn't BUTT in every other second with "pearls" from his past baseball career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted August 10, 2002 Which is What I can't stand about Joe Morgan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Some Guy Report post Posted August 10, 2002 In fairness to Morgan (who I don't like) it's usually the other moron with the hair over his ears who brings things up like that. For instance every Sunday night game at Fenway they show Evans robbing Morgan in the 75 WS. But all the Barry Bonds blowing from Morgan is really annoying. We get it already! Bonds is a great hitter and you love Willie Mays. Gwinn seems to me like Ted Williams, a guy who really likes the game and hitting in particular. Gwinn is only a few months removed from playing but I don't see his passion dying because the players change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted August 11, 2002 It's not just Morgan's announcing. His columns on espn.com are terrible as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Some Guy Report post Posted August 11, 2002 I try to ignore him as much as possible, so I've never even read one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
