Any Update on Roy Steele?

by 66th Hegenberger on Apr 14, 2006 3:11 PM PDT

You know, just being in the sun at an A's game is such a great way to appreciate our own "Voice of God", Roy Steele. But to really hammer that home, try going to the Ma Bell Memorial Corporate Amusement Park and listen to the Giants' counterpart. Simply staggering.

But I'm not hear to bash Renel. I am here to ask if anyone has any update on Roy Steele's health. Dick Callahan is doing a great job keeping Roy's seat warm, but I wish Roy a speedy recovery and hope he'll be back soon.

Sorry if this has been covered before and I missed it. I did a diary/comment search and didn't find any mention...

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it was announced that he'd miss

an "undetermined" amount of time due to an "undisclosed" throat ailment. Both words in quotes were used in an official A's press statement.

He also missed time late last season due to an undisclosed throat ailment.

I hate to say this, but I suspect it's something serious.

by OaklandSi on Apr 14, 2006 3:16 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, I noticed that too

...and thought the same thing. I hope we're wrong.

Really, deep down in your heart, don't you think it's time to get rid of Stomper?

by 66th Hegenberger on Apr 14, 2006 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions

so do I

by OaklandSi on Apr 14, 2006 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions

It was also a problem during ST--

he was originally slated to do the voice overs for the commercials, but the throat ailment was a problem. So it's certainly possible that this has been a big problem for him ever since last season. :-( :-(

Definitely seems serious. :-/

Given how sketchy the announcement was, I wonder if the A's are the same about reporting on Steele's health as the players'.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Apr 14, 2006 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions

undisclosed throat ailment

As a singer, I cringe when ever I hear of injureis to anything related to voice production.

As I was awaiting boarding of my flight back to Oakland after watching a few spring training games I was in line right next to a doctor who was relaying some kind of diagnosis of a throat cancer patient. I was having cold sweats while he was taking about surgery on the larnyx.

Problem with voice injuries is that you can't replace the voice box. There's no such thing as a "Tommy John surgery" for the voice.

"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on Apr 14, 2006 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

last I heard he was just going to miss the

first 2 homestands

by breedingewoks on Apr 14, 2006 3:28 PM PDT reply actions

Yaaaay!

In that case, I can't wait to hear him again!

Really, deep down in your heart, don't you think it's time to get rid of Stomper?

by 66th Hegenberger on Apr 14, 2006 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions

that's good news

by OaklandSi on Apr 14, 2006 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions

The quote I saw

didn't give any indication on whether or not he'd be back after the first two, just that he'd definitely miss those. :-/ I hope he's back after the first two!

I can't believe he's got the second-longest tenure as an MLB PA announcer. He's so amazing, I hope another update is released soon from the club.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Apr 14, 2006 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions