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The new Rangers radio voice

The Rangers have hired Victor Rojas's replacement, and it is former Mavs announcer Dave Barnett.

As a guy who listened to Mavs broadcasts in the 80s on WBAP, I can tell you that Barnett was great doing basketball, and I think he should be a really good addition.

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Good hire.

I wish Fox had hired him for the Florida-ou game last night.

by 3hacks on Jan 9, 2009 2:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

you ruined the surprise

i was going to tune into ben and skin at 3:25 to find out…. oh well…

"I may not be a class act, but I'm an American."
-- Ron Artest on wanting to play for the Olympic team

by zkmavz on Jan 9, 2009 3:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

that being said

dave barnett rules

"I may not be a class act, but I'm an American."
-- Ron Artest on wanting to play for the Olympic team

by zkmavz on Jan 9, 2009 3:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Got to hand it to Ben and Skin...

They’re working the Rangers better than any other show not named ‘Norm Hitzges’.

by oc on Jan 9, 2009 10:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Its kind of nice

seeing a radio show actually spend some time talking about the Rangers.

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Jan 9, 2009 10:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agree

Ben really likes to talk Rangers, glad he’s out there. I remember him realizing how good the system was (and talking about it on a weekend show) before probably any other radio type.

by Brett Perryman on Jan 9, 2009 11:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Havin' Fun!

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008

by Rodney on Jan 9, 2009 3:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

Also the drop above, when Chan cussed OTA during a game.

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008

by Rodney on Jan 9, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It's July 31st, 2009. 2:30pm

How many games back are the Royals?

by oc on Jan 9, 2009 10:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You may begin compiling your prospect wishlist.

I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for a ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have... are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let Buchholz go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you. I will find you.

And I will kill you.

by oc on Jan 10, 2009 2:03 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Good movie, oc.

The one in your sig, that is. I rewatched it last night.

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008

by Rodney on Jan 10, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That is really good news

They should work really well together and be very easy to listen to. I’m not the hugest Lewin guy, so I guess my only regret is that Barnett doesn’t join Grieve and maybe bump Lewin to radio. Still, excellent hire.

by Brett Perryman on Jan 9, 2009 5:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Hopefully, they are getting ready for Lewin’s departure with this hire. Barnett is a natural to go into the TV booth if Lewin (hopefully) leaves.

by robert_d_wilfong on Jan 9, 2009 9:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope not

Lewin and Grieve are an awesome duo.

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Jan 9, 2009 10:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You suck,

& so does your mustache…

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008

by Rodney on Jan 10, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Lewin’s goofy as hell, but I love hearing his BS talk with Grieve.

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Jan 10, 2009 1:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+2

Did Jon Daniels downsize your old position at Dunking Donuts?

by lonestarJon on Jan 10, 2009 8:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Definitely

Most likely way he leaves is for more of a full time network gig. I’m just not really a fan. I don’t dislike him, just don’t really enjoy his style for baseball game in game out.

by Brett Perryman on Jan 9, 2009 11:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think Josh is a good announcer (sounds great on Charger games)

but it is very difficult to broadcast games almost every day for a team (like the Rangers) that isn’t very good.

"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."

by Josey Wales on Jan 10, 2009 9:02 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps this is a make-or-break year for Lewin and the Rangers.

I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for a ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have... are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let Buchholz go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you. I will find you.

And I will kill you.

by oc on Jan 10, 2009 12:00 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Good choice

Barnett was very good back in the Aguirre-Blackman era of the Mavs. Looking forward to listening this season.

by bflood36 on Jan 9, 2009 5:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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Maude Lebowski: Lord. You can imagine where it goes from here.
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by Heebs on Jan 15, 2009 12:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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Maude Lebowski: Lord. You can imagine where it goes from here.
The Dude: He fixes the cable?

by Heebs on Jan 15, 2009 12:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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Maude Lebowski: Lord. You can imagine where it goes from here.
The Dude: He fixes the cable?

by Heebs on Jan 15, 2009 12:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He said Golf Baseball rocked

Maude Lebowski: Lord. You can imagine where it goes from here.
The Dude: He fixes the cable?

by Heebs on Jan 15, 2009 12:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He said golf Rocks

Maude Lebowski: Lord. You can imagine where it goes from here.
The Dude: He fixes the cable?

by Heebs on Jan 15, 2009 12:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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by Heebs on Jan 15, 2009 12:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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