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Brian Chmielewski joined May 2009

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About Brian »

I am a former Division I baseball player, until an injury ended my career. I have coached high school baseball and taught for several years. Now, I am a professional sports writer looking for the next step up the latter. I just completed a year working for Baseball America Magazine, and am looking for opportunities to work on a wider variety of sports.

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Favorite Athletes

All-Time: Will Clark, Brett Favre, Dan Marino, David Robinson, Derrick Brooks, Paul Molitor, Greg Maddux. Current: Albert Pujols, Carl Crawford, Ryan Braun, Dwayne Wade, Phil Mickelson, John Smoltz.
Favorite Sports Teams

Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Thrashers, Florida State.
Favorite Coaches

Bobby Bowden, Tony LaRussa, Link Jarrett, Bill Cowher.
All Time Sports Moment

Watching FSU at Doak S. Campbell Stadium beat Florida on the last drive of the 1999 season en route to the National Title.
Most Memorable Game Attended

See Above. Also, Watching the Braves win game one of the 1995 behind a 2-hitter from Maddux.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young 511 Wins.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

No idea.
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus
Petty or Earnhardt?

No idea.
Schumacher or Senna?

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

ACC for football and baseball, but I am pretty unbiased about conferences. I like good football, so of course the SEC too, basically whomever is good that year. Basketball either ACC or Big East.

Latest Articles »

Even If Bobby Bowden Is Out, Why Is Jimbo Fisher In At Florida State?

10/07/2009

828 reads 26 comments 0 likes

Bob and Leave: Will Bobby Cox's Legacy Center Around Consistency or Complaints?

09/24/2009

148 reads 2 comments 0 likes

John Smoltz Should Be Signed by Braves for One Last Start

08/08/2009

301 reads 2 comments 0 likes

Should The Braves Call Up Top Prospect Jason Heyward?

08/02/2009

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Ash Marshall said...

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Hey Brian,

I'm writing articles on the MLB 9s and thought you'd be interested in the Atlanta Braves' piece.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/287650-mlb-9s-atlanta-braves-chipper-jones-and-hank-aaron-in-dream-lineup

Let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Ash

25 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Hey Brian-

This is the compilation of about 3 months worth of work...

Please take a look when you have a chance. The complete rankings of each MLB stadium...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284289-stadium-journeys-best-baseball-stadium-2009?just_published=1

30 days ago

Lou Cappetta said...

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Here's how we all voted. Thanks so much for the help. Enjoy.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273191-the-2009-bleacher-report-featured-columnist-baseball-awards

49 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel

50 days ago

PJ Ross said...

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Former MLB player Eric Karros called my article into question on Colin Cowherd's ESPN Radio show yesterday.

He challenged me for a re-do: but here's my response.

I assure you, it's not just a ridiculous personal attack, but it shows that Karros was off-base with his statements.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243422-eric-karros-heres-your-re-do-and-manny-ramirez-is-the-problem

100 days ago

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Even If Bobby Bowden Is Out, Why Is Jimbo Fisher In At Florida State?

Bob and Leave: Will Bobby Cox's Legacy Center Around Consistency or Complaints?

John Smoltz Should Be Signed by Braves for One Last Start

Should The Braves Call Up Top Prospect Jason Heyward?

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Even If Bobby Bowden Is Out, Why Is Jimbo Fisher In At Florida State?

Bob and Leave: Will Bobby Cox's Legacy Center Around Consistency or Complaints?

John Smoltz Should Be Signed by Braves for One Last Start

Should The Braves Call Up Top Prospect Jason Heyward?

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