Post by MizzouTiger on Jan 19, 2008 13:58:21 GMT -5
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Frank White could be part of Royals broadcast crew
By JEFFREY FLANAGAN
FrankWhite has worn many hats in the Royals’ organization, from player to minor-league manager to scout. He also has worked in marketing, public relations and community relations.
White possibly could be adding one more line to his Royals resume — broadcaster.
Fox Sports Net Midwest, the new television rights holder, is taking a look at White, among others, as a possible part-time fill-in for analyst Paul Splittorff, who plans on working about 110 to 120 of the 140-game television schedule. Ryan Lefebvre is expected to work the entire television slate as a play-by-play man.
“I think there are definitely some similarities between coaching or managing and broadcasting a game,” White said. “When you’re broadcasting, you’re also coaching and teaching, but in that case, you’re coaching the fan or the viewer.
“Anyone can see the obvious when you’re watching a baseball game. As an analyst, you want to point out what’s not so obvious. Hopefully, that’s what I can bring to the table with my experience in the game.”
Last season, White occasionally stepped in the Royals television booth for three innings or so. He also worked two Omaha Royals games on the RSTN with Dave Armstrong.
“Broadcasting is not something I ever trained to do,” White said. “But when I go on radio or I’m getting interviewed by you or someone else, it’s kind of the same deal. You train yourself on what the best answer is or what the best comment is. It just comes down to what medium you’re using.”
FSN also appears to be interested in Brian McRae for the fill-in position, though FSN officials have indicated that the position also could be filled by someone without any Royals ties.
Gettis’ travels
Royals fans probably remember a muscular outfield prospect named Byron Gettis, who debuted with the Royals in 2004 but batted just .179 in 21 games. Gettis’ baseball career eventually fizzled, so he decided to go back to another one of his loves — football.
Gettis had been recruited by the University of Minnesota as a quarterback but turned down that scholarship to sign with the Royals out of high school. When the baseball thing didn’t pan out, Gettis tried out and made the Southern Illinois football team two years ago. This year he was a 27-year-old sophomore and hauled in a 69-yard touchdown pass late in the season.
The Royals, as they had promised Gettis, are paying his tuition at SIU.
Defying odds
The greatest thing about the Chargers and the Giants pulling off upsets on Sunday?
It seemed pretty clear the league was begging for Dallas and Indianapolis to advance, judging by all the ridiculous calls that went against the Chargers and Giants.
Frank White could be part of Royals broadcast crew
By JEFFREY FLANAGAN
FrankWhite has worn many hats in the Royals’ organization, from player to minor-league manager to scout. He also has worked in marketing, public relations and community relations.
White possibly could be adding one more line to his Royals resume — broadcaster.
Fox Sports Net Midwest, the new television rights holder, is taking a look at White, among others, as a possible part-time fill-in for analyst Paul Splittorff, who plans on working about 110 to 120 of the 140-game television schedule. Ryan Lefebvre is expected to work the entire television slate as a play-by-play man.
“I think there are definitely some similarities between coaching or managing and broadcasting a game,” White said. “When you’re broadcasting, you’re also coaching and teaching, but in that case, you’re coaching the fan or the viewer.
“Anyone can see the obvious when you’re watching a baseball game. As an analyst, you want to point out what’s not so obvious. Hopefully, that’s what I can bring to the table with my experience in the game.”
Last season, White occasionally stepped in the Royals television booth for three innings or so. He also worked two Omaha Royals games on the RSTN with Dave Armstrong.
“Broadcasting is not something I ever trained to do,” White said. “But when I go on radio or I’m getting interviewed by you or someone else, it’s kind of the same deal. You train yourself on what the best answer is or what the best comment is. It just comes down to what medium you’re using.”
FSN also appears to be interested in Brian McRae for the fill-in position, though FSN officials have indicated that the position also could be filled by someone without any Royals ties.
Gettis’ travels
Royals fans probably remember a muscular outfield prospect named Byron Gettis, who debuted with the Royals in 2004 but batted just .179 in 21 games. Gettis’ baseball career eventually fizzled, so he decided to go back to another one of his loves — football.
Gettis had been recruited by the University of Minnesota as a quarterback but turned down that scholarship to sign with the Royals out of high school. When the baseball thing didn’t pan out, Gettis tried out and made the Southern Illinois football team two years ago. This year he was a 27-year-old sophomore and hauled in a 69-yard touchdown pass late in the season.
The Royals, as they had promised Gettis, are paying his tuition at SIU.
Defying odds
The greatest thing about the Chargers and the Giants pulling off upsets on Sunday?
It seemed pretty clear the league was begging for Dallas and Indianapolis to advance, judging by all the ridiculous calls that went against the Chargers and Giants.