Extra special guest

Well, Tigress faithful.  You must have been good boys and girls this year because the playoff fairy has brought you an extra special surprise.  Contain your excitement, but we have a guest blog from Aunt Tigress herself.  That's right, the woman who taught the master has graced us with her thoughts about everything playoffs, especially how TBS and FOX can improve their broadcasting programs.  Strap in, ladies and gentlemen.  You are in for a treat!

Well, it's our favorite time of year again.  To avoid raising my blood pressure I offer the following guidelines to the networks broadcasting games:

1.  We've watched these teams all year.  We don't need an hour (or more) of pre-game programs.  We know the players; their strengths and weaknesses.  This isn't the Super Bowl, where people who haven't seen a down of the NFL all season will turn on the TV, fill their faces with nachos, brats, pizza and beer and wait for the commercials and half-time show.  Show what is happening in the stadium - what the home team is actually doing for their pre-game (probably honoring former players and fans).  I'd rather watch someone from the 1979 World Series throw out the first pitch then listen to your "keys to the game".

2.   Don't show actors in good seats with a Pittsburgh, Oakland, Detroit, etc. cap on.  Followed by your announcing " there's (fill in the actor's name) who is starring in (fill in the name of the TV show) on (fill in the network) which can be seen on (fill in the day of the week and time).  These people aren't fans. They probably don't even know the name of the stadium they are in and wouldn't know how to get there if the town car didn't deliver them. Again it raises blood pressure of fans who see it as a waste of good seats (which we would gladly fill).

3.   Don't say (player's name) just passed Willie, Yogi, Mickey or the Babe in post season category (ex: doubles).  The ONLY POSTSEASON the greats played in was the WORLD SERIES.  Not the endless rounds they keep adding.

4.   Finally, for the "baby",  pronounce it off-en.....not off-ten.  I know someone says both are acceptable but back when grammar mattered the correct way is off-en.....LOL

5.   Hope you enjoy your retirement Tim McCarver --- I know I will.

Sounds like Aunt Tigress and I can be ready to suit up for a broadcast at any minute.  We'll just wait by the phone for the call.