The RemDawg spoke with the Globe last night about the depression he has been suffering from this season.:
“You didn’t want to get out of bed. The first thing you thought when you woke up was ‘another lousy day is ahead of me.’ I had no desire to do anything. I was a guy who always took pride in being there every day, whether I was sick or not. I couldn’t answer the bell that one night. I really think that’s what triggered it....I’m not embarrassed to say so, people go through it all the time. It’s probably best to tell the truth, and that’s what I did. And if it helps people, that’s good, too.’’
Josh Beckett earned his league leading 14th win with a great effort. He pitched 7 innings and gave up just 3 hits and 2 runs. Mike Lowell and Jason Bay continued to fuel the resurgent offense with a home run and three hits apiece. The Red Sox had an early lead and when the Tigers got on the board, the Sox responded with a 5-run inning.
Jerry Remy joined the NESN crew in the second inning and thanked fans for their support. He blamed his absence on poor health following his surgery which led to an infection. He also said he had been suffering from depression and joked that the doctor said he could not watch games on NESN becasue Don Orsillio would lead to more depression.
Red Sox Win 8-2 BOX SCORE
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
| Tigers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Red Sox | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
Kevin Youkilis has been suspended for 5 games for charging the mound last night. The suspension will begin tonight.
Jerry Remy is at Fenway today, he will not announce tonight's game but should be back soon.
John Smoltz has refused an assignment to Pawtucket so the Red Sox must either trade him or release him.
The RemDawg posted a brief update on his health through his twitter account today:
I appreciate all your support-doing well-going to gym-gained weight back-no issues-have not set return date yet-anxious to get back-JerryRead more...
The Rem Dawg posted a short audio message to fans today, listen below:
Here is the statement Jerry Remy has issued from his blog on Sawxheads:
In November I had a very small, low-grade cancerous area removed from my lung. I was fortunate that it was discovered at an early stage. Except for the surgery, I required no additional treatments. I left the hospital with a clean bill of health.
Unfortunately, following the surgery, I developed a bad infection further compounded by a case of pneumonia. It was the pneumonia and the infection that set me back. This all happened just as I was leaving for spring training.
In hindsight, it was a mistake to go and I am paying the price for it now. As NESN announced, I am taking a leave of absence so that I can fully recover.
First of all, I would like to thank all of you for the outpouring of concern you have given me recently. I honestly appreciate it. Secondly, I want to emphasize that I am in good shape now.
While physically I have no issues, the past few months have been emotionally draining, and exhausting for both my family and I. Along those lines, I would like to thank NESN and the Red Sox for allowing me to take as much time as I need. I am not certain exactly when I will return, but I will keep you posted. I want to make sure that when I do return I can be with the team all the way to the 2009 World Series!
I hope that by stating all this publicly it will emphasize the dangers of smoking to everyone, especially children. So, once again, I appreciate all your support and I would like to emphasize – if you don’t smoke, don’t start, and if you do smoke, try to quit! I don’t say that lightly because I know how difficult it can be.
Thanks,
Jerry
Please take a moment and wish Jerry a get well message here.
Read more...UPDATE 6/27: Jerry posted the following on his twitter account today:
I appreciate all your support-doing well-going to gym-gained weight back-no issues-have not set return date yet-anxious to get back-Jerry
Hi everyone it's Jerry. Thx for . . . your concern. In February, I had a case of pneumonia and a bad infection followed . . .I went off to Spring Training without ever having a chance to completely recuperate. I am paying the price now . . .
I've decided to take some time off to fully recover. Hopefully it'll be a short time. I miss doing the games! Thanks again, Jerry.
Almost forgot . . . Go Sox. Jerry.
You can send your get well wishes to Remy on his Sawxheads page or via Twitter.
Jerry Remy has fully embraced twitter and is even using it for a nightly contest to win a t-shirts. The Red Sox radio team is also on twitter, but not all announcers are embracing this form of social media. Bob Uecker from the Brewer's booth says he twitters in the morning until he has his first Miller Lite with his Frosted Flakes. Listen below:
hat tip to Right Field Bleachers
On Friday Red Sox Nation President Jerry “The RemDawg” Remy delivered a “State of the Red Sox Nation” address in true presidential form, minus the suit and power tie, outside Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grill at Logan Airport. Remy told fans that it’s early in the season and to keep the faith—and guess what, the Red Sox have won every game since! Remy took questions from the crowd before fans belted out “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” for great prizes. Alan Rogers of Warner, NH won first place in the singing contest and will get the rare opportunity to sit with the RemDawg in the booth at a Red Sox home game. Paige Vigneron, a young girl from Marblehead, MA, will get to fly courtesy of JetBlue to Chicago to watch the Red Sox battle the Sox on Labor Day weekend for winning second place.
The RemDawg is set to deliver The State of Red Sox Nation at his new restaurant: Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grill in Terminal C of Logan Airport on Friday April 17 at noon. Remy will then take questions from fans and judge a singing contest of Take Me Out to the Ballgame with Wally.
You would think with an event like the one above that things are looking good for the RemDawg empire but if he keeps losing bets in the broadcast booth he may be in for a hard fall.
Jerry Remy blames Beckett for yesterday's ruckus. Listen below:
Hat Tip to Rafe Anderson at Sawxheads
The Remdawg is ill. From Twitter:
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You guys are first to know I am under the weather so I won't be doing the game tonight. :( Jerry
Dustin Pedroia called in to WEEI to rip on Rob Bradford this morning. During the call he said Bradford looked like "the Penguin" from the movie Batman in his tuxedo at the sportswriter's dinner. Pedroia shared that last season A-Rod showed up to the event in an all velvet tuxedo. He also goes on the explain what happened in the Jerry Remy incident from earlier this season.
Watch the the Jerry Remy moment Pedroia was referring to below and listen to the interview here.
Sawxheads had their daily call-in from the Winter Meetings to field questions on the Red Sox. I was able to ask the RemDawg three questions about Burnett, Lowe, and Buchholz. Remy disagreed with me that the club was overvaluing Buchholz; he thinks it is the fans that have wanted too much too fast. Listen Below:
UPDATE: Theo spoke with reporters about the team's view of Buchholz today:
"In our minds, he's a top-of-the-rotation starter who we control [contractually] for six years," said Epstein. "He's very high-priced, and we value him tremendously."Read more...
Earlier this week we heard Jerry Remy's version of Jingle Bells and now track 2 of the RemDawg drunken Christmas album has appeared on Sawxheads. Once again I advise you to listen with caution as it may ruin your holiday mood.
Read more...Jerry Remy should stick to air guitar. Over at Sawxheads Rafe Anderson has posted an audio clip of the RemDawg singing "Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer." It ain't pretty. If you do decide to listen to it just know you have been warned it could kill all of your Christmas spirit.
Read more...Extra Bases notes that when the Sox are down 2-3 in a series they have always won Game 6. Here are the years when that has happened: 1903, 1967, 1975, 1986, 2003, 2004, 2007.
The cowbells will be out in full force since they have added over 5,000 seats for tonight's game and with those new seats come more tasers. The cowbells can quickly be silenced if Josh Beckett returns to his traditional October form, but I'm not so sure about the tasers.
The RemDawg breaks down Game 6. Watch Below:
The Remdawg will now be on the board of directors of TruMedia Networks, the owners of Sawxheads.com. Remy will provide blogs and video updates on the site. He issued the following statement in the press release:
"TruMedia's robust social media platform connects me with passionate fans all over the world," said Remy. "SawxHeads.com will continue to be a valuable resource for me as I prepare for every broadcast. It provides me with the daily pulse of Red Sox nation. I am excited to broaden my audience and play a role in the continued growth and development of TruMedia's sports fan communities."Read more...
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