MLB The Show 17 Adds MLB Network with Harold Reynolds, Dan Plesac & Matt Vasgersian

[countryboy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rob_NYY

One thing I would love to see is for them to drop the "Theme 1," "Theme 2" thing they got going on and just create fake networks and have them each have their unique overlays and music. For example, re-name Theme 1 to "TSSN - The Show Sports Network" and have the TSSN logo on the scorebug and on the ticker, replay graphics, presentation pieces, etc. Then create another fake network for Theme 2 and Theme 3. I think this would add a lot to the presentation instead of having all the generic themes just having the MLB The Show 17 Logo.

I really like this idea.

[Spitfirex007]

Thursday night at work is going to drag! Can't wait to come home and watch thr stream. Really excited to see what the other two packages are. I'm also really hoping they talk about current events/stats for your season. But right now, anything is a much needed upgrade

[Spitfirex007]

Quote: Originally Posted by buck135

Oh he's much worse than Joe Buck. Just look into why he is no longer with ESPN. As far as his "talent," Reynolds is even worse than Michael Kay if you can believe that. I'll buy this game second hand if there is an option to turn his volume off. I'm not sending a nickel his way.

There are alot of people who are no longer with ESPN. That garbage network is a sinking ship...

[extremeskins04]

This is really just a prime example of how no one is really satisfied with anything. People complained for years about the same, boring old commentary in MLB The Show. Now they change it to give it a fresh new look and feel and people are still complaining cause their favorite color analyst didn't make it in there.

I personally am good with who they brought in.

Is Harold a great commentator? No.

Is he serviceable? Yes.

Will it give us a fresh new look in a baseball analyst in the game that we haven't seen? Yes it will.

[kennyacid]

Look pretty good. I skipped 16 because I didn't see enough but 17 is looking like a must buy

[buck135]

Quote: Originally Posted by Spitfirex007

There are alot of people who are no longer with ESPN. That garbage network is a sinking ship...

He was let go 11 years ago because of sexual harassment. I'm not a fan. When he is working a game or is on the MLB Network in any capacity, I shut it off. I enjoy people that discuss baseball, not scream to ensure that the audience is awake. It's baseball, not wrestling. Again, If I can disable his audio, I'll purchase the game second hand. Just giving my two cents. I'm done discussing it.

[Jon Arbuckle]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rob_NYY

I saw Gilbert Gottfried on the subway a couple of weeks ago. I told him how much I used to hate him as a kid because of his role in the Problem Child movies! As for The Show, I am in love with this new MLB Network presentation and the new color men in the booth. I can't wait to hear how they turn out. I like Reynolds and Dan Plesac is a bit of a cornball, but he makes good points. One thing I would love to see is for them to drop the "Theme 1," "Theme 2" thing they got going on and just create fake networks and have them each have their unique overlays and music. For example, re-name Theme 1 to "TSSN - The Show Sports Network" and have the TSSN logo on the scorebug and on the ticker, replay graphics, presentation pieces, etc. Then create another fake network for Theme 2 and Theme 3. I think this would add a lot to the presentation instead of having all the generic themes just having the MLB The Show 17 Logo.

I absolutely love this idea. It's perfect for a sport where the vast majority of the games are watched on regional sports networks. You'd really only have to create one generic regional network theme but then allow a 'home or away' option that would include the city/state name of whichever you select in the overlay graphics. Something like this but preferably smaller and kept in a corner:

[extremeskins04]

Quote: Originally Posted by buck135

He was let go 11 years ago because of sexual harassment. I'm not a fan. When he is working a game or is on the MLB Network in any capacity, I shut it off. I enjoy people that discuss baseball, not scream to ensure that the audience is awake. It's baseball, not wrestling. Again, If I can disable his audio, I'll purchase the game second hand. Just giving my two cents. I'm done discussing it.

He shows passion for the game he loves and that's bad? Also, he made a mistake 11 years ago and we're going to still harp on him for that? People deserve a second chance.

I'm not saying he's a fantastic color analyst, but he's not Joe Buck either. I'll gladly listen to his commentary.