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The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Dec 1, 2008, 3:26pm

For those unable to catch it, The Buckaroo returned to his new time slot 10-1 with Jeff Joyce. It sure was special. 13 times in the first hour. If they could cull those out, we'd have time for Fantasy Focus.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by marythetribefan on Dec 1, 2008, 6:14pm

And if they could cull Jeff Joyce out... :-/
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by davidnc on Dec 1, 2008, 8:15pm

Has anyone noticed that the majority of the new people and the hosts new to a show have almost entirely been people from the north (ie New York and Boston area)? It has been mentioned on another site that the calls and tone of the shows (I freely admit to not listening) has been moving toward talk about the NY based teams and Boston. Maybe this is the direction of the new people.

My question to Buck would be, if you wanted a 10-1 slot, how come you didn't fight for Mark to come along for the ride?
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Dec 1, 2008, 11:27pm

Great points David. The twist during this transition seems to slant coverage similar to ESPN. (Mets, Yankees and Red Sox) With The Buckaroo firmly lodged in his 10-1 slot, I find my late mornings less cluttered. Jeff Joyce didn't do too badly. I believe they are still trying to find and hire Buck's new partner. It will be designed to capture the California drive time market. I remain convinced that Mark was excellent in teeing topics for Buck to "analyze." He made The Buckaroo look good.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by yankeegirl on Dec 4, 2008, 5:15pm

I couldn't agree more about MP being the star of BBTM! When Mark would go on vacation, I used to find myself drifting during the 3 hour broadcast, as it could get a bit dull.

I had a chance to listen in to 175 on my friends car radio the other day, and I personally did not find it encouraging. As much as I am a Yankees fan, what made BBTM and 175 so "special", was the coverage of all teams, all of the time. That is how I learned so much more about what was going on in the world of baseball.
Before XM, I knew very little about the West Coast teams, except for the Dodgers and Angels, and never followed most of the Midwest teams.

I admit, when the Extra Innings Package first became available, I only watched the Yankees. After XM, I watched all of the games, and soon after, knew who all the players were, their position, stats, managers, coaches, and so much more.

IMHO, not only was MP the best at what he did, his love affair with the game, is what made him even that much better! Some have said that he was arrogant at times. True, but so what! Put all of who he was together, and you get the CREAM OF THE CROP!

Once you have had the best, it's very difficult to settle for less. We have truly been spoiled. I still wake up and by habit alone some mornings, reach over to turn on my XM, only to realize that what once was, is no more. If they turn 175 back to what it was, I would subscribe again in a heart beat! I'm missing it allot!
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by robinlcunningham on Dec 4, 2008, 6:23pm

I miss it too, and it still have it. You know what I mean! ;-)
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Dec 5, 2008, 3:51pm

Buckaroo was teamed with Victor Rojas today. Victor wasn't bad.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by marythetribefan on Dec 9, 2008, 6:44pm

I did listen to the first hour of Buck and Dave Sims today. It was special, but not electric.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Dec 9, 2008, 7:18pm


Dec 9, 2008, 6:44pm, marythetribefan wrote:
I did listen to the first hour of Buck and Dave Sims today. It was special, but not electric.


You are being kind Mary. It's terribly uninformative and less entertaining. What were they thinking?
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by marythetribefan on Dec 12, 2008, 6:25pm

Hmmm. Today Buck was on with Charlie McCarthy. Will it be Mortimer Snerd on Monday, or Candice Bergen, now that Boston Legal is over?

Or was it Tom McCarthy ? Who is he? (hint: a New Yorker, right?)


Seriously, Buck was talking to CHarlie Manuel and he said something about Charlie being "a great hitter and a student of hitting." Now Charlie was a great hitting coach with The Tribe,, and a big help to Jim Thome. But I had the impression he was not much of a hitter himself. Is Buck slipping, or am I?
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by tonygov on Dec 12, 2008, 10:46pm

What I would like to see as hosts is follows: anyone with Jeff Dunham and Walter. ;D At the least we would have a return to entertaining! (if anybody thought MP could be hard on some callers, aint heard Walter lol)
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Dec 17, 2008, 12:29pm

This program called Hot Stove is insufferable. We can only hope they pull the plug over the holidays. Jeff Joyce deserves better.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by marythetribefan on Dec 17, 2008, 6:27pm

I listened to Holden and The Duke for awhile this morning too. Puh-leeze! At least CHarlie STeiner is back. So far. ::)

Remember a year ago when Chuck Wilson did Hot Stove in the hour while Fantasy Focus was on off-season break? Rats!

ANy news on where any of these guys might be, like Chuck or Ronnie Lane ?
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Dec 17, 2008, 7:07pm


Dec 17, 2008, 6:27pm, marythetribefan wrote:
At least CHarlie STeiner is back. So far. ::)


Of significance, Charley keeps advising guests that they'll talk after the holidays. This leads me to believe there is some life remaining.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by davidnc on Dec 17, 2008, 10:58pm

I tuned in to see if Charlie was on and it was nice to a familar voice. What little I tune in now, I am appalled at the seemingly disregard for the callers opinions. They beg folks to call and then belittle what they have to say (at least whta I've heard, again a small sample size). But I find it sounds just like a New York AM call-in show.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Dec 18, 2008, 12:38pm


Dec 5, 2008, 3:51pm, barnesy wrote:
Buckaroo was teamed with Victor Rojas today. Victor wasn't bad.

Ditto, despite being handicapped, Victor turned in another strong performance.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Dec 31, 2008, 5:47am

For those still listening, I think The Buckaroo shifts time slots after the first of the year. Holden keeps talking about going to The Dominican for two weeks. I'm unsure if it is work related. Normally two weeks without Holden would be a nice break but elevating The Buckaroo and Seth to that time slot doesn't bring much promise for "the new and improved" Home Plate.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by yankeegirl on Dec 31, 2008, 6:21pm

It makes me sad to know that things are not looking very promising on 175 as of yet. My son has noticed how very much I miss it, especially when we are in the car, and there is no more tuning in tho the re-broadcast of BBTM, like when MP and Buck still had the show.

The MLB channel will be officially on air tomorrow, and at least when I am home, I will have baseball programing which beats most of the other garbage on TV today. Having said that, if things could finally get sorted out on 175, and it can somehow once again bring us the type of programing that we were accustomed to, I would without a doubt go back immediately.

I wish for this everyday, as I have not stopped missing it for even a moment. We can only hope that as the New Year rolls in, they may come to their senses, and return Home Plate to the quality programing channel it once was.

Re: The Buckaroo
Post by marythetribefan on Dec 31, 2008, 6:32pm

Well, let's hope that the New Year brings some better times for everybody! :'(
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Dec 31, 2008, 7:36pm


Dec 31, 2008, 6:21pm, yankeegirl wrote:
It makes me sad to know that things are not looking very promising on 175 as of yet. My son has noticed how very much I miss it, especially when we are in the car, and there is no more tuning in tho the re-broadcast of BBTM, like when MP and Buck still had the show.

The MLB channel will be officially on air tomorrow, and at least when I am home, I will have baseball programing which beats most of the other garbage on TV today. Having said that, if things could finally get sorted out on 175, and it can somehow once again bring us the type of programing that we were accustomed to, I would without a doubt go back immediately.

I wish for this everyday, as I have not stopped missing it for even a moment. We can only hope that as the New Year rolls in, they may come to their senses, and return Home Plate to the quality programing channel it once was.



The sad reality is that what you miss no longer exists. As I attempt to listen, I can't help but think of all the new subscribers that Christmas brought would never know what it was. I have had to quit listening to Holden several times and I have yet to get through The Hot Stove format with The Buckaroo. I actually prefer Dibble and Casey Stern to anything in the morning. It was good while it lasted.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jan 3, 2009, 7:33am

The Buckaroo finally broke down and admitted his long time crush on Andruw Jones was over. With declining numbers over the past four years, most of us saw it coming sooner. I fear that Frenchy may be traveling down the same path.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by marythetribefan on Jan 3, 2009, 6:33pm

And what a shame it is for both of those players to have declined so much*! I see Andruw has accepted deferred payment so the Dodgers can probably free themselves from that contract.

*Though I seem to remember that when Frenchy first ame up and never took a walk there were some who doubted his staying power.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jan 3, 2009, 7:23pm


Jan 3, 2009, 6:33pm, marythetribefan wrote:
And what a shame it is for both of those players to have declined so much*! I see Andruw has accepted deferred payment so the Dodgers can probably free themselves from that contract.

*Though I seem to remember that when Frenchy first ame up and never took a walk there were some who doubted his staying power.


Striking similarities. Quite a while ago, someone asked Chipper what it would take for Andruw to get out of his funk. He answered "walks."
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by yankeegirl on Jan 4, 2009, 5:23pm

I'm wondering how Rojas will juggle both Home Plate and his full time job on the MLB network? Do you think he will stay with XM, oops, I mean Sirius, or will he just completely go with MLB network? I do like him, and I can see why many of you have made mention of his good work on 175.


Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jan 4, 2009, 5:40pm


Jan 4, 2009, 5:23pm, yankeegirl wrote:
I'm wondering how Rojas will juggle both Home Plate and his full time job on the MLB network? Do you think he will stay with XM, oops, I mean Sirius, or will he just completely go with MLB network? I do like him, and I can see why many of you have made mention of his good work on 175.




I never heard that Victor was ever doing anything but passing through on the way to MLB. I'm not sure anyone is locked in here. Victor made mention that Arlene helped with his English in his youth.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by yankeegirl on Jan 5, 2009, 4:33pm

Oh I see. When I heard mention that Victor wasn't too bad, I thought he was going to be part of one of the new radio line ups. I obviously misunderstood, and that is why I asked.

Very sad to hear this Barnesy, and I can appreciate how terribly disappointed you must feel about all of this. Many of us, never saw it coming! I know I didn't. Let's face it,who would have ever imagined, they would totally destroy the best Baseball Radio programing we have ever known, and will probably not see the likes of any time soon.

I know there is nothing left to miss, but I guess I am clinging to what once was, and I am missing that. :(

Re: The Buckaroo
Post by marythetribefan on Jan 5, 2009, 7:19pm

I have enjoyed Victor and the rest of the regulars on MLBNet - I can see why you all praised both he and the previous work of Harold Reynolds.

I did listen to XM175 this morning for a bit - Joel Sherman from the New York Post co-hosted with Seth somebody. I eventually tired of their ongoing discussion of why the WBC as worthless. Not that they didn't have a point - just that after 45 minutes or so I was glad to hear Jeff Joyce and Billy switch it up, comparing Andruw Jones to a '75 Pinto with bad tires. If I had never heard the original 175 I guess I would have found this passable off-season chatter, but knowing what was done in previous years in the off-season, and seeing the Hot Stove Hour on MLBNetwork, XM is suffering by comparison.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jan 6, 2009, 4:41am

The Buckaroo was off on Monday. I thought the show flowed nicely without him. I'm not sure I can find an argument with them on the WBC. I just like to support stuff bearing our flag. They made such a mess of the first one. Maybe Davey will bring home the trophy and erase the embarrassment from the first time.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jan 6, 2009, 2:48pm

The Buckaroo was absent again today as Jeff Joyce flew solo. I haven't heard anything about Buck, I hope he's not under the weather. Jeff did a stand up job.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by robinlcunningham on Jan 6, 2009, 6:00pm

Does anyone have a schedule of the different programs and hosts, or is it still getting worked out. I tried to listen on Monday at 6 am and it was a weekend show (I guess a repeat) and couldn't listen after that.
Thanks!
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by robinlcunningham on Jan 6, 2009, 6:03pm

Never mind, I found it! :-[
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jan 6, 2009, 6:26pm

At 6 AM, you'll find reruns. I enjoy Joe C's replays while I wait for Baseball This Mornings 7 AM starts.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by marythetribefan on Jan 6, 2009, 7:13pm

I didn't disagree with their opinions on the WBC, just iterating and reiterating the same thing. Today (Tues) they had a bit more to discuss and (it was Seth and Joel again) they did a fine job. Even alluding to their New York connections, they nicely covered a lot of territory. Though I can't WAIT to hear their take on the Tribe signing Pavano!
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by yankeegirl on Jan 7, 2009, 4:23am


Jan 6, 2009, 7:13pm, marythetribefan wrote:
I didn't disagree with their opinions on the WBC, just iterating and reiterating the same thing. Today (Tues) they had a bit more to discuss and (it was Seth and Joel again) they did a fine job. Even alluding to their New York connections, they nicely covered a lot of territory. Though I can't WAIT to hear their take on the Tribe signing Pavano!



So sorry for you and the Tribe Mary.:-X I'm just glad he's no longer affiliated with the Yanks!

Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jan 7, 2009, 1:44pm

It occurred to me that The Buckaroo may be on his annual fishing trip to Costa Rica. Isn't it about this time that he has gone in previous years? He should try The Bahia de Pinas in Panama, home of over 200 world fishing records.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jan 9, 2009, 10:49am

If The Buckaroo is in Costa Rica, he should be safe from the earth quake, that took 10 lives and left 14 missing. Evidently it was north of San Jose which wouldn't be near too many fishing spots.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jan 14, 2009, 5:12pm

The Buckaroo must be fulfilling his dream of not working during the off season. Hot Stove is pretty good with Jeff Joyce and Billy Ripken. It was kind of dry with The Buckaroo.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Feb 27, 2009, 11:13am

The other board is projecting The Buckaroo's return on Monday. They claim he'll be teamed with Scott Graham on Baseball This Morning. Just in time for some hard hitting analysis on the WBC.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Feb 27, 2009, 1:17pm


Feb 27, 2009, 11:13am, barnesy wrote:
The other board is projecting The Buckaroo's return on Monday. They claim he'll be teamed with Scott Graham on Baseball This Morning. Just in time for some hard hitting analysis on the WBC.


No talent Seth just said that Jim Duquette will move to Power Alley, aka Squeeze Play on Monday. Certainly looks like they are paving the way for "it sure is, he's special," Buckaroo.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Feb 27, 2009, 5:00pm


Feb 27, 2009, 1:17pm, barnesy wrote:

Feb 27, 2009, 11:13am, barnesy wrote:
The other board is projecting The Buckaroo's return on Monday. They claim he'll be teamed with Scott Graham on Baseball This Morning. Just in time for some hard hitting analysis on the WBC.


No talent Seth just said that Jim Duquette will move to Power Alley, aka Squeeze Play on Monday. Certainly looks like they are paving the way for "it sure is, he's special," Buckaroo.


I was listening to the Tribe game and heard The Buckaroo promo his return on Monday.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by marythetribefan on Feb 27, 2009, 7:10pm

Accordig to a brief interview with him I caught on MLBNetwork, Buck will be broadcasting some of the WBC games.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by yankeegirl on Mar 3, 2009, 3:46pm

Glad to hear some positive reports regarding XM for a change. Now, if they would only offer a baseball package, I would not have to pine away the summer missing Hughes and Santo. :-[
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by robinlcunningham on Apr 14, 2009, 10:59am

Buck and Jim Hunter called the O's games over the weekend, and it was very enjoyable.
Especially since they are off to a decent start. Now if the Nat's could get going DC metro area would be just fine.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Apr 14, 2009, 12:07pm

Let's hope The Buckaroo can capture that same magic and bring it over to Baseball this Morning. Waiting for much entertainment from The Nationals my prove futile. That franchise is in trouble.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by robinlcunningham on Apr 14, 2009, 7:07pm

My life is a lesson in futility, Barnesy!
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Apr 28, 2009, 7:13am

The Buckaroo sounds like The Beatles: "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah."
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by davidnc on Apr 30, 2009, 8:33pm

Either my hearing and voice recognition is going way bad... or Buck is currently doing color commentary on NESN tonight. The Rays/Red Sox game on right now. Sure sounds like Buck. Doesn't he still work with the Orioles also?



EDIT: pays to look on the internet a bit before asking questions. Found this on the NESN blog.
7:33 p.m.: Obviously people are noticing that Jerry Remy is not calling the game tonight. Jerry is under the weather and is expected back soon. Buck Martinez, from TBS, is filling in tonight. Get well soon, Remdog!
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Apr 30, 2009, 9:06pm

"Yeah it sure is." Get well soon Remdog.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by yankeegirl on May 1, 2009, 8:38am

Special! ;D
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on May 1, 2009, 9:24am


May 1, 2009, 8:38am, yankeegirl wrote:
Special! ;D


Yeah,sure is. He only uses special five times a show.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by rosie on May 1, 2009, 7:05pm


May 1, 2009, 8:38am, yankeegirl wrote:
Special! ;D


Electric! :D
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by yankeegirl on May 1, 2009, 7:07pm


May 1, 2009, 9:24am, barnesy wrote:

May 1, 2009, 8:38am, yankeegirl wrote:
Special! ;D


Yeah,sure is. He only uses special five times a show.


ROFLMAO! Thanks for making me laugh barnesy. I really need more laughter in my life these days, and you do crack me up sometimes with that dry sense of humor. You're too funny. ;)
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on May 1, 2009, 7:19pm

Glad you found humor. Baseball This Morning is sad. The other day The Buckaroo stated that Ichiro finally got over .300. I'm pretty sure Ichiro has been there all year. He did miss two weeks with his ulcer but came back swinging. It's sad to me that they can't accurately meet minimum expectations when providing stats.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by yankeegirl on May 1, 2009, 11:35pm

I love your imitation of Buck, but what has happened to BBTM is no laughing matter. It must be excruciating every time you tune in!
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on May 2, 2009, 3:53am

I still tune in everyday. It's not very good but I document the annoyances. I tried keeping track of the times that Buck said "yeah" or "sure is" to start his responses but it became too much like work. It is safe to say he runs in the high 80 percentile. I also inform "management" of misrepresented facts, daily.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on May 20, 2009, 6:51am

Like many of the on air personalities, the Buckaroo does a promo about listening to Home Plate after the game to hear all the scores. He doesn't say "yeah, sure is." How can that be? At first, I didn't recognize him.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jun 4, 2009, 1:37am

I think I heard The Buckaroo would not be working today, it might be worth a listen.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by yankeegirl on Jun 4, 2009, 11:54am

Was BBTM easier on your ears today barnesy, with Buck's day off?
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jun 4, 2009, 12:05pm


Jun 4, 2009, 11:54am, yankeegirl wrote:
Was BBTM easier on your ears today barnesy, with Buck's day off?


The Buckaroo's day off turned out to be a day off for all listeners. The versatile Billy amply filled the chair with great insight.
Yeah, he sure did.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jun 4, 2009, 9:00pm

The Buckaroo is expected back on Friday. Billy did a great job filling the void.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jun 5, 2009, 7:22am

Congrats to The Buckaroo. He joined the ranks of grand parenting yesterday.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by yankeegirl on Jun 5, 2009, 7:59am

Aw,that's special. No seriously, it really is special, and I wish Buck and Arlene, every joy that being a grandparent brings. Congrats to Casey as well, for becoming a new Dad! :)
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jun 5, 2009, 8:04am

Probably hard to leave Casey's wife out of the equation.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by yankeegirl on Jun 5, 2009, 8:28am


Jun 5, 2009, 8:04am, barnesy wrote:
Probably hard to leave Casey's wife out of the equation.


Oops,my bad for not mentioning her. Congratulations to Casey's wife, for without her none of this would have been possible. ;)
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jun 9, 2009, 7:10am

The Buckaroo and Gary Thorne won EMMYs for their coverage of the Os. This just in, Thorne is pretty good.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by robinlcunningham on Jun 9, 2009, 8:21am

I like Gary better than I thought I would. My favorites are Hunter and Manfra when they used to do the radio. That was in the olden days, before XM.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jun 17, 2009, 1:39am

Did anyone catch the middle name of The Buckaroo's granddaughter? Her first name is Zoe but I missed the middle name.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jun 30, 2009, 6:38pm

The trade of Hinske reminds me of The Buckaroo's guttural recount of his dismissal by JP and The Blue Jays. Hinske, then a rookie was one of the players that said it was time for a change. The Buckaroo said, "what does a rookie know about change?"
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by marythetribefan on Jul 1, 2009, 5:03pm

Hinske has been "around" enough to be an authority now. But I felt bad for the Pirates fans again. (Well, I'm getting tired of feeling sorry for us Indians fans!)
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by yankeegirl on Jul 8, 2009, 5:20am

Well,at least he started off in NY with a great play and a HR! :)
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jul 9, 2009, 7:08am

Joel Sherman is sitting in for The Buckaroo. Like Frasier Crane, I'm listening for the first time in over a month.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jul 9, 2009, 3:46pm


Jul 9, 2009, 7:08am, barnesy wrote:
Joel Sherman is sitting in for The Buckaroo. Like Frasier Crane, I'm listening for the first time in over a month.

The Buckaroo will be out Friday also.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Oct 26, 2009, 4:07pm

The Buckaroo will join Casey Stern and Jim Duquette in XM/Sirius World Series pre-game. Many will remember a similar move last year started a carousel of pairings by "management" that led us to the dreadful condition now found on Home Plate.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by marythetribefan on Oct 26, 2009, 4:47pm

How long before they start the all-Christmas-music channel? It may be before the World Series ends, especially if it rains a couple more times. (Or snows.)
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Oct 27, 2009, 2:51pm

The over and under for The Buckaroo's use of "obviously, sure is" during the three hour pregame was set at 84. Toss "yeah" in and it jumps to 135.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by robinlcunningham on Oct 27, 2009, 6:31pm

Barnesy, why do you torture yourself? I am so saddened by the state of the channel and I see that it has not improved even one little bit. They are truly clueless, and that is a shame.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Oct 28, 2009, 8:01pm

Casey, The Buckaroo and Jim did a great job on the pregame show.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Nov 2, 2009, 8:09am

The Buckaroo takes the morning off after doing his late night wrap up. There are some trends similar to last year when Sirius Management provided us with the new and improved Home Plate. While Buck puts an edge on his Ginsus, Scott should be sharpening his resume.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by yankeegirl on Nov 3, 2009, 3:23pm


Nov 2, 2009, 8:09am, barnesy wrote:
The Buckaroo takes the morning off after doing his late night wrap up. There are some trends similar to last year when Sirius Management provided us with the new and improved Home Plate. While Buck puts an edge on his Ginsus, Scott should be sharpening his resume.


Late night wrap up? What happened to Joe C's late night show? I liked listening to him when it was still XM Radio. Don't tell me he's gone too!
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by marythetribefan on Nov 3, 2009, 5:08pm

No, Joe is still there. (Probably only because no one else wants to work his hours.) He's been anchoring the post-game and going to Buck et.al. for on the scene reports.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Nov 3, 2009, 5:13pm

Once The Buckaroo expends his quota of "obviously" and "sure is," Joe is saddled with Rob Dibble for the remainder of the night.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Dec 5, 2009, 3:55pm

The Buckaroo is coming out of hibernation to work the winter meetings. K Squared will not attend. Last year at this time, not being selected for the travel team didn't bode well for longevity.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Dec 15, 2009, 10:24am

The Buckaroo has been rehired by the Blue Jays and will do 110 play by play broadcasts. Based upon his inability to host Baseball This Morning when Mark was out, this is indeed a curious move by Toronto. Obviously, Rogers Sportsnet hasn't heard him lately. From the blogs I've read, the Oriole fans are dancing in the street.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by davidnc on Dec 15, 2009, 11:38am


Dec 15, 2009, 10:24am, barnesy wrote:
The Buckaroo has been rehired by the Blue Jays and will do 110 play by play broadcasts. Based upon his inability to host Baseball This Morning when Mark was out, this is indeed a curious move by Toronto. Obviously, Rogers Sportsnet hasn't heard him lately. From the blogs I've read, the Oriole fans are dancing in the street.


Wonder if Buck got canned by the O's or just contract time?
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by jeffmets on Dec 16, 2009, 8:21am

Great choice as I really enjoy Buck Martinez's announcing and Buck's
insight into the game. As this season unfolds for the Blue Jays being
a very young team some of Buck's comments will help the Blue Jays
fans understand what some of these young players are going through
as Buck has been there.javascript:add("%20;D")
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by rosie on Dec 16, 2009, 9:02am


Dec 15, 2009, 10:24am, barnesy wrote:
The Buckaroo has been rehired by the Blue Jays and will do 110 play by play broadcasts. Based upon his inability to host Baseball This Morning when Mark was out, this is indeed a curious move by Toronto. Obviously, Rogers Sportsnet hasn't heard him lately. From the blogs I've read, the Oriole fans are dancing in the street.


I like Buck and think he brings alot to the table as an analyst. I'm not sure how he'll be doing play by play, though. It's liable to be quite a leap for him.

Cheers,

Rosie
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by jeffmets on Dec 17, 2009, 9:41pm

The announced on baseball this morning that the Buckaroo will be leaving XM.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Dec 18, 2009, 5:35am


Dec 17, 2009, 9:41pm, jeffmets wrote:
The announced on baseball this morning that the Buckaroo will be leaving XM.


You might say the Buck stops here.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by jeffmets on Dec 18, 2009, 8:51am


Dec 18, 2009, 5:35am, barnesy wrote:

Dec 17, 2009, 9:41pm, jeffmets wrote:
The announced on baseball this morning that the Buckaroo will be leaving XM.


You might say the Buck stops here.



Very Funny! ;D
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by jeffmets on Jan 15, 2010, 8:21am

Buck just announced that today is his last show!

Billy Ripkin will co-host on Monday.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jan 16, 2010, 6:29am


Jan 15, 2010, 8:21am, jeffmets wrote:
Buck just announced that today is his last show!

Billy Ripkin will co-host on Monday.


A little disappointing sign off. Naively, you might have expected recognition of the loyal fan base destroyed over the past year.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by phillies08 on Jan 28, 2010, 7:54am

It seems like every day since Buck left their is a new co-host!!
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Jan 28, 2010, 10:40am

Billy and Jim Duquette are not only entertaining but informative too. So far the change seems to agree with Scott.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by marythetribefan on Jan 28, 2010, 5:48pm

I listened this morning and was amazed by the amount of dead air Scott allows. I know you have warned us that this is so, Barnesy, but I couldn't believe it. Barb's call was one of the highlights.
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Feb 17, 2010, 5:11pm

For fans of The Buckaroo, you can hear him as a guest on Inside Pitch tomorrow. Obviously, he'll tell us about all his time on the golf course. Yeah, Sure!
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by jeffmets on Feb 18, 2010, 8:12am


Feb 17, 2010, 5:11pm, barnesy wrote:
For fans of The Buckaroo, you can hear him as a guest on Inside Pitch tomorrow. Obviously, he'll tell us about all his time on the golf course. Yeah, Sure!



Do you know what time he will be on?

THanks,

Jeff
Re: The Buckaroo
Post by barnesy on Feb 18, 2010, 9:05am

I've quit listening to Inside Pitch. No reflection on Casey but K Squared is too full of himself. Add the Buckaroo to the mix and I'd rather watch The View or Oprah. It's on from 1PM to 4PM so enjoy.