Hideo Nomo Has a Posse

Did the blogosphere win? Maybe, maybe not. I’d like to think so, because it makes it funnier that today TBS and Chip Caray decided to “part ways.” The parties, of course, are claiming that it is a mutual decision. I’m not aware of too many guys who land a dream job only to mutually “part ways” but perhaps they exist. HOWEVER, the bitter cynic at the heart of me simply must suggest that the absolutely scathing criticism Caray (and TBS) received over his awful butchering of the craft in this year’s postseason played just the tiniest smallest role in the parting of ways.

“Since the end of the 2009 MLB Playoffs, we’ve had several discussions with Chip Caray regarding 2010 and beyond. Both sides agree that now is the right time to move ahead on different paths,” the network said in a statement.

How did that conversation go?

Network: Chip, you weren’t just up to par–

Caray: But, I–

Network: TERRIBLE!

Caray: But, really, Darling–

Network: GODAWFUL!

Caray: But hang on let me-

Network: FUUUUU-HIRED!

And so seeing as we may never again enjoy the subtle insights of Mr. Caray, let’s just fondly recall his finest moment from this year:

Line drive. Base hit. Caught out there. The runner tags. Throw to the plate. On target. And in time! A double play!

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