The Boston Red Sox don't have a manager, they lack a closer and they haven't even finalized the stupid compensation for Theo Epstein going to the Cubs after what seems like years.
Never fear though because I have good news: NESN's Don Orsillo will be back through 2015 as he just signed a contract extension to stay with the home of the Red Sox.
It's easy to make fun of this move since the team and front office is nothing short of a mess right now, coming off one of the biggest disasters in franchise history. Still, I'm totally in favor of this move to bring back Orsillo, the more than capable announcer.
It took the Rhode Island native and current resident some time to get his feet wet but by now, his chemistry with the sometimes insufferable (and miserable) Jerry Remy is outstanding. These two guys help to make the usually long and mostly boring games much more bearable with their affability, sense of humor and at least in Orsillo's case, he doesn't appear to take himself too seriously.
In other NESN rumors, there's been talk of "reporter" Heidi Watney taking her um talents elsewhere since her contract expires at the end of November but so far, no real news on that front. Let's hope that Heidi stays with NESN since she's easily one of the highlights of the broadcasts every night, no matter who the Red Sox are playing or in some cases, how they're doing.
In other Red Sox related news, it has been reported today by multiple outlets that Terry Francona won't manage in 2012. Instead, look for him to be an announcer or analyst on Fox, ESPN or MLB Network. Good for Tito, take a step back from the grind of being an MLB manager and this gives him time to catch his breath.
Update: I was wrong, Heidi is gone. She's going back to Cali (get it?) to be the Lakers sideline reporter in 2012-13. That's a worthy job and probably one of the few sideline gigs that's even more renown than the Red Sox. Bye Heidi, we'll miss you!
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