Spring training provides opportunities for fans to expand beyond regional coverage. Certain games air exclusively on MLB Network, where out-of-market booth provide the announcing. It’s refreshing and fun to hear perspectives outside of the YES Network.
On Monday, the Yankees traveled to Bradenton where they played the Pirates at McKechnie Field. Root Sports Pittsburgh had the call, with Gene Michael joining announcer Steve Blass in the booth for an inning. With a number of Yankees prospects in the game, the conversation naturally steered towards Michael’s days in at the helm of New York’s front office.