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Jason Benetti replaces Shep
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:06 am
by Tipomitt
Freep reporting the Tigers have hired Jason Benetti as their new TV voice. A terrific (and totally unexpected) hire.
Re: Jason Benetti replaces Shep
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 12:56 pm
by Ohio_Quebecois
I'm beyond shocked they got him. He is one of the best and now they have their work cut out for them getting a colour guy who can keep up.
Re: Jason Benetti replaces Shep
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 4:23 pm
by craigrussell100
"Leaving the Chicago White Sox to come here. A surprise indeed!"
The White Sox, as a franchise, is in freefall. They will have a hard time getting any one of quality to go there. More than likely a youngster looking for his first major league job. Cheap and easy. Jason is a gem, you will love him.
Re: Jason Benetti replaces Shep
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 4:42 pm
by Colonel Flagg
Shep has been filling in for Tom Jordan, on WJR.
Re: Jason Benetti replaces Shep
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 4:57 pm
by teetoppz28
Private Buttplug wrote: ↑Thu Nov 09, 2023 4:42 pm
Shep has been filling in for Tom Jordan, on WJR.
Both have the same amount of enthusiasm in their voices. Perfect substitution.
Re: Jason Benetti replaces Shep
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:30 pm
by edj
I’ll have to tune in to hear how mediocre Shep is at talk radio. Never thought that much of him on WDFN.
Benetti is an interesting hire. Time will tell.
Re: Jason Benetti replaces Shep
Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:54 pm
by MasterB
I didn't see that one coming great hire by the Tigers getting Jason Benetti, I thought they go the cheap rout and hire from within.
New Tigers TV voice
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 12:50 am
by blizzard
Re: Jason Benetti replaces Shep
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:02 am
by Longview
CBS Sunday Mornings report a few years ago(I couldn't be more thrilled):
https://youtu.be/CHH-JcM6nk8?si=3wEf0tKbMr27FZEE
Re: Jason Benetti replaces Shep
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:25 am
by The Painted Horse
Love Benetti! Easily one of the 2 or 3 best in baseball. He makes watching games enjoyable even when the game itself isn’t a good one.
Would love to see him teamed up with Cam Maybin.
Re: Jason Benetti replaces Shep
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 11:24 am
by Bobbert
According to this poll, the Tigers are replacing someone on the worst broadcasting team in baseball with someone on the sixth best.
https://awfulannouncing.com/orig/2023-m ... kings.html
The analysis of the White Sox includes this interesting quote:
Jason Benetti has been such a breath of fresh air in the White Sox booth, and the fanbase has to be thrilled that he and Steve Stone will be around for the long run with the franchise.
Re: Jason Benetti replaces Shep
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:23 pm
by MotorCityRadioFreak
Hearing Benetti on a call reminds me of Josh Lewin who I really enjoyed. Good hire.