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Jerry Narron · 03-02-2011, 07:28 PM

Is it just me or is Marty Brennaman sounding even more arrogant this season? At the tail end of Scott Sloan and Tracy Jones afternoon show yesterday they had Marty on, and just by listening to him talk you'd think it was the hardest thing in the world hosting the Hot Stove League Show. I used to like the guy but listening to him lately has become almost unbearable since he thinks his opinion is the only one that matters.

redsfanmia · 03-02-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Narron

Is it just me or is Marty Brennaman sounding even more arrogant this season? At the tail end of Scott Sloan and Tracy Jones afternoon show yesterday they had Marty on, and just by listening to him talk you'd think it was the hardest thing in the world hosting the Hot Stove League Show. I used to like the guy but listening to him lately has become almost unbearable since he thinks his opinion is the only one that matters.

This, he is worse on the banana phone.

New York Red · 03-02-2011, 08:48 PM

I grew up listening to Marty and Joe every night. The Marty we hear now is definitely not the Marty I grew up listening to, and hasn't been for quite a few years.

goreds2 · 03-03-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by New York Red

I grew up listening to Marty and Joe every night. The Marty we hear now is definitely not the Marty I grew up listening to, and hasn't been for quite a few years.

OGB · 03-03-2011, 12:23 AM

Marty has definitely gotten more arrogant, but I still like his style. I think he is generally still very cordial on the banana phone, and I know if I had to respond to the kind of moronic questions and insipid conversation that he has to deal with on the BP and Hot Stove League, I wouldn't do as good of a job of biting my tongue as he does.

bounty37h · 03-03-2011, 10:01 AM

I love Marty and hope he goes for ever.

Old NDN · 03-03-2011, 10:19 AM

I haven't been a Marty fan for awhile, mainly because of some of the reasons listed in other posts. In fact, I haven't listened to a game on the radio since I retired 6 yrs. ago. If I can't watch it, I read about the games on here or on the e-editions of the papers and blogs. Works for me.

DocRed · 03-03-2011, 10:52 AM

I love Marty and would kill to have him call TV games...

DirtyBaker · 03-03-2011, 11:09 AM

Maybe his style wouldn't work in other sports, but at baseball's pace I welcome his commentary, personality, and enthusiasm. With people calling in complaining about Dontrelle's ST debut, I'm glad Marty is behind the mic to put people like that in their place.

I've listened to a number of teams' broadcasts last year and Marty & Jeff are the best combo out there by far. Those who have tuned off are missing out.

His arrogance is closer to funny than it is to overboard.

Cuban_Missile · 03-03-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyBaker

Maybe his style wouldn't work in other sports, but at baseball's pace I welcome his commentary, personality, and enthusiasm. With people calling in complaining about Dontrelle's ST debut, I'm glad Marty is behind the mic to put people like that in their place.

I've listened to a number of teams' broadcasts last year and Marty & Jeff are the best combo out there by far. Those who have tuned off are missing out.

His arrogance is closer to funny than it is to overboard.

Exactly Marty always has been and always will be the man!

getfoul · 03-03-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuban_Missile

Exactly Marty always has been and always will be the man!

Kinda like Alexei Ramirez will always be the Cuban Missile.

Why did they steal his nickname?

Vottomatic · 03-03-2011, 02:45 PM

I started not to like Marty for awhile. I think the losing made him really negative and his arrogance came across often.

But ever since they paired him with Brantley, I've enjoyed their banter back and forth. I think Marty likes working with Jeff, and they make a good pair. Maybe Marty is happier now, obviously with the winning, and a good commentator beside him.

Reds · 03-03-2011, 04:23 PM

Marty is my man. HE wouldn't wear a Sox cap.

AintlifeGrande · 03-03-2011, 07:16 PM

I love Marty,he is just a cranky ole man.He was much better when Joe was alive.Why were people calling and complaining about Dontrelle?I thought he was doing well.Have the wheels already come off?

gedred69 · 03-03-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AintlifeGrande

I love Marty,he is just a cranky ole man.He was much better when Joe was alive.Why were people calling and complaining about Dontrelle?I thought he was doing well.Have the wheels already come off?

I agree about Marty. Nuxy kept his disappointment in check. And, I think he grew really frustrated, (and cranky) during the Lindner regime. It was hard for him to keep a positive face, with such lousy management, especially with the extremely arrogant "leatherpants".

03-02-2011, 07:28 PM	#1
Jerry Narron Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 147	Marty Brennaman Is it just me or is Marty Brennaman sounding even more arrogant this season? At the tail end of Scott Sloan and Tracy Jones afternoon show yesterday they had Marty on, and just by listening to him talk you'd think it was the hardest thing in the world hosting the Hot Stove League Show. I used to like the guy but listening to him lately has become almost unbearable since he thinks his opinion is the only one that matters.

03-02-2011, 08:48 PM	#3
New York Red Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,256	Re: Marty Brennaman I grew up listening to Marty and Joe every night. The Marty we hear now is definitely not the Marty I grew up listening to, and hasn't been for quite a few years. __________________ "I talked to an advance scout that told me if Joey Votto and Albert Pujols were on the same team he'd advise his team to do the unthinkable...pitch around Votto to get to Pujols." - Buster Olney, ESPN

03-03-2011, 12:23 AM	#5
OGB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 560	Re: Marty Brennaman Marty has definitely gotten more arrogant, but I still like his style. I think he is generally still very cordial on the banana phone, and I know if I had to respond to the kind of moronic questions and insipid conversation that he has to deal with on the BP and Hot Stove League, I wouldn't do as good of a job of biting my tongue as he does. __________________ I may not be fast, but I sure am slow.

03-03-2011, 10:01 AM	#6
bounty37h Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chapel Hill NC Posts: 3,077	Re: Marty Brennaman I love Marty and hope he goes for ever. __________________ UNC Tar Heels 2009 National Champions 5 time NCAA Champs 57, 82, 93, 05, 09 Go Heels!!!!!

03-03-2011, 10:19 AM	#7
Old NDN Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 600	Re: Marty Brennaman I haven't been a Marty fan for awhile, mainly because of some of the reasons listed in other posts. In fact, I haven't listened to a game on the radio since I retired 6 yrs. ago. If I can't watch it, I read about the games on here or on the e-editions of the papers and blogs. Works for me.

03-03-2011, 10:52 AM	#8
DocRed Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,014	Re: Marty Brennaman I love Marty and would kill to have him call TV games...

03-03-2011, 11:09 AM	#9
DirtyBaker Hanigan's Homies Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 396	Re: Marty Brennaman Maybe his style wouldn't work in other sports, but at baseball's pace I welcome his commentary, personality, and enthusiasm. With people calling in complaining about Dontrelle's ST debut, I'm glad Marty is behind the mic to put people like that in their place. I've listened to a number of teams' broadcasts last year and Marty & Jeff are the best combo out there by far. Those who have tuned off are missing out. His arrogance is closer to funny than it is to overboard.

03-03-2011, 02:45 PM	#12
Vottomatic All work and no play..... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lebanon Posts: 6,820	Re: Marty Brennaman I started not to like Marty for awhile. I think the losing made him really negative and his arrogance came across often. But ever since they paired him with Brantley, I've enjoyed their banter back and forth. I think Marty likes working with Jeff, and they make a good pair. Maybe Marty is happier now, obviously with the winning, and a good commentator beside him. __________________ "I can't take this homerism anymore." - 10xWSChamps, August 11, 2010. A Cardinals fan having a problem with all the homerism on Redszone. Classic. "Man do I miss the days where were didn't need a calculator and an encyclopedia of baseball metrics to enjoy a baseball game ... - MikeS21" - 8/2/12 game thread

03-03-2011, 04:23 PM	#13
Reds '19 '40 '75 '76 '90 Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 782	Re: Marty Brennaman Marty is my man. HE wouldn't wear a Sox cap.

03-03-2011, 07:16 PM	#14
AintlifeGrande The Smiling Side Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 416	Re: Marty Brennaman I love Marty,he is just a cranky ole man.He was much better when Joe was alive.Why were people calling and complaining about Dontrelle?I thought he was doing well.Have the wheels already come off? __________________ ROLL TIDE ROLL!!

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