December 6, 200421 yr Star search"] FSN Florida has received tapes for more than 40 play-by-play announcers to replace Len Kaspar, who left to broadcast Chicago Cubs games. The cable TV network will accept tapes until Dec. 10, then call in a select few for interviews. The network hopes to announce a decision by mid-January, General Manager Jeff Genthner said. "We're obviously extremely proud of Len and happy for him," Genthner said. "I didn't even make a counter-offer. This was such a good opportunity for him." FSN has become a star-making operation. Dave O'Brien went on to ESPN. Kaspar was a host and fill-in for the Brewers when he was picked by FSN and the Marlins. Radio announcers, including Jon "Boog" Sciambi of the Marlins network, will get equal consideration, Genthner said.
December 6, 200421 yr Author Florida Marlins Reports: Leiter to TV in 2006 Several published reports say Mets pitcher Al Leiter will sign a one-year playing contract with the Marlins and then move into the TV booth as an analyst in 2006. Leiter has performed very well on the national level as a studio analyst for ESPN and in-booth during Fox's playoff coverage. The Palm Beach Post reports FSN Florida has received tapes for more than 40 play-by-play announcers to replace Len Kasper, who left to broadcast Chicago Cubs games. The cable TV network will accept tapes until Dec. 10, then call in a select few for interviews. The network hopes to announce a decision by mid-January, general manager Jeff Genthner said. Genther added radio announcers Dave Van Horne and Jon "Boog" Sciambi will get equal consideration. The team, though, will likely pursue a broadcaster more established with television.
December 6, 200421 yr Author Way to spell Len's last name right, PBP. 627894[/snapback] Yup, but I quote things directly....mail all complaints to the Palm Beach Post at....
December 6, 200421 yr Author Crap, I should do this! 627896[/snapback] Get it in...FSN is in Sunrise I believe.
December 6, 200421 yr If Al Leiter moves into the TV booth as an analyst, then where does Tommy Hutton go? hmmmm.
December 6, 200421 yr Author If Al Leiter moves into the TV booth as an analyst, then where does Tommy Hutton go? hmmmm. 627966[/snapback] Stays right next to him. Play By Play Man To Be Hired.....T-Hutt....Al 3 Man Booth....FSN thinks it will be the way to go in 2006. FSN can pay for it ya know...the Marlins are the cash cow that makes them worth having around.
December 6, 200421 yr "We're obviously extremely proud of Len and happy for him," Genthner said. "I didn't even make a counter-offer. This was such a good opportunity for him." WTF?!?!?!?
December 6, 200421 yr "We're obviously extremely proud of Len and happy for him," Genthner said. "I didn't even make a counter-offer. This was such a good opportunity for him." WTF?!?!?!? 628012[/snapback] its called national exposure
December 6, 200421 yr "We're obviously extremely proud of Len and happy for him," Genthner said. "I didn't even make a counter-offer. This was such a good opportunity for him." WTF?!?!?!? 628012[/snapback] what would you want him to offer? less money?
December 6, 200421 yr Crap, I should do this! 627896[/snapback] Get it in...FSN is in Sunrise I believe. 627900[/snapback] Meh, the only thing I have is when I did one of those things they used to do at the stadium, where you could call the game for an inning (no one else heard it though), for my 10th birthday.
December 6, 200421 yr Crap, I should do this! 627896[/snapback] Get it in...FSN is in Sunrise I believe. 627900[/snapback] yup, 2 blocks from the ODC
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