There’s a lot going on with the Red Sox right now:

- 6 guys voted in to the All-Star Team. And although I hate to admit it, Steve over on our Twins blog is right. Justin Mourneau deserves it more than YOUUUUUUUUUUK. All-Star Voting is a popularity contest.

- Starting pitching is looking good. Although Smoltz has been a little shaky to start, I think we’re gonna go FAR with Dice on the DL for the forseeable future.

- The AL’s best pitcher, Roy Halliday, is up for grabs. We’re sure to be in contention.

I have every confidence we’re going deep into October this year, and the surging Yankees have yet to win against us, which frankly, makes me giggle like a 12 year old school girl every time I think about it.

What’s really bothering me is the latest batch of NESN announcers to try and replace Jerry Remy.

Don Orsillo is doing his best, and I like Don because he’s not Joe Buck. Or Tim McCarver.

For those who don’t watch NESN, or know Remy, you can check out his stats here. Remy works the color commentary more or less, and he and Orsillo made a great pairing.

Even Dustin loves him.

Since Remy went on medical leave to recuperate from cancer surgery, we’ve gotten 22 other announcers to try and replace him. None have come close. Although, I am happy that none of them are Joe Buck or Tim McCarver.

Of those 22, 2 have stood out for me over this season:

- Dave Roberts, former Red Sox: forever beloved for stealing second base in the pivotal Game 4 moment of the 2004 ALCS against the Yankees. I love ya, Dave, for stealing that base. But please get the marbles out of your mouth and try to offer something insightful beyond “It’s frustrating for a batter when he strikes out.”

- Dennis Eckersley, former pitcher who pioneered the closer role. Of all the Remy-replacements, I like Eckersley the best. He swears on the air. He calls pitches “cheese” with ludicrous regularity. He calls a home run a “johnson”. He referred to reliever Justin Masterson as “masturbate” during a game. I love it. THAT’S some color commentary.

Please get well soon, Remy!

P.S. Could someone please tell Heidi Watney that reporting on Jason Bay’s favorite color in the 4th inning does not constitute TV journalism. Her and that vacant eyed perma-grin give me the creeps.