By Meghan Montemurro
PHILADELPHIA – Phillies radio analyst Larry Andersen rarely sugarcoats his thoughts during a game.
Eventually, during Sunday’s broadcast from Atlanta, he couldn’t hold in his frustrations any longer.
“What does an umpire have to do to get fired? Like steal or commit a felony?” Andersen wondered.
Andersen has no qualms criticizing umpires. His bluntness is part of the reason he’s beloved by many Phillies fans.
Finding a balance between positive and negative comments can be a difficult task for broadcasters when covering a rebuilding team like the Phillies. Entering Wednesday, Philadelphia is 197-285 (.
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