Rick and Tom, the morning sports radio show hosted by Tampa Bay Times sports writer Rick Stroud and sports columnist Tom Jones, is off the air. The two were let go by WDAE 620 AM and W237CW 95.3 FM after their program Friday.
Stroud and Jones had hosted the 6-9 a.m. show since May 2011. Both signed two-year contract extensions in May of this year.
The Tampa Bay Times reports Sam Nein, president/market manager of iHeartMedia/Tampa Bay, confirmed that the show will be replaced by ESPN Radio's nationally syndicated Mike & Mike, hosted by Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic.
"Rick Stroud and Tom Jones are no longer part of the WDAE morning show," Nein said in a text message. "We appreciate all of their contributions during their time with us and wish them well."
Said Stroud: "Tom and I had a blast doing the show. … I know we developed a huge following in Tampa Bay and will miss sharing our mornings with all our listeners."
How much was the contract extensiom and are they still getting that money ?
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