Originally Posted By: Don Jasani
Regardless of why McCarver said it or where Manny will end up, what I want to know is why is Tim McCarver a highly paid colour guy when he really should just be washing dishes somewhere.


He was an above average catcher. When he retired, he fell into the Mets job at just the right time (mid '80s). He was able to use that as a platform to launch his career at Fox. Plus, he's a good old boy. Fox LOVES that. Life is timing.


"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.