Yes Man: Francesa's Radio Show Simulcast To Stay On YES Network

By John Ourand, Staff Writer

YES Network will continue to simulcast Mike Francesa's daily radio show, "Mike'D Up: Francesa on the FAN," opting to match an offer the radio host signed with MSG Network. The multi-year deal also will see YES simulcast Francesa's NFL pre-game show "The NFL Now," which airs Sunday mornings during football season, from 9:00am-12:00pm ET. "YES had the right to match, and they matched," Francesa said. "I always thought that we'd stay with YES. ... From day one, YES has been exceedingly committed." YES has simulcast Francesa's radio show since the net's launch in March '02, signing a series of one-year deals. Francesa split from his long-time partner Chris "Mad Dog" Russo last summer. Francesa and YES verbally agreed to the deal in November and ultimately inked an agreement at the end of the year. He said the show will move into new studios in the coming months, and he plans to use more YES Network talent in his show, specifically mentioning clubhouse reporter Kim Jones as someone who will see more airtime.