WTF Was McCarver Talking About

[Blue37]

Perhaps he meant it was good that the ball did not deflect into the stands off of the player. Only thing I can figure.

[ODJ]

CSN SportsNet wrap up had same comment. Stupid after stupid.

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by Blue37

Perhaps he meant it was good that the ball did not deflect into the stands off of the player. Only thing I can figure.

That's the only possibility. Deflected and over the fence without touching ground.

[APG]

Originally Posted by yawetag

That's the only possibility. Deflected and over the fence without touching ground.

Most likely, especially since we've seen it happen this year. A very poorly phrased sentence from him...but then again he is McCarver and an announcer so not a shock. It's the same or worse on other sports.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Blue37

Perhaps he meant it was good that the ball did not deflect into the stands off of the player. Only thing I can figure.

He can't have meant that, as he described the defense as "lucky" that F8 didn't touch the ball.

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by mbyron

He can't have meant that, as he described the defense as "lucky" that F8 didn't touch the ball.

What we meant is "Tim was confusing another rule with what actually happened. Tim was thinking in his head of the rule we mentioned, but including it in a situation where the ball actually bounces inside the park first."

In other words, Tim doesn't know anything about the finer rules of baseball and was trying to sound smart.

[MikeStrybel]

The link with Morgan's and McCarver's blunders is no longer viable. I found this: The I Hate Tim McCarver Home Page

and

”The McCarver Drinking Game
Here’s how to play:
Get a bottle of your favorite booze and a shot glass and…
1: Drink every time Tim uses a multi-syllable word incorrectly.
2: Drink every time Tim states the obvious like it is a profound insight.
3: Drink every time Tim calls the play wrong.
4: Drink every time Tim gets a player’s name wrong.
5: Drink every time one of Tim’s inane comments is met with stoney silence by the other broadcasters in the booth.
My guarantee is you’ll be drunk by the bottom of the 1st inning!"

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by yawetag

In other words, Tim doesn't know anything about the finer rules of baseball and was trying to sound smart.

And with that, I have no dispute whatever.