Nate Silver to ESPN →

He occasionally hinted in interviews and public appearances that his relationship with The Times had moments of tension. But it was mutually beneficial. The news organization gained Web traffic and prestige by hosting his work, and he received a salary, a wider audience and editorial support.

The same will most likely be true at ESPN.

The grass may be greener at ESPN, but author Brian Stelter doesn't seem to think so.

# | 07/21/2013 9:19 a.m.