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Sports and poker, I love them both.

I played baseball, basketball and football growing up.

After my last season of baseball, I picked up Texas Hold'em and haven't looked back.

I own Just Muck Poker, Inc, which is a poker apparel company.

I am a huge Cubs and Bears fan. I don't watch much NBA since the Jordan era ended. I still root for the Bulls. I love IU basketball, but right now I am sad that Sampson tore the program apart and burned the pieces. I also love Notre Dame football and hope for better things to come there.

I am not a professional writer. I do this for fun. I appreciate when any of you edit my articles, but please do not turn it into an English class, I do my best and have fun, don't ruin it for me, haha.

You can contact me at rbutts@justmuckpoker.com

Ricky's Recent Articles

SAN DIEGO, CA- APRIL 3: Starting Pitcher Stephen Strasburg #37 of the San Diego State Aztecs throws from the mound against the UC Davis Aggies during their game on April 3, 2009 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Slapping Scott Boras: What I Would Do in the Strasburg Situation

Published 2 months ago
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CHICAGO - JULY 26: Aramis Ramirez #16 of the Chicago Cubs hits a run-scoring double in the 7th inning against the Cincinnati Reds on July 26, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Reds 5-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Tale of Two Seasons

Published 3 months ago
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CHICAGO - APRIL 15: Starting pitcher Rich Harden of the Chicago Cubs, wearing a #42 jersey during the Jackie Robinson Day game, delivers the ball against the Colorado Rockies on April 15, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs: Top 10 Keys to the Second Half

Published 4 months ago
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CHICAGO - MAY 27: Milton Bradlery #21 of the Chicago Cubs warms-up before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 27, 2009 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Pirates 5-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs' Milton Bradley: Is It As Bad As It Looks?

Published 4 months ago
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Ricky Writes About

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Chicago (44),
MLB (42),
Chicago Cubs (39),
Indianapolis (39),
Baseball (26),
NL Central (15),
Football (8)

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Favorite Athletes

Ernie "Mr. Cub" Banks, Michael "Air" Jordan, Sammy Sosa, Ron Santo, Walter "Sweetness" Payton, Brian Urlacher, Devin Hester, Andres Nocioni, Albert Pujols, Derek Lee, Aramis Ramirez, Ryan Theriot, Carlos Zambrano, Kerry Wood
Favorite Sports Teams

Cubs, Bears, Bulls, Irish, Hoosiers
All Time Sports Moment

Meeting Ryne Sandberg, Mark Grace, Ron Santo, Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ferguson Jenkins, and Sammy Sosa
Most Memorable Game Attended

Ryne Sandberg's last game played at Wrigley Field
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

100 pts in a game by Wilt
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

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

Big 10

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by Keith
28 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 Robert
2 months ago

Hello Ricky, 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 Kristin
2 months ago

the 10 hottest chicks in sports :)

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239281-the-10-hottest-chicks-in-sports?just_published=1
by Bob
2 months ago

Let me know what you think, sir.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/239006-come-to-think-of-it-should-the-cubs-move-carlos-zambrano
by Bob
2 months ago

I haven't pimped an article in awhile, but the silence is deafening, so here I go again.

I think that the Strasburg negotiations warrant a look at something that MLB should have adopted a long time ago. I'd like to know if you agree.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/237331-come-to-think-of-it-the-time-is-right-to-allow-trading-of-draft-picks
by Mike
3 months ago

Should baseball do something to the Cubs?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235498-cubs-fans-do-you-really-think-the-phillies-fans-will-let-this-go
by Bob
3 months ago

Hey, Ricky, how's it going/

Well, here I go again. I'm now taking on a subject that is not commonly discussed among men in sports, namely gay bashing. Similar to my article on racism, I'm sure this will generate some debate, so feel free to join in the fray.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228595-come-to-think-of-it-gay-bashing-in-sports-is-a-common-occurence
by Griffin
3 months ago

Hey Ricky,

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 VSN
3 months ago

http://chicitysports.com/2009/07/31/looking-for-writers/

New Chicago Sports site ....www.chicitysports.com...is looking for writers. Dedicated writers who want their work to be featured on our site need to check this out. The site features news/updates for all Chicago area teams. So far we're looking for writers for the Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks. Your work is good so I hope you decide to give it a look....if you are a die-hard fan of any chicago team...you'll dig this.
by Griffin
3 months ago

Hey Ricky,

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 Bob
3 months ago

This one is very personal to me. It is about a wonderful children's stoy and grassroots movement benefitting kids who play for the love of the game.

I encourage you to take the time to check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222937-come-to-think-of-itthe-inspiring-message-of-a-glove-of-their-own
by Mark
3 months ago

I just made a slideshow on my favorite player. Check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220985-a-tribute-to-slammin-sammy-sosa#page/1
by Bob
3 months ago

My latest article is about the evolution of a quiet kid from Spokane to a man on a mission in the Cubs minor league system. I hope you enjoy reading it as much I did writing it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219661-come-to-think-of-it-the-astonishing-transformation-of-ryne-dee-sandberg
by Bob
4 months ago

I was anxious to write this latest article, lol. I hope you check it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217518-come-to-think-of-it-anxiety-disorder-in-mlb-a-growing-trend#comment
by David
4 months ago

This is a piece that I'm really quite happy with. A lot of people know a lot about the Chicago Cubs, sometimes the early history does not game as much publicity as it perhaps should. In the first of a four part series, i take a look at the very early stages of Chicago Cubs history, from it's establishment in 1870. Would greatly appreciate feedback on this particular piece of work:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217812-chicago-cubs-a-early-history-part-one

Thanks in advance

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