Sarava
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I love this. But yeah, this better not be our big move this winterKasper moving to the SOX radio booth
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As long as Pat Hughes stays on, I can be okay.
But man, the Cubs organization is smelling rotten.
But man, the Cubs organization is smelling rotten.
BK
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Chris Myers is replacing him. A big name at least. The Ricketts have really managed to screw this up.
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BK
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People are going to hate the choice no matter what. I am not sure how positive my comment is but I am indifferent at this point and I don’t really mind Myers as he will not push me away or anything nuts like that.
I have a strong dislike for how the Ricketts family has handled the team in general. I never liked them getting the team in general.
Juat wait till the Hawks replace Foley... (who I personally can’t stand anymore)
Putt Pirate
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I am fine with Kasper leaving. He was annoying to me. Chris Meyers though is not far from Kasper in quality. They both suck.
Makes no sense to me, to not bring him back. It's a dumb move. Not a fan of Grandal, but Sox are stuck with him.
Most announcers are replacement level. Unless you get a great one like Vin Scully, it makes little difference to me.
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Not a fan of a top 2 catcher in the game over the last 5 years, would rather have a guy who's put together 2 good half seasons.
Alrighty then.
He's 32, and age is a concern for catchers more than anyone. I think he's going to decline quickly, and the Sox are paying him $18.5M a season. Will he be a top 2 catcher in the game the next 2-3 seasons? Highly doubtful. He wasn't one last year.
I didn't like the contract at the time, and I don't like it now. The value you get for Grandal at more than double what McCann will likely make, isn't worth it. Especially for a team that doesn't like to spend money.
For all the talk about how great Grandal's defense is, he sure seems to make some big gaffes behind the plate. He seemed to quite often struggle catching breaking balls, as well. Hurray for pitch framing, I guess.
Grandal's post season stats in the batter's box are abysmal, to boot.
It is what it is, at this point. Nothing that can be done.
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I suspect if/when Pat Hughes leaves, Kasper will be the first call by the Cubs and he'll likely return. I personally think he took the WS job because he did not want to move out of Chicago. But this hurts. Non-Cub fans don't realize how entertaining and comforting him and DeShaies were as a combo.
To each their own, I guess, but I can't understand how people can think Kasper is annoying.
DisgruntledHawkFan
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I thought Kasper was pretty damn good. I don’t get it.
He is and it's going to be unnatural to hear him call WS games. But again, I suspect when Pat Hughes retires, the Cubs will come calling for Kasper to replace Hughes and I think Kasper will accept. I don't see Kasper lasting 16 years with the Sox. I don't know if he last 5 years with the Sox. Right now, I am looking at Kasper leaving the Cubs as a temporary break.
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Counterpoint: Despite what he's said, I suspect he has no interest in working for the Ricketts family ever again.
b1e9a8r5s
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Maybe but he never wanted to leave the Cubs in the first place. Who knows what will happen in a couple of years.
There are rumors that some of the new guidelines set forth by the Marquee were not to his liking, ie he hated the 3 man booth because it disrupted his rapport with JD.
I still believe Kasper will return to the Cubs once Hughes retires.
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I know right... having a top catcher is a true problem for the sox apparently. Even for people claiming he had a bad season last year he was still second in WAR for catchers. I guess I’m missing all of the better options that are out there.
Sarava
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I find this to be a weird take. Almost like the dude that gets dumped by his girlfriend but is in denial about it.
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Kasper was good when there was a play to be called. Most of the banter with Deshaies in between action on the field was dull, dry, and ripe for a change.
Blackhawkswincup
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I wonder if Stone may be contemplating this being his last year
He is 74 after all
Kasper could do radio for year and then slot into booth for 2022 season
He is 74 after all
Kasper could do radio for year and then slot into booth for 2022 season
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