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bmfc1 Sep 10 2013 09:44 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 10 2013 10:24 AM

The Yankees and CBS Radio are close to a deal that would put the Yankees on WFAN starting in 2014, a person familiar with the negotiations told Newsday. The arrangement would bump the Mets off the station that has carried their games since WFAN's inception in 1987. Lonn Trost, the Yankees' chief operating officer, said Tuesday a deal for the team's radio rights is "close," but he would not confirm or deny that WFAN is the likely landing place. "Right now we're in negotiations and everything is confidential," Trost said. "Part of the agreement we're drafting has a confidentiality agreement. I can't even get into it. I am close with some entity for next year." Still, he cautioned, "Things have gone in so many directions with this negotiation . . . I can't tell you today if it will be the same thing tomorrow." It is not clear where the Mets would land, but options include ESPN Radio and one or more of the New York stations -- including WOR -- owned by Clear Channel Communications, which earlier in the process made a serious bid for the Yankees' rights. All indications are that John Sterling would remain the team's play-by-play man. Less certain is the status of his partner, Suzyn Waldman, but if the team gives its blessing they will continue the on-air partnership that began in 2005. The Yankees currently are carried by WCBS Radio, which like WFAN, is owned by CBS. The current one-year contract is believed to pay the team $13 to $14 million. The Mets are believed to earn about half what the Yankees do in rights fees but have been a money-loser for WFAN, which inherited the team when it took over WHN's 1050-AM signal in 1987. The Mets then moved down the dial with WFAN to 660-AM in 1988. http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/ ... -1.6044600 Will the Mets prefer to stay on AM, and possibly be on WOR, or go to ESPN-NY which means FM? I removed the question mark in the title as Rubin tweeted: "Jeff Wilpon confirms #Mets leaving WFAN. Says team negotiating with several parties."

Ceetar Sep 10 2013 09:47 AM Re: Farewell to the FAN?

*yawn* Isn't WFAN going FM-Only sooner or later anyway?

Benjamin Grimm Sep 10 2013 09:52 AM Re: Farewell to the FAN?

It may make you yawn, but it matters to me. I like having the Mets on AM radio because I can't get New York City FM signals where I live. I don't spend a whole lot of time listening to the Mets on the radio, but I do like having it as an option.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 10 2013 09:54 AM Re: Farewell to the FAN?

That'd be a shame if the Mets left WFAN. And probably a dumb deal for everyone considering the inevitable forthcoming crossing of fortunes/fans/buzz/energy/wins/attendance/revenues. It just took the stupid Mets way too long to get into a position where a such a point is even imaginable.

Edgy MD Sep 10 2013 09:57 AM Re: Farewell to the FAN?

i just like the notion of Lonn F. Trost saying "I am close with some entity."

TheOldMole Sep 10 2013 10:19 AM Re: Farewell to the FAN?

I do spend a lot of time listening to the Mets on the radio, but I have XM for my car abd AtBat at home, so I'm covered. No cable or dish at home (Roku only) so I need radio. The worst part of the Yankees moving to WFAN is how much Mike Francesa will like it.

Gwreck Sep 10 2013 10:25 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

The Mets being on anything less than a 50,000 clear channel AM station is catastrophic

bmfc1 Sep 10 2013 10:27 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

My guess is that they end up on ESPN-NY with a simulcast on AM. Kay, the MFY announcer, would be the lead-in to Mets weeknight games.

sharpie Sep 10 2013 10:30 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

If the Mets leave WFAN and end up on FM then that will end any AM listening that I ever do as I would certainly not listen to Yankee-centric WFAN.

bmfc1 Sep 10 2013 10:33 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

sharpie wrote: If the Mets leave WFAN and end up on FM then that will end any AM listening that I ever do as I would certainly not listen to Yankee-centric WFAN. No traffic on the :8's or :1's for you?

dgwphotography Sep 10 2013 11:04 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

This means I wouldn't listen to WFAN at all. The only reason my radio is pointed to that station from the times I'm listening to Mets games. I find it to be unlistenable most of the time...

Ceetar Sep 10 2013 11:10 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Gwreck wrote: The Mets being on anything less than a 50,000 clear channel AM station is catastrophic That seems inevitable regardless of if the Yankees take over WFAN or not. I thought the plan was always to sell off 660 and remain on FM 101.9. Of course, the bigger issue could be the Howie/Josh angle, who as I follow it are WFAN employees right? It seems to me like WFAN is sticking hard to an outdated model. throwing money at things like Mike Francesa and Yankees broadcasts which aren't going to stop radio from fading into uselessness. It'd be nice for the Mets to capitalize on that, but perhaps this frees them to do something innovative *ha* like stream the games for free over the internet. Or sign with Google Play or something.

Edgy MD Sep 10 2013 11:22 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

I'm not sure what good innovation would look like, but that would sure be great. I get the idea that MLB does their best to control teams' experiments into nu media initiatives.

metsguyinmichigan Sep 10 2013 11:25 AM Re: Farewell to the FAN?

Benjamin Grimm wrote: It may make you yawn, but it matters to me. I like having the Mets on AM radio because I can't get New York City FM signals where I live. I don't spend a whole lot of time listening to the Mets on the radio, but I do like having it as an option. Get the MLB At Bat app. it's amazing, giving you all the Mets games -- and any other game you want. I listen in the car and at home all the time.

metirish Sep 10 2013 11:27 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

I'd hate this move....something about the Mets and the 'Fan......

Benjamin Grimm Sep 10 2013 11:32 AM Re: Farewell to the FAN?

metsguyinmichigan wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: It may make you yawn, but it matters to me. I like having the Mets on AM radio because I can't get New York City FM signals where I live. I don't spend a whole lot of time listening to the Mets on the radio, but I do like having it as an option. Get the MLB At Bat app. it's amazing, giving you all the Mets games -- and any other game you want. I listen in the car and at home all the time. That would involve getting a smart phone, and I have no intention of doing that any time soon. I guess if I decide to not keep up with the times, I can expect to be left behind. Not having the Mets on the radio would have been a much bigger problem for me 25 years ago than it would be in 2014.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 10 2013 11:36 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Jeffy has confirmed the Mets will leave FAN, according to twatters. Yet another tragedy under his watch. Fuck him.

batmagadanleadoff Sep 10 2013 11:40 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Jeffy has confirmed the Mets will leave FAN, according to twatters. Yet another tragedy under his watch. Fuck him. Wilpon: Mets expect to leave WFAN http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/mets/p ... leave-wfan

Edgy MD Sep 10 2013 11:42 AM Re: Farewell to the FAN?

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: It may make you yawn, but it matters to me. I like having the Mets on AM radio because I can't get New York City FM signals where I live. I don't spend a whole lot of time listening to the Mets on the radio, but I do like having it as an option. Get the MLB At Bat app. it's amazing, giving you all the Mets games -- and any other game you want. I listen in the car and at home all the time. That would involve getting a smart phone, and I have no intention of doing that any time soon. I guess if I decide to not keep up with the times, I can expect to be left behind. Not having the Mets on the radio would have been a much bigger problem for me 25 years ago than it would be in 2014. Listening through your computer while posting at the Crane Pool --- GOOD TIMES.

HahnSolo Sep 10 2013 11:47 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

There was something nice about being a few hundred miles outside NY and still being able to pick up the Mets in the car that I will miss. Little Solo will be unhappy as well...he often listens to games on a radio after lights-out, and FAN is the easiest station to pick up. (I live 50 miles north of the city, FYI, and reception on 98.7 FM is touch and go).

Ceetar Sep 10 2013 12:40 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Edgy MD wrote: I'm not sure what good innovation would look like, but that would sure be great. I get the idea that MLB does their best to control teams' experiments into nu media initiatives. Yeah, but radio seems to fall by the wayside a little bit. no blackouts or anything like that. Included in the At-Bat app with no add-on price. thrown in on Club Mets purchases. Maybe that opens the door for clubs to have a little freedom. Regardless, if the Mets start winning and you're 50ish miles outside the city and can't get the local signal, might be time to start petitioning local stations to pick it up on the Mets Radio Network. Wonder how much that affiliation costs. I assume just buying the At-Bat app and streaming it over the air on a college radio station for $15 is in violation.

Vic Sage Sep 10 2013 12:53 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

I assume just buying the At-Bat app and streaming it over the air on a college radio station for $15 is in violation. ya THINK?

metsguyinmichigan Sep 10 2013 01:01 PM Re: Farewell to the FAN?

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Benjamin Grimm wrote: It may make you yawn, but it matters to me. I like having the Mets on AM radio because I can't get New York City FM signals where I live. I don't spend a whole lot of time listening to the Mets on the radio, but I do like having it as an option. Get the MLB At Bat app. it's amazing, giving you all the Mets games -- and any other game you want. I listen in the car and at home all the time. That would involve getting a smart phone, and I have no intention of doing that any time soon. I guess if I decide to not keep up with the times, I can expect to be left behind. Not having the Mets on the radio would have been a much bigger problem for me 25 years ago than it would be in 2014. It might be time to try a smart phone. They're magical, like Dwight Gooden in 1985. And they can take photos, too.

Zvon Sep 10 2013 01:04 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

This sucks. I hate change. I'm still reeling over the TV move. What year was that, when we went from WOR to WPIX? To me, this was blasphemy. Thats was the Skanks channel my whole life!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 10 2013 01:13 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

To me this is another signal of the steady deterioration of the franchise under the Wilpons that has also manifested itself in stuff like carelessly neglecting to build CitiField with any regard for personality; becoming the least desirable team in baseball for a minor-league city to align with; the team whose illegally earned money was wasted on making a show of competitiveness rather than invested in the effort competitiveness actually required etc etc etc down the line. I hate them.

Zvon Sep 10 2013 01:18 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: To me this is another signal of the steady deterioration of the franchise under the Wilpons that has also manifested itself in stuff like carelessly neglecting to build CitiField with any regard for personality; becoming the least desirable team in baseball for a minor-league city to align with; the team whose illegally earned money was wasted on making a show of competitiveness rather than invested in the effort competitiveness actually required etc etc etc down the line. I hate them. You are far from alone on that.

metirish Sep 10 2013 01:20 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Yeah, I fucking despise them ....and auld Sal fucking Katz too....wanker

batmagadanleadoff Sep 10 2013 01:22 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Wait'll ol' man eff Wilpon retires. Oh brother.

themetfairy Sep 10 2013 01:23 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

I hope that we'll be able to pick up the new station down here; we've been relying on the WFAN signal, and we don't always get all of the NYC stations.

Lefty Specialist Sep 10 2013 01:23 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

This has been rumored for years. Face it- the Yankees are a lot more desirable than the Mets from a business perspective. The FAN and WCBS are both owned by the same company. WCBS is a news station, and it's awkward to put the news on hold for four hours while you broadcast the Yanks playing the Houston Astros or some such. So for CBS, it's maximizing value. Remember, the Mets were wandering nomads on the AM dial until the FAN came along. I remember being very little and listening them to WJRZ, a crappy country music station where the signal would fade in and out after dark. Sometimes I'd wake up to Hank Williams or Conway Twitty in the morning. This may explain my life-long aversion to country music.

dgwphotography Sep 10 2013 01:25 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Zvon wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: To me this is another signal of the steady deterioration of the franchise under the Wilpons that has also manifested itself in stuff like carelessly neglecting to build CitiField with any regard for personality; becoming the least desirable team in baseball for a minor-league city to align with; the team whose illegally earned money was wasted on making a show of competitiveness rather than invested in the effort competitiveness actually required etc etc etc down the line. I hate them. You are far from alone on that. yup (c)

G-Fafif Sep 10 2013 01:51 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

This sort of thing can't help but be taken personally. If you live in 'x' and the signal of WT(o)B(e)A(nnounced) doesn't come in, then it's a kick in to the Mets fan solar plexus. On a grander scale, I'd say it sucks from a branding standpoint, though it's no like the Mets were really benefiting from association by being on the FAN. When the Mets were great (which was just before WFAN came along, actually -- maybe the curse will be lifted!), they were a great radio property. The rest of the time, they're there for us. It's just easier when they're where we can grab them with the least hassle and the clearest signal. Per Zvon's question, Mets over-the-air TV moved to Channel 11 in 1999. Mets made the playoffs that season and the next. I still instinctively think they're on Channel 9, but in the long run, it only impeded my enjoyment nostalgically. (And at least once a year, I tune to 1050 thinking the game will be on there.)

Ashie62 Sep 10 2013 01:51 PM Re: Farewell to the FAN?

Edgy MD wrote: i just like the notion of Lonn F. Trost saying "I am close with some entity." Close Encounters of the creepy kind.... I will not miss WFAN...

G-Fafif Sep 10 2013 01:54 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

BTW, for all the 'FAN-bashing -- much of it deserved -- you may soon find yourself finding the Mets on WOR, which will be the New York home of Rush Limbaugh come 2014, or WEPN, where Michael Kay holds sway. Suddenly crappy WFAN sounds pretty good.

Frayed Knot Sep 10 2013 01:55 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Sep 10 2013 01:58 PM

That they are leaving WFAN isn't, by itself, a sign of doom or really much of anything except that the radio market is fluid and that this change is coming after only 26 years or so on the same outlet is more a sign of stability than not. When FAN was the first and only all-sports station in the country there was a certain prestige to having the Mets linked to them but that's not as much the case anymore. 'The FAN' is more like a 310 lb gorilla in the room, slimmed down from its former 800. But there are a couple of conditions on that. - Yes, as mentioned already above, it's like the wandering AAA affiliate in that it's another indicator that companies prefer NOT to cast their lot with the Mets if a decent alternative is available. Part of that is just symbolism but symbolism, to an extent at least, does count for something. - I think it IS really important to wind up with another strong-signal AM partner. The days are gone when radio stations in smaller cities, like say Albany, Poughkeepsie, or in various NJ & Conn towns towns, were happy to fill out their programming day with whatever was available from big city stations. There used to be a dozen or more outlets listed in the NYM Yearbooks where you could catch the games across the northeast but that was before nationally syndicated radio programs and cable TV and NetFlix and whatever were available in all corners of the country. Now the one station has got to reach as many folks as possible and FM doesn't provide that. The logical choice is ESPN's outlet. I never had a problem getting the signal but I know others have although they've supposedly fixed that from their early days. That that means Michael Kay as the lead-in isn't any different to me than having Francesa or anyone else for that matter (some of the NYM fans on that station bug me at least as much as those two). What does worry me about that choice is that ,.. well, that it's ESPN. When they go with local hosts during daytime hours it should be no big deal. But it's the nights and weekends when they tend to get their programming from 'The Mother Ship'* where I'm afraid that they'll tend to revert to a host and a attitude that reflects ESPN's overall philosophy which is along the lines of; 'well now that we've got that baseball shit we're contractually required to carry out of the way we can go back to talking college football in July'. IOW, it's not the actual game telecast or even pre & post game shows that'll change much if at all, but in that time slot after all that is over when you're still interested (assuming you even were) in hearing and talking about the ballgame or about baseball in general where the fan (as opposed to 'The FAN') may lose out. * former ESPN'er Dan Patrick's somewhat biting moniker for ESPN's corporate headquarters

Zvon Sep 10 2013 01:57 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

G-Fafif wrote: Per Zvon's question, Mets over-the-air TV moved to Channel 11 in 1999. Mets made the playoffs that season and the next. I still instinctively think they're on Channel 9, but in the long run, it only impeded my enjoyment nostalgically. (And at least once a year, I tune to 1050 thinking the game will be on there.) 1999. I thought it was more recent than that. Those were a few good Met years they had coming in. Its funny, the things that can irk a fan.

Edgy MD Sep 10 2013 02:06 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

To me, WMCA-570 was the station I first tuned them in on and the frequency whose association with the team I therefore most cherish.

Zvon Sep 10 2013 02:50 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Edgy MD wrote: To me, WMCA-570 was the station I first tuned them in on and the frequency whose association with the team I therefore most cherish. What year was that?

Edgy MD Sep 10 2013 02:54 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

From 1978 to 1983, most of the Torre and Bamberger eras. It surprises me how few remember they were ever there. I almost got drummed off the MOFo in my first year there referencing WMCA and getting tagged as a confused Yankee fan.

Zvon Sep 10 2013 03:12 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Edgy MD wrote: From 1978 to 1983, most of the Torre and Bamberger eras. It surprises me how few remember they were ever there. I almost got drummed off the MOFo in my first year there referencing WMCA and getting tagged as a confused Yankee fan. Tuff years. How on earth did you stay a Met fan? I was lucky that I came aboard on the wave that was 1969 that reverberated thru 73 and I was in for life. It must have been nice though, to go through those years leading up to the mid 80's dominance.

Edgy MD Sep 10 2013 03:15 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Those were the best years of my life.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 10 2013 04:31 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Somers might have some real fun with this, in terms of tweaking. Outside of that, though... unmitigated-- if perhaps eventually minor-- disaster in terms of brand/goodwill erosion.

Frayed Knot Sep 10 2013 05:12 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Somers might have some real fun with this, in terms of tweaking. I really don't want to see Somers twerking. Oh wait, you wrote ... oh never mind.

Mets – Willets Point Sep 10 2013 07:14 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Zvon wrote: This sucks. I hate change. I'm still reeling over the TV move. What year was that, when we went from WOR to WPIX? To me, this was blasphemy. Thats was the Skanks channel my whole life! You won't even admit to yourself that they changed the call letters to WWOR sometime in the 80s.

Zvon Sep 10 2013 07:54 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Mets – Willets Point wrote: Zvon wrote: This sucks. I hate change. I'm still reeling over the TV move. What year was that, when we went from WOR to WPIX? To me, this was blasphemy. Thats was the Skanks channel my whole life! You won't even admit to yourself that they changed the call letters to WWOR sometime in the 80s. Is that the wrong 9 logo for the time (1969)? I do want to get that stuff right.

TheOldMole Sep 10 2013 07:58 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Channel 9 had the Brooklyn Dodgers too.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 10 2013 08:34 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

And Romper Room!

Zvon Sep 10 2013 08:42 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 10 2013 10:45 PM

Saw my first cardboard car watching Romper Room. Or were they horses? I made me one that same day and drove my folks crazy. I also used to think Captain Kangeroo could see me when I was watching him on TV. Id always make sure I was properly dressed.

metsmarathon Sep 10 2013 09:34 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

the one thing i'll miss most is always knowing how close and how serious the thunderstorms are. you can't get that kind of info on the FM dial.

G-Fafif Sep 10 2013 10:58 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Edgy MD wrote: From 1978 to 1983, most of the Torre and Bamberger eras. It surprises me how few remember they were ever there. I almost got drummed off the MOFo in my first year there referencing WMCA and getting tagged as a confused Yankee fan. Mets moved back to WHN in 1983, having been there from '64 to '66 and again from '72 to '74, so 'MCA era was '78-'82. Prior to that, 'MCA had the MFYs; they moved to WINS in 1978 en route to WABC (original home of the Mets, '62-'63) in 1981, where they stayed through 2001. Mets were on 'NEW from '75 to '77 -- with allowances for midweek day games on WRVR-FM in 1975 and WNYC-AM in 1976. And of course WHN became WFAN in 1987, WFAN moved to WNBC's frequency in 1988 and that's been that, save for a few spillover/conflict games on WEVD (pre-ESPN Radio) and later WBBR. In 2014, WFAN can rot in hell.

G-Fafif Sep 10 2013 11:11 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Also, WCBS can return to the Fafif household's good graces after a dozen-year absence.

batmagadanleadoff Sep 10 2013 11:44 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: To me this is another signal of the steady deterioration of the franchise under the Wilpons that has also manifested itself in stuff like carelessly neglecting to build CitiField with any regard for personality; becoming the least desirable team in baseball for a minor-league city to align with; the team whose illegally earned money was wasted on making a show of competitiveness rather than invested in the effort competitiveness actually required etc etc etc down the line. I hate them. Tonight, a Faith and Fear reader referred to Jeff Wilpon as "Fredo" in the comments section. [youtube]2X9E9n6GHC8[/youtube]

MFS62 Sep 11 2013 07:18 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

HahnSolo wrote: There was something nice about being a few hundred miles outside NY and still being able to pick up the Mets in the car that I will miss. Little Solo will be unhappy as well...he often listens to games on a radio after lights-out, and FAN is the easiest station to pick up. (I live 50 miles north of the city, FYI, and reception on 98.7 FM is touch and go). I live about 55 miles North East of New York. I only listen to either of them when commuting in my car. When I'm near home, WFAN-FM is sometimes overpowered by some teen pop station on Cape Cod. (Didn't realize FM signals can "skip", too.) ESPN-FM sometimes fades out. I hope they stay on a clear channel AM station. Later

Ceetar Sep 11 2013 10:37 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Frayed Knot wrote: IOW, it's not the actual game telecast or even pre & post game shows that'll change much if at all, but in that time slot after all that is over when you're still interested (assuming you even were) in hearing and talking about the ballgame or about baseball in general where the fan (as opposed to 'The FAN') may lose out. well, that's the only thing that actually concerns me here, that there will be some..oversight as to the pre and post agendas. Or that ESPN or someone will decide a corporate crony should interview the players afterwards, or Zeus forbid, decide they don't like Howie Rose and Josh Lewin.

d'Kong76 Sep 11 2013 12:37 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Just one annoying thing after another with this fucking lot. I don't get NYC FM well here, just past some magical line so no radio for me if they go FM only. Jeez, I've listed to games on 660 in like seven states. Guess we don't matter.

d'Kong76 Sep 11 2013 12:46 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

What they could do is make some kind of SNY AM radio station adding to thier web, mobile, television, etc. I'm not a visionary type ... doubt the Thrillpons are either.

d'Kong76 Sep 11 2013 12:48 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

WSNY AM doesn't seem to be in use .. there is an FM station in Ohio using it right now.

Lefty Specialist Sep 11 2013 12:49 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

MFS62 wrote: When I'm near home, WFAN-FM is sometimes overpowered by some teen pop station on Cape Cod. Do you twerk in your car when that happens?

Edgy MD Sep 11 2013 12:49 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Ceetar wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: IOW, it's not the actual game telecast or even pre & post game shows that'll change much if at all, but in that time slot after all that is over when you're still interested (assuming you even were) in hearing and talking about the ballgame or about baseball in general where the fan (as opposed to 'The FAN') may lose out. well, that's the only thing that actually concerns me here, that there will be some..oversight as to the pre and post agendas. Or that ESPN or someone will decide a corporate crony should interview the players afterwards, or Zeus forbid, decide they don't like Howie Rose and Josh Lewin. Zeus is a freaking anti-Semite.

Zvon Sep 11 2013 01:27 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

G-Fafif wrote: Edgy MD wrote: From 1978 to 1983, most of the Torre and Bamberger eras. It surprises me how few remember they were ever there. I almost got drummed off the MOFo in my first year there referencing WMCA and getting tagged as a confused Yankee fan. Mets moved back to WHN in 1983, having been there from '64 to '66 and again from '72 to '74, so 'MCA era was '78-'82. Prior to that, 'MCA had the MFYs; they moved to WINS in 1978 en route to WABC (original home of the Mets, '62-'63) in 1981, where they stayed through 2001. Mets were on 'NEW from '75 to '77 -- with allowances for midweek day games on WRVR-FM in 1975 and WNYC-AM in 1976. And of course WHN became WFAN in 1987, WFAN moved to WNBC's frequency in 1988 and that's been that, save for a few spillover/conflict games on WEVD (pre-ESPN Radio) and later WBBR. In 2014, WFAN can rot in hell. That's interesting. I recall WHN and the Fan but that's about it.

Ceetar Sep 11 2013 01:31 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Edgy MD wrote: Ceetar wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: IOW, it's not the actual game telecast or even pre & post game shows that'll change much if at all, but in that time slot after all that is over when you're still interested (assuming you even were) in hearing and talking about the ballgame or about baseball in general where the fan (as opposed to 'The FAN') may lose out. well, that's the only thing that actually concerns me here, that there will be some..oversight as to the pre and post agendas. Or that ESPN or someone will decide a corporate crony should interview the players afterwards, or Zeus forbid, decide they don't like Howie Rose and Josh Lewin. Zeus is a freaking anti-Semite. Yeah, Gods don't have a real good record when it comes to racism. Perhaps I should've said "Flying Spaghetti Monster forbid"

seawolf17 Sep 11 2013 01:49 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Kong76 wrote: Just one annoying thing after another with this fucking lot. I don't care if they're on WFAN or not, I just care if I can hear them when I want to hear them. But Kase's point is it for me. It's the hats, the Dodgers fellation, everything. This is an organization that literally can't seem to do anything right, ever. They signed David Wright, but everything else in the last several years has been a complete shitshow.

Edgy MD Sep 11 2013 02:08 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Everything? They booked REO Speedwagon, you ungrateful jerk.

HahnSolo Sep 11 2013 02:33 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Edgy MD wrote: Everything? They booked REO Speedwagon, you ungrateful jerk. And then they ruined things by bringing in Foreigner without Lou Gramm. F'in Wilpons.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 11 2013 02:35 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Plus they booked Cheap Trick, the show got canceled, and they never rescheduled. Stupid Fred.

batmagadanleadoff Sep 11 2013 03:01 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

http://www.newsday.com/sports/media/yan ... -1.6054930 excerpt: The Yankees and CBS Radio made it official Wednesday, announcing that the team would move from WCBS to corporate sister station WFAN in 2014, effectively ending the Mets' 26-year run on the station. The deal, first reported by Newsday on Tuesday, is believed to cover 10 years at more than $15 million per season. Whaddya like better: eff n Jeff or Fred n Fredo?

Valadius Sep 11 2013 03:04 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

As somebody who grew up on Mets games on the FAN, this is extremely disappointing. On another note, Fredo Wilpon is a surprisingly apt moniker for Jeffy.

duan Sep 11 2013 05:16 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

If I can listen to games in BallyGoBackwards on a phone so can ye lot. Jaysus. You're giving out about AM RADIO? Am I back in 1997?

d'Kong76 Sep 11 2013 06:32 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

duan wrote: If I can listen to games in BallyGoBackwards on a phone so can ye lot. Jaysus. You're giving out about AM RADIO? Am I back in 1997? I wanna listen in my garage, like I did for Santana's no-no, with my thirty-year-old Technic speakers with the 15" woofers ... not on a tinny mobile device. I'm a dino! There are only 4-5 clear-channel AM stations on the east coast. Maybe they can end up on 770 AM.

d'Kong76 Sep 11 2013 07:02 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

I wonder if Steve Somers has any kind of contract with WFAN, or he just goes on when scheduled. Can't picture him on a the Yankee flagship station.

metsmarathon Sep 11 2013 07:21 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

i very much like the idea of a SNY radio monolith. make it happen already! AM! FM! XM! PM! all the M's!!!

Frayed Knot Sep 11 2013 07:28 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Kong76 wrote: I wonder if Steve Somers has any kind of contract with WFAN, or he just goes on when scheduled. Can't picture him on a the Yankee flagship station. Half of Somers' schtick is teasing Yanqui (or Cowboy, or Devil, or whoever) fans to the point where they're goaded into calling him. No reason why his act should change just because his shift precedes/follows a different game. Besides, where else would he go?

d'Kong76 Sep 11 2013 07:39 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

I guess I meant more, would Yankee royalty want someone of his ilk on before or after or whenever on their new flagship station.

Frayed Knot Sep 11 2013 07:44 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Well, Yanqui royalty shouldn't have a say in the rest of the WFAN broadcast day except what falls within the pre-game/game itself/post-game show window. IOW, if they want Somers kicked out because he teased them and pulled their pigtails all these years, FAN mgmt should simply tell Trost, Levine, and the Steinbrenner boys to go fuck themselves.

d'Kong76 Sep 11 2013 07:49 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

We'll see .. always thought it odd that Mike F's WFAN show is on YES but I guess it's all about money.

Ceetar Sep 12 2013 06:17 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

metsmarathon wrote: i very much like the idea of a SNY radio monolith. make it happen already! AM! FM! XM! PM! all the M's!!! back to innovation (hey, I can dream right? Even after being frustrated that NJ Transit closed escalators to 'conserve power' instead of installing motion detectors like I saw in Munich) Now, caveat is I don't understand the legal rules behind the scenes, but it seems like teams can put out radio broadcasts if they like. The rule is you can't do play by play if you aren't affiliated with the club's broadcast (i.e. Francesa has to wait a beat if he's live-watching games, although given that games are basically play by play'd on Twitter..well, another discussion there) but if the team is authorizing multiple avenues? You know how many Podcasts and fledging ideas there are out in the Mets fandom? You could broadcast the games over the internet, and hell, offer it to local radio stations all over the place. Pump in your SNY (even Sterling if you like) ads (hey advertisers, for 5% more you can ALSO have ads on all these radio stations.) and let them at it. Then fill the off-time with fan podcasts and call-in shows. Give SNY to us. Have an American Idol type show where fans compete to get spots/shows affiliated. You have Metsblog on the servers anyway, but that's so limited in scope. Expand the network (which they just contracted). If you get enough Mets blogs there you'll almost be able to direct most Mets traffic to your own site. I know companies are so petrified of releasing control and oversight, afraid someone's going to say something bad. But it's an illusion. You have no control and oversight over the personalities you hire. They say stuff on their own, on Twitter, elsewhere that you might worry reflects badly on you. So screw it. Dump your typical "The views and opinions of all employees does not represent the views and opinion of SNY as a whole" and disavow responsibility.

MFS62 Sep 12 2013 08:09 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Ceetar wrote: back to innovation (hey, I can dream right? Even after being frustrated that NJ Transit closed escalators to 'conserve power' instead of installing motion detectors like I saw in Munich) That gave me a flashback. I remember falling ass over teakettle down an escalator in Munich Airport because I thought it was broken and wasn't ready for it to start moving. Later

Ceetar Sep 12 2013 08:11 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

MFS62 wrote: Ceetar wrote: back to innovation (hey, I can dream right? Even after being frustrated that NJ Transit closed escalators to 'conserve power' instead of installing motion detectors like I saw in Munich) That gave me a flashback. I remember falling ass over teakettle down an escalator in Munich Airport because I thought it was broken and wasn't ready for it to start moving. Later lol!

batmagadanleadoff Sep 12 2013 10:43 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

quote from the other side in heavy rotation: Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner, looking over his new broadcast digs, said, “The paramount consideration was how our fans would best be able to hear our games. Having the Yankees on WFAN(AM/FM) provides listeners in the New York metropolitan area and beyond with superior broadcast quality and vast territorial signal strength.” http://www.radioworld.com/article/yanke ... an-/221372 Yankee owner Hal Steinbrenner said WFAN's reach and power were too much to ignore. "The paramount consideration was how our fans would best be able to hear our games," Steinbrenner said. "Having the Yankees on WFAN-AM/FM provides listeners in the New York metropolitan area and beyond with superior broadcast quality and vast territorial signal strength." http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 11200.html

batmagadanleadoff Sep 12 2013 10:45 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

batmagadanleadoff Sep 12 2013 10:47 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Sep 12 2013 10:47 AM

more quotes not from the Mets: CBS Radio president Dan Mason said: “There is no bigger name in baseball than the Yankees, nor an organization so steeped in tradition.” The pact leaves the Mets station-less. On Tuesday, Mets COO Jeff Wilpon said, “Right now we’re still negotiating with several parties about what we’re going to do with our radio rights. The dog ate my homework.” http://nypost.com/2013/09/11/wfan-to-be ... e-yankees/

metirish Sep 12 2013 10:47 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Will any station want them?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 12 2013 10:57 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

I do think the FAN is buying high on the MFYs and selling low on the Mets. A distressed-properties investor might see a good opportunity here.

Edgy MD Sep 12 2013 11:02 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

It is doubtless that the Mets will find a broadcast partner. How much is there on the radio that anybody listens to any more? There's political partisanship, religious paritsanship, and baseball.

d'Kong76 Sep 12 2013 11:13 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Edgy MD wrote: How much is there on the radio that anybody listens to any more? There's political partisanship, religious paritsanship, and baseball. I listen to 1010 WINS still, old habits die hard. You give us 23 minutes, we will start repeating ourselves.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 12 2013 11:19 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Edgy MD wrote: It is doubtless that the Mets will find a broadcast partner. How much is there on the radio that anybody listens to any more? There's political partisanship, religious paritsanship, and baseball. There's a little thing called KLASSIK RAWK, thank you.

Lefty Specialist Sep 12 2013 11:23 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Edgy MD wrote: It is doubtless that the Mets will find a broadcast partner. How much is there on the radio that anybody listens to any more? There's political partisanship, religious paritsanship, and baseball. Their new radio station combines all three.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Sep 12 2013 11:37 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I do think the FAN is buying high on the MFYs and selling low on the Mets. A distressed-properties investor might see a good opportunity here. [Brightens] [Checks wallet] [Frowns once again]

metirish Sep 12 2013 11:50 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

What will happen to "The Schmoozer" and his die hard callers?, maybe nothing?

Lefty Specialist Sep 12 2013 12:26 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

The question will be- will the FAN become a complete Yankee cheer squad, where no dissent is tolerated? If so, the Schmooze is doomed. They'll just re-run Francesa to fill the time.

HahnSolo Sep 12 2013 12:33 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Lefty Specialist wrote: The question will be- will the FAN become a complete Yankee cheer squad, where no dissent is tolerated? If so, the Schmooze is doomed. They'll just re-run Francesa to fill the time. Though I've grown weary of them all, Boomer/Carton, Benigno/Roberts are all Mets fans.

d'Kong76 Sep 12 2013 12:35 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Rahger Clemens is in George Steinbrenner's BOX!!

SteveJRogers Sep 12 2013 12:43 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

HahnSolo wrote: Lefty Specialist wrote: The question will be- will the FAN become a complete Yankee cheer squad, where no dissent is tolerated? If so, the Schmooze is doomed. They'll just re-run Francesa to fill the time. Though I've grown weary of them all, Boomer/Carton, Benigno/Roberts are all Mets fans. Agreed. They belong to that category that feeds into the "lovable losers/little brother syndrome" stereotype that gets old fast when having a serious baseball discussion. Even if the points are valid, it makes no sense when it comes with a "the Yankees do it better/this is how its always been with this franchise" mentality. Oddly, the former seems to be prevalent only when it comes to baseball fandom. I've never once heard Jet fans bemoan about why their franchise can't be like the Giants, or the Nets/Islanders/Devils fans complain about what their franchises do as compared to the more popular in the market Knicks/Rangers.

Edgy MD Sep 12 2013 12:44 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Edgy MD wrote: It is doubtless that the Mets will find a broadcast partner. How much is there on the radio that anybody listens to any more? There's political partisanship, religious paritsanship, and baseball. There's a little thing called KLASSIK RAWK, thank you. Everyone in the world has found a nu outlet for their music jones except the old and the stoned.

Ceetar Sep 12 2013 12:50 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Edgy MD wrote: Edgy MD wrote: It is doubtless that the Mets will find a broadcast partner. How much is there on the radio that anybody listens to any more? There's political partisanship, religious paritsanship, and baseball. There's a little thing called KLASSIK RAWK, thank you. Everyone in the world has found a nu outlet for their music jones except the old and the stoned. like karaoke townie bars.

Frayed Knot Sep 12 2013 01:18 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

What will happen to "The Schmoozer" and his die hard callers? The question will be- will the FAN become a complete Yankee cheer squad, where no dissent is tolerated? If so, the Schmooze is doomed. They'll just re-run Francesa to fill the time. The Yanquis aren't taking over ownership of the station here folks, they're signing a contract to have FAN carry their games on the airwaves. The other 20 hours a day (not to mention the 200 or so days when there isn't live baseball) it's going to be the same station it always was (for better or worse). It's not going to become a Yanqui station anymore than it ever was a Met station.

d'Kong76 Sep 12 2013 01:21 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

I'm envisioning once they infest it will get worse. Got rings?

dgwphotography Sep 12 2013 01:33 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

We can always pray for the miracle that the Yankees are about to embark on a period of futility rivaled by the 65-74 yankees, and that Mets are on the upswing. Thereby giving the FANdroids a great big shitburger to eat.

Frayed Knot Sep 12 2013 01:42 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

I never quite understood why it mattered to folks whether the hosts on that station were Mets fans or not. Being one doesn't stop Benigno from being a dope; it doesn't stop Tony Paige overnight from being really misinformed; and NOT being a fan hardly stops Francesa from pretending he and Sugarpants are bestest buddies or that he personally discovered Matt Harvey.

Lefty Specialist Sep 12 2013 02:21 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Well, WCBS became a huge Yankee-rooting station, popping Yankee tidbits in there as 'news'. "Our top story this morning is that Mark Teixiera is out for the season...let's go to our reporters for fan reaction. Oh, and that Syria business, we'll get to it after traffic and weather together."

Frayed Knot Sep 12 2013 02:57 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

btw, what are WABC's (770) plans for the future now that it looks like some of their conservative yakkers (Limbaugh & Hannity) are jumping to WOR starting next year? Could that be a 50K watt clear channel outlet looking for programming?

Edgy MD Sep 12 2013 03:02 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

I'd hate to see the the Mets bumping up against Rush, but I'm long since over FAN. I realize that this is supposed to be a prime example of the Wilpons ruining everything but I couldn't give two shits. WFAN is awful. Doubly so with Doris dead and their highest profile personality being a sleepwalking blowhard. Yeah, maybe they land some place with a weak signal, but we'll see.

Frayed Knot Sep 12 2013 03:21 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Edgy MD wrote: I'd hate to see the the Mets bumping up against Rush,. But they wouldn't be bumping up against Rush, he's apparently leaving ABC as is Hannity (although I have no idea what's causing this sudden conservative side shake-up). Now those were daytime hours (Noon - 6PM I believe) and most of NYM time is 6:30 - 10:30 - but I'm sure that's just another syndicated right-wing yapper (Levin? ... Savage?) who may or may not be following Limbaugh & Hannity out the door and, even if not, could easily be bumped whenever there's a NYM game and plugged in whenever not. That happened for years when the Yanx were on that frequency and as long as Met radio listeners get a full pre & post in addition to getting first priority at game time (don't want to go searching for a "sister station" whenever the station decides that something else is more important) then why should I care what comes prior to them or after?

Edgy MD Sep 12 2013 07:03 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

I know they wouldn't under that scenario. I'm just commenting in general.

Vic Sage Sep 13 2013 08:38 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Edgy MD wrote: I'd hate to see the the Mets bumping up against Rush, but I'm long since over FAN. I realize that this is supposed to be a prime example of the Wilpons ruining everything but I couldn't give two shits. WFAN is awful. Doubly so with Doris dead and their highest profile personality being a sleepwalking blowhard. Yeah, maybe they land some place with a weak signal, but we'll see. Mostly this, but i don't miss Doris. Her phlegmy breathing made me queasy.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 13 2013 08:44 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Edgy MD wrote: WFAN is awful. That says it all. On the day the 2013 season ends, I'm removing 660 AM from the preset in my car radio.

Frayed Knot Sep 13 2013 10:01 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Mushnick in the NY Post today mentions both WABC and WOR as being under consideration while calling ESPN's affiliate a longshot on account of the many conflicts that would exist (they do MLB national radiocasts, plus NFL, NBA, and probably college everything).

Benjamin Grimm Sep 13 2013 10:18 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

I'm rooting for WABC. They could broadcast the games between Dan Ingram and Johnny Donovan.

dgwphotography Sep 13 2013 11:24 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I'm rooting for WABC. They could broadcast the games between Dan Ingram and Johnny Donovan. I find myself rooting for WABC for their signal...

batmagadanleadoff Sep 13 2013 11:28 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Vic Sage wrote: Edgy MD wrote: I'd hate to see the the Mets bumping up against Rush, but I'm long since over FAN. I realize that this is supposed to be a prime example of the Wilpons ruining everything but I couldn't give two shits. WFAN is awful. Doubly so with Doris dead and their highest profile personality being a sleepwalking blowhard. Yeah, maybe they land some place with a weak signal, but we'll see. Mostly this, but i don't miss Doris. Her phlegmy breathing made me queasy. Cumulatively, I doubt I listened to more than two or three hours of non-Mets themed programming on WFAN in my entire lifetime. If Mike Francesca is supposed to be the arrogant blowhard that everyone knows him to be (and Francesca is) why would anyone listen to his show?

Ceetar Sep 13 2013 11:51 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Vic Sage wrote: Edgy MD wrote: I'd hate to see the the Mets bumping up against Rush, but I'm long since over FAN. I realize that this is supposed to be a prime example of the Wilpons ruining everything but I couldn't give two shits. WFAN is awful. Doubly so with Doris dead and their highest profile personality being a sleepwalking blowhard. Yeah, maybe they land some place with a weak signal, but we'll see. Mostly this, but i don't miss Doris. Her phlegmy breathing made me queasy. Cumulatively, I doubt I listened to more than two or three hours of non-Mets themed programming on WFAN in my entire lifetime. If Mike Francesca is supposed to be the arrogant blowhard that everyone knows him to be (and Francesca is) why would anyone listen to his show? You don't think the "Two guys yelling at each other" format was something the media stations pulled out of thin air do you? Dissent gets page views/hits/ratings* (I don't believe for a second that the current way we evaluate television and radio are a very meaningful measure of attention to the brand. It's simply a metric used to sell to advertisers) Fans are generally passionate people, passion breeds interest, and being able to agree or dissent with someone yelling about their own opinion speaks to that passion. Francesa's there now mainly because of inertia, and listeners listen for the same way. The intelligence level when Russo was still there wasn't much higher, but the back and forth helped. the dissension, even if it was tepider than modern day shows, fueled a little more deep thought, if only to disagree. But people driving to the game, tailgating outside, or just generally working in a construction site or communal job area like to hear sports talk. It's the ultimate water cooler discussion and WFAN greases the wheels of social interaction, gives you something to talk about. The only real difference now of course will be hosts will be able to live-discuss Mets games instead of Yankees games.

batmagadanleadoff Sep 13 2013 12:02 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Ceetar wrote: batmagadanleadoff wrote: Vic Sage wrote: Edgy MD wrote: I'd hate to see the the Mets bumping up against Rush, but I'm long since over FAN. I realize that this is supposed to be a prime example of the Wilpons ruining everything but I couldn't give two shits. WFAN is awful. Doubly so with Doris dead and their highest profile personality being a sleepwalking blowhard. Yeah, maybe they land some place with a weak signal, but we'll see. Mostly this, but i don't miss Doris. Her phlegmy breathing made me queasy. Cumulatively, I doubt I listened to more than two or three hours of non-Mets themed programming on WFAN in my entire lifetime. If Mike Francesca is supposed to be the arrogant blowhard that everyone knows him to be (and Francesca is) why would anyone listen to his show? You don't think the "Two guys yelling at each other" format was something the media stations pulled out of thin air do you? I don't even care because it's irrelevant to my listening interests. To me, that show was a waste of time -- it's listening to a bunch of morons pontificating on things that they're clueless about. It's one less great movie I'd otherwise never get to see, or one more great book I'd never get to read.

G-Fafif Sep 13 2013 12:04 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I'm rooting for WABC. They could broadcast the games between Dan Ingram and Johnny Donovan. Howard Cosell would be tough to bring back for the pre- and postgame shows, but Ralph Branca's technically still available to co-host.

Ceetar Sep 13 2013 12:06 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

batmagadanleadoff wrote: I don't even care because it's irrelevant to my listening interests. To me, that show was a waste of time -- it's listening to a bunch of morons pontificating on things that they're clueless about. It's one less great movie I'd otherwise never get to see, or one more great book I'd never get to read. Well yeah, but I don't think most people are listening at times when they could be otherwise entertained. At least, not as many and not as much anymore.

G-Fafif Sep 22 2013 11:29 AM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Y'all do yourself a favor and remember to tune in 10-15 minutes before first pitch the rest of the way. Each WFAN broadcast opens with a montage not of the usual array of recent highlights but a handful of classic calls. Today it was Gary Thorne with Darryl's HR off the Big O roof, Bob Murphy with Cone's 19th K and Gary Cohen with the Grand Slam Single. Yesterday it was Murph and Carter's 300th, Cohen and Hundley's 41st and Cohen with the 2000 pennant-clincher. Love when somebody cares enough to do stuff like this.

HahnSolo Sep 22 2013 03:19 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

G-Fafif wrote: Love when somebody cares enough to do stuff like this. The Immortal one earning his nickname.

Frayed Knot Sep 22 2013 03:41 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Y'all do yourself a favor and remember to tune in 10-15 minutes before first pitch the rest of the way. Each WFAN broadcast opens with a montage not of the usual array of recent highlights but a handful of classic calls. So when I first read this bit about WFAN and classic calls, I'm thinking: you mean like classic phone calls? - Like maybe some vintage racist rants via 'Eli from Westchester'? - Or the best of 'Doris from Rego Park' coughing fits followed by; 'Thank you for your time and courtesy' ? - Or maybe some of the always popular; 'why doesn't Phillips trade Rey Ordonez for Manny Ramirez?'

Ceetar Sep 23 2013 12:56 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

Sometimes if I remember and I'm in front of the computer I record some of them. Some examples. First one is a Subway Series recap. Apologizes for inflicting Wayne Hagin on you. [url]http://www.ceetar.com/sounds/metsextra2.wav [url]http://www.ceetar.com/sounds/metsextra3.wav

Ceetar Sep 23 2013 12:59 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

[url]http://www.ceetar.com/sounds/beltrangrandslamclip.wav "How do you like that?!"

Ceetar Sep 23 2013 01:21 PM Re: Farewell to The FAN

This is a good intro call from last year. Windows 7+ no longer has sound recorder so you have to scroll to 5:45 to find the beginning. [url]http://www.ceetar.com/sounds/metsextra2_052412.wma