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We all love when a play-by-play person goes nuts and gives us an over-the-top home run call.
Reds radio broadcaster Jeff Brantley went with the complete opposite approach on Tuesday night and his less-is-more version was just as effective.
With the Phillies Kyle Schwarber facing a 30 count in the top of the third, Brantley perfectly set up the next pitch.
And you can rest assured that it doesn't matter if its 30 or 00, Schwarber is swinging if it's something he likes, said Brantley.
And it is a three-ball, no-strike count.
Cincy lefty Andrew Abbott then delivered his pitch.
Schwarber crushed it and the only thing that Brantley could say was, Boom.
My write-up does not do Brantleys call justice.
You have to hear it to fully enjoy it.
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If you missed it last week because you were busy celebrating a long holiday weekend, make sure you check out the most recent SI Media With Jimmy Traina.
Rich Eisen was my guest.
Eisen discussed his new podcast, This Is SportsCenter: Stories From the Set.
He explained how the podcast came about, what it was like to interview Dan Patrick, Chris Berman, Chris Fowler and others and revealed what he learned from doing the series.
Eisen also talked about ESPN purchasing the NFL Network, no longer doing play-by-play for NFL games, returning to ESPN, the Knicks championship run, interviewing Larry David the day after New Yorks 29-point comeback against San Antonio, the status of the Yankees, LeBron James leaving the Lakers and much more.
Following Eisen, Sal Licata from SNY TV and The Sal Licata Show joined me for our weekly Traina Thoughts segment.
This week, we discussed the strong reaction to last weeks Dunkin Donuts conversation, a wild week for the Mets featuring a managerial firing, a bracket of Mets embarrassing moments and Mr.
Mets dancing during a report on Carlos Mendoza getting the ax.
Other topics discussed include NBC choosing golf over MLB, Dianna Russinis latest controversy, the Fourth of July and more.
You can listen to the SI Media With Jimmy Traina podcast below or on Apple and Spotify.
You can also watch SI Media With Jimmy Traina on YouTube.
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Mets analyst Keith Hernandez used Tuesday nights game as a therapy session.
During the sixth inning of a 99 game, Hernandez decided to explain how his bloodline is coming to an end.
It was a very Seinfeld-esque performance from the sitcoms one-time guest star.
4.
This was quite a ridiculous take from Foul Territorys Ken Rosenthal.
Im not saying that Mike Francesa is right about the Mets eventually trading shortstop Francisco Lindor, but for Rosenthal to only believe that beat reporters can break a stories about trades is absurd.
Francesa has been a New York media figure since the 80s.
To think he doesnt have sources is awfully naive.
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I am not defending The Decision, which took place 16 years ago today, in any way, shape or form.
However, its hard to believe LeBron James was just 25 years old when he did that ESPN special with Jim Gray.
Its hard not to blame immaturity as part of the reason he made the poor decision (no pun intended) to announce his new team that way.
6.
Only Charles Barkley can say he loves Travis Kelce while in the same breath revealing that he turned down an invitation to the MSG wedding because he thought it would be a crap show.
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RANDOM VIDEO OF THE DAY: This guy is great.
Be sure to catch up on past editions of Traina Thoughts and check out the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast hosted by Jimmy Traina on Apple, Spotify or Google.
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Jimmy Traina is a staff writer and podcast host for Sports Illustrated.
A 20-year veteran in the industry, hes been covering the sports media landscape for seven years and writes a daily column, Traina Thoughts.
Traina has hosted the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast since 2018, a show known for interviews with some of the most important and powerful people in sports media.
He also was the creator and writer of SIs Hot Clicks feature from 2007 to '13.