josh lewin says thank you
by joshlewinstuff on Jan 20, 2011 11:48 PM CST
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Guys/gals, I sure appreciate the kind words, but more than anything, I just wanted to echo those of you insisting on giving Johnny Rhads a fair chance. It took me YEARS to win some of you guys over (and I never did win some of you over; of that I'm well aware!).. but I'm confident John will be very easy on the ears, and a wonderful torchbearer for the greatness that is Ranger baseball. He'll win you over a lot quicker than I did, I'm sure. Please: Be gentle, and be kind, or at the very least open-minded. All you can ask of anyone is their best effort, and I'm sure you'll get that every night from JR :)
I've been asked a lot these last couple months whether some of the misinformation and vitriol out there bothers me? Sure... I'm human. But I've never gone wrong by staying on the high road, and I have no intention of leaving it, no matter how lonely it may be. Let's just say I'm very happy to be taking a year off from play-by-play, getting reacquainted with my kids, and jousting at a new windmill -- this talkradio thing's a lot harder than it looks!
Anyway, my warmest thanks to all of you who have said and written such nice things... I will miss TAG and the free cookies and the best seat in the house and the honor of doing that post-game summary of the many exciting wins. Ranger baseball moves forward, and I'll be watching and rooting right along with y'all...
All good things, and GO RANGERS--
- Josh
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Ballgame!
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Jan 20, 2011 11:50 PM CST reply actions 14 recs
You're a goofy bastard and I love you.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Ryin A on Jan 20, 2011 11:56 PM CST reply actions 8 recs
I'm gonna miss you calling the games...
I can’t help but saying that. And if it were in any way up to me, you still would be. But I’ll give Rhads a fair chance.
They should have you back on to give us a “Ballgame!” (and a Seinfeld reference or two) every now and then as much as I know that probably won’t happen.
Thanks for being the voice of my most prominent Ranger memories!
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 20, 2011 11:59 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
This pretty much sums up my feelings.
Josh was great. I hope the best for him and Rhadigan.
Que sera, sera.
Oh...
P.S. Tell Rhadigan about this place (but tell him to wait a month or several into the season to visit).
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 21, 2011 12:02 AM CST up reply actions
x
He’ll win you over a lot quicker than I did, I’m sure. Please: Be gentle, and be kind, or at the very least open-minded.
by LiamP on Jan 21, 2011 12:23 AM CST reply actions 11 recs
The saddest thing about the playoff run was not getting to hear and see you
experience the same ups and downs that we all had in those glorious three weeks. I hope you are still going to be a part of the Fox’s national broadcast team. Thanks again, Josh.
Don't listen to me. I'm a fucking moron.
I'm putting together this video of every BALLGAME!
From every Ranger win last year….I’m starting to question whether I have the patience and focus to finish it.
I know it will be cool when I finally do though.
"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
by Pocket Ninja on Jan 21, 2011 12:30 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
That would be sweet.
"The world would truly be a better place if you didn’t exsist. You should just lean over the plate and take one for the team, run into oncoming traffic or something." -S l c Ranger HE MAD! The internet is serious business.
by TooLegitToQuit on Jan 21, 2011 12:50 AM CST up reply actions
Sweet!
I’m not going to pretend I’m excited about Rhadigan, but I’ll give him a shot (not like I have a choice).
I miss you already, though.
by philkid3 on Jan 21, 2011 12:46 AM CST reply actions 5 recs
I love you, Josh Lewin.
"The world would truly be a better place if you didn’t exsist. You should just lean over the plate and take one for the team, run into oncoming traffic or something." -S l c Ranger HE MAD! The internet is serious business.
by TooLegitToQuit on Jan 21, 2011 12:50 AM CST reply actions
You should become a regular here.
I think you would enjoy the GDTs.
2010 Texas Rangers: Going where no Rangers team has ever gone
Oh god yes, Josh.
You don’t have other priorities! Please come talk baseball with us and type BALLGAME in caps when games are over!
Like this: BALLGAME
by philkid3 on Jan 21, 2011 2:04 AM CST up reply actions 5 recs
You're the next contestant on
JOSHLE’S WIN STUFF!!!!!!!
You should be a game show host. Trivia of course…
This is what happens when I don’t sleep.
"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
I am willing to give Rhadigan a chance.
But he has some big shoes to fill, and we are all going to be comparing him to you for a long time. That may not be fair to him, but that is just the way it is. You really made the broadcasts enjoyable, and it is going to be hard to let go. I think we have made it through the denial phase, but we may be stuck in the anger phase for a while. This is the Angrydome™ after all. Thanks for stopping by, Josh. Don’t be a stranger.
Superman wears Josh Hamilton pajamas.
Thanks for stopping by Josh
It’ll be hard to get used to hearing Rhads instead of you, but I’ll get over it.
Best of luck and enjoy the time off with your kids.
I'm still saying "Ballgame!" after every Ranger win in honor of Josh Lewin.
I’ll miss the heck out of obscure pop-culture references, the awkward silences that you and TAG would have some times (those made Ranger baseball broadcasts great), you goading TAG into a story about his playing days, you being genuinely excited about Cruz’s walk off sac-fly, etc. I’m sure Rhads will do a great job, but he has some large shoes to fill.
You should definitely still tweet “Ballgame!” after every Ranger win.
Man, it’s going to be weird seeing Rhads and TAG in the booth on Opening Day.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Jan 21, 2011 8:07 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Josh, I love you
in a totally non gay non homosexual way…..of course.
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - JW
You're welcome, and thanks for coming by.
Like others here, I’m going to continue to say Ballgame! after wins and refer to Vernon Wells as Vernon Wells From Arlington all season long.
i heard he's friends w/ FOTF, any truth to those rumors?
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - JW
This post makes my eyes misty.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
yea I'm just glad Lewin saw all the good things we had to say about him
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - JW
I'd prefer bitterness
and Josh talking junk like a wrestler. This high road crap is boring.
"I wanted to go out there and punch Julio" - Ron Washington
Admit it
deep down you want to see Josh sneak up during a Rangers broadcast and hit Rhadigan with a folded chair, then rip off his shirt to reveal an Angels Jersey, while he picks up the mic and runs smack at TAG. Much more entertaining than the high road.
"I wanted to go out there and punch Julio" - Ron Washington
What a strange comment...
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
by Aqua on Jan 21, 2011 8:36 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
replace Rhads with Victor Rojas
and instead of revealing an Angels jersey, Lewin burns one.
And instead of running smack at TAG, Lewin drops more Seinfeld references in 30 seconds than he normally does in an entire season, afterwards telling Evan Grant he can “suck it.”
There… rewrites are FUN.
by elvis1isking on Jan 21, 2011 11:01 AM CST up reply actions
No, he still hits Rhadigan.
But everything else stays the same.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
oh that sounds swell
but im a sucker for wrestling storylines, especially when brought into real life situations that make it sound so implausible
by studcrackers on Jan 24, 2011 3:09 AM CST up reply actions
Thanks, Josh. We love you around here - please visit.
Interesting about the ‘taking a year off from play by play comment’. He obviously wants to get back in the booth… I wonder who will give him a shot? Does the Fan know r thing?
i think the Fan is a one-year thing
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - JW
by shock00 on Jan 21, 2011 10:11 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
The Fan hired Dave Barnett
I don’t think they know much of anything.
The scouting report on Salty is that he’s a pampered, curly-haired motherfuck who didn’t earn his stripes. He has trouble throwing the ball back to the pitcher, claims to be a switch-hitter and is piss-poor in the clutch.
Have fun!
by oc on Jul 31, 2010 4:17 PM CDT
You will be missed....
I’m reminded of your greatness every time I hear BaD Radio’s Homer Call of the Week with TAG’s “aggressivnith” (or whatever he said…)
I will give Rhadigan a chance but will have my finger poised above the mute button ready to listen to Eric Nadel.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jan 21, 2011 9:01 AM CST reply actions
Josh........
We need you. Hell, I need you. I’m a mess without you. … When this all gets sorted out, I think you and me should get an apartment together …
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 21, 2011 10:37 AM CST reply actions 3 recs
You can't go! All the plants are gonna die!
(name the movie).
I actually said that to an ex when she told me she was moving out. I thought it would be cute and endearing. She disagreed. Also one plant in fact has died. The flower pot still sits on my desk. A grim reminder of the need for water.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
Whups - did I make that sound emotional and sincere?
It’s not. I thought it was an amusing anecdote. Yes the ex still left, yes I said that, yes a plant died but I’m just too lazy to throw the flower pot away.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
x
The flower pot still sits on my desk. A grim reminder of the need for water.
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 21, 2011 5:08 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I noticed that part
Perhaps I should have been a writer for Sex and the City because that sounds like something a woman would say.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
I'm going to call WPPS on you, sir.
LSB memetarded.
by DonDrapersOPS on Jan 21, 2011 2:47 PM CST up reply actions
So Josh, if someone to get you an extra ticket
Would you be open to calling the ballgame from there?
by MikeEl on Jan 21, 2011 10:46 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
More importantly, if someone could get you an extra ticket
will you come to the LSB Opening Day tailgate party?
I tell you what...
I will give Rhadigan a chance IF you promise to never go to work for one of the Rangers rivals… Divisional or not….
Traitor…..
by FormerLSBUser on Jan 21, 2011 11:02 AM CST reply actions
I like JRhads, but he has some awfully big shoes to fill.
Gonna miss you Josh, you made the telecasts very entertaining and enjoyable, I don’t care what some of these foos say.
:^(
LSB memetarded.
We will miss you Josh.
BALLGAME! will forever live on in the interwebs of LSB and Ranger fandom.
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
You were always my favorite little person
I just want to sit you in my lap and let you yell BALLGAME after I do anything good.
"Torture you? That's a good idea. I like that." - Mr. Blonde
I'm going to try this
next time I do sexings with Mrs. Draper.
LSB memetarded.
by DonDrapersOPS on Jan 21, 2011 11:59 AM CST up reply actions
Thanks for the post Josh
I’m sure we will all be closed minded about him, until he opens all our minds at once, then when that day inevitably comes for us to get a new play by play guy, we’ll be defending him as hard as we’ve defended you.
Not likely to happen, but dreams are the foundation of baseball, so dream away. - JParks
Thanks Josh for all the memories.
Me and my friends text each other “BALLGAME” after every Rangers victory.
Best. Play by Play Guy. Ever.
Please check out the charity that I run, Fort Worth Music Outreach@ www.fortworthmusicoutreach.org
by egriffey on Jan 21, 2011 12:18 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
I have no problem giving JR a chance
The problem is that he will never be The Josh Lewin, so no matter how good he is, it will never be good enough.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
I'll miss ya, Josh
It’s fun to listen to your show on the fan, but it’s just not the same…maybe if you and TAG had a radio show, that would be sweet, and you’d still have to thank everyone for the snacks daily. I could get into that.
Go UNT Mean Green!
Where can I drop off
all of these cookies for you?
Please check out the charity that I run, Fort Worth Music Outreach@ www.fortworthmusicoutreach.org
I thought Josh had a different handle
I don’t remember what it was but it was the same as his twitter name, I think. Just saying, this might be an imposter…
A few of our guests
like Chuck Greenberg seem to forget their login id or passwords it seems.
"I wanted to go out there and punch Julio" - Ron Washington
Just to echo, Thanks Josh. I know my entire family was really disappointed to hear you were leaving. As a huge sports family, we sincerely believe that we had the best TV pair in all of sports. A few loud fans might have complained, but I think it’s quite clear to all that the VAST majority of fans knew how good of a thing we had. I hope JR is great as well (and I’m not pessimistic), but I literally can’t imagine him doing a better job than you.
Itchin for a Scratch...
I’m sad to know you won’t be back for Rangers broadcast, but I’m happy to hear you everyday at work!!
by DevilManHammy on Jan 21, 2011 8:20 PM CST reply actions
Don't leave PBP for too long
You are very good at it and you deserve to be around for another 25-30 years.
You should stick around and post more often.
Come on, it’ll be fun. You know you want to. Other members of the media and and even members of the front office come on here and shoot the shit with us. Make sure to stop by the GDTs this season while you’re watching the games. Don’t be scared, we love you Josh.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Searching for best calls by Josh Lewin...
I found this gem against the Astros
"The world would truly be a better place if you didn’t exsist. You should just lean over the plate and take one for the team, run into oncoming traffic or something." -S l c Ranger HE MAD! The internet is serious business.
You were my first....
professional interview
by KT1310 on Jan 22, 2011 2:01 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
you were my 5-year old's 1st autograph
he has it on his shelf still. he’s really proud of it.
we loved listening to you together, and we’d always shout out “BALLGAME” after every win (DVR’d of course due to bedtime constraints).
Greatest Inventions Ever? 1. TiVO, 2. Boobs, 3. Baseball
That's sweet.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Class Act
I have to say thank you. When my wife and I got married almost 11 years ago, she was not a baseball viewer. In the beginning, she was able to watch because she enjoyed listening to Josh and Tom. Tom reminds her of her dad and you made her laugh. You will be missed and we appreciate the way you have handled this tough situation. We are sad to see you go.
Ephesians 1:3-10
I'm still a little bit annoyed that you were let go.
But I’ll give Rhads a chance. Love your radio show whenever I get a chance to tune in.
"Hey... Goldberg! I bet if that puck was a cheeseburger, you'd stop it!
you will be missed
thanks for the great work over the years. it won’t be the same without you. good luck to you and God bless.
Josh, you were awesome
and still are – stay classy
"Look at our current situation with that camel f$%ker over in Iraq. Pacifism is not something to hide behind."
im just wondering
if you’ve let john radigan know that vernon wells is from arlington?
but in all seriousness, ive enjoyed the hell out of your broadcasts, i’ll miss ball game at the end of games, and your back and forth w/you and TAG. you were always able to get the most out of grieve who at times is way to humble for his own good
and when the game came down to a big moment and a ranger came through, there is nobody out there in any sport as good as you at calling the big moment. AND THAT’S A FACT
i’ll miss ya josh
We haven't had anybody needlessly attack a current / former Rangers press member yet...
Amazing. Keep up the good work guys.
Do I have to spell Rhadigan with an H?
I’ll definitely watch the games and have the sound up. He may be a good guy, but will his personality and baseball knowledge work with TAG. And if I ever open up my Tweeter application, you’ll probably be the first, and possibly only person I will get because I’m gonna miss you doing Ranger baseball.
Class. Professionalism. Wit.
All the things I don’t have.
Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine
You will be sorely missed.
No offense to TAG or Rhadigan, but my brother and I will be watching all the games on mute in 2011. I miss you already and the pitchers and catchers aren’t even in camp yet.
by Pepperrabacchia on Jan 26, 2011 4:41 AM CST reply actions
"Ballgame" from my 7 year old son
I’ll think of Josh every time my son bellows “Ballgame” after a Rangers win. Josh got him started when he first started watching the games with me and I doubt he will ever quit. We watch every game all year long together. Turning the page is hard; just like it will be hard to say goodbye to Michael Young, which I hope is not this off-season.
Losing a Great Guy
You’re the best, Josh, and I’m going to sorely miss you calling the games.
My favorite memory of you will always be this: You were calling a game, on the road I think. The guy at bat, can’t remember his name, was born in Walla Walla, Washington. The guy just launches one over the left field wall, and your home run call was: “…and that ball was OVER the Walla Walla!!!”
I must have rewound and re-watched that a hundred times.
One man, five lunches
by trekds9 on Jan 29, 2011 10:17 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Josh! Josh! Josh!
Josh! Josh! Josh! Josh! Josh! Josh! Josh! Josh! Josh! Josh! Josh! Josh! Josh! Josh! Josh!
"Every noble work is at first impossible."
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