MikeFrancesa.com: Jones vs. Benigno for Final Spot

MetsBlog.com found this 11/5/2008 on nybaseballdigest.com (flag)

According to sources given to Mike Francesa.com, Kim Jones very well could be the replacement for Chris Russo in the midday. It appears the final decision will come down to Joe Benigno and Kim Jones. Mike prefers Joe B, while Mark Chernoff believes Jones would be the perfect fit. I ... (link)

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Quote: Ryan Church on Francesa’s Comments
Published 11/5/2008 by Matthew Cerrone at MetsBlog.com
... a knowledgeable Mets personality, they may team him up with jones, who spent the last two years working for YES, traveling with and covering the Yankees… …so, again, instead of having a balance of Yankee knowledge and Mets knowledge on the most influential talk-show in New York City, it will be Yankees and Yankees…lovely… …hat tip to NY Baseball Digest for the link…

YES Network to Continue Simulcasting Mike Francesa
Published 11/10/2008 by Mike Silva at Mike Silva's NY Baseball Digest
... Now if only Mike could find a partner. I have been told by a source that the rumor posted on this site was incorrect. Kim Jones is not being considered for the sidekick role and no decision has been made. I never thought Jones was a good fit with Francesa anyway. The lack of a partner has not had an impact on the ratings. Francesa is still a ...

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