There is a problem with current sports journalism.  The overwhelming majority of sports reporting is breaking news and game recaps.  Where is the more in-depth journalism?

I was listening to Peter Gammons (hall of fame baseball writer) discuss the potential trade of Adrian Gonzalez to the Boston Red Sox.  This was interesting for a few reasons (besides the fact that I’m a Red Sox fan).  Every sport show (radio & tv)  in Boston was discussing this trade and whether or not it should happen (the usual, “is it worth it if…”) but Peter Gammons did not just discuss is it worth it but what are the ramifications for the Padres if this trade happens.  He discussed that Gonzalez is worth even more to the Padres because he is Mexican-American, born in San Diego, and he’s very good.  So the connection to the fan base is bigger than just watching a (really) good player.

It annoys me that this type of journalism is rare nowadays.  Even sports talk radio doesn’t go in-depth anymore.  With all of the hours to talk about the same subjects the conversation stays shallow.  So is this it? When all of these older writers retire will there only be basic breaking news or is there still a market for more in-depth reporting on the basic stories?