Lakeland, Fla. — Two Tigers play-by-play broadcasters known for their exclusive work in radio and television will be switching jobs at least 10 times during the 2016 season.
Although details have not been finalized, Dan Dickerson and Mario Impemba will swap shifts in the TV and radio booths, sources tied to the negotiations verified Wednesday.
The sources did not wish to be identified because of sensitivity to discussions with flagship radio station WXYT/97.1, as well as the Tigers’ television partner, Fox Sports Detroit.
The occasional flip-flop was encouraged, the sources said, by Tigers owner Mike Ilitch, who a year ago decided to add Kirk Gibson and Jack Morris as analysts in a bid to freshen telecasts with two former Tigers stars.