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I'm a recent graduate of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. who enjoys watching, following, analyzing and writing about sports. I worked for a college paper (three years as a sports staff writer, one year as a copy editor, one year as a sports editor, one year as a sports columnist), worked for a professional paper (one year as a call taker for the sports section of the Spokesman-Review), and now well...am just in between things. I'm all about the Bay Area sports teams (sans the A's and Raiders) and like to voice my opinion when I get the chance.

I like to write and read on a variety of subjects. In college, I wrote primarily on the Zags while working as a staff writer and sports editor and had a weekly column where I had free range to write on whatever was on my mind. As far as writing goes, I like to vary it up. There are articles where I like to be analytical and partisan, but there are a lot of articles where I try to bring something different to the table.

For the most part, I enjoy writing in general, sports writing especially. However, sports writing is not all I am about. I like to read Hemingway, Kerouac and Easton Ellis just as much as I like to read Simmons on ESPN. For Bleacher Report, I will mostly focus on the Giants, since they are the favorite sports team of my favorite sport. That being said, I do have opinions on the 49ers, Warriors, Zags and Sharks, but for the most part, a majority (80-90 percent) of things I write and comment about will be on the Giants.

For more on the Giants or just more writing in general you can check out my own blog dedicated to baseball and the Giants at http://remember51.blogspot.com/

If you use Twitter, you can also find me on there at https://twitter.com/objesguy44

Kevin's Recent Articles

NEW YORK - AUGUST 16: Travis Ishikawa #10 of the San Francisco Giants runs against the New York Mets on August 16, 2009 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Ishikawa? Garko? Or Guzman? Who Belongs at First For The Giants?

Published 19 days ago
600 reads 7 comments

SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 26: Juan Uribe #5 of the San Francisco Giants points to Edgar Renteria #16 made a good play to end the second inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at AT&T Park on August 26, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images for Reebok)

Is Re-Signing Juan Uribe Worth It for the San Francisco Giants?

Published 24 days ago
484 reads 11 comments

SAN FRANCISCO - JULY 6: Manager Bruce Bochy #15 and coach Carney Lansford #9 of the San Francisco Giants watch the action against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a Major League Baseball game on July 6, 2008 at AT&T Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Giants Hitting Coach Carney Lansford's Firing Unfortunate, But Necessary

Published 25 days ago
313 reads 10 comments

SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 09: Kevin Frandsen #19 of the San Francisco Giants is called out on a bunt attempt in the 8th inning against the San Diego Padres during a Major League Baseball game at AT&T Park on September 9, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Five Things Giants Fans (and Players) Will Probably Forget from 2009

Published 27 days ago
255 reads 6 comments

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Kevin Writes About

Andrew Nuschler responded to a comment on Giants' Offseason Sitting In Hitter's Count Despite Loss Of Batting Coach
Andrew Nuschler responded to a comment on Giants' Offseason Sitting In Hitter's Count Despite Loss Of Batting Coach
Kevin O'Brien commented on Why the San Francisco Giants Should Say Goodbye to Edgar Renteria
Danny Penza responded to a comment on San Francisco Giants Roundtable: Who's Coming Back Next Year?

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

Favorite Athletes

Joe Thornton, Tim Lincecum, Patrick Willis, Matt Williams, Lebron James, Sidney Crosby, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Will Clark, Baron Davis, Chris Mullin, John Stockton, Joe Montana, Joe Dimaggio, Steve Young, Jerry Rice, Pablo Sandoval
Favorite Sports Teams

San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Golden State Warriors, San Jose Sharks, Gonzaga Bulldogs, California Golden Bears
Favorite Coaches

Bill Walsh, Dusty Baker, Jeff Tedford, Mike Anderson, Joe Paterno, Mike Singletary
All Time Sports Moment

Bobby Thomson's 1951 "Shot Heard Around the World"
Most Memorable Game Attended

2005 Battle in Seattle against Oklahoma State when Adam Morrison hit game winning bank shot
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hit streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays, he's a Giant after all
Unitas or Montana?

Montana, 49er and my Great Aunt's favorite player.
Jordan or Russell?

Russell, went to USF and broke barriers
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr, tougher than Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele, because Maradona cheated
Federer or Sampras?

Federer, won the French unlike Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger, I never saw Nicklaus while I see Tiger dominate all the time
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty, just not an Earnhardt fan
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher, more manly-sounding name
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Pac 10, maybe not the best, but I'm a West Coast guy

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by Paul
7 days ago

Hi Kevin-
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 Andrew
17 days ago

Clearly you've had dealings with that dude before, but well handled and appreciate the voice.

First time our paths have crossed as far as I can tell, probably not the last.

Andrew
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 Andy
28 days ago

in wake of his firing, or actually I wrote this earlier in the day b4 the first reports of his firing, but anyway, please take a look and leave ur take.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271960-san-francisco-giants-hitting-coach-carney-lansford-unfairly-a-scapegoat
by Alec
about 1 month ago

Hi!

This should be a pretty good debate.

Check it out when you get the chance.

Let me know if you liked it and of course feedback is great.

Thanks

Alec

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253718-the-great-debate-roger-clemens-vs-greg-maddux

P.S. Keep me updated on any of your articles I would love to read it.
by Steven
2 months ago

Bert Sugar has written a tremendous account on the history of the baseball hall of fame. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253469-bert-sugars-book-a-must-read-for-anyone-who-enjoys-baseball
by D.A.
2 months ago

Hey Kevin

Here's a full awards analysis update to go along with week 21's power rankings.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249969-mlb-power-rankings-week-21-these-tigers-are-prowling

Thanks,
DA
by Alec
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/248356-the-worst-players-in-each-team-in-mlb-a-must-read

Who from your team made the list? Check it out when you get the chance
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 Yama
2 months ago

Hey,

Fan Huddle is a new site that will be opening on September 7. We need some writers for the SF Giants, A's, and Raiders. You get paid for the articles you write.

If you are interested in writing for them, e-mail bstewart@fanhuddle.com

and ask for the job. Tell him that Yama referred you. Thanks.
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Kevin, 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 Forrest W.
2 months ago

Hey Kevin,

I just published an article earlier today on the acquisition of John Smoltz by the St. Louis Cardinals.

Would love to hear your thoughts on the pickup.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239573-why-john-smoltz-will-excel-with-the-st-louis-cardinals

-Forrest
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
3 months ago

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)
by Richard
3 months ago

Breaking News: Wafer to Sign with overseas team

Please check out my brief report and let me know what you think of his decision.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233763-report-free-agent-von-wafer-will-sign-with-olympiacos?just_published=1

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Giants Hitting Coach Carney Lansford's Firing Unfortunate, But Necessary

Five Things Giants Fans (and Players) Will Probably Forget from 2009

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