Comments on: Interview: Tigers TV color commentator Rod Allen

By: daythiswater

daythiswater — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:23:57 +0000

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By: Sandy Servalish

Sandy Servalish — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:43:14 +0000

Hi Rod:I am a 70 yr. old grandmother from Westland. I have never written a note to anyone before but you said something on the TV about 3 games ago that made me jump from the chair, I was so surprised you said it. I remember the Tigers had a man on 1st and 3rd and you said to the “batter” – come on, DUCKS IN THE POND bring em’ home……..My father used that expression many many years ago when I was a kid and I never heard it from anyone…….and when my husband & I watch the Grandson’s play baseball -I’m always yelling Ducks in the Pond and everyone looks at me like I’m crazy including my Daughter in Law who said -”where in the world did you ever hear that expression -what does it mean?” -you just gave me a good laugh and brought back some wonderful memories of my Dad. Thanx Rod for some very plain & simple but wonderful memories.
Mrs. Sandy Servalish – Westland, MI

By: tracy matlock

tracy matlock — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:48:14 +0000

hello rod

back last summer, the final series with the indians and us tigers, while in clevland. my dad had the honor of finally meeting you at the hotel pub, you both sat there and chatted for a while about all passed teams and the city. He never made it a secret of the admiration he had for you and the tigers.

saddly on christmas morning my dad suddenly passed away. it hurts more knowing how excited he was this year for the tigers. as a youngster growing up in the city of detroit, opening day was my dads christmas and birthday all in one.

he was fortunate enough to get to know jim and todd jones on a personal matter. In his honour, my family and the grandchildren will be attending opening day. im sure you can recall that meeting you had with him. His personality and demenor is far from forgettable.

rod, again i would like to thank you for that little time you shared with my dad. it made him very happy

By: Barbara Gabrick

Barbara Gabrick — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:38:39 +0000

Please mention a long time fan of over 50 years who passed away August 30,2006. She never missed a game whether it be on T.V. or listening on her Radio. Marcy Velting was always true to the Tigers no matter what, she waited for the season to start and never gave up on them ever. It was so sad that she passed away the year they came back to prove there ability as the great team she always knew they were. Thank you so much, this will mean a lot to her family. Go Tigers!! We love all of you, (Mario & Rod too),and we know you can go all the way this year.

By: james von tobel

james von tobel — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:30:29 +0000

Rod Allen uses superlatives far too often and sometimes comes across as though he were part of the public realtions department of the Detroit Tigers. “They will be slow to try to steal on Pudge for sure” (at a time when Pudge had failed to throw out 22 of 24 runners). “For me Guillen is the best shortstop in the AL(look up his errors last year, consider his range,12 errors so far this year)..I’m glad we have him…but “the best”?.cut down on words of”awe”, fantastic, unbelievable etc.
A little more critical sense is part of being a good color man.

By: Rob Flores

Rob Flores — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:31:32 +0000

Hey Mario and Rod, Ive seen a lot batters wear a thum/index finger brace or grip. Can you tell me what that is and how it works.

PS. Awesome game you both called for Justin V.

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 16 May 2007 23:01:21 +0000

That’s why Ernie Harwell was such a master. He wasn’t afraid to let a little silence build yet never let it become awkward.

By: Len K.

Len K. — Wed, 16 May 2007 20:23:31 +0000

Rod Allen seems like a nice enough guy. I just wish he’d drop the cliches and repetitive explatives ie. “special,” “huge,” “make no mistake about it” etc. Also, why is it that all announcers think they have to talk all the time. Isn’t the game good enough to carry itself a little?

By: Bix

Bix — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 22:45:30 +0000

Mark P – I saw that linked in Simmons’ article last week. One of, if not THE, funniest thing I’ve ever seen. The look of sheer terror on the pitcher is AWESOME.

By: Mark P.

Mark P. — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 22:16:54 +0000

Check out this video of Rod Allen during his playing days in Japan. Classic!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw8iF9Zxaz0

By: ripismoney

ripismoney — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 17:26:34 +0000

This was a great interview — nice work! Rod Allen adds a nice dynamic to the booth whenever he’s the analyst, and I look forward to more of him, Mario Impemba, and the Tigers this summer.

By: Thursday’s Layup Drill at Detroit Bad Boys

Thursday’s Layup Drill at Detroit Bad Boys — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:21:19 +0000

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By: Jojo SunDevil

Jojo SunDevil — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 07:26:43 +0000

PUDGE!!!! For the longest time, I have said that Bonderman is my Tiger. He was on that time that was horrible and lost 19 games and he fought through all the difficult times, and rather fade like other young pitchers, the adversity only made him better. It was shown in the playoffs when he shut down the Yankess in Game 4 with his icy cold stare and 5 and two thirds perfect innings, as the Yankees all look befuddled.

But Pudge is Pudge. He is the free agent that came over here, and if it weren’t for him, there is no way that the Tigers could have gotten this good. His free agent signing validating the Tigers as a legitimate baseball presence and it paved the way for more free agent signings.

But above all the job he has done with the pitching staff is just unbeleivable. It is not Chuck Hernandez, Pudge is the putching coach. He has taught those young pitchers how to pitch to win. And he is the best asset a young pitching staff could have.

Then on top of that, he is arguably the best defensive catcher ever. Sigining him was the best signing that the Tigers could have done.

But Bonderman is still awesome.

By: Joey C.

Joey C. — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:37:45 +0000

Rod is the best! Can’t wait to watch him work his magic again this season.

By: Walewander

Walewander — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:20:31 +0000

I’m very worried about Pudge. He looked lost at the plate a lot last season.