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LexingtonRedsFan · 07-25-2006, 07:58 AM

I found this on the internet....

July 25, 2006 -- ESPN yesterday fired analyst Harold Reynolds from Baseball Tonight, sources told The Post. The reason was not immediately known.
"We are not going to comment," ESPN VP Josh Krulewitz said.

When asked how they are going to explain that Reynolds will never be on the air again, Krulewitz still declined comment.

Reynolds did not return calls.

Reynolds, 45, had been with ESPN 11 years. He had been a fixture on the show, which is a gathering spot for baseball fans, players and team executives.

The program already is dealing with the loss of information man Peter Gammons. Gammons is recovering from a brain aneurysm that occurred at the end of last month. The show's main analysts had been Reynolds, Gammons and John Kruk.

In Gammons' absence, ex-Met GM Steve Phillips has played a bigger role on the show. The program uses several analysts, including Orel Hershiser, Tino Martinez and Jeff Brantley.

Last night, host Karl Ravech was joined by Kruk and Phillips. Reynolds usually is on Monday nights.

Reynolds was known for a smooth style that usually was player friendly. He never found himself in too much controversy for what he said on the air. In fact, ESPN was so high on him he was expected to stay with the network through its just signed eight-year deal with MLB.

Now, after yesterday, Reynolds is no longer welcome in Bristol

http://www.nypost.com/sports/espn_fi...w_marchand.htm

RedsRock · 07-25-2006, 08:06 AM

Wow....why would get rid of Reynolds and keep Kruk around?? Reynolds is one of the few analysts on ESPN that I can stand for more than 2 minutes.

smith288 · 07-25-2006, 08:08 AM

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Reynolds was known for a smooth style that usually was player friendly. He never found himself in too much controversy for what he said on the air.

Perhaps he wasn't "outrageous" enough and it annoyed ESPN? Doubtful though. A shame, because there really isnt a whole bunch of Baseball tonight like shows for him to go to.

dabvu2498 · 07-25-2006, 08:20 AM

That stinks... Reynolds will hook on somewhere. He's quality.

Heath · 07-25-2006, 08:26 AM

I'll take Harold Reynolds every day and twice on Sunday.

ESPN's baseball tonight is a shell of what it once was. John Kruk is un-informed, un-intellegent, and looks absolutely hideous in a shirt and tie. He's an embarrassment to the what professional broadcasting is left.

My favorite Baseball Tonight memories involved Berman, Reynolds, and Soup Campbell. That was fun.

Hey Castellini - get rid of the Creeper and put in Rey-Rey.

Maybe they want Rob Dibble back.

Tony Cloninger · 07-25-2006, 08:27 AM

Dave Campbell was very good.... i agree.

Maybe HR got in trouble for something other than what he does/says on the show?

bucksfan · 07-25-2006, 08:34 AM

Wow - too bad. I know he wasn't perfect, but he was far and away my favorite person on the show.

letsgojunior · 07-25-2006, 08:37 AM

Harold Reynolds was great IMO - ESPN's loss (as they descend further and further into becoming the sports version of E!).

Strikes Out Looking · 07-25-2006, 08:40 AM

IMHO, You don't get fired in the middle of a contract in the middle of the season unless it is non-on air related.

RFS62 · 07-25-2006, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by letsgojunior

Harold Reynolds was great IMO - ESPN's loss (as they descend further and further into becoming the sports version of E!).

More like Tiger Beat.

GAC · 07-25-2006, 08:52 AM

Harold must have dun sumpin'

Roy Tucker · 07-25-2006, 08:56 AM

Yeah, I think Harold got caught with his hand in the cookie jar or something.

Chip R · 07-25-2006, 09:01 AM

It must have been pretty serious cause they have still have guys there who have done some stuff that would usually get you fired in a heartbeat.

Krusty · 07-25-2006, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Chip R

It must have been pretty serious cause they have still have guys there who have done some stuff that would usually get you fired in a heartbeat.

I have to agree.

RBA · 07-25-2006, 09:23 AM

Well we shouldn't be spreading gossip. But I'm dying to find out the real story.

07-25-2006, 07:58 AM	#1
LexingtonRedsFan Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 509	Harold Reynolds fired by ESPN.... I found this on the internet.... July 25, 2006 -- ESPN yesterday fired analyst Harold Reynolds from Baseball Tonight, sources told The Post. The reason was not immediately known. "We are not going to comment," ESPN VP Josh Krulewitz said. When asked how they are going to explain that Reynolds will never be on the air again, Krulewitz still declined comment. Reynolds did not return calls. Reynolds, 45, had been with ESPN 11 years. He had been a fixture on the show, which is a gathering spot for baseball fans, players and team executives. The program already is dealing with the loss of information man Peter Gammons. Gammons is recovering from a brain aneurysm that occurred at the end of last month. The show's main analysts had been Reynolds, Gammons and John Kruk. In Gammons' absence, ex-Met GM Steve Phillips has played a bigger role on the show. The program uses several analysts, including Orel Hershiser, Tino Martinez and Jeff Brantley. Last night, host Karl Ravech was joined by Kruk and Phillips. Reynolds usually is on Monday nights. Reynolds was known for a smooth style that usually was player friendly. He never found himself in too much controversy for what he said on the air. In fact, ESPN was so high on him he was expected to stay with the network through its just signed eight-year deal with MLB. Now, after yesterday, Reynolds is no longer welcome in Bristol http://www.nypost.com/sports/espn_fi...w_marchand.htm

07-25-2006, 08:06 AM	#2
RedsRock Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 165	Re: Harold Reynolds fired by ESPN.... Wow....why would get rid of Reynolds and keep Kruk around?? Reynolds is one of the few analysts on ESPN that I can stand for more than 2 minutes.

07-25-2006, 08:20 AM	#4
dabvu2498 Yay! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 7,260	Re: Harold Reynolds fired by ESPN.... That stinks... Reynolds will hook on somewhere. He's quality. __________________ When all is said and done more is said than done.

07-25-2006, 08:26 AM	#5
Heath This one's for you Edd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dayton Area Posts: 8,471	Re: Harold Reynolds fired by ESPN.... I'll take Harold Reynolds every day and twice on Sunday. ESPN's baseball tonight is a shell of what it once was. John Kruk is un-informed, un-intellegent, and looks absolutely hideous in a shirt and tie. He's an embarrassment to the what professional broadcasting is left. My favorite Baseball Tonight memories involved Berman, Reynolds, and Soup Campbell. That was fun. Hey Castellini - get rid of the Creeper and put in Rey-Rey. Maybe they want Rob Dibble back. __________________ Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce. Last edited by Heath; 07-25-2006 at 08:28 AM.

07-25-2006, 08:27 AM	#6
Tony Cloninger Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 5,090	Re: Harold Reynolds fired by ESPN.... Dave Campbell was very good.... i agree. Maybe HR got in trouble for something other than what he does/says on the show?

07-25-2006, 08:34 AM	#7
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07-25-2006, 08:37 AM	#8
letsgojunior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,949	Re: Harold Reynolds fired by ESPN.... Harold Reynolds was great IMO - ESPN's loss (as they descend further and further into becoming the sports version of E!).

07-25-2006, 08:40 AM	#9
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