Monday, January 18, 2016

A Wonderful Chapter Comes To An End

Since 2001, Don Orsillo has been the voice of the Boston Red Sox as the play-by-play announcer for every game. His contract with NESN (New England Sports Network) has expired and the company is not going to re-sign him. Orsillo has left a great legacy behind as the voice of the Red Sox. His partner for these games, Jerry Remy, broke down last week when Orsillo announced his leave. Together they are known for the endless jokes that are cracked every game, and as the voices of the Red Sox. He will truly be missed by Red Sox fans.

As a fan of the Red Sox and having watched many games in my life, I can honestly say that I watched the games because Don and Jerry were so funny and worked so well together. They are best friends and to see a great chapter come to an end is very sad. I can't imagine anyone else broadcasting the games. I am devastated that Don Orsillo is leaving, and I don't see why NESN did not re-sign him after what he provides not only for the Red Sox, but Red Sox fans and the people that watched the games on TV.

It did not take long for Don Orsillo to find another gig as a broadcast announcer as the San Diego Padres have signed Orsillo as their play-by-play announcer starting in 2016. Padres fans should be ecstatic as they are getting a great announcer who is also a great man. "I just want to say that for the past 15 years it has been an absolute pleasure to work with Don," said Remy. "He's been an outstanding partner for 15 years and I'm truly going to miss him, he's become a very close friend of mine. You're friends. You have such a good time doing your job and it's over. I've been fortunate to work with many people and he's atop the list. I love him."

As a dynamic duo, Don Orsillo and Jerry Remy will always be remembered by Red Sox fans, the laughs, the great games they have been through, they can never be replaced.

Jerry Remy (left) and Don Orsillo teamed up for NESN telecasts in 2001.

Sources: MLB.com, Boston Globe

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3 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 6, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    so sad :-(

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  2. UnknownJanuary 18, 2016 at 7:07 PM

    1. I wrote about this because I love Don and Jerry and will miss them greatly. I wanted everyone to see the respect I have towards them and the legacy they will leave behind.
    2. No, I did not have any trouble writing about this topic because I love Don and Jerry.
    3. The purpose of this post was to honor Don and Jerry and the wonderful era that is being left behind.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 20, 2016 at 10:01 AM

    When you first posted this, I noticed your sense of passion and voice in this particular piece, and I am glad to see you recognized this as one of your best ones too. It is clear that you reported on this objectively in the beginning, with the facts of his leaving, but then put in why you were saddened by it, and paid tribute to him for what he did for you, the fans, and the game.

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