Torborg Won’t Broadcast Angel Games
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A week ago, the Angels, Prime Sports and new flagship station Channel 9 had a tentative agreement with Jeff Torborg. The former Dodger and Angel catcher who went on to a successful managerial career was lined up to work with new play-by-play man Steve Physioc as the commentator on Angel telecasts.
But then this week, because of a matter involving his family, Torborg, who lives in Sarasota, Fla., turned down the job.
So it’s back to the drawing board, with Dave Winfield apparently the new No. 1 candidate. But sources say it is wide open.
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