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Native New Yorker now enjoying life in the Raleigh Durham area. My primary interest is baseball but I am also a big fan of UFC/MMA.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Don Mattingly, Mike Tyson

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    New York Yankees

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Miracle On Ice

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Darryle Strawberry hitting 5 home runs in two days versus the White Sox(sorry I know its two games)

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Joe DiMaggio's 56 Game hitting streak

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Earnhardt

  • Schumacher or Senna?

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

    Big East

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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The Yankees have put together an unbelievable streak of magical wins, but is Yankee Stadium and its short right field porch New York’s “magic wand?” Can sitting back and waiting for a solo HR really translate to October success?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234903-yankees-late-inning-home-run-magic-simply-a-bronx-illusion

Thanks in advance! I would love to hear your feedback and comments. Take care.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

107 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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The new Yankee Stadium had been criticized for its lack of intensity and electricity in the early months of the season, but this weekend’s series against the Red Sox finally make a familiar place seem like HOME.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233643-yankees-turn-familiar-confines-address-of-yankee-stadium-into-home

Thanks in advance, and I would look to hear your opinions and feedback. Take care.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

109 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Yankee fans rooting for the Red Sox? Has hell frozen over, or is there a rational thought process at the root of it all. Read why it is ok for you to root for Boston on select occasions without feeling like Benedict Arnold.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/230865-backing-the-enemy-yankee-fans-face-dilemma-when-sox-play-rays-rangers

Thanks in Advance! I would love to hear your feedback.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

114 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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There has always been a connection between religion and sports, and Major League Baseball has certainly not been the exception to the rule.

Check out the All-Catholic lineup…the best Catholic names (by position) in MLB history.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220812-mlbs-all-catholic-team-where-mystique-may-come-from-a-higher-power

Thanks as always!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

130 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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A-Rod’s 2009 salary is $33 million. What is the best team (9 hitter lineup with DH, 5 SPs, 1 RP, and a CL) you could create using only his salary as a budget, and no more than 5 players allowed to be making less than $1 million? You would be surprised…

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219439-yankees-go-bargain-hunting-the-best-team-a-rods-salary-could-buy

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

133 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

The turmoil surrounding the 1977 Yankees earned them the nickname of “The Bronx Zoo.” The current 2009 Yankees have an interesting blend of leaders and pranksters, so I decided to create a LITERAL “zoo.”

Check out what animal each Yankee would be reincarnated as in a next life.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216046-the-real-bronx-zoo-what-if-the-yankees-were-reincarnated-as-animals

Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

139 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

Chien-Ming Wang collected his 1st win in 379 days. This puts him on pace to reach 300 wins on Oct. 21, 2263. Can it happen? Read why I am not ruling the tall Taiwanese right-hander out quite yet.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208829-yankees-chien-ming-wang-to-become-300-game-winner-on-nov-21-2263

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

151 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

It’s been a very long time since I have extended an article of mine to the Bulletin Boards of my friends/fans, but this one is filled with the true venom and passion of a frustrated Yankees fan. The days of consistent success are over, and this baseball lifer is blaming Brian Cashman. Read how he has displayed the baseball knowledge of a little leaguer in assembling Yankee teams of the last 7 years.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207148-yankees-gm-brian-cashman-nothing-more-than-an-infinite-checking-account

I would love to hear your feedback on this one. Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

154 days ago

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Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

I just came up with the list of the best current Major Leaguers wearing the numbers One thru Ten. I hope you can take a look and voice your opinion on my list. Thanks in advance,

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205039-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-1-10

- Matthew Falkenbury

157 days ago

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Todd Civin said...

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Thanks for becoming my fan. Flattered. For what they pay us, collecting fans means so much. All my best, Todd

162 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

Read about a metaphoric but also personalized tale about a cocky Yankees fan realizing the harsh realities and lessons of professional athletics. I would love to hear your opinions.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197918-the-curse-of-a-cocky-undergrad-how-the-2004-alcs-changed-his-demeanor

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

168 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

The Yankees have been putrid against Boston this year, especially over a 3-game sweep in Fenway Park. They are returning to the scene of the crime tonight, and this slideshow highlights 5 major reasons why this time around could be very different:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195593-yankees-turn-the-page-top-5-reasons-this-trip-to-fenway-wont-be-dj-vu

I would love to hear your feedback and input, and I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

171 days ago

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Wesley Johnson said...

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Hey Bob, thanks for actually reading and commenting an article of mine before leaving a note on my profile to read one of yours :-).

183 days ago

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Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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It appears as though Nick Swisher’s Yankees honeymoon is coming to a close, and is being replaced with married life. Smiles are quickly transitioning into expressions of concern. Read about how bad it has gotten for Swish in the Bronx.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/185125-nick-swishers-yankees-honeymoon-quickly-turns-into-married-life

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

184 days ago

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Paul Swaney said...

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Bob-
Jim Thome is about 3 seasons away from breaking a historic record held by Reggie Jackson. Please take a look when you have time. Thanks for any comments or feedback you may have.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/177330-being-unsuccessful-means-being-successful-all-time-striekout-leaders

194 days ago

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