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Emotional Jerry Remy salutes fired Don Orsillo: 'I love him'

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CHICAGO -- NESN analyst Jerry Remy asked to speak with reporters following Tuesday night's broadcast to address the firing of his partner of 15 years, Don Orsillo.

His voice choked with emotion and his eyes filling with tears, Remy spoke of a relationship he described as far more than professional.