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My name is Ben, I'm a 20 year old rising sophomore at Saint Louis University. I am an avid Cardinals, Colts, and Tim Duncan fan. Yeah, that's right: Tim Duncan, the least entertaining, but still one of the best players in the league. You can contact me at bweixlmann@stlsportscenter.com

I just recently was named a Senior Writer, within one month of joining B/R, so I feel honored for that.

I was quoted in ESPN (6/23/2008)

http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/columns/story?columnist=raskin_eric&id=3454960

I have also opened a blog at CardinalTwist.com check me out!

Pick of the Day Award (8/8/08)

Proud to have my work on http://www.sportsline.com/mlb (9/3/2008), under Related Links, "Top FAs", linked right next to JJ Stankevitz.

I have a column called Ben's Ballers at Hoops4life.com. I hope you like the articles! Comments/Posts are appreciated and encouraged!

Proud to have his article about "MLB Power Rankings" displayed on cbssportsline.com (9/23/2008)!

Ben's Recent Articles

PHOENIX - APRIL 15: Starting pitcher Joel Pineiro #42 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the game at Chase Field on April 15, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Diamondbacks 12-7. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals Lose Again, Struggles Still Exist

Published 5 months ago
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5 May 1996: Manager Tony LaRussa of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on from the dug out as he watches his Cardinals fall to the San Diego Padres 10-4 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/Allsport

Cardinals' Cold Bats, Terrible Pitching Continue to Frustrate

Published 5 months ago
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Tyler Greene #67 of the St Louis Cardinals attempts to field a ground ball against the Baltimore Orioles during a spring training game at Fort Lauderdale Stadium on February 26, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)

Tyler Greene's Recall Should Benefit Cardinals

Published 5 months ago
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SAN FRANCISCO - MAY 31: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals bats against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on May 31, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Albert Pujols Defines History in St. Louis

Published 5 months ago
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Favorite Athletes

Tim Duncan, Albert Pujols, Peyton Manning
Favorite Sports Teams

Cardinals, Colts, UNC Basketball, Michigan Football
All Time Sports Moment

Charles Woodson winning the Heisman
Most Memorable Game Attended

UNC beating ILL in the 2005 National Championship Game.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Fernando Tatis hitting 2 grand slams in one inning
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth, by far
Unitas or Montana?

Most definitely Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan, easy.
Gretzky or Orr?

WG99
Pele or Maradona?

Is that a question? Pele.
Federer or Sampras?

I'm an old-school tennis guy...Petey Sampras.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger is amazing
Petty or Earnhardt?

Gordon? Just kidding. Probably Earnhardt.
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher...He's German...and a billionaire.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Depending on the sport, but I'll take the ACC.

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by Kyle
21 days ago

Would love your thoughts Ben...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273413-dear-baseball-please-let-october-last-all-year-long
by Hayley-L
about 1 month ago

A simple tribute, nothing more, nothing less

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251965-911-through-the-fighting-eyes-of-life-and-sports

Honest feedback/comments welcomed and appreciated
by Alec
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/246799-guide-lines-the-mariners-off-season-plan-should-be-this?just_published=1

Lets me know if you like it, and feel free to pass it around.

Thanks.
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Ben, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Cody
3 months ago

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote The Year Too Early NFL All-Decade Team.

This is its baseball counterpart, The Half of a Year Too Early MLB All-Decade Team, and my 100th article here on Bleacher Report.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230228-the-half-of-a-year-too-early-mlb-all-decade-team
by Mohamed
3 months ago

how are you doing? Hope you can take a look at this mad slideshow, i ll be thankful for comment

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226091-the-fastest-way-to-be-number-one-on-br-humor

Thanks in advance
Mohamed
by J.C.
3 months ago

Hi then, hello again! This is a celebration of the Bleachers on my milestone article. Hope you have a chance to give a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224811-open-mic-reflections-on-my-ben-franklin-milestone

All the best!
by Derek
3 months ago

Ben,

St. Louis needed offensive firepower so they pulled the trigger on Matt Holliday. It was needed, but here's a need that I think should have been addressed first. Take a look if you get the chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223724-cardinals-make-blockbuster-trade-but-did-st-louis-get-the-right-man
by Samantha
3 months ago

Hey Ben,

I'm a Featured Columnist for the Indians here on Bleacher, and I'm polling the FCs from other MLB teams for an upcoming article on what went wrong with the 2009 Indians from an outsider's perspective.

Your participation in a brief survey for the article would be greatly appreciated.

Here is the link to the survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=p4Jy36cR9EVjHdFTZl1I3A_3d_3d

The deadline for the survey is Sunday August 2.

I look forward to reading your opinions!

Thanks!
Samantha
by J.C.
3 months ago

Manny's Bobble Head night blast banishes bygone Dodger LF Baker's bunch

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222616-jcs-dodger-line-drives-july-22-las-manny-chad-show-stifles-cincy
by J.C.
3 months ago

Hi then, hello again!

Here is a press box game article from Clayton Kershaw's domination of the Astros, with a few added nuggets. Hope you get a chance to stop by and check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220278-jcs-dodger-line-drives-july-19-kershaw-out-texass-houston
by J.C.
4 months ago

Greetings baseball fans -

Having finally overcome the gremlins that delayed this slideshow, I am happy to present at last the photographic companion to my article about covering the Dodgers as a member of the working media.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214708-jcs-dodger-snapshots-june-27-images-from-the-press-box
by Paul
4 months ago

Hi Ben-
Just got No. 50 under my belt. Please take a look when you have a chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208602-10-players-who-barely-made-it-to-the-hall-of-fame
by J.C.
4 months ago

What a day to make my debut in the press box as the Dodgers were abused by Felix Hernandez and the Mariners. The good, bad and ugly are here for you:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208224-jcs-dodger-line-drives-june-27-seattles-king-felix-reigns-over-la
by J.C.
4 months ago

Greetings baseball fans and friends!

I present a slide show of events from June 15th, when the Dodgers held an event which allows fans to come onto the field to hit, pitch, and field. There are some behind the scenes shots as well.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/202419-jcs-dodger-snapshots-june-15-under-the-lights-in-los-angeles

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