Craig Turner's Sportswriter Profile

Craig Turner joined May 2009

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About Craig »

Former Editor/Publisher, former NY Daily News employee. I love that I'm able to write from a fan's point of view on Bleacher Report. My focus is on Major League Baseball and New York Mets.

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Chipper Jones, Jose Reyes, Josh Hamilton
Favorite Sports Teams

New York Mets, Texas Rangers, New York Giants, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Boston Celtics, New York Rangers
Favorite Coaches

Bobby Valentine, Davey Johnson
All Time Sports Moment

1986 World Series Game 6
Most Memorable Game Attended

Perdo's 17 strikeout game vs. Yankees in 1999
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young's 511 wins
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

Really don't care
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East

Latest Articles »

Race To October Baseball Is Heating-Up

08/31/2009

22 reads 2 comments 1 likes

MLB Week Eight: Top 10 Power Rankings

05/27/2009

47 reads 0 comments 0 likes

Batting Sixth for the New York Mets, Playing Right Field, Fernando Martinez

05/26/2009

68 reads 2 comments 0 likes

Baseball: The Common Bond between a Father and Son

05/26/2009

111 reads 2 comments 1 likes

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Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Buddy, I would like you to take a look at this important article. it will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. God Bless and thank you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake

22 days ago

Jessica Reuter said...

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Glad to see you back, Craig, and thank you very much for the support! I will be editing your article right now :)

-Jessica

86 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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Should the Giants go after Brandon Marshall?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241193-should-the-giants-go-after-brandon-marshall

96 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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Today in Mets history.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/198914-this-day-in-mets-history-best-and-worst-trades-done-by-the-mets

166 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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Previewing the Subway Series

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197661-subway-series-preview-productions-and-keys-to-the-series

168 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

The biggest week of games to date this season begins for the Mets with Six games against the Phillies and the Yankees, its a real test for a team that has dealt with quite a bit during this early part of the season. With this I'm presenting another version of my Top Five with the subject centering around how the Mets can be successful this week against the Phils and Yanks. I hope you enjoy and thanks in advance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195813-top-five-how-the-mets-will-be-successful-this-week

170 days ago

Richard Marsh said...

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This will be my biggest project to date. Love to hear your comments. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194743-anatomy-of-a-franchise-the-new-york-mets-part-1-the-inception

172 days ago

Brendan Costello said...

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Hey whats going on man, Just wrote a article that will help you get fired up for this upcoming series. So check it out and tell me what you think!
Thanks, Brendan Costello
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194474-bring-on-the-big-boys
If you liked that article there are many more on my web site
http://njnysports.blogspot.com/

172 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Its time to finally come clean, Im not a Yankee fan, I only play one on TV and in reality Im a Die Hard Mets fan who is very frustrated with everything surrounding this franchise right now. Then again, its ok cause they're BATTLING every night, right? Wrong and below is my article on the reasons why. Thanks in advance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/194190-off-to-battle-with-the-new-york-mets

173 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Thought I would give The Relay for Life one more push before our big event Saturday. This one is a more in-depth look into the story of Dave Dravecky. Also posted a link for the Josiah Herring Funeral Fund!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186686-outreach-of-hope-the-dave-dravecky-story-relay-for-life-part-two

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/186833-please-donate-to-the-josiah-herring-funeral-fund

182 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/180569-ranking-starting-rotations-30-1

189 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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A short pay of respect to the Schoeneweis family and Scott

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/179969-showing-love-to-scott-schoeneweis-we-are-with-you

190 days ago

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About Craig »

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Latest Articles »

Race To October Baseball Is Heating-Up

MLB Week Eight: Top 10 Power Rankings

Batting Sixth for the New York Mets, Playing Right Field, Fernando Martinez