OT: Official Sports Media Thread XI :Self-proclaimed ‘sports dork’ Michael Felger of The Sports Hub feels like he ‘will do this forever’
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Sports radio personality leaves popular 'Toucher & Rich' show
The announcement follows weeks of speculation about the future of the popular morning radio program.
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A Beasley spokesperson said 98.5 did offer to renew Shertenlieb's contract, but he never accepted.
"We value Rich’s contributions to the show over the years. Beasley offered to renew his contract for multiple years on terms better than his existing contract. He never accepted. We wish him the best," the spokesperson said.
I just don't think Fred brings anything to the table. He's either complaining about his personal life, his Jets fandom or arguing with someone over something stupid and making things awkward. Good luck to him but I don't know who you can find as a #2 for him that would turn things around. I suppose this could be a chance for Hardy if he's interested. They promoted Joe Murray from within so maybe that would be a logical choice. He has the music background that would fit in well and isn't a hardcore sports guy. Same as Rich.
Thanks. I think I will conclude he just couldn't take working with Fred anymore and I can't blame him. He probably has something else lined up.
JRull86
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Be willing to bet that he told Beasley he wasn't signing a new contract if Fred came back.
I don't blame him either.
I don't blame him either.
If you told me last night that Fred would do 15 minutes on this and it would be reserved and well thought out, I’d have laughed in your face.
Not saying the guys cleared of all sins but this was probably the best 15 minutes of his career lol. That new contract has him feeling all kinds of happy
smithformeragent
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Tells me he’s very capable and that the last call it 6 months plus has been the result of an ongoing cold war of sorts.
Have to imagine Rich got fed up with carrying the load while Fred was in again, out again, and told him as much.
Based on Fred’s new attitude, I also believe the show can work and will probably go in a different direction. Rich did a lot of the leg work and was a driving force behind a lot of what they did, sports related content as well as off topic content.
I don’t think Rich is as likable as he lead everyone to believe.
So does this mean Lockhart not getting paid? Never understood how only Rich paid Lockhart pay and Big Pockets Fred just sat back and did nothing.
Donnie Shulzhoffer
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If Fred has this newfound attitude and pep in his step maybe he was getting sick of Rich too. These things usually do end. Dennis and Callahan, Mad Dog and Francessa. I just don't think Fred has done himself any favors in how he has come across on air and on social media leading up to this point.
Ya there's so much we don't know but I am coming around to Rich had enough with Fred and then at that point people probably chose sides. It has the hint of Rich being arrogant and carrying an "I do everything for this show" vibe to it. But maybe we'll never really know.
The Fred and Kirk show? Didn't they used to hate each other? And now it seems that has flipped.
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I'm not surprised. Rich always had this vibe of teachers pet could do no wrong
I'm sure he's got one hell of an NDA and Non Compete. I highly doubt Rich goes to any other sports station.
Shaun
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played out like a poor mans opie and anthony until the very end
It’s very possible. It would just surprise me if Rich ended up the asshole in the situation and Fred the innocent bystander. It goes against everything we’ve learned about them for what is it, 20 years now?
I think there have been little signs over the years but it was easy to ignore them and think you were imagining things.
Rich is passive aggressive especially when he feels wronged in any way. He would also kill a topic if he didn’t feel like covering it. He’s done it when they’ve been talking Bruins which really pisses me off the most.
In the end I think Rich thought he could my way or the highway during negotiations and when Beasley pushed back, Rich walked.
Fred is an absolute walking train wreck but he’s been almost too honest about it and is working hard to make it all work. Rich has never truly been open and honest with listeners and at times, he came across as dismissive and resentful towards Fred.
I wish Rich all the best but there’s a lot more to this story and I don’t think it is going to be pretty for Rich when it all inevitable comes out.
smithformeragent
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Good let him go over to WEEI. It is still a sinking ship. Honestly, good riddance to Rich. I'm no Fred fan but he's not out there tweeting pictures of tea cups and trying to spin it like he didn't want to leave. He was offered a solid contract and without telling anyone on his show, told management he was declining their offer.
If he tries to go to WEEI, I can see Beasley suing him
Donnie Shulzhoffer
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Sue him for what? They offered him a contract, he declined.
"Your honor. The defendent should of said yes."
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