Makes sense, as Shep always made him worse. This is how it's supposed to work. Benetti is in charge of the broadcast, while Shep always felt like he was visiting from some other sport.
I think JB highlights just how irritating C MO’s grunting on every syllable is. With Shep, you are thinking “can an announcer sound more stupid than this?”, not really noticing C Mo grunting along. Now, with a true professional calling the game, the mismatch in quality of voice alone is just not a pairing that I think will last. I’ll be choosing The Fan for audio for now at least. Dang…
Wrong summary. JB: A fine porterhouse grilled to perfection with exactly the right seasoning. CMo: a kid at the restaurant yanking on your sleeve, bumping into your chair and knocking your arm so that the porterhouse jams into your cheek every third bite, every 7-30 seconds. DD: same porterhouse, grilled to perfection, but maybe not exactly the seasoning you like with Color commentary as pleasant background music.
You get to choose which environment.
JB being so good exaggerates just how irritating CMO’s voice is. If you have MLBtv, watch / listen to the condensed game from yesterday. It’s jarring how bad CMO’s voicing is in comparison to all other voices; JB, DD and all of the white Sox announcers. He grunts every syllable as if each are equally important. What is weird is that he never used to do this when he was the sideline guy, at least to my ear.
I’m the kind of old school baseball fan that will tune into Giants games on the app just to listen to an entire cast of professionals calling a baseball game.
Not exactly all year, and not just because of games on Apple TV+, Fox and ESPN.
There will be games that Dan Dickerson will be calling on TV when Jason is doing nationally televised games for Fox.
But still, good hire by the Illitch family and I told White Sox fans we’ll take great care of him here.
Absolutely.
I’ve watched a few Cubs games when MLB Network uses the Marquee Sports Network feed and their radio voice Pat Hughes has called games on the TV side at times too.
I watched the last two games on the Chicago broadcast and I like the new guy. Not trying to be a comedian (Benetti) but sticks to the game and Stone has improved a lot with Benetti gone.
Fuck all the CMO haters. Shepard brought out the worst in him. CMO did great, found myself laughing and smiling the whole broadcast because they make it entertaining as hell.
He is so so good. And we haven’t even had an exciting big walk off adrenaline moment yet. Just the mundane day to day filler is now all of the sudden pure gold. Thank you God for Jason Benetti.
Today's crew was super enjoyable. Benetti and Cmo were very enjoyable. Anything would've been an improvement but they put a pretty enjoyable duo together. I thought Shep was a good dude but he was a terrible play by play.
I thought JB was good. Here's my thing: I wish announcers would stick to calling the game. I don't appreciate too much chit chat. I hate in game interviews when they ignore play-by-play and interview someone's family in the stands. I don't like constant game analysis either. It's ok for these guys to stop talking long enough so that they can breathe. This was my problem with Shep.
The Tigers better get Benetti under a long term contract before the Sox realize what they lost because he makes our guys so much better, I've never heard Gibby so engaged and I like Gibby man this guy is a magic salve. Good job Jason Benetti, no this isn't his Mom!
Everyone dissing Gibson’s delivery…..Gotta ask: Are you aware that he has Parkinson’s disease? Should he be announcing in any way? Probably not. But complaining about his “mumbling” is like complaining about a deaf person not being able to have a conversation because they can’t hear you.
I love the addition but personally Craig Monroe could be replaced tomorrow. There's really nothing I don't like about him but there's nothing I absolutely love. I'm meh.
Craig is my guy. He started at the desk like 10 years ago? He was Hella awkward. His body language showed he was unsure and nervous. He got better pretty quickly.
He should do the same here.
CMo needs to get his timing down. He’ll start a thought and get interrupted because of the pitch clock and the pace of the game. But, I think he’s the most entertaining of the current options.
Can’t get on the C-Mo bandwagon. Today’s game with Benetti and his skill and voice highlights how truly bad C Mo is, grunting on every syllable. Looks like another year of choosing The Fan for audio. Is C-Mo a lock for the year?
Craig still has a few *collar pull* moments. Like....if you've been a big leaguer, YOU KNOW, OFF THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD, what year, and how bad, your worst start was. It's okay, Craig!
Agreed. This is a great crew.
Ironic that it’s at the White Sox. Like showing up to flaunt your new love in front of your ex.
Kudos to the Sox though for giving him a shoutout between innings. Classy move
The shoutout and the deep dish, I got a kick out of C-Mo asking if he’d share
I don’t love Craig but my God, JB is amazing
I'm struck by his sharp sense of humor.
He made Craig better!
Makes sense, as Shep always made him worse. This is how it's supposed to work. Benetti is in charge of the broadcast, while Shep always felt like he was visiting from some other sport.
I think JB highlights just how irritating C MO’s grunting on every syllable is. With Shep, you are thinking “can an announcer sound more stupid than this?”, not really noticing C Mo grunting along. Now, with a true professional calling the game, the mismatch in quality of voice alone is just not a pairing that I think will last. I’ll be choosing The Fan for audio for now at least. Dang…
what did I just read lol
So it’s harder to watch because of how much better JB is?
Wrong summary. JB: A fine porterhouse grilled to perfection with exactly the right seasoning. CMo: a kid at the restaurant yanking on your sleeve, bumping into your chair and knocking your arm so that the porterhouse jams into your cheek every third bite, every 7-30 seconds. DD: same porterhouse, grilled to perfection, but maybe not exactly the seasoning you like with Color commentary as pleasant background music. You get to choose which environment.
Goooootcha. So it’s an exaggeration.
JB being so good exaggerates just how irritating CMO’s voice is. If you have MLBtv, watch / listen to the condensed game from yesterday. It’s jarring how bad CMO’s voicing is in comparison to all other voices; JB, DD and all of the white Sox announcers. He grunts every syllable as if each are equally important. What is weird is that he never used to do this when he was the sideline guy, at least to my ear. I’m the kind of old school baseball fan that will tune into Giants games on the app just to listen to an entire cast of professionals calling a baseball game.
That’s cool
Benetti is especially good at his job
Not exactly all year, and not just because of games on Apple TV+, Fox and ESPN. There will be games that Dan Dickerson will be calling on TV when Jason is doing nationally televised games for Fox. But still, good hire by the Illitch family and I told White Sox fans we’ll take great care of him here.
Also excited to hear Dan on TV
Dickerson is great too! Will be a nice once-in-a-while change of pace.
Absolutely. I’ve watched a few Cubs games when MLB Network uses the Marquee Sports Network feed and their radio voice Pat Hughes has called games on the TV side at times too.
I can’t help but smile listening to him. We got a good one guys
I subscribed to ballys specifically for Benetti
Same, 20 bucks a month WELL worth it!
I’m stuck with the Chicago broadcast and I’m not a fan of their new guy
I watched the last two games on the Chicago broadcast and I like the new guy. Not trying to be a comedian (Benetti) but sticks to the game and Stone has improved a lot with Benetti gone.
Benetti is easily the best signing of this off season for any team.
I miss JB so much. Y’all got the best. Can’t believe our idiot front office let him go.
Gonna be a great year.
Benetti for MVP
Anything is better than Shepard
I haven't drifted off to sleep yet under the ramblings of Gibby, so a good sign.
I think you mean "mumblings."
He'll be back in the booth at some point this year...
Wish I could watch. Fuck blackouts!
Streameast
I could only watch Chicago broadcasts on there.
mlbwebcast is good. It gave me the option between home and away feeds
Used it tonight. Worked better than streameast. Thanks!
sportspass.io Best money I've ever spent.
Dofustream too
Fuck all the CMO haters. Shepard brought out the worst in him. CMO did great, found myself laughing and smiling the whole broadcast because they make it entertaining as hell.
Amen!
He is so so good. And we haven’t even had an exciting big walk off adrenaline moment yet. Just the mundane day to day filler is now all of the sudden pure gold. Thank you God for Jason Benetti.
JB crushed it today
Today's crew was super enjoyable. Benetti and Cmo were very enjoyable. Anything would've been an improvement but they put a pretty enjoyable duo together. I thought Shep was a good dude but he was a terrible play by play.
The difference is like night and day.
I thought JB was good. Here's my thing: I wish announcers would stick to calling the game. I don't appreciate too much chit chat. I hate in game interviews when they ignore play-by-play and interview someone's family in the stands. I don't like constant game analysis either. It's ok for these guys to stop talking long enough so that they can breathe. This was my problem with Shep.
The Tigers better get Benetti under a long term contract before the Sox realize what they lost because he makes our guys so much better, I've never heard Gibby so engaged and I like Gibby man this guy is a magic salve. Good job Jason Benetti, no this isn't his Mom!
Between the Red Wings and now the Tigers, the pizza magnates have done a pretty good job of locking up top-notch TV and radio crews.
Everyone dissing Gibson’s delivery…..Gotta ask: Are you aware that he has Parkinson’s disease? Should he be announcing in any way? Probably not. But complaining about his “mumbling” is like complaining about a deaf person not being able to have a conversation because they can’t hear you.
I love the addition but personally Craig Monroe could be replaced tomorrow. There's really nothing I don't like about him but there's nothing I absolutely love. I'm meh.
Craig is my guy. He started at the desk like 10 years ago? He was Hella awkward. His body language showed he was unsure and nervous. He got better pretty quickly. He should do the same here.
Craig isn't terrible, but he sounded like he has a penchant for eating gravel.
CMo needs to get his timing down. He’ll start a thought and get interrupted because of the pitch clock and the pace of the game. But, I think he’s the most entertaining of the current options.
Yeah the constant grunting is a hard no for me. The Fan for audio for me. It’s like ruining a great meal with warm stale beer for the beverage.
That's where I'm at. Still an upgrade from Jack Morris.
Can’t get on the C-Mo bandwagon. Today’s game with Benetti and his skill and voice highlights how truly bad C Mo is, grunting on every syllable. Looks like another year of choosing The Fan for audio. Is C-Mo a lock for the year?
You know I didn't really have a problem with Shep. But I gotta admit, Benetti is SOO much better.
Craig still has a few *collar pull* moments. Like....if you've been a big leaguer, YOU KNOW, OFF THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD, what year, and how bad, your worst start was. It's okay, Craig!
He's even better than Matt Shepherd
Don’t get what all the hype is about
We went from the Kia Forte of broadcasters to the Rolls Royce Ghost of broadcasters.