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I'm currently a Liberal Arts and Sciences major at Mount Wachusett Community College. I'm hoping to transfer in the next year or two to a 4-year college with a good Communications program so I can build towards a career as a journalist of some sort.

I'm a born and bred Boston sports fan, but have developed a lot of respect for Baseball, Football, and Basketball as a whole. Hockey is something I'll be working on getting myself back into now that the Bruins are worth watching. I pride myself on my ability to be as objective as possible when it comes to looking at players and teams that years ago I would've had a unfounded hatred for (Yes. I'm trying to say I don't hate the Yankees as much as I used to, It's hard for me, okay?)

My favorite sports writers are Peter Gammons, Skip Bayliss, Tim Kurkjian, and Bustor Olney. I'm hoping with my horizons reaching a bit further than Baseball that I'll add some football and basketball writers (Although Skip is mainly here for his Basketball articles) in the near future.

(Note: I am finally BACK after a much needed 4 month break. Baseball season may be over, but we've still got an offseason to discuss. Who knows, maybe I'll try my hand in Football and Basketball this season too...)

Blaise's Recent Articles

BOSTON - OCTOBER 11: Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being taken out of the game after blowing a save in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Fenway Park on October 11, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Angels defeated the Red Sox 7-6. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Rebuilding A Nation: BoSox in 2010

Published 6 days ago
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The MLB's Top Five Possible Comeback Stories in 2009

Published 5 months ago
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Josh Beckett Suspended For Head Hunting

Published 7 months ago
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BOSTON - APRIL 8: Scott Kazmir #19 of the Tampa Bay Rays watches the flight of a hit ball against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, April 8, 2009, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Contrary To Popular Belief: Rays Rotation Explosive, Not Implosive

Published 7 months ago
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Anthony Emerson responded to a comment on The Jeremy Hermida Trade to the Red Sox Is Better Than You Think for Boston
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Favorite Athletes

Dustin Pedrioa, Tim Lincecum, Randy Moss,
Favorite Sports Teams

Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Cubs, Vikings, Suns
All Time Sports Moment

Dave Roberts steals 2nd base in game 4 of the ALCS vs. Yankees
Most Memorable Game Attended

None worth mentioning, I need to get to more Sox games.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Youngs Wins: 511 (2nd is 417)
Ruth or Mays?

Mays. 5 Tools.
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas. Stronger longer.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan.
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr. More of a true Hockey player.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele, because I'm still sort of ignorant about Futbol
Federer or Sampras?

Federer. I've watched both play, Federer is a beast, Sampras was just skilled.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger.

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by Heartbeat of the Bronx
3 months ago

There has always been a connection between religion and sports, and Major League Baseball has certainly not been the exception to the rule.

Check out the All-Catholic lineup…the best Catholic names (by position) in MLB history.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/220812-mlbs-all-catholic-team-where-mystique-may-come-from-a-higher-power

Thanks as always!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
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 Heartbeat of the Bronx
4 months ago

Hey,

The turmoil surrounding the 1977 Yankees earned them the nickname of “The Bronx Zoo.” The current 2009 Yankees have an interesting blend of leaders and pranksters, so I decided to create a LITERAL “zoo.”

Check out what animal each Yankee would be reincarnated as in a next life.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216046-the-real-bronx-zoo-what-if-the-yankees-were-reincarnated-as-animals

Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
4 months ago

Hey,

It’s been a very long time since I have extended an article of mine to the Bulletin Boards of my friends/fans, but this one is filled with the true venom and passion of a frustrated Yankees fan. The days of consistent success are over, and this baseball lifer is blaming Brian Cashman. Read how he has displayed the baseball knowledge of a little leaguer in assembling Yankee teams of the last 7 years.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207148-yankees-gm-brian-cashman-nothing-more-than-an-infinite-checking-account

I would love to hear your feedback on this one. Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Bob
4 months ago

Something different, a story about a man in a chicken suit.

I would appreciate it if you would check it out, thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/202745-come-to-think-of-it-san-diego-chicken-crosses-the-road-to-retirement
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
5 months ago

Hey,

Read about a metaphoric but also personalized tale about a cocky Yankees fan realizing the harsh realities and lessons of professional athletics. I would love to hear your opinions.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/197918-the-curse-of-a-cocky-undergrad-how-the-2004-alcs-changed-his-demeanor

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
5 months ago

Hey,

The Yankees have been putrid against Boston this year, especially over a 3-game sweep in Fenway Park. They are returning to the scene of the crime tonight, and this slideshow highlights 5 major reasons why this time around could be very different:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195593-yankees-turn-the-page-top-5-reasons-this-trip-to-fenway-wont-be-dj-vu

I would love to hear your feedback and input, and I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
5 months ago

Hey Blaise,

Wanted to stop by and thank you for becoming a fan of my work. I hope to entertain you many more times in the future, and maybe I can continue the trend of you "not hating the Yankees as much as you used to" haha. Talk to you soon buddy.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by KAT
5 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/188053-is-josh-beckett-immune-from-being-ejected

shameless attempt to incite a riot. hope you're well and hope you have a groovy weekend...
~kathryn
by Matt
5 months ago

Blaise, thanks a lot for the note. I really enjoyed your feedback on my Cleveland article. I look forward to hearing more from you and reading your articles. Thanks a lot.
by Mike
5 months ago

I just ranked MLB's starting rotations, PLZ let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/180569-ranking-starting-rotations-30-1
by Pete
6 months ago

Hey Blaise, After a little hiatus, I'm back, and writing about something different, this year's Kentucky Derby. Check out my comedic take on what happened.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/168122-a-kentucky-derby-to-remember
by Leroy
6 months ago

Hi Blaise! How are you?

I’m finally back, after almost a week off. I returned with all guns blazing; I polished this piece until it shines like silver!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/166177-forgotten-stories-of-courage-and-inspiration-roy-campanella

Please stop by and give this piece a look. Let me know what you think afterward! Thanks so much for reading!
by Sweet Mo
6 months ago

Help support Sweet Mo, Digg this article:

http://digg.com/d1q14m
by Alex
6 months ago

Hey Whats Goin On. My Latest Article Is complete,I would appreciate if you would take a look!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160325-red-sox-revamped-and-revived-back-on-the-road-to-100-wins?just_published=1

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