Brian Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 09:55 AM) Karl Ravech going to have a significantly reduced role. Storm and Russilo are in the same boat. Ravech is the man...nostalgia from when BBTN was the best darn show on tv. Ravech would be great on MLB Network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Jim Bowden is gone. I guess the deal was if you took half of what was left on your contract, you would be free to go anywhere right away. If you wouldn't do that, they were just going to bury you until your contract was up. Ravech and Hannah obviously chose the later. So while this is sad in a way, these people aren't exactly like at will employees who just walk in to work one day and find out they no longer are employed, and get a crappy severance if one at all. Most of these people should be fine financially for at least a while. Edited April 26, 2017 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Jayson Stark was let go. That's surprising to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 12:34 PM) Jayson Stark was let go. That's surprising to say the least. Wow what a day for a network that was once considered the giants of sports coverage. Maybe they still are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 12:41 PM) Wow what a day for a network that was once considered the giants of sports coverage. Maybe they still are? They have clearly prioritized uninformed people yelling at each other over real sports journalism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Danny Kanell out as radio host. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 ESPN really letting some heavy hitters go. I guess ESPN would rather pay no-names little money to read Twitter reactions from athletes accounts than to pay actual sports writers to cover stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 12:47 PM) Danny Kanell out as radio host. Didn't much care for him on air, but he seems like a decent guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 12:41 PM) Wow what a day for a network that was once considered the giants of sports coverage. Maybe they still are? I don't watch ESPN at all anymore. I don't remember the last time I watch SportsCenter or any show on ESPN outside of a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Jay Crawford out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 12:51 PM) I don't watch ESPN at all anymore. I don't remember the last time I watch SportsCenter or any show on ESPN outside of a game. Yep, me too. And there are tens of millions more that are the same. Other than the actual games, there's very little reason for ESPN to exist. Sportscenter isn't necessary anymore. There's 100 other ways to get your sports information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Stark will be on MLB Network in a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I'll every now and then just default to ESPN as background noise but ya, I can't remember the last time I've actually sat down and watched something on the station(outside of 30 for 30's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 01:10 PM) I'll every now and then just default to ESPN as background noise but ya, I can't remember the last time I've actually sat down and watched something on the station(outside of 30 for 30's). I don't watch unless there is a game on. I'd rather watch NFL, MLB, or NBA Networks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonik22 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I feel the way most of you do. I only watch ESPN if a game is on, or a 30 for 30 here and there. Otherwise, it's MLB network QuickPitch in the morning before work during the season, or sportsman channel during the off season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 01:17 PM) I don't watch unless there is a game on. I'd rather watch NFL, MLB, or NBA Networks. You had a good day then. Some of these guys will be on those networks almost immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 QUOTE (Sonik22 @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 01:23 PM) Otherwise, it's MLB network QuickPitch in the morning before work during the season, or sportsman channel during the off season. Heidi Watney is my AM girlfriend. QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 01:28 PM) You had a good day then. Some of these guys will be on those networks almost immediately. I don't wish anyone to lose their jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 01:09 PM) Stark will be on MLB Network in a week. Ya he'll be hired there in no time. Too bad Ravech is still at ESPN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Pierre LeBrun is already an insider at TSN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Yeah I'm the same way as most of you. I've lost interest in their direction the last few years especially. I feel that they're deeply afraid of unintentionally offending anyone too. It just doesn't work for me unless it's actually a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 He spent a decent amount of time covering the White Sox. Doug Padilla @DougPadilla 3h3 hours ago Rough day. Just learned I will no longer be covering the Dodgers. Enjoyed my 7 years at ESPN. On to the next chapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 But Steven A Smith is still safe... LMAO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 03:11 PM) But Steven A Smith is still safe... LMAO. Isnt he one of their most recognizable figures though? People who dont follow sports even know who he is. Not that I am in anyway condoning keeping that knucklehead but a big part of media is hiring personalities and no one can argue that he doesnt have a huge personality. Hes an idiot and has no substance to his ranting but still has a huge personality that is marketable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 10:44 AM) They have clearly prioritized uninformed people yelling at each other over real sports journalism. I think part of it is, like many companies, they are cutting away some of the old guard (which is typically more expensive) and looking into alternative options / fresher names to develop new talent (which is less expensive) while still keeping key personalities that create eye balls. Part of this is the fact that sports highlights alone are consumed so much differently, so you need to diversify even more so with personality / flair. Stark / Ravech will probably end up at MLB (but likely get paycuts, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 QUOTE (shipps @ Apr 26, 2017 -> 03:16 PM) Isnt he one of their most recognizable figures though? People who dont follow sports even know who he is. Yes he is. And he's the one bringing in the dough for ESPN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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