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Scott Birchfield joined August 2008

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About Scott »

I am a 34 year old male who makes his home in Warner Robins, Georgia. I grew up a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan even in the lean years. While going to school at Clearwater Christian College in Clearwater, Florida, I became a fan of the Tampa Bay Rays. Those are the teams I enjoy writing about. I don't have any formal writing training, but I love to discuss and debate sports.

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Favorite Athletes

Chipper Jones, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, Carlos Pena, James Shields, Randy Winn, Martin St. Louis
Favorite Sports Teams

Atlanta Braves/Tampa Bay Rays/Atlanta Hawks/Tampa Bay Lightning
Favorite Coaches

Tony Dungy, Joe Maddon
All Time Sports Moment

The slowest man on the Braves, Sid Bream sliding into home to win the 1992 NLCS
Most Memorable Game Attended

I haven't attended too many games of importance.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe Dimaggio's hit streak
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Russell
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

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

SEC

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Top Underrated Free Agent Signings of 2009

06/27/2009

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A Healthy Pitching Staff Gives The Tampa Bay Rays New Life

06/27/2009

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Tampa Bay Rays Searching for Consistency

06/25/2009

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Major League Baseball MVP Candidates: Part II

06/01/2009

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Keith Schlosser said...

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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

43 days ago

Shady Botros said...

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with the first half almost over, there have been some very pleseant surprises.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214921-the-top-5-pleasent-surprises-of-the-first-half

141 days ago

Thomas H. said...

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Hey Scott,

The AL East is insane right now, its anyones division. Or is it? And how do you take it?

Hope you can check it out! Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/211295-the-al-east-fighting-off-the-sharks/show_full

147 days ago

D.A. said...

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Rays or Rangers? Upcoming series will see a HR-binge.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210473-bombs-away-rays-rangers-hope-to-keep-pace-in-playoff-race

149 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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My take on how the all-star voting should go at SS and 3B

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/187241-al-all-star-voting-tampa-bay-should-represent-left-side-of-infield

183 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey Scott,

Ryan Zimmerman’s hit streak halted at 30 games last night. As one streak ends, another is admired. Read about how Joe DiMaggio forever redefined ’56,’ and how his feat may never be broken. It is a record that thankfully cannot be broken through steroid use, and represents all that was once right in a game that has since gone so wrong.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175186-one-streak-ends-another-is-admired-how-joe-dimaggio-redefined-56

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

197 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Scott-
I have found over the past month or so that I write best when I allow my heart to lead my head. Please check out my latest, I would be interested in any feedback you may have, or even anyone who would make your team. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167828-the-baseball-players-i-root-for

206 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey Scott,

Lou Gehrig has somehow been forgotten amongst the game’s immortals, even though he was possibly even more of a reason for the success of Ruth’s 1927 Yankees. Read about the quiet, forgotten leader of “Murderer’s Row,” Henry Lou Gehrig.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167924-lou-gehrig-remembering-the-quiet-forgotten-leader-of-murderers-row?just_published=1

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

207 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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I've got a silver lining take on the upcoming Pirates season. Take a look when you have a chance- it's a short read...Thanks, and Happy Baseball!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/151437-pirates-start-season-in-first-for-127th-consecutive-year

236 days ago

Jev said...

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Hey Scott
This is the third in my “connections” series, and I think my favorite so far. Taking a slightly different look at the wrestling world, through philosophy and ethics…

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/142131-philosophical-connections-to-wrestling-ethics

252 days ago

Joel Barker said...

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Would love to have you in my fantasy baseball league... It's at yahoo.com

I have a league that drafts live at 2pm today and have had some people delete their teams last minute. I have 4 open slots for you!!! Please join before 2 and draft with us today so I wont have to cancel the draft...

League ID: Bottom of the Ninth V (ID#124567)

http://baseball.fantasysports.yahoo.com/b1/124567

258 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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What do you think of the Braves? I would love to know what you think

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/127904-mets-phillies-are-the-braves-a-threat-in-the-east

279 days ago

Nino Colla said...

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Attention Community Leader,

If you are getting this message, it's for one of a few reasons. Earlier this week I sent out a mass e-mail to all CL's. If you did not get this message, please post on my board and let me know. You either A)haven't checked your e-mail, B)just haven't replied or C)changed your e-mail from the last time I was updated, D) or something really odd happened to where you didn't get it (I've double and triple checked my names and e-mails, while possible, not sure how likely).

If you are not planning on returning as a Community Leader this 2009 season, it's important that you let me know. Either way, returning or not, either reply to my e-mail or post on my board. Spring Training is inching ever so-close, and it's important we know who is in and who's not so we can get the ball rolling.

If you do not reply to my e-mail or post a message on my board rather soon, I'm going to assume (provided there is a reason for an extended absence) that you no longer have the time and or desire to be a CL or you've left the site completely.

Thanks

-Nino

295 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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I want to connect a few of the top baseball writers and baseball communality leaders on BR and ask them who they think will win the world series, can you tell me your opinion on who is going to win the world series this year,PLZ Emil me the answer at

mikekent57@yahoo.com

with your pick and a few words about it.

Thanks
Mike

296 days ago

Isaac Barrow said...

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Scott

I don't know you that well. But, would you be willing to join my website? You'd be the Braves beat writer if you join. You literally wouldn't have to do a thing, I'd just post articles when you write them. Tell me if you're interested!

-Thanks,
Isaac

298 days ago

Scott's Achievements & Awards (6) »

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2009 MLB Cy Young Candidates: Part II

Received 2,000 Reads • May 31, 2009
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2009 Major League Baseball MVP Candidates

Received 2,000 Reads • May 03, 2009
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Hot Read: Silver Medal

MLB Breakout Players: 2009

Received 2,000 Reads • January 11, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

2009 MLB Cy Young Candidates

Received 1,000 Reads • May 02, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Atlanta Braves 2009 Season Preview

Received 1,000 Reads • January 20, 2009
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Atlanta Hawks Look to Be Much Improved …

Received 1,000 Reads • October 08, 2008

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