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Lifetime Yankees fan transplanted to San Diego.

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TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees in the dugout during practice on February 25, 2003 at Legends Field in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Letter To The Iron Horse

Published 2 months ago
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BALTIMORE - APRIL 06: C.C. Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during opening day on April 6, 2009 at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

New Season Haunted by Old Demons; Yanks Drop Road Opener to O's

Published 7 months ago
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AFC West Shootout: The Chargers, the Broncos, and the Officials

Published 10 months ago
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San Diego Chargers: A Break-Even Team, or Is There More?

Published about 1 year ago
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Jeremiah Wood responded to a comment on Money Well-Spent By the Yankees' Evil Empire
Jeremiah Wood responded to a comment on Money Well-Spent By the Yankees' Evil Empire
Myke Furhman responded to a comment on You Can't Buy a World Series, So Stop Complaining About It!
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Favorite Athletes

Thurman Munson, Cassius Clay aka Muhammad Ali, LaDainian Tomlinson, Mike Bossy.
Favorite Sports Teams

Yankees, Knicks, Rangers, San Diego Chargers.
All Time Sports Moment

1980 Lake Placid Miracle On Ice
Most Memorable Game Attended

First Yankees-Red Sox game ever, Yanks win 4-3.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak.
Ruth or Mays?

The Babe
Unitas or Montana?

Joe
Pele or Maradona?

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

Pac 10

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by Heartbeat of the Bronx
3 months ago

The new Yankee Stadium had been criticized for its lack of intensity and electricity in the early months of the season, but this weekend’s series against the Red Sox finally make a familiar place seem like HOME.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233643-yankees-turn-familiar-confines-address-of-yankee-stadium-into-home

Thanks in advance, and I would look to hear your opinions and feedback. Take care.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
3 months ago

Cody Ransom has become a running joke in Yankee communities across the US in chat rooms, Twitter, blogs, message boards, etc.

His “bromance” with manager Joe Girardi has emphasized this fan disdain, and I have created a Top 10 list of unknown Ransom “facts” in this banter’s honor.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229553-top-10-unknown-truths-about-yankee-utility-infielder-cody-ransom

Thanks in advance! I hope you enjoy it, and I would love to hear your feedback.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
3 months ago

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)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
3 months ago

A-Rod’s 2009 salary is $33 million. What is the best team (9 hitter lineup with DH, 5 SPs, 1 RP, and a CL) you could create using only his salary as a budget, and no more than 5 players allowed to be making less than $1 million? You would be surprised…

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219439-yankees-go-bargain-hunting-the-best-team-a-rods-salary-could-buy

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
4 months ago

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)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
4 months ago

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)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
4 months ago

Hey,

It’s been a very long time since I have extended an article of mine to the Bulletin Boards of my friends/fans, but this one is filled with the true venom and passion of a frustrated Yankees fan. The days of consistent success are over, and this baseball lifer is blaming Brian Cashman. Read how he has displayed the baseball knowledge of a little leaguer in assembling Yankee teams of the last 7 years.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207148-yankees-gm-brian-cashman-nothing-more-than-an-infinite-checking-account

I would love to hear your feedback on this one. Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
5 months ago

Hey,

Read about a metaphoric but also personalized tale about a cocky Yankees fan realizing the harsh realities and lessons of professional athletics. I would love to hear your opinions.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197918-the-curse-of-a-cocky-undergrad-how-the-2004-alcs-changed-his-demeanor

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
5 months ago

Hey,

The Yankees have been putrid against Boston this year, especially over a 3-game sweep in Fenway Park. They are returning to the scene of the crime tonight, and this slideshow highlights 5 major reasons why this time around could be very different:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195593-yankees-turn-the-page-top-5-reasons-this-trip-to-fenway-wont-be-dj-vu

I would love to hear your feedback and input, and I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
5 months ago

It appears as though Nick Swisher’s Yankees honeymoon is coming to a close, and is being replaced with married life. Smiles are quickly transitioning into expressions of concern. Read about how bad it has gotten for Swish in the Bronx.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/185125-nick-swishers-yankees-honeymoon-quickly-turns-into-married-life

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Mike
5 months ago

I just ranked MLB's starting rotations, PLZ let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/180569-ranking-starting-rotations-30-1
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
6 months ago

Hey Jonnie,

Melky Cabrera hit a walk-off home run last night for the Yankees, but the score and the win paled in comparison to Brett Gardner’s remarkable story. Read how he brought a smile and hope to a sick little girl in NYC.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176787-brett-gardners-otherworldly-homer-proves-more-powerful-than-coincidence

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
6 months ago

Hey Jonnie (you should like this one buddy),

Ryan Zimmerman’s hit streak halted at 30 games last night. As one streak ends, another is admired. Read about how Joe DiMaggio forever redefined ’56,’ and how his feat may never be broken. It is a record that thankfully cannot be broken through steroid use, and represents all that was once right in a game that has since gone so wrong.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175186-one-streak-ends-another-is-admired-how-joe-dimaggio-redefined-56

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
6 months ago

Hey Jonnie,

In the wake of countless college graduations around the country, it is once again time for the Yankees to go through the GPA gauntlet. See if you agree with the Yankees strengths, weaknesses, and individual grading. I would love to hear your comments and feedback.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172543-yankees-lineup-dissected-evaluated-where-do-the-bronx-bombers-stand

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
6 months ago

Hey Jonnie,

A-Rod has finally returned, and he wrote a script fit for the Oscars in his first at bat. It will take some time for him to get things going, however, and I’d like you to read why we can’t expect an instant encore.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/171219-a-rod-writes-script-fit-for-oscars-why-we-cant-expect-instant-encore

Thanks in advance, and I look forward to hearing your comments and feedback.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

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Letter To The Iron Horse

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AFC West Shootout: The Chargers, the Broncos, and the Officials

San Diego Chargers: A Break-Even Team, or Is There More?

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