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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.

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BOSTON - APRIL 18: Paul Pierce #34, Ray Allen #20 and Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics watch from the bench in the first half against the Chicago Bulls in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on April 18, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Should The Celtics Dismantle The Boston Three Party?

Published 5 months ago
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NEW ORLEANS - FEBRUARY 08: Al Jefferson #25 of the Minnesota Timberwolves makes a shot over David West #30 of the New Orleans Hornets on February 8, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hornets defeated the Timberwolves 101-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Boston Celtics: One Title and Done—Years Of Darkness To Return

Published 5 months ago
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CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 18: Closing pitcherJonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox delivers against the Cleveland Indians during Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Jacobs Field on October 18, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Red Sox won the game 7-1 making the series 3-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Who will be saving Yankee Pinstripes Next Year... Papelbon

Published 5 months ago
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NEW YORK - APRIL 24: (L-R) NFL draft prospects Eugene Monroe, Virginia, Brian Cushing, USC, Aaron Curry, Wake Forest, Jason Smith, Baylor, Matthew Stafford, Georgia, Brian Orakpo, Texas, Josh Freeman, Kansas State, Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech, and Michael Oher, Mississippi, pose atop the Radio City Music Hall marquee April 24, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Jonathan Fickies/Getty Images)

Teams Fail To Utilize the True Power of Top Draft Picks

Published 6 months ago
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Opinion (30),
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Football (11),
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Boston Red Sox (8),
New England Patriots (7)

The Short List What John thinks about sport's most pressing questions

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
Pele or Maradona?

don't care
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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by Griffin
5 months ago

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
by Hao
7 months ago

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!
by Mike
7 months ago

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
by Pete
7 months ago

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
by E
8 months ago

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
by Aaron
8 months ago

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
by Don
9 months ago

Greetings, Mr. Gray,

I liked your article on Varitek.

Go SOX!
by Mark
10 months ago

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.
by Glenn
10 months ago

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
by Brad
11 months ago

John,

If you have time, please read my article on another up and coming NFL signal-caller in Joe Flacco and the Ravens. Thanks.
by josh
about 1 year ago

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
by josh
about 1 year ago

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
by josh
about 1 year ago

john,
oh you mean baby doll lol shes a close friend of mine, my inspiration
love her to death
anything else? lol
by Bruce
about 1 year ago

It is nice to see a knowledgable and level headed Boston fan.
by Michael
about 1 year ago

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.

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