As news continues to emerge regarding the Nationals’ broadcasting team, many of us are left wondering “Why is a change even being considered?” We understand that everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but a majority of people have grown to respect, admire and most importantly, enjoy the Nationals broadcasting team both on TV and the radio.In today’s Washington Examiner, Jim Williams writes that the front office should, “stick to building a winning baseball team and let your broadcasters alone - they are already winners.” We couldn’t agree with Williams more. Dave and Charlie are an excellent team who clearly have fun with their jobs and with each other. Their enthusiasm for the game is easily conveyed over the airwaves and the fact that they do not have contracts for upcoming seasons yet is disturbing. Whether I am driving in the car, or listening between innings of an away game, I truly enjoy hearing Dave and Charlie’s take on the game.
As for the TV side of the broadcasting team, we have always been impressed with Bob Carpenter’s work. In a recent Washington Post article supporting the return of Bob, there was confirmation that fans had written into the Nationals and MASN to support Bob. We are certainly hoping that he will be back for many more seasons to come.
Dave, Charlie, Debbi and Bob are all great broadcasters who have done a great job of drawing in the occasional fan (like myself) and turning us into devoted, season-ticket holding fans. While work does need to be done on the field, the broadcasting booths should be left alone.
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October 24th, 2007 at 8:10 am
With Charlie and Dave, it may sound strange, but I don’t think it’s surprising that nothing has been released. I suspect that the Nats and Charlie and Dave are negotiating, and that this is the time when C&D have the most leverage about their working conditions. This would go beyond how much they’re paid, and might cover everything from public appearances to talk shows (Nats Talk Live) to how many years their contracts will run.
While it’s nerve wracking for fans who want to see this settled, no news is probably good news. Unless/until we receive a report (NOT rumor) that negotiations have broken down, or someone’s accepted a position elsewhere, I would guess that they’re still talking.