Sad News From Boston

Last night, we were made aware of the fact that Red Sox color analyst Jerry Remy has been battling lung cancer and has taken a leave of absence from the broadcast booth to recuperate from off season surgery. This was a shock…he’s never acknowledged an illness as serious as this…only admitting to a bout of pneumonia that kept him out of the broadcast booth this past spring. Yet we knew he was a heavy smoker, even in his playing days.

RemDawg has always been a favorite here in our household—he’s an intelligent television man, a funny guy and seemingly very genuine (albeit very private) on the air. Even taking into account his plugs for his t-shirts and collectibles, he’s one of the best on TV.

Get well soon, Jerry. Red Sox Nation is pulling for you to recover completely.

For now, we’ll be happy to hear Hall of Fame member Dennis Eckersley and “He Was Safe By Like A Foot” Dave Roberts (remember “The Steal” in 2004?) as sidekicks for Don Orsillo. Both are admirable “relievers.”