The San Francisco Giants and their longtime public address announcer, Renel Brooks-Moon (@RenelSFVoyce), have mutually agreed to part ways after more than 2,000 games and 24 years together, ending a significant chapter in Oracle Park's history. This decision has sparked a significant backlash among fans and commentators, highlighting a 'serious optics problem' for the team. Critics argue the team's decision reflects poorly on its commitment to diversity, noting Brooks-Moon's role as a trailblazer and role model for women and African-Americans, and the most visible non-playing Black employee within the organization. The PA booth at Oracle Park will be named in her honor, acknowledging her contributions and legacy. However, the exact reasons for the separation remain unclear, with speculation around financial disagreements and other potential factors. The Giants' official statement thanked Brooks-Moon for her incredible run, without delving into the reasons behind the decision.
The responses from #SFGiants fans calling out the organization & demanding they bring Renel back are giving me life. This franchise is so far off track & fans know it. What a shitshow. https://t.co/G2IH6uvc7F
Thank you, @RenelSFVoyce, for an amazing 24 years in the booth 🧡 #ForeverGiant https://t.co/Z2f9R7r6MV
How could the SF Giants let the voice of the ballpark go over money? https://t.co/s0Tn2dFchV
Let’s consider the possibility that Renel Brooks-Moon & the #SFGiants parted ways over something other—or in addition to—money. Renel is an outspoken Black woman representing a team that has politically-active, right-wing owners.
Dumping @RenelSFVoyce is a major mistake by the #SFGiants
She was one of the few non-boring things about Giants home games over the past two seasons. Fans liked her. Players liked her. None of this makes any sense unless she was asking for every penny the Giants saved on the J.D. Davis thing. https://t.co/GlyVKJICJJ
Wow, Renel dicussed on MLB Network Radio right now, too. "A synonymous voice with Giants Baseball." .. "Pretty disappointing." "You think of a team and you just recognize a voice" "It's a voice I remember super well as always being there," "Someone's got some big shoes to fill"
We love you Renel Brooks Moon @RenelSFVoyce THE Voice and the Heart of our #SFGIANTS who instilled respect, admiration and joy in generations of baseball fans. Oracle Park will never be the same — and your voice will continue to echo across our community. 🖤🧡🖤🧡 https://t.co/iQMnKxWprk
"Yet the Giants have decided that, after 24 years, the woman who connects so closely with their fans is expendable. An organization that could definitely use more diversity is announcing it was unable to find a way to keep their most visible non-playing Black employee. This is a… https://t.co/yPAK7F0xLr
Only one way to feel about the #SFGiants letting go of Renel Brooks-Moon because they couldn't come to a financial agreement. https://t.co/dcrYjMqVhv
Parting ways with Renel Brooks-Moon is yet another jarring decision by a team that has a serious optics problem, writes columnist @annkillion. https://t.co/ISs8oIN3T9
Congrats to @RenelSFVoyce on an incredible run. This is a bad look for the Giants and I'm sure they don't really care. https://t.co/e0xuGymdzB
Here’s my prediction; Renel will be back in her rightful place soon. The Giants have no idea how bad they f’d this up and they’re about to find out. EVERYONE is angry about the Giants obvious penny-pinching. This is like letting Kruk & Kuip walk…
Very disappointed by this move by the Giants. @RenelSFVoyce is a historical Bay Area legend. A role model for women & African-Americans. Broke barriers. She was more popular than most players. As much as Renel LOVED this job, I can’t see this being mutual. Respect @annkillion. https://t.co/XyXIU6NMIF
Parting ways with Renel Brooks-Moon is yet another jarring decision by a team that has a serious optics problem, writes columnist Ann Killion. https://t.co/zy9dRKp4M8
💔 seeing the news @RenelSFVoyce will not return to the @SFGiants this season. Talk about #forevergiant. As it should be - the PA booth will named in her honor. You are a legend my friend! Trailblazer, mentor and one of my favorite people…ALL-Time!! https://t.co/TDDkAktQgx
Oh hell no! 😡 As a fan I can handle lukewarm off-seasons, constantly losing top free agents etc - because the ballpark experience is so good @RenelSFVoyce is the human representation of that Over a contract? This feels like @SFGiants just filled in McCovey Cove with concrete https://t.co/MMm2mkfW3o
The Giants and their longtime, high-profile public address announcer will jointly announce Monday that they have come to a mutual parting of ways, ending a run of more than 2,000 games as the voice of Oracle Park. https://t.co/OswBKgETv7