I believe many think JR will still be around for a long time because he is doing well for a man of his age. Yet, some have described him as "shuffling" around Springfield not walking. Maybe he isn't doing as well as we think. After all, he is 88.
Think about it. A team suffers through a 101-loss season, and JR's main priority is a new stadium. No doubt he wants his family to be well off after he goes, and a new stadium will help. I have nothing against a man taking care of his family, but that family will just fine financially, stadium or no stadium.
Meanwhile, at least in the short run, we fans can't expect much from an on-field performance. Maybe Getz will do a good job in the end, but for now we will see losing. 2025 makes 20 years.