Joe Castiglione/Dave O'Brian

[perkelp]

Hi all. Newbie to the forum.

 

This may just be my imagination, but I've noticed that Dave O'Brian has seemed to be calling more innings as primary announcer on radio broadcasts than Joe Castiglione. Certainly seems like Dave starts off initial calling and then Joe picks up.

 

Has Dave replaced Joe as the primary announcer? If so, did Joe ask for this?

 

Thanks

 

Paul

[Gringo]

I think Joe is starting to wind down his career, so the nod to O'Brien is due to that, and I think Joe is fine with it.

 

I'm not fine with it, because I find O'Brien to be insufferable. The WAY he emphasizes words is retarded. Say the Red Sox are down 2-0, and score a run. O'Brien will say "Ortiz scores to make it TWO to one"......Well we already know the opposing team has two runs...the emphasis should be reversed. "Two to ONE".....I know, I'm nitpicking, but it's just one of many reasons why I can't stand the guy. The way he draws out words that end in the letter S.....so annoying. The buttery voice just bothers me. And his attempts at humor usually fall flat. Joe will give an obligatory "He-he", but you know he doesn't think it's funny either...I miss Troop.

[mvp 78]

O'Brien just doesn't feel like a local broadcaster. It's like having a national guy do every broadcast.

[Gringo]

O'Brien just doesn't feel like a local broadcaster. It's like having a national guy do every broadcast.

 

I think he's a New Englander, but I know what you mean. He has that cookie cutter sound that has nothing unique about it.