WFAN is on the verge of making an offer for Sweeny Murti’s old job, and it could have major implications for the Yankees’ radio booth.
. WFAN and the team expect him to do most, but not all, of the games this upcoming season.
This is why Justin Shackil is on the verge of what one day could become a very big job, The Post has learned. FAN is expected to offer ShackilWhile terms still need to be agreed upon and it is still being worked out if Shackil will do both the pre- and postgame show, he would become Sterling’s permanent play-by-play backup with the expectation the 36-year-old would call 25 games this year, give or take. He could also continue to do some YES Network fill-in work.
Shackil will not be guaranteed to succeed Sterling if he ever does retire, but if a contract is agreed upon, he would have a long, public audition to be next in line. Besides YES and Yankee Stadium work, Shackil calls boxing for DAZN and hosts a podcast with David Cone and YES researcher James Smyth. , but is determined to do as many as possible. Sterling still loves to call games, though he has not been shy about not enjoying traveling anymore.
Brendan Burke stood out, but his NHL work on Islanders’ and TNT’s telecasts prevents him from being able to be on call for FAN. Rickie Ricardo, the Yankees’ Spanish language announcer, offered a big sound. And Shackil excelled. In Murti’s old spot, FAN wants someone who can do the studio shows and be ready, at any moment, to team with analyst Suzyn Waldman if Sterling needs games off.
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