Angels hire Matt Vasgersian as their new PBP announcer

[ThisismineScios]

The idea with keeping Mota on the broadcast is because he is very well liked within the organization. He is not good at talking, but the players really like him and he is a great person. He will be harmless as a third color guy. He has the fielding/hitter mindset, Gubicza will handle pitching, and MV/DS will do a great job on PBP. I really like Gubicza, but what do I know? 

[aznhockeyguy]

Great hire by the Angels on PBP.  Not sure how I feel about Mota being elevated, I'm pretty neutral on him.

[Blarg]

Vasgersian

Trojan

[Lou]

Vasgersian is by far the best trogan currently in mlb. 

[Blarg]

And Armenian.

[Billy_Ball]

Minasian

Vasgersian

Bedrosian....oh wait.

[Amazing Larry]

10 hours ago, Tank said:

well done, angels.

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

Dude you live in Glendale. It should naturally roll off the tongue for you.

[Angel Oracle]

8 hours ago, True Grich said:

One guy isn't happy...

He really thought he was going to get this job.

[Second Base]

I honestly thought I was going to listen to a lot of games on mute this year. This is literally the best possible outcome. 

[halonatic13]

10 hours 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 believe Victor was one of the first hosts of when MLB was launched.

[TheUPSman]

12 hours ago, True Grich said:

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

We could bring Sutton out of the booth if we got desperate. 

[Tank]

11 hours ago, Lou said:

It's easy.

Rhymes with "hat".

matt hat sounds like a dr. seuss character.

i hope i don't have to cancel him on twitter.

[Tank]

1 hour ago, Lhalo said:

Dude you live in Glendale. It should naturally roll off the tongue for you.

leave me alone.

[Chuck]

17 hours ago, rafibomb said:

Hopefully this will just be for this season and we can have him in a more permanent role next year.

I know you were probably too young @rafibomb to have ever heard Sutton call a game, but you're really going to like him. 

Daron Sutton and Mark Grace calling a game. Sutton with his best get off my lawn @Blarg impression. 

Here's Sutton interviewing a very young Justin Upton when with the D-Backs.

 

 

17 hours ago, jsnpritchett said:

Hmm.  Strange that they're splitting so many of the games.  But I'm fine with it.  Always liked Sutton, too.

Sutton was the best on the radio with Ken Brett. 

 

[Don]

I really couldn't have asked for two better hires. Super pleased with the way this worked out. Vasgersian has a great presence, and Sutton was by far and away my favorite Angel announcer ever.

[ettin]

19 hours ago, rafibomb said:

SANTA MARIAAAA!!!

I lived in Santa Maria, CA for nearly 25 years.

[beatlesrule]

I play MLB The Show so I've been listening to this guy for a long time.

[Angel Oracle]

2 hours ago, Chuckster70 said:

I know you were probably too young @rafibomb to have ever heard Sutton call a game, but you're really going to like him. 

Daron Sutton and Mark Grace calling a game. Sutton with his best get off my lawn @Blarg impression. 

Here's Sutton interviewing a very young Justin Upton when with the D-Backs.

 

 

Sutton was the best on the radio with Ken Brett. 

 

Daron and Mario Impemba were also solid as a team.

[failos]

HOLY SHIT THIS IS AMAZING I CALLED IT

[disarcina]

On 3/11/2021 at 3:38 PM, Chuckster70 said:

THIS IS AMAZING NEWS! This was the guy I wanted to replace Victor Rojas after he resigned all along. 

I mean why wouldn't he? Mike Trout, Ohtani, Rendon, Joe Maddon, So. Cal guy. 

I'm pumped! 

 

good news all around - Vasgersian as well as the return of Daron Sutton. I alway felt Sutton left us (back then for Milwaukee) in a strange career move. Sure he moved up to TV. PBP duties in Milwaukee at the time but he was here in the Los Angeles media market perhaps the number one or two media market in the nation -- Milwaukee is certainly not that. Impemba left at the same time - but I always understood that - Impemba was going home to MICHIGAN - Ernie Harwell was his idol and I think Impemba may have even gotten to spend some time with Harwell in the booth with Detroit -- also. Impemba - even while with the Halos -- went back home to do pbp for Michigan football and basketball and other Big Ten games.   I really liked Victor Rojas - did not want to see him leave -- but as Chuck posts - this news now is very good news for the Halos and Halos fans.  I just hope Vasgersian (and Daron Sutton) is here to stay now for the long term.  Oh yeah, and for all the TERRY SMITH haters (of his pbp call). - I still think he's OK - not great. but an acquired taste, familiar voice after all these years with the Halos.

[disarcina]

just read the Impemba's bio again. I had forgotten he got fired at Detroit in 2018 for getting into a post game physical altercation with his pbp broadcast partner of some 17 years - a guy named Allen.  Doesn't seem he's worked in baseball since.

Perhaps back doing Big Ten games.

I agree with earlier posts - for folks who weren't around and remember Daron Sutton during his first stint with the ANGELS - I think you're going to like him. 

What happened to Sutton's gig with ARIZONA?  I thought that was a step up from Milwaukee - not to bag on Milwaukee - they have some of the most loyal MLB fans in either league -- but from a broadcasting standpoint it's not a major market like Los Angeles, like Phoenix.

[Lou]

I like that Vasgergian turned down the dodgers a few years ago. 

[Duren, Duren]

Vasgersian is a seasoned, versatile  pro. Nice to have a national figure come in with a fresh perspective. And not just have to play along with partners and panels fixated on the Yankees and Dodgers.

My best option for  TV baseball this season is MLB Extra Innings. Decent price with my provider. Not sure what games will be available, but I assume I,'ok be able to see/pvr all Angel games.

[Revad]

Ok but Mota, which is a funny name, understood a reference to the song shattered. Let’s keep him.

[Billy_Ball]