Long-Time Yankees Broadcaster Hints Retirement Could Be Near
Long-time New York Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay believes his career in the booth could be coming to an end soon.
Veteran New York Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay has hinted that his career in the broadcast booth may be nearing its end. Currently 65 years old, Kay admitted the notion of retirement has begun to enter his thoughts. "I never faced these inquiries at 63 or 64, but 65 seems to be a pivotal age," he stated in a recent podcast on Awful Announcing.
"With my children's ages, it's a bit uncomfortable," Kay explained, with his son being 11 and his daughter 13. The thought of retirement weighs heavily on him, especially as his children prepare to leave home in the coming years. "When Callie goes to college in five years, and Charlie goes to college in seven years, what am I going to do if I retire?"
Kay pondered. He sees himself beyond his 80s, expressing shock at former broadcaster John Sterling's longevity. "I don't think I would make it that long, but you never know," Kay admitted. Currently, Kay is part of a rotating group of analysts alongside Paul O’Neill, David Cone, and Joe Girardi. He reiterated his lack of serious plans regarding his future, citing Vin Scully as an example not to plan too far ahead.
"You know what? I always use this line," Kay said, referencing Scully's approach, "God laughs at those that make plans."
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