I saw earlier today that Matt Vasgersian left the Padres broadcasts. We now know why, as he's going to host MLB TV:

Lead Studio Host for the MLB Network: Matt Vasgersian, it has a nice ring to it. I wonder how tough that decision was, he seemed pretty comfortable in a cushy job like he had at the Padres. Collecting paychecks and praise, goofing off with Grant, living in La Jolla, watching endless hours of Squidbillies, eating nachos for every meal, not a bad gig if you can get it.

I bet there was more than once that he asked himself the same question that Rick Sutcliffe asked him, after a terribly boring loss by the Padres, "Matty! What're you still doing here in San Diego?"

Matt knows sabermetrics, and isn't afraid to talk about numbers on the air. I enjoyed his Channel 4 broadcasts, and his hire by MLB makes me believe the new network is moving in the right direction.