Michael Taylor (Senior Writer)

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Michael's Bio

I grew up in northeast Ohio as an avid fan of Cleveland sports. I started to become a fan just as the Browns of the late '80s were losing AFC Championship Games to John Elway and those damn Broncos on a yearly basis. Little did I know then, that I was being setup for what was to continue in the world of Cleveland sports.

It had been going on since 1964. The city was and continues to be without a major sports championship since the 1964 Cleveland Browns. And not only do the local teams not win championships, they lose in excruciating ways that make you believe that there is such a thing as a jinx.

As the Cleveland Indians began their successful run through the '90s in the newly built Jacobs Field, I became a baseball fan at heart. It is really the only sport that I have grown to really care about over the years. It is a perfect game in my book. Thus, I spend my days reading and researching everything I can about the game and the Indians in general.

The more I have become a fan of the game, the more I have wanted to become involved in any capacity.

I started by becoming a member of the Society for American Baseball Research, then became a scoreekeeper for AAA Columbus Clippers games for Baseball Info Solutions, and just this year have decided to make myself even more involved by writing and sharing my thoughts on the game with the ultimate goal of someday making some money. But if that never comes, I am at least having fun doing it.

I'm a Community Leader for the Cleveland Indians page here on Bleacher Report and also am a contributor to SEAMHEADS.com.

Some other not so important information about me, but I like to point out as it relates to the Indians, I'm a graduate of Wright State University in Dayton, OH. Home of All-American Brian Anderson, of Cleveland Indians '97 post-season lore. And I was born in Ashland, OH famous for Matt Underwood, voice of the Indians TV broadcasts:)

If you should want to contact me for further discussion, shoot me an email to m_taylor13@yahoo.com.

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The Short List facts and information about Michael Taylor

Favorite Athletes

Manny Ramirez, Albert Pujols, and any Cleveland Indians. Plus, Eddie George, my all-time favorite football player.

Favorite Sports Teams

Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns, St. Louis Cardinals

All Time Sports Moment

Of all the ones I have been alive to see...Kenny Lofton scoring from second base on a passed-ball in the 1995 ALCS versus the Mariners was quite memorable.

Most Memorable Game Attended

2007 ALCS game three versus Boston. Indians won to go ahead 2-1 in series, but we know they ended up losing a great series.

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Youngs 511 Wins

Ruth or Mays?

Ruth was way ahead of his time and changed the game. I'd go Ruth.

Unitas or Montana?

Montana. I have early sports memories of him winning Super Bowls and breaking records.

Pele or Maradona?

I have no idea???!!!!!! I think I have heard of Pele.

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

Big 10, only because I live in ohio. But overall SEC is tops right now as the Big 10 used to be.

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  1. by Molly
    5 days ago

    And another week of college football is in the books! Check out my top 25!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/65792-college-football-power-rankings-week-six

  2. by Nino
    6 days ago

    Hey Michael, thanks for your participation. The End of the Year Awards are up.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/65728-cleveland-indians-end-of-the-year-awards

  3. by Jeff
    10 days ago

    Hey Michael-

    A second Browns Table this week, which is why you weren't included on #1, this second episode deals with a lot of philosophical questions about the Browns so I wanted to save it for "the big guns"! If you can respond by Sunday, that would be great!

    http://thebrownstable.wufoo.com/forms/the-browns-table/

    Thanks,
    Jeff

    Go Jaguars!!! LMAO.

  4. by Nino
    11 days ago

    Hey Michael, the Awards and Predictions are done, thanks a lot for your participation!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/64056-2008-mlb-awards-and-predictions-community-leader-edition

  5. by Molly
    13 days ago

    Wow, what a week in college football! Sure made coming up with a Top 25 interesting! Check out mine:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/62859-college-football-power-rankings-week-five

  6. by Jeff
    20 days ago

    Mickael-

    Here is the link to this week's banter.

    http://thebrownstable.wufoo.com/forms/the-browns-table/

    I know what you are going to say... "No questions about the Coach or QB?!?" Ah, but with the bye week next week I thought that would be a good time to discuss "organizational" issues. Putting that degree to good use, huh?

    I'd like to try and post Wednesday as I have been placed in the Bleacher Report "NFL Wirter's Season" and the more days the more reads for me... and I hate to lose! Thanks!

    JS

  7. by Nino
    24 days ago

    Hey Michael, how's the new job holding up?

    I know your busy, and because I already have your e-mail I haven't bothered to mention it. But we're doing the MLB Awards and Predictions for the Community Leaders.. You wanna participate? I'll probably send the ballot out rather soon.

    Also gonna do something for the Indians as the season comes to a close. Sort of like a final hurrah.. Probably the simple stuff, like Team MVP and all that and maybe a few questions to tie our season in a bow. Probably send that out after the season ends.

    Anyway let me know.. Hope everythings well man.

  8. by Molly
    24 days ago

    It's hard to keep up with everything going on with the Buckeyes, but I've done my best to wrap it up. Check it out!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/58978-controversy-injury-confusion-make-ohio-state-football

  9. by Jeff
    26 days ago

    It's all my fault they lost! Blame it on me, I didn't wear my orange pants! In the meantime let's talk about field goals, Bad DA, the Inbred and Ratbirds!

    Amazing atmosphere at CB Stadium too bad we couldn't seal the deal.

    http://thebrownstable.wufoo.com/forms/the-browns-table/

    PS I must kill Juan Rincn and Brendan Donnelly.

  10. by Nate
    29 days ago

    It's different.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/57081-what-if-the-indians-were-in-a-different-division

    Tell me what you think

  11. by Nate
    about 1 month ago

    Hey Mike,
    I'm new to Bleacher Report. I've written some articles already and I was wondering what you thought about them
    thanks,
    the rookie Nate Powers

  12. by Jeff
    about 1 month ago

    I know it's only been 1 day since the Dallas Debacle but let's get to venting while we are all still pissed!

    http://thebrownstable.wufoo.com/forms/the-browns-table/

    I am heading back to C-Town for the game Wednesday so I'd like to try and have everything before Thursday.

    Thanks!

    PS I am sneaking up to B-More to kill Juan Rincon. It's the only way to make it stop...

  13. by Christian
    about 1 month ago

    Hey Michael, just wondering if you could check it out:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/53695-jimmy-rollins-and-his-relationship-with-the-philadelphia-phillies

  14. by Jeff
    about 1 month ago

    Hey Michael-

    Here is the link to this week's Brown Round Table, aka The Browns Table, I'd like to post it on Friday if you can fill it out before then. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

    http://thebrownstable.wufoo.com/forms/the-browns-table/

    Jeff

  15. by Jeff
    about 1 month ago

    Michael-

    Would you still be intersted in participating in a Browns' roudtable this season? I was hoping to do a weekly one this season. Let me know!

    Happy Labor Day!

    Jeff

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