Seems like Keith Hernandez’s contract is up and he has yet to sign for 2023.
Barrett Sports Media said Keith’s current deal had him making $1,000,000 a year!!! (for what, 110 games it seems like?)
That makes me wonder what Gary is making…..
…and you guys aren’t going to like this….
…if I am Jeff Wilpon and I only own a small piece of the Mets, I don’t know if I am sinking that much money into announcers. Oh you guys will complain, but they can stick in any random duo and if the Mets are good people will watch.
Keith probably shouldn’t overplay his hand here as million dollar gigs are hard to come by,
There could be some hidden value to Keith that we don’t see – is he wining and dining clients? Does he show up for advertiser meet and greets? If so, then it is probably a complete no-brainer to bring him back. But if he’s just showing up to be vaguely interested in the baseball game, and believe me I think he’s the absolute MVP of the booth – maybe the numbers don’t make sense for SNY and they can stick ANYBODY in there and you will still watch.
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I think Keith should go to Apple and do a Keith & Katie cast with Katie Nolan. We’d likely get Flirty Keith telling stories about clubbing in the 80s, and then he can Old Man whatever nonsense Katie starts talking about. This would be a massive upgrade over what Apple did last season.
They could also give Keith $500 that he has to live-wager during the game (since Apple insists on telling us odds on everything) – and he gets to keep his winnings. That could be a fun watch.
Meanwhile you guys would still tune in to watch Gary, Todd and Ron do games.
And then in 2024 you guys will still tune in to watch Gary Apple, Todd and Ron do games.
Then in 2025 you guys will still tune in to watch Gary Apple and Andy Martino do games.
I don’t worry about any of this because I quit watching baseball last season (baseball is boring). I suggest you open your mind to NOT watching baseball – you will find it is very freeing. If the Mets do win 101 games you can jump right in to see them play three playoff games and lose to the 7 seed. That’s what baseball has become. I will be doing something else..
