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Originally Posted by fleury

I know they said he has some medical issues with his voice, but something just seems so off about him dropping off like this without a final swansong. I'm sure he's tried to recover in time for the beginning of the season but he wasn't able to and just bowed out, but I really wish he could've done one more season. I didn't notice anything noticeably wrong with his voice this past season, so it must've been recent. Hope he's alright.

In his own words.

“I had every intention of continuing my career into the 2018 season but my health and stamina and continuing voice issues dictated otherwise,” said Howarth. “Who knew that I would spend more than half my life in Toronto with my wife, Mary, and our two sons, Ben and Joe, doing what I love to do most, reaching out to friends and fans alike across our great country to talk baseball? I am blessed and I am grateful. I thank everyone who has made this journey of mine so rewarding in every way.”