Angels hire Matt Vasgersian as their new PBP announcer

[Warfarin]

I have to say I'm really stoked by these hires.  Very much like both of them.  Glad we're going to have an enjoyable PBP team to listen to.

[BTH]

Like others have said, this move is really exciting! Can't wait for the season to start! Maybe it's just recency bias, but I'm feeling more amped up for this season than any other in recent years.

[Chuck]

Finally some Angels content that I'm looking for on the MLB Network. I haven't watched much of their shows this offseason due to the lack of splashworthy moves, but I'm guessing tomorrow there's going to be a ton of folks on the network talking about this, as they're going to lose one of their best to be the voice of a team of the best player in baseball. 

[Slegnaac]

Cannot wait for this season to start!

[Lou]

This is awesome!

 

 

 

until we lose 2 games in a row.

[jsnpritchett]

12 minutes ago, cals said:

I have been, and always shall be, a huge Sutton fan.  Seems weird he only did 2 seasons before.

I had forgotten until today that it was only 2.  I was a huge fan of his, too, and maybe my fanship of him just made it seem like he was here longer.  Glad to have him back!

[T.G.]

1 hour ago, TheUPSman said:

I could listen to both these guys call baseball games all day.

If the bullpen blows up, you might get your wish.

[HaloBronco]

Outstanding! Really happy with both these guys coming on board. What a Great Day for Halo Nation!

Really hope Sutton does some Radio Play by Play when he's not doing Television Play by Play. 

[Taylor]

On 3/4/2021 at 8:16 AM, yk9001 said:

I've heard for decades now, board members bragging about how Arte made this a large market team.  So much of this organization screams small market.  Every single part of their broadcasting screams.. well I won't say small market, because some small markets are good.  

The radio station sucks.  The 'face' of the radio, Roger Lodge, sucks.  Terry Smith sucks.  Gubicza sucks (I understand others like him).  Jose Mota is so bad, he is actually good.  But otherwise, there is nothing about the entire presentation that reflects "large market".

 

[yk9001]

6 minutes ago, Taylor said:

 

Touche.  Vasgersian is a get. 

[yk9001]

And Sutton too?  Good lord, what a day for angels baseball.

 

And mota is fine as an occasional third wheel.

 

This is the best day for the angels since signing Ohtani.

 

Well done, college beer buddy of Arte's.

[Lou]

6 minutes ago, yk9001 said:

This is the best day for the angels since signing Ohtani.

[Tank]

well done, angels.

maybe now i can learn to say vasgersians' name without it hurting my teeth and gums.

[eligrba4ever]

Excellent choice by Matty-V. I've heard his games and he is excellent. I didn't expect it this deep into the Cactus sked. I don't recall hearing Sutton's work, although I've forgotten who the TV subs were the past couple of seasons when Vic was away. There are only a couple of weeks left on his off-season MLBN show with Harold.

I'm glad I was wrong in my guess that I previously posted. I hope the Angels' ratings rise this season on Bally Sports.

EDIT: Sutton is a blank spot for me. I read he was a radio PBP with the Angels in 2000-2001 or thereabouts. I was out of range of Angels radio and didn't go online audio until 2004.

 

[Lou]

46 minutes ago, Tank said:

well done, angels.

maybe now i can learn to say vasgersians' name without it hurting my teeth and gums.

It's easy.

Rhymes with "hat".

[ScottT]

This is wild. Haven't really seen any complaints 

[Stradling]

This really isn’t that big of a surprise considering that the last guy (Victor) was an MLB Network guy, and had National recognition.  

[Lou]

10 minutes ago, Stradling said:

This really isn’t that big of a surprise considering that the last guy (Victor) was an MLB Network guy, and had National recognition.  

I don't recall Vic having as nearly a big of a national presence as MV.  To be honest, i don't even remember him from the MLB Network.

[Tweeder]

Longtime lurker, I made an account because this is crazy news, games will be more bearable to watch win or lose, also Sutton is even better imo.  I realize that Matty V wants to cover Mike Trout before he loses that opportunity and he must see something in the team to have chosen us over the Dodgers, perhaps he also wants to cover some A's games (given he's an A's fan) but I think he's very non partial, given he does national games and will continue to do so.

[ScottT]

Matt Vasgersian has yet to insist on buying an adult beverage for me.

Edge: Victor Rojas

#awfanfest13

[Lazorko Saves]

It's great news.  MV will be excellent.  The return of Daron Sutton is the cherry on top.

But I am still going to miss Victor.

[Tweeder]

24 minutes ago, Lazorko Saves said:

It's great news.  MV will be excellent.  The return of Daron Sutton is the cherry on top.

But I am still going to miss Victor.

Well, Victor left on his own accord so the loss isn't painful really.

 

I'll also add that I find Mota kind of abrasive, not sure how he keeps climbing the ladder.  I guess some like his work ethic or enthusiasm.  Gubi as well, he's a little goofy sometimes and over enthusiastic. 

[T.G.]

53 minutes ago, Stradling said:

This really isn’t that big of a surprise considering that the last guy (Victor) was an MLB Network guy, and had National recognition.  

 

41 minutes ago, Lou said:

I don't recall Vic having as nearly a big of a national presence as MV.  To be honest, i don't even remember him from the MLB Network.

I am with Lou.  MV did some big games... post season games.  Did Vic? 

I think it's a huge surprise.

It's really nice to see.  Quite the coup for the Angels.

 

[T.G.]

1 hour ago, ScottT said:

This is wild. Haven't really seen any complaints 

One guy isn't happy...

He really thought he was going to get this job.

[ScottT]

Vasgersian is definitely a bigger name now than Rojas was then.   MLB Network was barely on anybody's cable back then... back when a lot of people had cable.   I know I didn't get it until the second year.   Victor Rojas was great.  I admire him. To move on from a pretty cushy job to chase his dreams....  damn.