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Going Off The Grid: MLB Media Members Share Thoughts On Manfred, Walk-Up Songs

"Going Off The Grid" is a weekly survey of sports execs and personalities offering their thoughts on a handful of pressing (and trivial) issues in sports and pop culture. This week, media members share their thoughts on Rob Manfred, Vin Scully and one thing that would improve the game.

  • MLB Network's Peter Gammons
    – His favorite ballpark food is the Cha Cha Bowl at AT&T Park
  • NESN Red Sox announcer Dave O'Brien
    – Thinks every MLB venue should have a pitch clock.
  • ESPN's Tim Kurkjian
    – Would choose Camden Yards if he could watch a game at any ballpark.

Going Off The Grid

Rob Manfred's tenure in 2-3 words Vin Scully in
2-3 words
Personal walk-up song "The Natural" or "Field of Dreams"? One thing MLB could do 
to improve the game

Gammons
JFK, 1962. Keats does baseball. Old Folks Boogie by Little Feat "The Natural" Ban showcase baseball

O'Brien
Very refreshing. Audio heaven. Summer Wind by Frank Sinatra "The Natural" Mic the umps

Kurkjian
Very impressive. The best ever. Short people "Field of Dreams" DH or no DH, same rule
 
Do you want to get your thoughts in the Grid? If so, shoot an email to jperez@sportsbusinessdaily.com.

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