John Gray joined April 2008

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Red Sox Fan since 1975. Was a big Yaz fan as a kid.
Cried twice in my life when the Sox lost in 75 & 78.

Feel liberated for life with the 2004 WS championship.
2007 was an added bonus.
Just wish the teams in the 1970's & 80's could have enjoyed one too.

Rice deserves to be in the Hall-of-Fame over these damn slappy hitters like Carew, Brett, Molitor, Yount and Ozzie Smith. I don't remember a manager ever having 4 outfielders for any of them.

Dwight Evans also deserved some Hall-Of Fame love. Tied for most Gold Gloves as an outfielder plus over 380 home runs.

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    Yaz, Rice, Evans, Bird, Stargell. Current: Manny, Wily Mo

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics

  • All Time Sports Moment

    2004 WS

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Steelers / Cowboy Super Bowl in Tempe Az - Pirates 1979 WS

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cy Young's 512 Wins since it would take 21 yrs. of 25 wins

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth since he dominated his era

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana, since too young to watch Unitas

  • Jordan or Russell?

  • Gretzky or Orr?

  • Pele or Maradona?

    don't care

  • Federer or Sampras?

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

  • Schumacher or Senna?

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

    Big 10 due to undergrad days at IU and PAC 10 due to grad school at ASU

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Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey John,

There was a touching moment in the Mariners game last night, made possible by the best pitcher I've ever gotten to watch - Randy Johnson. Watching history unfold inspired to me take a look at his incredible career and count down his five best moments, in my eyes. If you get a chance, take a look at it, I'd appreciate it. Thanks a lot.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182160-the-top-five-randy-johnson-moments

-Griffin

188 days ago

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Hao Meng said...

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Hey John,

I had an awful day today, so I took it out on MLB. Here's my first humor piece on "the worst case scenarios for all 30 teams." If you get the chance, I'd love for you to check it out and let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/141346-mlb-nightmares-how-bad-can-it-get-humor

As always, thanks for the support, and I hope you enjoy the read/makes your day better!

254 days ago

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Mike Kent said...

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This is a article saying thanks to you, and to the rest of BR

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139485-kudos-to-the-bleacherreports-editors-community-leaders-and-gms

257 days ago

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Pete McKeown said...

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John, I finally wrote an article though! Nothing like a trip to spring training to get you excited about the baseball season, not to mention cure some writer's block. If you get a chance, give this a read, if not, no worries.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139252-spring-training-a-cure-for-my-mlb-blues

257 days ago

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E A said...

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Hey John,

with a busy off season for the Yankees and Red Sox alike, you may find yourself wondering what acquisition was the most important. Here's the answer to that question.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/130585-john-smoltz-al-east-x-factor

274 days ago

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Aaron Torres said...

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John-

How are you, my name is Aaron Torres, and I'm a member of he Bleacher Report here. I saw you were a Red Sox fan, and I wanted to let you know, that in the last few days I just got an exclusive interview with author John Frascella who is releasing a book called "Theo-logy: How A Boy Wonder Took the Red Sox to the Promised Land."

Anyways, the book is obviously about Theo Epstein and his rise as Red Sox GM, and is set to be released April 1. However, if you want to hear about the book before hand, please check out my website www.aarontorres-sports.com where the interview can be heard. Unfortunately I cannot post it on Bleacher Report because it is an audio file.

Let me know what you think, leave me a comment either on the website or here. Also if you have any questions please post them or send me an e-mail at ATorres00@gmail.com, as I am doing a follow-up interview with Mr. Frascella with fan questions. Thanks!

Aaron

282 days ago

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Don Spieles said...

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Greetings, Mr. Gray,

I liked your article on Varitek.

Go SOX!

301 days ago

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Mark Brown said...

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Good work, just changed a few minor things. Hopefully Oden turns out okay.

For some reason, I can't submit feedback on your article. So I posted it here.

336 days ago

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Glenn Card said...

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On the chance that the Pats don't make it.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/95875-im-trying-to-prepare-myself-for-this-years-playoffs-without-the-patriots

341 days ago

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Brad James said...

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John,

If you have time, please read my article on another up and coming NFL signal-caller in Joe Flacco and the Ravens. Thanks.

369 days ago

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josh millar said...

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i like how you think john lol
im 21 and was born with cerebral palsy confined to a wheelchair. never been able to play sports a day in my life. that said i love sports and i think i can debate with the best of them.
hope to become a sports caster
thanks for your interst john

482 days ago

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josh millar said...

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john,
growing up i was a fan of wrestler Ric flair who had a valet named baby doll. I saw some resemblance and thus gave her the nickname. her name is sarah.
trust me shes done alot for rhis guy
not easy growing up with a disability

482 days ago

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josh millar said...

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john,
oh you mean baby doll lol shes a close friend of mine, my inspiration
love her to death
anything else? lol

482 days ago

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Bruce Dickenson said...

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It is nice to see a knowledgable and level headed Boston fan.

493 days ago

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Michael Lemaire said...

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John,

Just wanted to formally introduce myself. My name is Mike, and I am the new community leader for the Boston Red Sox. I am impressed with your knowledge of the Red Sox.

I also would like to know if you are interested in joining a roundtable discussion. The topic is going to be whether the Red Sox should make a move at the trading deadline...I am still gathering people and will fill you in on the details, but get me back if you are interested.

506 days ago

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