broadcaster and former player and manager, is stepping away from the booth after Sunday’s game against the Oakland Athletics to start treatment following a cancer diagnosis.“Today will be my last game in the booth for a little while as I have recently been diagnosed with cancer and will begin the process for treatment in the coming weeks,” Martinez wrote.
Martinez played 17 seasons in the big leagues as a catcher, debuting with the Kansas City Royals in 1969. He spent eight seasons with the Royals before three with the Milwaukee Brewers, then landed in Toronto ahead of the 1981 season. He finished his career as a Jay after the 1986 season, starting a new career as a colour commentator the next year, which led to roles with TSN and ESPN.
The native of Redding, Calif. spent the next seven seasons calling Baltimore Orioles games, before returning to Toronto and joining Sportsnet in 2010. He has been working Jays games regularly for 12 years, alongside former Jay Pat Tabler and more recently Dan Shulman. In a statement, Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro called Martinez “a dear member of our Blue Jays family and a fixture in the Canadian baseball community. As he steps way from the broadcast booth to receive treatment, we have no doubt Buck will face the road ahead with courage, determination, and his signature positivity.”
You can do this Buck. Sending love and prayers to you and your family. ❤️🙏
Sad to see buck go away, Im going to sundays game. Hope to hear him
🙏❤️
Jays WS Champs - lock it in now
Buck you got this! It will be strange not hearing his voice during a Blue Jay Game legend fighter
In my prayers
All the best Buck. I'm going to miss you telling balls to get up. Can't wait to hear you back in the booth ASAP.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Gonna sure miss you. No one calls a game like you!!
Terrible. Hope for a full and speedy recovery.
I met Buck twice...once at the SkyDome during his first year of broadcasting and once at a restaurant in Baltimore. He could tell that I recognized him and greeted me with a friendly hello and a quick conversation. A great gentleman.
Get well, Buck.❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
Get well soon! Our prayers are with you and your family
Ohhhh Prayers to you Buck! We love you 😍
Dude turned a double play with a broken leg tough as nails he's got this
Our thoughts and prayers are with Buck and his family.
SugithVarughese Cancer sucks
In a statement, Martinez said he was grateful for a “tremendous” medical team that has given him “great optimism that I will come through this with flying colours,” and the support of Jays fans, colleagues, staff and players.
Kelans27 Oh no. This guy has been part of the Jays my whole life. Good vibes, Buck. I am excited to hear “Get up, ball” again.
Sending prayers his way!
One of the most iconic voices. Prayers up.
Best wishes, Buck
Thoughts and prayers Buck! Your knowledge of the game, fun facts and baseball experience has made watching Blue Jays game so much more interesting. Thank you 🙏🏽
Fuck cancer
Sorry to hear the news. All the best.
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