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I'm a young college student living in metro-Atlanta. My day job currently is in retail but I long for a career in sports journalism. My favorite sport is baseball but I watch basketball and football as well. I collect baseball cards as a side hobby because of my passion for the game.

I live for sports, it is what gets me through the rough times as I'm sure it does for many others. I hope to become a premier writer sometime in the future as I've embarked on this journey in my college career.

My favorite sports team is the Cardinals ever since I saw the great home run chase of '98 with Sosa and Big Mac. I've been privy to highs and lows with my team including a World Series championship in '06, but I've been through the disastrous '04 World Series sweep. I bleed Cardinal red.

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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 04: Matt Holliday #5 of the Oakland Athletics walks back to the dugout after fouling out against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the sixth inning during a Major League Baseball game on May 4, 2009 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Is Matt Holliday the Right Man for the St. Louis Cardinals?

Published 3 months ago
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Cardinals-Cubs: St. Louis' Gruesome Twosome Tramples Past Chicago

Published 3 months ago
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Cardinals-Brewers: Joel Pineiro Orchestrates Masterpiece Over Division Rivals

Published 4 months ago
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Cardinals-Reds: St. Louis Takes Command with "Pocket Aces"

Published 5 months ago
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Favorite Athletes

Albert Pujols, Derek Jeter, Ken Griffey Jr., Stan Musial, Rogers Hornsby, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Rogers Maris, Joe Dimaggio
Favorite Sports Teams

St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, Indianapolis Colts, San Antonio Spurs
Favorite Coaches

Tony La Russa, Bobby Cox, Don Mattingly, Joe Torre
All Time Sports Moment

2005 NLDS Game 4 - Albert Pujols takes Brad Lidge over the railroad tracks.
Most Memorable Game Attended

July 4th, 2006: Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals: 1st time I personally saw Pujols hit a HR
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's Iron Man Streak
Ruth or Mays?

Babe Ruth - He's been the face and standard baseball players are measured up to, he IS baseball.
Unitas or Montana?

Joe Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Very tough decision, Russell because the man has more rings than fingers
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky, he owns most of the records in the NHL
Pele or Maradona?

I don't really watch soccer but, I would have to say Pele.
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras, one of THE most dominating..ever
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger, I know more about him and he's probably the #1 icon in the world
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt, the man was fearless and nothing could stop him
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Not a huge college fan but, I would have to say SEC.

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by D.A.
3 months ago

Hey Derek,

The best AND most underrated pitching trio reside in St. Louis
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231214-trio-of-cardinals-starters-cy-lently-the-best-in-baseball

Thanks,
Daniel
by Rob
5 months ago

Hey, Derek. What's going on. I'm new on BR and I just wrote a piece on the NL All-Star voting. Right now I'm trying to figure out if spamming the link to my article on everyone's bulletin board is really the way to go. If you have any advice on that, I'd love to hear it.

I'd also love to hear some counter-arguments on my stance that Yadier Molina shouldn't be the NL starting catcher. If you have the time, hope you can take a look. Thanks.

NL All-Star Voting Update: Will The Fans Get It Right?
by Micheal
5 months ago

Alex Rodriguez: You Gotta Believe In Number Thirteen
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/189238-alex-rodriguez-you-gotta-believe-in-number-thirteen

An article about A-Rod's return on May 8, and the 16-5 record the Yankees hold since his return to the lineup.
by Micheal
5 months ago

Wang returned on Friday night to pitch in the Yankees bullpen and didn't do as well as hoped, but it was a start.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/181721-chien-ming-wang-didnt-relieve-the-new-york-yankees-as-expected
by Micheal
6 months ago

Please read my latest article that is an "Open Letter to Alex Rodriguez" and my thoughts about the whole situation. I would appreciate any feedback you have, rather its good or bad.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/166005-my-open-letter-to-alex-rodriguez

Take Care,
Micheal
by Micheal
9 months ago

What do you think?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/122073-a-rod-is-still-a-human-being-and-i-am-still-a-fan
by A.J.
9 months ago

Yeah, that was quite a blow. Is there anyone left to believe these days?
by Micheal
9 months ago

For what its worth, http://bleacherreport.com/articles/121205-the-view-of-a-heart-broken-a-rod-fan
by Isaac
9 months ago

Derek

I don't know you that well. But, would you be willing to join my website? You'd be the Cards beat writer if you join. You literally wouldn't have to do a thing, I'd just post articles when you write them. Tell me if you're interested!

-Thanks,
Isaac
by Joe
9 months ago

Derek,

Would you be interested in taking over writing at Cardinaltwist.com. We split revenues 50/50.

Email me at joe@sportsblognet.com if you are interested.
by daniel
10 months ago

derek,

the kid's got some dousies this week:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/100649-nfl-playoffs-week-one-predicitions-toddler-style

thanks!
by Joel
10 months ago

As of right now, the only details I have is that it would be over on Yahoo.
by Joel
10 months ago

Hey Derek, I was hoping to make a fantasy league for the upcoming season. Would you be interested in joining?
by daniel
10 months ago

derek,

the final week of the regular season brings week 17 letters to the league:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/98315-nfl-week-17-letters-to-the-league

thanks!
by daniel
10 months ago

derek,

if you're interested, check out my piece on the falcons' comeback win on sunday:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/97856-not-their-a-game-atlanta-falcons-defeat-rams-despite-three-turnovers/show_full

thanks!

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Cardinals-Brewers: Joel Pineiro Orchestrates Masterpiece Over Division Rivals

Cardinals-Reds: St. Louis Takes Command with "Pocket Aces"

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