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November 6, 2025 2:05 pm  #1


The One Major Free Agent Sportsnet Wants To Re-Sign: Buck Martinez

While the Blue Jays may have their hands full contemplating free agents over the winter, there's only one major talent Sportsnet wants to sign up again: play-by-play and colour man Buck Martinez. 

Despite missing time in his fight with cancer in the past, and turning 75 in the present, the former Jays catcher wants to come back to the booth he's called home for the past few decades. Now they just have to come to an agreement. 

It's expected both sides are motivated to make a deal, and it would be very surprising if - health permitting - Martinez doesn't return for another season. 

Buck Martinez loved covering this Blue Jays team — and made his intentions for next season clear

 

November 7, 2025 8:03 am  #2


Re: The One Major Free Agent Sportsnet Wants To Re-Sign: Buck Martinez

I like Buck’s commentary and insights, he has a lot of experience to draw from plus a very pleasant delivery, down to earth and colloquial. No airs there, sign him dammit!

 

November 7, 2025 10:59 am  #3


Re: The One Major Free Agent Sportsnet Wants To Re-Sign: Buck Martinez

Good broadcasters but he's not much of a "free agent." He'll either retire or go back to SportsNet. The guy is 75 with health issues, he's not going to start over in Colorado at this stage.....