Royals Frank White... GONE *Denny Matthews Voice* - Page 6

Fumblerooski · 12-02-2011, 12:25 PM

Per Royals.com

http://m.mlb.com/kc/news/article/2011120226080776/

evenfall · 12-02-2011, 07:25 PM

I never thought he was negative about the team. I just don't think he was a great color commentator. Everybody loves Frank White of course, but broadcasting was not his calling. It's shaky as a PR move, but I don't think the team has lost a great broadcaster.

**Shogun** · 12-02-2011, 07:25 PM

I need to hear this interview, anybody know where I can listen to this?

**BigRedChief** · 12-02-2011, 07:26 PM

Frank White's kid played on my baseball team that I coached. He was a great Dad. He totally stayed out of playing time decisions. He wanted no part of helping coach. Wouldn't even come and pick up his son at practices. But he made it 90% of the games.

tk13 · 12-02-2011, 07:32 PM

I am going to get flamed all to daylights end about this, but oh well.

This thread is exactly why I'm not sure it would've been a good idea to ever make Frank White manager. If he had failed I don't think people could handle it. The guy is an icon. That doesn't mean he should've been fired from his broadcast duties though. But still, we just don't know... we already knew Frank wasn't happy with our front office because they passed him over for baseball jobs. Of course he's not going to like Dayton Moore. But you are never going to win the battle of public opinion against a legend.

**Shogun** · 12-02-2011, 07:40 PM

It seems like 610 isnt gonna get the interview online. Royals PR probably called them and told them not to.

ChiefsCountry · 12-02-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I am going to get flamed all to daylights end about this, but oh well.

This thread is exactly why I'm not sure it would've been a good idea to ever make Frank White manager. If he had failed I don't think people could handle it. The guy is an icon. That doesn't mean he should've been fired from his broadcast duties though. But still, we just don't know... we already knew Frank wasn't happy with our front office because they passed him over for baseball jobs. Of course he's not going to like Dayton Moore. But you are never going to win the battle of public opinion against a legend.

This.

4th and Long · 12-02-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

More or less pointing out mistakes a player would make in fielding a ball or perhaps a decision for a player to bunt in a situation that was uncalled for. I can't ever think of a time where he directly called out the owner or manager or anything other than to say something like "Yost needs to tell this guy that he has to get the bat on the ball" or "Yost needs to havet his guy do a hit and run because he is struggling and that always helped me when I was struggling at the plate"

In other words Frank called the game from the position of an 8-time gold glove winner with a World Series ring who lolved the Royals, loved Kansas City and wanted to see them make us proud. And he was always classy.

Exactly.

As Frank said in his interview today, he tried to point out the things that the average baseball fan/viewer might have missed. Apparently, that did not set well with someone. His hope was the viewers would learn a little something they may not have known.
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stonedstooge · 12-02-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 4th and Long

Exactly.

As Frank said in his interview today, he tried to point out the things that the average baseball fan/viewer might have missed. Apparently, that did not set well with someone. His hope was the viewers would learn a little something they may not have known.
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He told his perspective of things from the second basemens view on all the defensive stuff. It was enlightening to know how different and specific each position is

Al Bundy · 12-02-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I am going to get flamed all to daylights end about this, but oh well.

This thread is exactly why I'm not sure it would've been a good idea to ever make Frank White manager. If he had failed I don't think people could handle it. The guy is an icon. That doesn't mean he should've been fired from his broadcast duties though. But still, we just don't know... we already knew Frank wasn't happy with our front office because they passed him over for baseball jobs. Of course he's not going to like Dayton Moore. But you are never going to win the battle of public opinion against a legend.

I couldn't agree more.

BigRock · 12-02-2011, 08:09 PM

Producer Kevin Shank got fired too. There seems to be more to this than just Frank.

I have a delightful conspiracy theory involving a power-hungry Fever all mapped out.

**Shogun** · 12-02-2011, 08:11 PM

interview

http://sporting-ego.com/wp-content/u...FrankWhite.wma

stonedstooge · 12-02-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by UCF Knight

I couldn't agree more.

Man I never heard Frank say a negative word about the manager on up the whole season. THis organization could have tons of shit said about it over its administration the last 2 decades. Don't blame Frank White for doing someithing he didn't do

**alnorth** · 12-02-2011, 08:22 PM

This is not a huge mystery. Frank White was let go because he was not a good broadcaster.

With Ryan apparently going back to radio, everyone involved with the TV broadcast has been cleared out of there. If he had been a AAA broadcaster brought up to audition for a year or two, no one would blink at his contract not being renewed, and more than a few would be happy about it. Say what you want about "well thats fine, but you dont treat a legend this way", but I mute the TV and listen to the radio. If the Royals get better, their local broadcast will start to get picked up and Fox probably doesn't want it to sound like amateur hour.

Frank White was a great player and all that, but he took this too personally and threw a fit. If he wants to stomp off to go look for someone to blame rather than recognizing that he wasn't cut out for the job, then fine, but this will have absolutely no impact on me whatsoever.

Al Bundy · 12-02-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stonedstooge

Man I never heard Frank say a negative word about the manager on up the whole season. THis organization could have tons of shit said about it over its administration the last 2 decades. Don't blame Frank White for doing someithing he didn't do

No... the part I agree with was that it was good that Frank was never hired as the manager for the Royals. It would have ended badly..

**DeezNutz** · 12-02-2011, 08:27 PM

He might not have been a polished broadcaster, but he was knowledgeable about the game and entertaining. To me, these qualities trump any of the finer niceties.

Embarrassing that the organization would not retain him in some capacity, but that's Dayton apparently reverting to '09 form.

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evenfall Starter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $10004900	I never thought he was negative about the team. I just don't think he was a great color commentator. Everybody loves Frank White of course, but broadcasting was not his calling. It's shaky as a PR move, but I don't think the team has lost a great broadcaster.
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tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1707500	I am going to get flamed all to daylights end about this, but oh well. This thread is exactly why I'm not sure it would've been a good idea to ever make Frank White manager. If he had failed I don't think people could handle it. The guy is an icon. That doesn't mean he should've been fired from his broadcast duties though. But still, we just don't know... we already knew Frank wasn't happy with our front office because they passed him over for baseball jobs. Of course he's not going to like Dayton Moore. But you are never going to win the battle of public opinion against a legend.
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BigRock Pritay Pritay Pritay Good Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The State of Euphoria Casino cash: $795412	Producer Kevin Shank got fired too. There seems to be more to this than just Frank. I have a delightful conspiracy theory involving a power-hungry Fever all mapped out.
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12-02-2011, 08:22 PM	#88
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57156239	This is not a huge mystery. Frank White was let go because he was not a good broadcaster. With Ryan apparently going back to radio, everyone involved with the TV broadcast has been cleared out of there. If he had been a AAA broadcaster brought up to audition for a year or two, no one would blink at his contract not being renewed, and more than a few would be happy about it. Say what you want about "well thats fine, but you dont treat a legend this way", but I mute the TV and listen to the radio. If the Royals get better, their local broadcast will start to get picked up and Fox probably doesn't want it to sound like amateur hour. Frank White was a great player and all that, but he took this too personally and threw a fit. If he wants to stomp off to go look for someone to blame rather than recognizing that he wasn't cut out for the job, then fine, but this will have absolutely no impact on me whatsoever. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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