Guest CharliePS Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 I am watching the final Oakland/Detroit playoff game, and one of the commentators just said, "Verlander has quite a toolbox...." I don't know what he meant, but it sounded so dirty to me.. Quote
TotallyOz Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 It had to mean he is a master craftsman and very versatile. AdamSmith and lookin 2 Quote
Guest hitoallusa Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 I don't understand a single thing a sports commentator talks about on TV.. It's like a foreign language to me.. Don't know why... The only way they will get my attention is when they talk about diving, swimming and gymnastics.. Oh tennis I can understand it pretty well.. Quote
AdamSmith Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 LOL Toolbox = skill set = bag of tricks Back when it was quieter & more contemplative I used to find televised golf commentary enjoyable. Soothing, hypnotic, conducive to afternoon napping. Now what is interesting is when the networks have gone out and 3D-scanned the greens beforehand, and can computer-generate the lie of the green and show the likely line of travel of the ball when putted. Golf being in essence not really a contest between the golfers but rather between each golfer and the course itself, or the golf course architect if you will. Quote
Members RA1 Posted October 11, 2013 Members Posted October 11, 2013 There is a toolbox used by aficionados of "fantasy baseball". He could have been referring to that or trying to segue between a game played in your mind and one played on the diamond. hito- I think they interview those sports casters to make sure they can adequately murder the English language as well as speak in code. Best regards, RA1 Quote
