Audio: Pat and Ron Calling Ram's Slam

by The Original Dave on Aug 29, 2008 12:41 AM CDT Comment 36 comments

Here's the audio of Pat Hughes and Ron Santo calling Aramis Ramirez's grand slam in the 8th inning of the Cubs win over the Phillies Thursday, August 28, 2008.

This just might be one of those games we look back on and say "That's when I knew this team was special."

Of course, it couldn't possibly be the only moment this year we've said that. There have been too many to count. The sweep of the Brewers in Milwaukee after the Some Stars Game is just one other one.

But really this FanPost is about Pat and Ron. Well, really it's just about Ron. I mean, Pat Hughes is the consummate professional; there's nothing else to say. Ron, on the other hand, is the funniest play-by-play man in the Majors. Isn't that why all of Cubs Nation, and indeed the guys who produce SportsCenter, love that Old Cub so much?

It sounds like he's grabbing Pat by the shoulder as he's jumping up and down, then he doubles over as he's laughing.

Just one of many examples of Ron going ballistic after a Cubs home run.

"Can you believe it?!?!"

I don't know about you, but I'm starting to!

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of SB Nation or Al Yellon, managing editor (unless it's a FanPost posted by Al). FanPost opinions are valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable baseball fans.

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Goosebumps

n/t

DeRosa: And who is the best and who is the worst card player?

Dempster: I think the best is yourself. [ . . .] I think the worst player is D-Lee. I think he bets every time just to bet.

by EJThunder on Aug 29, 2008 12:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

indeed.

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by drewishdrewid on Aug 29, 2008 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The best part of that one

is the “ooooh patrick!!” from Ronnie.

thanks SO much for posting this dave!! you rock!!!

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by halfblindcubbiegirl on Aug 29, 2008 12:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

YES SIR!!!! OH YES!!!!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

god i love it

by grathanial on Aug 29, 2008 1:19 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

GOTTA LOVE SANTO!

by WUSTLCubsFan on Aug 29, 2008 1:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

GOOD POST!

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by dtpollitt on Aug 29, 2008 1:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Excellent!

All y’all should be in bed . . . me too. Exhausted. Got to get some sleep — to go to Friday’s game!

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by Shanghai Badger on Aug 29, 2008 1:29 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hahaha

sometimes I wish we occasionally had Santo in the TV broadcast booth.

"Well, let's put it this way. We didn't need instant replay on that." -Len Kasper after Aramis Ramirez's 389 foot go-ahead grand slam against the Phillies in the first MLB game where instant replay was available.

by rea5661 on Aug 29, 2008 1:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WTF THIS SHOULD BE A FANSHOT!!!!11

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT FANSHOTS ARE FOR!!!!! DUMAS

/ end fanpost police mode

// thanks for posting

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 29, 2008 2:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

While this is true...

… I know exactly what “DUMAS” means. Namecalling not necessary. Thank you.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 29, 2008 7:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps he was referring to the author?

Yes, sir!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 29, 2008 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

even sarcastic name calling?

the pink hat guy is my father

by joeschmitt on Aug 29, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

OK, I’m in a good mood with all the winning. Dispensation given, this time.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Aug 30, 2008 4:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"You'd like it...It's about a prison break"

“Well then. We should file it under e-e-educational.”

by JCD on Aug 29, 2008 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Very well played.

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 29, 2008 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you

Always loved that scene…especially knowing that it’s the same guy who plays the grim reaper in Bill & Ted II

by JCD on Aug 29, 2008 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just love the confused look on Andy's face.

“Dumbass?”

And then he hold’s the book up like, “Did I stutter? What’s that say?”

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 29, 2008 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

AWESOME!

I LOVE THIS TEAM

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Aug 29, 2008 2:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

missed this, thanks...

‘cause i was in the other room listening/watching on wgn…the visual of the stands was awesome, the fans went completely batshit when aram smacked that one. you’d’ve have thought they’d just won the series…..i can’t even begin to imagine what it’ll be like in wrigley when they actually get there, hope the structure can handle the seismic activity.

world series games 3, 4, & 5 at wrigley on oct. 25, 26 & 27……stay tuned!

by scooter55 on Aug 29, 2008 5:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

10 hours later

and still all I have….in fact, all I CAN say is….O M G! I can’t wait to see what Al has to say about the game. Being there must have been incredible.

by MOCubsfan on Aug 29, 2008 6:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i liked the centerfielder's reaction.

he started to chase the ball, but then thought better of it. the best ones are when the outfielder doesn’t move, but that was nice.

on a personal note, as philly was going ahead, i mentioned on the thread (that sue started) that, we would close in until i had to go in to work. (i start at ten pm.) sure enough, i got my stuff ready for work at 9:30, just as the inning was starting. i turned off the tv and computer as theriot singled. i flipped on the radio to listen to derrek’s walk. i was rummaging for my portable radio as aramis came up. as the ball sailed out, i figured, i don’t need the radio, it’s over.

i had two recurring thoughts in the game. get hamels out, we’ll have a chance. the other thought, milwaukee isn’t catching us even if we do lose. trying to figure which is a better feeling.

see y’all friday afternoon.

by tim815 on Aug 29, 2008 7:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

As stated, humorously, several times by Len

Victorino took a mere two steps to his right, looked over his shoulder, and sulked.

Ha!

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by neverAcquiesce on Aug 29, 2008 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually...

Shane Victorino “didn’t move an inch,” as Pat points out just a after the clip ends. I was watching on TV when it happened and he really didn’t move. He didn’t turn around, or anything.

I’m pretty sure that’s the very definition of a no-doubter.

Long days and pleasant nights.

by The Original Dave on Aug 29, 2008 7:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i was just watching comcast

news and he started to move and pulled up. by the time pat saw him, it would have looked like he didn’t move. methinks, since lbr just sent him to the vines fruitlessly seeking a carom, victorino started and realized, “this one is off the island.”

by tim815 on Aug 29, 2008 8:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now that was music to the ears. I've played that clip 100

times and it keeps sounding better.

"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris

by willie mays hayes' gloves on Aug 29, 2008 8:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ronnie will never be accused of not being a cubs fan!

This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).

by mrcubsfan on Aug 29, 2008 8:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for posting...

love it!

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by digitalbenjamin on Aug 29, 2008 9:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the link.

I live in CA and I only have aerial TV and cable internet, so I don’t even get ESPN highlights. It’s enjoyable to listen to Ron Santo expressing his heart for the Cubs. Thanks!

by DudeVf11 on Aug 29, 2008 9:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh Patrick can you belive it!

Bless you Ronnie!

Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand. - Homer J Simpson

by MikeOxbyg on Aug 29, 2008 9:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for posting.

I never get tired of hearing calls like this.

Yes, sir!

by dat cubfan daver on Aug 29, 2008 10:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I love the sound

of the crowd right after the crack of the bat. Everyone in the park knew it was gone on contact. Just awesome! Thanks Dave!

"It's Happening..."

by Goodie1969 on Aug 29, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Aug 29, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm blubbering

I’m such a wuss.

"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008

by BeerCub on Aug 29, 2008 11:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

radio

i,ve never heard pat or ron do a game but if anyone bleeds cubbie blue it,s ronnie.god bless him

by NOMAR on Aug 30, 2008 7:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You should drop the $15

to get Gameday Audio on MLB.com. You can listen to the radio broadcast of every major league game all season. If you haven’t had the Santo experience, it will be money well spent!

"Eighty-five percent of the world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here." - Lee Elia, 1983

"The only thing that bothers me is that I would never want to destroy the love and what the fans of Chicago are to the Chicago Cubs. I mean, God knows. If there's one pure thing in baseball, it is the fans of Chicago." - Lee Elia, 2008

by CaughtInTheVines on Aug 30, 2008 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs