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Hey, my name is Brett and I am currently a Virginia Tech student. I have been a lifelong Atlanta Braves, Virginia Tech and Oakland Raiders fan. I watch a ton of baseball and football, and more than enough college basketball.

I grew up in Richmond and fell in love with the Braves because I got to watch the AAA Braves play there for so long (although now they have left for Georgia). I am the community leader for the Atlanta Braves.

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WASHINGTON - APRIL 20: Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with teammates after a 3-2 victory against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on April 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves Must Solve the Nationals to Have a Shot at October

Published about 1 month ago
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - FEBRUARY 19: Outfielder Greg Norton #20 of the Atlanta Braves poses for a photo during Spring Training Photo Day on February 19, 2009 at Champions Stadium at Walt Disney World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

With the Game on the Line, the Braves Turned to...Greg Norton?

Published 2 months ago
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Down On the Farm: Danville Braves Update

Published 2 months ago
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ATLANTA - AUGUST 02: The Atlanta Braves take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 2, 2009 at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

A Letter To the Atlanta Braves: What Team Am I Writing To?

Published 3 months ago
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All Time Sports Moment

Boise State over Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl
Most Memorable Game Attended

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2632 Consecutive Games Played- Cal Ripken Jr.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretsky
Pele or Maradona?

Who Cares
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Not a Sport
Schumacher or Senna?

Not a Sport
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC

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by Paul
4 days ago

Hey Brett-

This is the compilation of about 3 months worth of work...

Please take a look when you have a chance. The complete rankings of each MLB stadium...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284289-stadium-journeys-best-baseball-stadium-2009?just_published=1
by Lou
23 days ago

Here's how we all voted. Thanks so much for the help. Enjoy.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273191-the-2009-bleacher-report-featured-columnist-baseball-awards
by Keith
24 days ago

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
by Garret
2 months ago

Is it too late for the Bravos?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248380-atlanta-braves-gotta-make-it-happen?just_published=1
by PJ
2 months ago

Former MLB player Eric Karros called my article into question on Colin Cowherd's ESPN Radio show yesterday.

He challenged me for a re-do: but here's my response.

I assure you, it's not just a ridiculous personal attack, but it shows that Karros was off-base with his statements.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243422-eric-karros-heres-your-re-do-and-manny-ramirez-is-the-problem
by D.A.
2 months ago

Hey Brett,

Here are the top NL candidates for Comeback Player of the Year.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234173-top-candidates-for-nl-comeback-player-of-the-year

Thanks
Daniel
by Steven
3 months ago

Josh Hamilton's faltering still offers hope and inspiration. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233012-josh-hamiltons-story-still-provides-hope-even-with-relapse-in-january
by Samantha
3 months ago

Hi Brett,

I've finally published my findings from the survey I conducted of FCs around the league on the state of the Indians.

Take a look...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232034-outsiders-view-fcs-from-around-the-league-weigh-in-on-the-indians

Thanks again for participating in the survey!

--Samantha
by Garret
3 months ago

Is Ande Eithier the most hated man in Atlanta?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231802-its-a-heartbreaker-eithier-continues-to-destroy-the-braves
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 Griffin
3 months ago

Hey Brett,

Week 2 of my MLB Power Rankings: Deadline Edition. If you get the chance, I'd appreciate it if you took a look. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228286-major-league-baseball-power-rankings-deadline-edition

-Griffin
by D.A.
3 months ago

Hey Brett,

This is one of my longer articles on the top 105 MLB players and why.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226341-daniels-top-105-players-in-major-league-baseball

Thanks,
Daniel
by Samantha
3 months ago

Hey Brett,

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 Griffin
3 months ago

Hey Brett,

Decided to start doing weekly MLB Power Rankings. If you get the chance, I'd like it if you took a look. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223096-major-league-baseball-power-rankings-a-shift-in-the-east

-Griffin
by Mike
3 months ago

Are the Giants for real?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/221333-are-the-giants-for-real

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