Michael Donato's Sportswriter Profile

Michael Donato joined June 2009

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About Michael »

I'm the writer, owner, programmer, designer... etc of www.ceetar.com and http://www.ceetar.com/optimisticmetsfan

I love the Mets, baseball, brew my own beer, and am working towards sampling every beer at Citi Field. (there are over 30)

Michael's Website »

Optimistic Mets Fan

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Carlos Beltran, Mike Pelfrey
Favorite Sports Teams

New York Mets, New York Islanders
Favorite Coaches

NOT Jerry Manuel
All Time Sports Moment

Was at Shea Stadium for Ventura's Grand Slam Single
Most Memorable Game Attended

Was at Shea Stadium for Ventura's Grand Slam Single
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Complete Games in a season
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

professional sports only please..

Latest Articles »

Does Citi Field Need Some Neon?

11/16/2009

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Derek Jeter: Have You Been to My Website Lately?

10/21/2009

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Did WFAN Curse the Mets?

10/16/2009

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Mike Kent said...

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I just wrote my first article in three month's, please let me know what you think

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/294884-mets-tigers-carlos-beltran-for-granderson-and-zumaya-good-idea

14 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

52 days ago

Goon said...

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Looking for a good laugh?

NY Yankee pitcher Joba Chamberlain is a ridiculous, clown pig who people laugh at!

Now sit back, relax, and mock this miserable lump of human pork as you watch my slideshow:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256098-oink-oink-joba-oink-oink

80 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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As the Mets are done, the season is still fun

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241718-as-the-mets-are-done-the-season-is-still-fun

104 days ago

Richard Marsh said...

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I thought I'd get my 2 cents in. Your comments will be appreciated. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226165-omar-minaya-chance-for-redemption

130 days ago

Richard Marsh said...

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A real piece of history to show you why we are where we are today. Enjoy and comment if you choose too, please.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221859-anatomy-of-a-franchise-new-york-mets-part-v-grants-tomb

137 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

145 days ago

Richard Marsh said...

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Take a peak at my blast at my team, the New York Mets. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216827-2009-ny-mets-mid-season-report-wait-until-next-year.

Also I have created a blog called Rsmclosersblog@blogspot.com

146 days ago

Richard Marsh said...

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Part Four at your door. Enjoy. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/213252-anatomy-of-a-franchise-the-new-york-mets-part-iv-was-1969-a-fluke

152 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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Should the Mets trade for the Dodgers Juan Pierre.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/212217-should-the-mets-trade-for-juan-pierre

154 days ago

Richard Marsh said...

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If you read my stuff, you knew this was coming. Here it is. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209398-good-bye-jerry-time-to-look-ahead

158 days ago

Keith Schlosser said...

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Hey,

do you think Tim Redding can be a strong enough starter for the Mets?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/196844-as-certain-mets-veterans-flourish-one-completely-falters

178 days ago

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Does Citi Field Need Some Neon?

2009 World Series: Bad News

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Did WFAN Curse the Mets?

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