From The Mailbag: Red Sox Fan Defends John Sterling

Beth "Spaceman" March, Orchard House, Concord, MA writes:

Seriously, you guys. At least you are not suffering with near-daily doses of Dennis Fucking Eckersley, whose idea of color commentary is to evaluate each pitch by whether he personally would have done it that way or not, and then filling you in at length on a few instances when he did or didn't. Eck only recently began to wonder if batters ever try to figure out what the pitch might be by where the catcher is lining up. I mean, there's a principle in martial arts that you should execute the technique as if the opponent isn't even there, but didn't he ever have to hit while he was with the Cubbies?

From Wikipedia:

Post-playing career

He currently works as a studio analyst for the Boston Red Sox on NESN. Primarily, Eckersley provides post game coverage, working to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the team's play. He also has a multi-year deal with TBS to serve as an analyst for their post-season coverage.[1] In the Spring of 2009, regular NESN commentator Jerry Remy took time off for health reasons. Eckersley filled in for Remy, providing game coverage alongside Don Orsillo.[2] While covering a May 2009 Red Sox and Mets game, Eckersley uttered a profanity in reference to Kevin Youkilis' reaction to being hit by a pitch by Johan Santana. Later in that same game he unintentionally referred to Red Sox pitcher Justin Masterson as "Masturbate."

Unlike many other commentators, he is willing to point out sloppy plays by the team that employs him. He has gotten some criticism recently for his constant use of "cheese" during his color commentating. He also is one of the few announcers in baseball that will refer to a home run as a "johnson".

He also spends time with kids Jake and Allie. During the summer, Eckersley lives in the Turner Hill golf community in Ipswich, Massachusetts.

Remy, baby, get well quick. We miss you.