Is Cal a former Oriole or Yankee?

[Spy Fox]

I have to disagree. Obviously Cal is not vocally indulging in his Orioles rooting interest (and if you don't think Cal's heart is 100% on the O's side then I don't know what to say), but I don't see how his portrayal of the game is at all Yankee-sided.

Imagine if this same matchup was played out 10 years from now and Derek Jeter was a commentator on the O's vs Yanks series. People would be going nuts the first time Jeter revealed even a mild Yankee bias. I don't blame Cal for trying to avoid that and I think all the negative reaction here is because we're so used to picturing Cal as Mr. Oriole that to see him in any sort of neutral context is a bit unexpected.

[unitastoheap]

Cal has always been about promoting Cal. Why would anybody be suprised about that?

[MachadOboutManny]

His loyalty to the O's was clear when the last out was made of the wildcard game. The OP is baseless drama in my opinion.

Well, clearly, others agree. Drama? Im a grown man. This telecast is slanted completely towards the Yankees and Cal is just as guilty as the rest of the crew. The last out of the WC game? That - doesnt have anything to do with anything I have said here.

[Terpdawg32]

You guys need to chill out. He's not gushing over anyone. He can't be the homer you're hoping for on this type of broadcast. And to the guy saying he doesn't like the Orioles, I suggest you listen to the end of the WC game.

[MachadOboutManny]

I have to disagree. Obviously Cal is not indulging in his Orioles rooting interest (and if you don't think Cal's heart is 100% on the O's side then I don't know what to say), but I don't see how his portrayal of the game is at all Yankee-sided.

Imagine if this same matchup was played out 10 years from now and Derek Jeter was a commentator on the O's vs Yanks series. People would be going nuts the first time Jeter revealed even a mild Yankee bias. I don't blame Cal for trying to avoid that and I think all the negative reaction here is because we're so used to picturing Cal as Mr. Oriole that to see him in any sort of neutral context is a bit unexpected.

We're watching an evenly played game. The praise has been anything but even from ole Cal.

[zweem]

I have to disagree. Obviously Cal is not indulging in his Orioles rooting interest (and if you don't think Cal's heart is 100% on the O's side then I don't know what to say), but I don't see how his portrayal of the game is at all Yankee-sided.

Imagine if this same matchup was played out 10 years from now and Derek Jeter was a commentator on the O's vs Yanks series. People would be going nuts the first time Jeter revealed even a mild Yankee bias. I don't blame Cal for trying to avoid that and I think all the negative reaction here is because we're so used to picturing Cal as Mr. Oriole that to see him in any sort of neutral context is a bit unexpected.

But Brooks is Mr Oriole.

[mattman0182]

I think Cal is auditioning for a job at YES network.

[MachadOboutManny]

Cal Loves the Orioles.

Cal is Terrible in the box calling Orioles games. The last out of a WC win doesnt suggest he called the game evenly either.

That sums it up. If you think his commentary has been anything near even, you either arent listening or just like to argue.

[Terpdawg32]

Cal "Manny makes a great throw" on the Jeter bunt.

[v4npro]

........meh

[Terpdawg32]

Cal "wieters has such great hands. ". " What a great play"

[MachadOboutManny]

Arod takes strike 3 and Cal gushes over his nerves of steel. Then Oday blows him away.

gtfo

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[MachadOboutManny]

Cal "wieters has such great hands. ". " What a great play"

Whats there to say? It was a ridiculous play for a catcher to make. Andino tries to make an error, and Weiters makes an amazing play. Great hands - wow - what praise for the best catcher in the league who just saved the game. He has to say something.

[Terpdawg32]

Cal "The Orioles are not panicking. They are comfortable in this situation."

You guys are just looking for something to complain about.

[Cartoonbird]

why cant he just be biased? works for hawk with chicago, lol