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Dan McCone joined May 2009

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About Dan »

Born into a family of crazy sports fans, I have taken Boston fan-dum to a whole new level. Growing up, I didn't read James and the Giant Peach or Clifford the Big Red Dog. No, my reading was Baseball Digest, The National and Sports Illustrated.

Who in their right mind grew up a Dave Stapleton fan? First off, does anyone know him? Former Boston Red Sox utility infielder, who hit .328 his rookie year and caught the final out of Game 5 in the 1986 ALCS. His career was done in 1987. Yes, that was my idol. Of course I was a fan of the Birds, Bourques and Neely's of the world.

I've been told that 'Fever Pitch' is an autobiography of my life. Come to 'Dan-town' and witness for yourself.

So why am I doing this? It's a life long dream to write about sports and something that I have always looked for ways to do so. I went to Siena College and the closest I could come to Journalism was a BA in English.

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Favorite Athletes

Tom Brady, Dustin Pedroia, Phil Kessel, Paul Pierce
Favorite Sports Teams

Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, New England Patriots, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Favorite Coaches

Bill Belichick, Terry Francona, Claude Julien, Doc Rivers
All Time Sports Moment

2004 World Series win by the Boston Red Sox
Most Memorable Game Attended

Seeing Roger Clemens pitch against Nolan Ryan @ Fenway
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

511 wins by a pitcher
Ruth or Mays?

Mays--He was the first true, untainted, 5-tool athlete in baseball
Unitas or Montana?

Montana--A Notre Dame boy
Jordan or Russell?

Russell--10 championships and most dominant player of his era
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr--Gretzky was a pansy. Orr revolutionized the game
Pele or Maradona?

Could care less
Federer or Sampras?

I find Tennis as interesting as bowling
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus--If Jack had the clubs they have designed now, he'd would of won another 5-10 majors.
Petty or Earnhardt?

The Left-handed Turn Circuit is about as fun to watch as grass growing
Schumacher or Senna?

Who?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East---I miss the days of Michael Adams, Pat Ewing, Chris Mullin and the rest of the Beasts from the Big East

Latest Articles »

Caution: Tim Wakefield's Second-Half Performances Can Cause Heart Problems

07/09/2009

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Red Sox Need to Pass on Roy Halladay

07/08/2009

487 reads 16 comments 0 likes

Do the Red Sox Need To Make a Move?

07/07/2009

170 reads 0 comments 0 likes

Danny Ainge's Goal: Sign Rasheed Wallace and Grant Hill

07/03/2009

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Kevin H. MacLean said...

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For all of those out there who say baseball should have a salary cap, prepare to have some knowledge dropped on you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285772-bustin-the-cap-why-a-salary-cap-would-do-nothing-for-baseball

22 days ago

Kevin H. MacLean said...

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I'm Back!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251901-idol-worship-why-the-media-and-america-loves-derek-jeter

80 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Yankee fans rooting for the Red Sox? Has hell frozen over, or is there a rational thought process at the root of it all. Read why it is ok for you to root for Boston on select occasions without feeling like Benedict Arnold.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230865-backing-the-enemy-yankee-fans-face-dilemma-when-sox-play-rays-rangers

Thanks in Advance! I would love to hear your feedback.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

116 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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There has always been a connection between religion and sports, and Major League Baseball has certainly not been the exception to the rule.

Check out the All-Catholic lineup…the best Catholic names (by position) in MLB history.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220812-mlbs-all-catholic-team-where-mystique-may-come-from-a-higher-power

Thanks as always!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

132 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Hi Dan-
A Boston fan's dream weekend. Check it out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219197-three-sports-three-days-one-city-boston

136 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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Pedro Martinez's activity during All-Star week has not been the type I would have once predicted. What about you?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/218025-on-the-outside-looking-in-pedro-martinez

138 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

After the great success of my first article about the uniform numbers 1-10, I have come back with the next installment, with the best players to wear the uniform numbers 11-20. I hope you can take a look and even comment on my choices. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217379-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-11-20

- Matthew Falkenbury

139 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

The turmoil surrounding the 1977 Yankees earned them the nickname of “The Bronx Zoo.” The current 2009 Yankees have an interesting blend of leaders and pranksters, so I decided to create a LITERAL “zoo.”

Check out what animal each Yankee would be reincarnated as in a next life.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216046-the-real-bronx-zoo-what-if-the-yankees-were-reincarnated-as-animals

Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

141 days ago

Shanan H. said...

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Hey, I wrote this a while ago, it's a Yankees fans perspective of the Red Sox all team:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205032-my-100th-article-a-red-sox-article-red-sox-all-time-all-stars

145 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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Is 'Sheed the missing piece the Celtics have been searching for?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/213203-rasheed-wallace-is-now-mean-and-green

146 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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Who is the better A-Rod,
Alex Rodriguez or Andy Roddick?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212676-bigger-a-rod-andy-roddick-or-alex-rodriguez

146 days ago

Bob Warja said...

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Great to have you as a fan Dan!

149 days ago

Corey McSweeney said...

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Hey Dan, I just posted a new piece on the Ramirez-Beckett deal from three years ago. I think you will find it interesting.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210777-revisiting-the-ramirez-beckett-deal-three-years-later

150 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

Chien-Ming Wang collected his 1st win in 379 days. This puts him on pace to reach 300 wins on Oct. 21, 2263. Can it happen? Read why I am not ruling the tall Taiwanese right-hander out quite yet.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208829-yankees-chien-ming-wang-to-become-300-game-winner-on-nov-21-2263

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

153 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Hi Dan-
Just got No. 50 under my belt. Please take a look when you have a chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208602-10-players-who-barely-made-it-to-the-hall-of-fame

153 days ago

Dan's Achievements & Awards (4) »

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Eight Moves the Red Sox Must Make for a…

Received 50 comments • June 08, 2009
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Danny Ainge's Goal: Sign Rasheed Wallac…

Received 1,000 Reads • July 03, 2009
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Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Dear Joe Maddon: Make Tim Wakefield an …

Received 25 comments • June 22, 2009
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Caution: Tim Wakefield's Second-Half Performances Can Cause Heart Problems

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Do the Red Sox Need To Make a Move?

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