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Lou Merloni on WEEI not renewing his contract: ‘It’s not a surprise’

Lou Merloni addressed the news that his 11-year run as a full-time weekday host at WEEI is coming to an end on Monday.

During the opening segment of “Merloni, Fauria & Mego,” the former Red Sox infielder said his contract — set to expire at the end of the year — was not renewed by the station.

“To me it’s not a shock, it’s not a surprise,” Merloni said. “I’ve seen guys better than me move on. The company is going in a different direction.”

Merloni followed by saying his removal from the afternoon drive show “doesn’t mean I’m actually gone from this company.