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Marty Andrade is a former political activist and radio talk show host who never lost his passion for sports.

A longtime baseball fan and statistics freak who carries an old school TI-82 calculator wherever he goes, Marty is always ready to perform a regressional analysis while telling people about motivation curves and how they are important.

Sometimes he thinks numbers are his only friends, a view shared by most of his friends.

He's a graduate of the University of Minnesota and is presently pursuing an MBA, which takes up a great deal of his free time.

Marty's Recent Articles

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Mark Teixeira #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates as he runs past Nick Punto #8 after hitting a walk off home run in the eleventh inning against the Minnesota Twins in Game Two of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 9, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

For This Twins Team: No Regrets

Published about 1 month ago
134 reads 3 comments

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 24: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins hits his second home run of the game in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on July 24, 2009 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Joe Mauer Is the AL MVP: Don't Fool Yourself

Published about 1 month ago
545 reads 5 comments

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 17: Manager Ron Gardenhire of the Minnesota Twins during play with the Texas Rangers on July 17, 2009 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Smith vs. Gardy: Or Lead Harder, Not Smarter

Published about 1 month ago
114 reads 7 comments

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 24: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins is greeted after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on July 24, 2009 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Twins GM Bill Smith Deserves Credit For...Something

Published 2 months ago
301 reads 9 comments

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Minnesota Twins (109),
Minneapolis (109),
MLB (91),
AL Central (49),
Baseball (31),
Opinion (19),
New York (9),
Justin Morneau (9)

Marty Andrade commented on If Only: Joe Mauer's Injuries Might Have Cost Him Triple Crown
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Favorite Athletes

Pat Neshek, Baron Von Raschke, Joe Mauer, Haystacks Calhoun, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Tom Lehman, John Daly, Sean "The Beast" Fister, Adrian Peterson, Charles Barkley, Andres Galarraga, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Randy Couture, Tim Wakefield
Favorite Sports Teams

Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies, Minnesota Vikings, Golden Gophers, Kansas City Royals, Washington Nationals, Denver Broncos, Saint Paul Saints
All Time Sports Moment

Greatest moment ever has to be Don Larsen's perfect game in the '56 World Series, but the greatest moment I ever seen was watching the Red Sox win the World Series.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Saw Bob Tewksbury's 100th win, several Ken Griffey Jr home runs, the home opener of the 1993 Rockies and saw Cal Ripken play several times. I couldn't name one game as being better among all those, though my first ever baseball game (the Rockies home opener in 1993) ranks pretty close.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hitting streak.
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth, May's wasn't a dominant player. He was a better glove than Mantle but Mantle had the better bat. No one came close to Ruth during his peak years.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Pele or Maradona?

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

Big 10, how can there be debate on this?

Bulletin Board (75) Post a note »

by Lou
26 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
27 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 Ari
about 1 month ago

Hey,
I don't usually post articles on people's boards, but I don't know if this slideshow will get views unless I share it with people. If you have time, check this out. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257298-rosh-hashanah-sports-figures-who-have-should-take-some-time-to-repent
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Ari
by PJ
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/241270-handicapping-the-nl-wild-card-race-can-the-rox-hold-on

NL Wild Card Projections
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Marty, 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 Leslie
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239558-like-mets-citi-field-needs-work?just_published=1

I went to the game last night for my first experience at Citi Field, Marty. Let's say not only do the team needs work, but the stadium could use some work too. I was disappointed about the new park. It's good, but it should be better.

I am going to Target Field next year, and I better not have the same experience I had at Citi.
by PJ
2 months ago

Has Pedro shifted the balance of power in the NL?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236170-shift-of-power-in-the-nl-pedro-martinez-bolsters-phils-hurts-dodgers
by Samantha
3 months ago

Hi Marty,

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 Griffin
3 months ago

Hey Marty,

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 Marty,

I did an AL Central roundtable with fans from each team. Take a look on pressing issues of the division:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/225173-division-roundtable-american-league-central

Thanks,
Daniel
by PJ
3 months ago

You've got questions? We've got answers. Anything and everything you want to know about the fast-approaching trade deadline is right here, broken down division-by-division, in a trading deadline mega-review.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223951-the-state-of-the-mlb-a-trading-deadline-mega-review
by Patrick
3 months ago

Hey I wrote an article about my take on the Erin Andrews video scandal. Take a look when you get a minute. Thanks.

Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223849-thanks-for-nothing-espn-the-exploitation-of-erin-andrews
by Samantha
3 months ago

Hey Marty,

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 Marty,

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 John
3 months ago

You like trades? My new slideshow breaks down the most pivotal deadline deals in Tigers history. Let me know what you think.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222770-10-most-pivotal-deadline-deals-in-tigers-history

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