Walker Buehler returned to Fenway Park for a series against the Dodgers, nine months after winning the World Series. Fans cheered for him, reminding him of his time with the team. He reflected on conversations with Dodgers broadcaster Orel Hershiser about fan reactions. Although Buehler did not fulfill Cy Young expectations, his earlier dominance and role in the World Series have solidified his legacy among fans. His career was affected by a second Tommy John surgery and disappointing regular-season performance, marking the end of his tenure with the Dodgers.
Talking to Orel about some of that stuff that he's gone through and the way people react to him, I think it's obviously two different situations.
That was really cool, the moment reminding him of a conversation he had with Dodgers broadcaster Orel Hershiser.
If there was any doubt about how Buehler's Dodgers tenure was destined to be remembered, his role in last year's World Series enshrined it in legendary status.
No, the right-hander didn't quite reach the Cy Young-winning expectations many had when he first came up as a highly touted prospect.
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