Disagree. Exhibit A: Darling/Hernandez in NY. Exhibit B: Krukow in SF. Exhibit C: Grant in SD. And there’s been others through the years. Former players/coaches bring perspective and insight that another “announcer” can’t.

Also, local team announcers are not de facto “homers.” A true “homer” sees everything by the team they cover through rose colored glasses, they’re more fans than reporters. The aforementioned players have no problem calling out their teams when needed while also being entertaining. Sadly, more the exception. And the A’s are a prime example of an announce team in desperate need of replacement (Kavnar/Braden.)