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SF Chron, SJ Mercury News fire Sharks beat reporters

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Clerk Typist, Jul 5, 2007.

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  1. Left_Coast

    Left_Coast Active Member

    The only "major" team in town, so, yeah, cutting back there is the prudent move. All about the $$$$ for Lean Dean.
     
    Left_Coast, Jul 5, 2007
    #13
  2. Del_B_Vista

    Del_B_Vista Active Member

    More information on Dylan: He left to go to the Dodgers beat at the LA Times.
     
    Del_B_Vista, Jul 5, 2007
    #14
  3. Left_Coast

    Left_Coast Active Member

    I'd say that's a healthy step up, despite the Times' issues. Because there are a thousand more issues at the Merc.
     
    Left_Coast, Jul 5, 2007
    #15
  4. DPollak@TheMerc

    DPollak@TheMerc New Member

    Four criteria spelled out in the guild contract -- one objective (seniority), and three subjective (competence, ability to do available work, something else equally fuzzy).
     
    DPollak@TheMerc, Jul 5, 2007
    #16
  5. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    So they could basically cut those they wanted to cut for whatever reason?

    When Durham had its bloodletting with the new owners, they took out the No. 2 paid person everywhere. No. 2 paid sports writer, No. 2 paid sports desker, No. 2 paid metro reporter and so on. Never looked at ability or anything close to it.
     
    Moderator1, Jul 5, 2007
    #17
  6. enigami

    enigami Member

    I always thought Victor Chi was one of the more underrated Bay Area beat guys (though I suppose that's an easy call if he's covering the hockey team in San Jose). Still, that's a tough loss.
     
    enigami, Jul 5, 2007
    #18
  7. blueview

    blueview Member

    Agreed. It seems like Victor has been covering that beat for years. This is a shock. Hopefully he'll land somewhere quickly.
     
    blueview, Jul 5, 2007
    #19
  8. dooley_womack1

    dooley_womack1 Well-Known Member

    This won't be the last of hockey coverage cuts. With its low national ratings, hockey will be seen as a painless place to cut.
     
    dooley_womack1, Jul 5, 2007
    #20
  9. Clerk Typist

    Clerk Typist Guest

    Thanks for the update. That's good news. Comparatively good, at least.
     
    Clerk Typist, Jul 5, 2007
    #21
  10. LATimesman

    LATimesman Member

    Vic Chi covered the Sharks for about 11 years.
     
    LATimesman, Jul 5, 2007
    #22
  11. Elliotte Friedman

    Elliotte Friedman Moderator Staff Member

    Mentioned this on the other San Jose thread, but I really enjoyed Victor's work and hope he lands on his feet.

    Didn't know about Ross, another real professional. Hope he got a great buyout.
     
    Elliotte Friedman, Jul 5, 2007
    #23
  12. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Does anyone know what kind of money these places are offering for buyouts? I know one place that was offering a week for every year worked there plus a bulk payment and the guy who had been there for 30 years couldn't get to the door fast enough...
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 5, 2007
    #24
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