Mike Berardino Moving On

[Vanimal46]

 

One of the better beat reporters for the Twins. Gonna miss him.

[gunnarthor]

He had good insights/connections but I never much cared for him so I'm ok. 

[nicksaviking]

He seemed like the most balanced Twins journalist. On the scale of being a complete homer and being eye-rollingly critical, Berardino seemed to be really good at staying on the fulcrum.

[USAFChief]

Easily the best Twins beat writer, ran rings around the STRib guys. Sorry to see him go.

[PseudoSABR]

Too bad.  Both in terms of getting facts out and developing the personal and emotional aspects of a story, he was the team's best beat writer in my memory.

[Mike Sixel]

I hate Notre Dame, and like Mike's writing, so this is doubly painful for me.....

[SF Twins Fan]

He's by far the most informative writer at one of the local papers but his demeanor always rubbed me the wrong way for some reason. Just doesn't seem to be a friendly person.

[Monkeypaws]

He will be missed.

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

Huge loss, in my opinion.

[Doomtints]

After Lou Holtz did good things with the Gophers and moved on to Notre Dame, so will Berardino. 

[jkcarew]

I hope his replacement is decent, because contributing in any way to the existence of the startribune is not an option for me.

[jimmer]

I hate Notre Dame, and like Mike's writing, so this is doubly painful for me.....

I love Notre Dame and love Mike's writing so good news.

[Vanimal46]

I hope whoever replaces Berardino doesn't come in and write fluff pieces like Dan Hayes at the Athletic.

[LaBombo]

 

He seemed like the most balanced Twins journalist. On the scale of being a complete homer and being eye-rollingly critical, Berardino seemed to be really good at staying on the fulcrum.

 

In addition to that delicate positive/negative balance, he also seemed pretty adept at working about the right amount of stat-based material into his writing, keeping the eyes of the casual part of his audience from glazing over but not giving it a dumbed down vibe for Fangraphs weirdos like me.

 

Wish him well in his new endeavor. Despite his destination.

Edited September 24, 2018 by LaBombo

[nicksaviking]

Also sad: this is a pretty clear indication that despite being a professional franchise, the Twins are below some (probably lots of) college football teams in the sports hierarchy.

[Brandon Warne]

 

Also sad: this is a pretty clear indication that despite being a professional franchise, the Twins are below some (probably lots of) college football teams in the sports hierarchy.

 

It's a lot more complicated than this -- but I'll leave it at that.

[Brandon Warne]

Distressing news to me because Mike has been a tremendous mentor and role model on the beat.

 

But for him personally, I'm always going to root for him and am glad he's making this leap.

[Puckett34]

 

After Lou Holtz did good things with the Gophers and moved on to Notre Dame, so will Berardino. 

Notre Dame national championship incoming in 3 years.

[bird]

Bernardino was not only good, he was prolific. Meaning he was industrious. As much as I have a disdain for fluff, I have a bigger problem with the seeming lack of energy, courage, and curiosity I sense as present with the Strib group.

[USAFChief]

 

Also sad: this is a pretty clear indication that despite being a professional franchise, the Twins are below some (probably lots of) college football teams in the sports hierarchy.

Or the Pioneer Press is below @IndyStarSports, whatever the heck that is.

 

Either interpretation is a sign of the apocalypse.

[Brandon Warne]

The Indinanapolis Star is a very, very highly regarded paper.

[USAFChief]

 

The Indinanapolis Star is a very, very highly regarded paper.

pfft.

 

The St Paul Pioneer Press is in Minnesota.

[Brandon Warne]

I don't know what that means.

[Vanimal46]

Bernardino was not only good, he was prolific. Meaning he was industrious. As much as I have a disdain for fluff, I have a bigger problem with the seeming lack of energy, courage, and curiosity I sense as present with the Strib group.

The Star Trib group leaves much to be desired in this regard. LEN 3 is very comfortable in his role with the team, and won't challenge authority. Phil Miller is just a guy. Never read or heard anything remotely controversial from him before.

[bird]

 

The Indinanapolis Star is a very, very highly regarded paper.

 

I suppose that might depend on who you ask. You might get a slightly less favorable opinion from people who are no longer there, including four sports writers who left for greener pastures within a month of each other, although that was awhile back and local management may have overcome Gannett and righted the ship somewhat.

 

https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Indianapolis-Star-Reviews-E113298.htm

 

The Pioneer Press has its own issues, but whether one or the other paper is of higher journalistic quality might be tough to argue either way. Like asking which of the cat lady's cats is more obedient.

 

Congrats, Mr. Bernardino. Steer clear of the kool-aide in South Bend.

[jimmer]

No Kool-aid in South Bend.  Just beer and Irish whiskey...

Edited September 24, 2018 by jimmer

[Brandon Warne]

I hope whoever replaces Berardino doesn't come in and write fluff pieces like Dan Hayes at the Athletic.

Strange comment.

 

Dan is terrific.

[Vanimal46]

Strange comment.

 

Dan is terrific.

I don't expect you to agree considering you are a co-worker of his. IMO I haven't read anything worthwhile and won't be renewing my subscription.

[twinssporto]

Is this fake news?

 

Edited September 24, 2018 by twinssporto

[Brandon Warne]

I don't expect you to agree considering you are a co-worker of his. IMO I haven't read anything worthwhile and won't be renewing my subscription.

I’m not a coworker of his.