How can Dave Sims take over for Yankees legend John Sterling? He says his experience gained in Seattle will help him immeasurably.
Earlier this offseason, longtime Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims announced that he was going to leave the organization and head to New York.
Sims will take over for the legendary John Sterling on WFAN, the radio home of the Yankees. Sterling announced his official retirement at the end of the season, after the Yankees run to the World Series. It's got to be a daunting task for Sims - taking over for a legend. However, he says he's uniquely qualified to do it, considering he did it in Seattle.“I’ve done it before, he said. “I did it with Dave Niehaus in Seattle. I’m going to be me. John has had a great run, Hall-of-Fame worthy. I wish him well. I saw him the other day at dinner. Looks like he’s doing pretty well. I get a turn here, and I’m going to do what I do. It’s kind of simple. Everybody asks me that question.
Sims spent 18 years with the Mariners overall, delivering some iconic calls, including of the drought-busting home run by Cal Raleigh in 2022.haven't announced how they'll handle the opening in their broadcast booth yet, but you can expect to see Rick Rizzs back on the radio side, along with Gary Hill Jr. Sims's departure should leave more television time for Aaron Goldsmith as well.
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