Deadspin: jerry remy

What Does The NFL Shop Know That We Don't?

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:30:00 EDT

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day.

• Though they dropped the ball with that Vikings Favre jersey, the online store at NFL.com is apparently trying their hand at predicting Michael Vick's football future. Jason Campbell, you're officially on the hot seat.

• Another day, another pitiful "brawl." Benches clear in the Giants-Dodgers game after Pablo Sandoval thought he got hit by a pitch. Giants win, still can't score runs, etc, etc.

• There's a batting helmet that's guaranteed to prevent skull fractures, but major leaguers won't wear it because it looks goofy. This in a sport where guys tuck their pants into their socks.

• Suck it up, Victorino. A Copa Sudamericana soccer match was interrupted when a fan with a knife attacked a player on the field. And then came the flares...

• Jerry Remy put in a cameo appearance in the NESN booth and admitted he hasn't been watching the Red Sox games this year. At least since the All-Star break, that makes him the luckiest man on the face of the earth.

•More proof the NFL hates you. Opening night will be kicked off with a free concert from Tim McGraw and the Black Eyed Peas.

• The old man's still got it. "It" being fifth starter stuff on a National League team. Pedro's line: 5 innings, 7 hits, 3 runs.

Now Now, Eck, You Can't Be Doing That

Ben Cohen — Sat, 23 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Please forgive Dennis Eckersley. He's still getting used to this whole broadcasting thing — you know, having millions of people (or at least Red Sox fans) hear what you say as you go. He seems to have forgotten where he is: There's no cursing on NESN!

Eckersley, who's filling in for Jerry Remy on Boston's television network, has appealed to Sox fans by doing what they do best. So last night, after Johan Santana beaned Kevin Youkilis with a fastball, Eckersley dictated Youk's response ("Shit!"), and he forgot to hit the bleep button on himself. How can you fault Eck? He's just calling it as he sees it. But then the recovery — well that's more entertaining than a clip of gratuitous cursing.

Later in the night, Eckersley manages to confuse Justin Masterson with some more naughty, naughty. Even he didn't try to wriggle out of that one.

Then again, Eck has been on a roll lately. In April, he didn't hesitate about letting Boston fans know that Brad Penny's fastball looked a bit queer that night.

"He's a little gay with his cheese."

Shit, NESN, what are you waiting for? Get this guy a regular spot in the booth.

Dennis Eckersley curses on NESN broadcast [Red Sox Monster]
Guess How We Feel About Your Mustache [Babes Love Baseball]
Dennis Eckersley's Golden Sombrero [Central Maine Sports Blog]

Jerry Remy Takes Leave Of Absence Due To Cancer

DAULERIO — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:15:30 EDT

One of Red Sox Nation's most popular figures is paying for years of smoking. He issued a statement about his condition, we wish him all the best.[Sawxheads.com]