Mets Announcer McCarthy Returns to Phillies

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Tom McCarthy, who spent the last two seasons as a play-by-play announcer for the New York Mets on WFAN, is returning to his roots as a member of the Phillies broadcasting team, Rob Brooks, Manager, Broadcasting announced today.

The New Jersey native broadcast Phillies games from 2001 through the 2005 season. In addition to play-by-play on radio, McCarthy also hosted the Phillies' pre- and post-game shows. His contract is five years in length.

"Tom is an exceptional announcer and a great person. We are thrilled that we can bring him back to work on our telecasts," said Brooks. "He will do play-by-play for three innings when Hall of Famer Harry Kalas is not on television. Harry will continue to provide play-by-play for six innings on TV while also doing the fourth inning on radio as he's done in years past.

This opens up a spot on the Mets' broadcast team. Mike and the Mad Dog spent entirely too much air time today speculating on who might be McCarthy's replacement.

I believe the "Voice of the Nationals," Charlie Slowes, is still unsigned for 2008. I believe he's from New York and grew up a Mets fan. He's been the radio voice of the Nationals for three years and did Devil Rays' games before that.