Blue Jays broadcaster and previous participant Buck Martinez is stepping away from his function at Sportsnet subsequent a most cancers diagnosis, he announced on Sunday.
“Today will be my very last video game in the booth for a tiny even though as I have not long ago been identified with cancer and will commence the process for treatment method in the coming weeks,” Martinez explained in a statement. “I’ve been so honored and privileged to have the support of Blue Jays followers, colleagues, workers, and players due to the fact I arrived below in 1981, and that ongoing assist as a result of this following obstacle means the globe to me.
“I’m grateful for a great professional medical group, who has specified me fantastic optimism that I will occur through this with traveling colors. I hope to rejoin my Sportsnet teammates for the extend operate later this season, but in the meantime, I will be looking at from the sidelines as I combat the excellent struggle.
“I thank everyone in progress for respecting my and my family’s privacy all through this time.”
Martinez has been with Sportsnet because 2010 as the two a engage in-by-enjoy announcer and color analyst. Prior to functioning with the Blue Jays, he was the colour commentator on Orioles broadcasts between 2003 and 2009.
He had a 17-yr enjoying profession with the Royals, Brewers, and Blue Jays, with a popularity as a fantastic defensive catcher and more than 1,000 game titles performed.
He also managed the Blue Jays in 2001 and part of the 2002 year.
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