Good Story Kev.

We we're standing there in between innings talking about how light bats have become and how much stronger they are.  We were discussing whether or not they should be that light, is it good for the kids, etc.

He goes on to say how he umped one of Nevin's Kid's games.  Nevin's kid had some bat made of a carbon composite and all these exotic materials that belong on the Space Shuttle.  Ump was saying how he hates Nevin and he's a real prick.  Then went on to say "You can get your kid the best equipment, but if he sucks, he sucks.  And Nevin's kid sucks."  So it seems this is not an isolated incident.

Seriously shut your pie hole Nevin, you're a punk.

Nevin also told the crowd and radio audience that Darren Smith had been complaining that he had to take a dump for the last 2 hours.

i haven't listened to them much in the last year or so except for the rare weekend i get to spend in san diego, but i was completely unaware that nevin was now on their airwaves.  why would they do that?

nevin was the biggest crybaby on the padres in quite some time.  he bitched about petco, he bitched about being the backup catcher (enough that bochy threw him out at 3rd), he bitch about his moves to first base and left field.  i can't really remember nevin being happy except when he first got to start at 3rd (i believe it was the first time he had ever consistently started in the majors).  he was never real bright, never that nice with the fans, and his "staring up at the owner's box because he hated petco" was the most unprofessional thing i've seen out of a padre player.

the one time nevin seemed to be professional was when the padres ran out of uninjured catchers and he threw on the catcher's gear for a couple of games.  the stupid thing was that everybody made a huge deal of this, even he did, when in reality HE IS A CATCHER.  that's the position he came up through the minors as, and that's what he was for years before bochy gave him a shot at 3rd.  he's not a 3rd baseman or left fielder, and he's a crappy 1st baseman and a crappy catcher.  he's an average DH.  or at least he WAS an average DH.

with all that said about nevin, his counter-part always seemed to be klesko.  and klesko could not have been a nicer guy.  he was also a guy that, while he would get frustrated at himself, always gave 100% on the field for his team.  and that's probably why he has a hard time staying healthy these days.

That said - since one of the guys I know it in fact a XX exec - I would LOVE to forward him these comments - BUT - the attack on Nevins kid spoils this whole post so I cannot. If that part could perhaps be removed I might be able to pass this on as 'fan reaction' to Nevin on the BP show.

On another note - while Phil can be considered a public figure - his child is NOT and I don't think it is right to have his kids picture up there. Just one mom's humble opinion.

When he first came on I sort of felt a bit of pity for him but now I realize he doesn't deserve pity. The thing that makes Nevin so inept as a braodcaster isn't that he's NOT a broadcaster but that he has ZERO personality. He isn't likable and he isn't interesting. He's an ex ball player and thats it. His stories are bitter and verge on the realm of fantasy when it comes to his ability as a hitter. He is still living in the clubhouse when clearly that time has passed him by.

While I wouldn't be surprised if his time was cut short or they reigned him in a bit more on the radio, I'm not so sure if XX will get rid of him just yet. Shoot, philly billy still seems to have a job there and he hasn't ever said anything compelling.