My understanding is that Shefte was promoted to the top Kraken beat writer after Baker left, so it seems that Booth is now joining to back up Shefte and cover other sports as well.
Booth's announcement (https://x.com/ByTimBooth/status/1841249448036614649) :
Now that we're through another crazy day (thanks Pac-12) … a little personal news to share as it's finally October:
After 20 years, this is my final week working for the AP.
I'm thrilled to be joining The Seattle Times sports department next week.
Shefte replied (https://x.com/KateShefte/status/1841254253949862123) :
Ah. So this is why it took him so long to drop this announcement.
But seriously, Seattle Times sports coverage (and especially Kraken coverage) just got so much better! Welcome, Tim!
by SiccSemperTyrannis
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[Lower in the replies](https://x.com/ByTimBooth/status/1841262896774598692?t=YFEQwtLEY1PdN8u3z3Wi9Q&s=19):
“Are you taking over @GeoffBakerNHL role for the times? Congrats!
Will you focus on all sports or primary just Hockey”
Booth: “Sorta. The amazing @KateShefte is taking over the primary Kraken beat. I’ll help there some and then pitch in on other sports along with following the NBA story.”
I always did like Booth as a writer.
Baker is gone? Thank god.