Barry Beal's Sportswriter Profile

Barry Beal joined March 2008

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Barry spent his childhood watching constant re-runs of Sportscenter all morning long, especially during the summer of '97, when the Pirates' Freak Show team nearly won the division with a $9 million payroll. Unfortunately, that's as close as the Buccos have been since he's been in second grade. Barry's other hobbies include debating whether or not the DH is bad for baseball (it is), being happy Pitt's basketball team finally made it to the Elite 8, and being the only Utah Jazz fan east of the Mississippi.

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Favorite Athletes

Mario Lemieux, Cal Ripken, Jr., John Stockton, Andy Van Slyke, Larry Fitzgerald
Favorite Sports Teams

Pirates, Penguins, Steelers, Pitt Panthers, Utah Jazz
All Time Sports Moment

Lou Gehrig's speech after retiring
Most Memorable Game Attended

Mario Lemieux's first game back from retirement, Last baseball game at Three Rivers Stadium, First game at PNC Park, VCU beating Duke in the NCAAs, Pitt over WVU on Thanksgiving night to win the Big East
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe D's 56-game hitting streak.
Ruth or Mays?

Babe Ruth. Mays wasn't a top pitcher like the Babe.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana. All winning quarterbacks are compared to him.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele. I hope I don't need a reason.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

The Big East, obviously!

Latest Articles »

Michael Vick Would Add Intrigue to Pittsburgh Steelers

08/03/2009

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Barack Obama As Baseball's Commissioner

10/21/2008

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Fantasy Baseball: Beat the Streak, July 8

07/08/2008

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Fantasy Baseball: Beat the Streak, July 7

07/07/2008

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Michael Schottey said...

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Dr. Trade takes on the Carlos Boozer rumors in his first article!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219081-utah-jazz-hope-chicago-bulls-cruise-for-carlos-boozer

133 days ago

Max Tcheyan said...

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Hey Barry—Max Tcheyan here, a Bleacher Report Community Coordinator.

I've been spending time on our Pirates page and read a couple of your old articles. Really on-point analysis...you do good work.

Given that you haven't written in a while, I thought I'd check in and see if you're interested in picking up your coverage again. What do you say?

If not, it would be great if you could give me some feedback on why you decided to stop writing and what we could have done to better serve you. If you wouldn't mind, please shoot me a line at mtcheyan@bleacherreport.com with any thoughts.

Thanks so much,
Max

358 days ago

Isaac Elyacharshuster said...

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Hey, I am trying to put together a Bleacher Report mid-season fantasy all-star team. If you are interested email me a list of a starting roster including one starter and closer to ielyacha@student.umass.edu. Also, maybe include some analysis on why you picked that guy. I am thinking a July 13 deadline, and hit me back if you are interested.

Thanks,
Isaac

508 days ago

Molly Gray said...

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Yes, I grew up in LA. Didn't you guys try to use Beimel as a starter for a while?

530 days ago

Molly Gray said...

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I can't explain why but Joe Beimel is one of my favorite players ever. I've met him a couple of times and I'm basically obsessed! Knowing that you were such a Pirates fan from your father's day article I was wondering what you thought of him, since he started out there.

531 days ago

Michael Schottey said...

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Dr. Trade takes on the Carlos Boozer rumors in his first article!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219081-utah-jazz-hope-chicago-bulls-cruise-for-carlos-boozer

133 days ago

Max Tcheyan said...

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Isaac Elyacharshuster said...

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508 days ago

Molly Gray said...

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Yes, I grew up in LA. Didn't you guys try to use Beimel as a starter for a while?

530 days ago

Molly Gray said...

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