Billy DeCosta's Sportswriter Profile

Billy DeCosta joined November 2008

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About Billy »

My names Billy DeCosta. I'm a life long Red Sox fan from New Bedford, Mass. I'm 18 years old, I spend at least 4 to 5 hours a day catching up with the sports world, and I could talk about the Pats, C's and BoSox all day.

I'm going to junior college next year in communications. I'm not sure which way I'm going yet, but writing's something I'm pretty good at, so I'll go where the road takes me.

Now, I am from Boston, but spending those four to five hours a day on this stuff, I get to know the leagues pretty well, so I really don't show homerism in my comments and articles.

If you like what I'm doin' and want to lend some advice, leave me a message, it's always much appreciated.

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Favorite Athletes

Bill Russell, Jacoby Ellsbury, Curtis Martin
Favorite Sports Teams

Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics
All Time Sports Moment

The 2004 World Series
Most Memorable Game Attended

2005, Tampa Bay-Red Sox/Rays brawl.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken Jr's consecutive game record.
Ruth or Mays?

Willie Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Joe Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Bill Russell
Gretzky or Orr?

Wayne Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger Woods
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

ACC

Latest Articles »

Ian Kinsler Wont Be an All-Star

07/10/2009

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Aroldis Chapman, Cuba, and How Politics Can Change Baseball

07/02/2009

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Cincinnati Reds: A Bright Future Awaits

05/24/2009

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Adrian Gonzalez: The Best Player Nobody Talks About

04/29/2009

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Billy DeCosta commented on Clay Buchholz For Roy Halladay or Buchholz For a Bat?

Theo has to find an alternative to Casey Kelly. He's becoming Boston's next top prospect, they have to label him untouchable now. Buchholz, Bowden and Stolmy...

1 replies – here are the latest…
Amanda Bruno replied…

The Sox shouldn't throw away the future for a pitcher who's not in his 20s anymore....

Joe Rowe said...

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Hey who are the top clucth palyers in the NBA. I think I know
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236406-the-real-top-ten-clutch-players-in-the-nba-right-now

113 days ago

Matthew Falkenbury said...

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Hey,

After the great success of my first article about the uniform numbers 1-10, I have come back with the next installment, with the best players to wear the uniform numbers 11-20. I hope you can take a look and even comment on my choices. Thanks in advance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/217379-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-11-20

- Matthew Falkenbury

144 days ago

Mike Kent said...

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Lets sing as we say to the first half goodbye!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216523-lets-sing-each-teams-first-half-song

146 days ago

Leroy Watson said...

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Hi Billy!

After your contributions to my "One-and-Done" article last week, I thought you might be interested in this intriguing read:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203425-making-the-nba-age-limit-work

While I don't agree with all of the writer's suppositions, he does make some very clever suggestions. He's rather new and could use some traffic, so a read & comment would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

166 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Billy-
When you have a minute, check out my latest slide show about upcoming milestones we should be seeing this season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190502-nine-baseball-milestones-on-the-horizon

186 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey Billy,

People of my generation look at them fondly as the players they watched as little kids, people of other generations may just look at them as great players. I created a slide show highlighting the best players of the 1990's. If you get a chance, take a look, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/183458-the-most-fearsome-ball-players-of-the-1990s

-Griffin

194 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Please check out my most recent when you have a chance. Commentary on balancing a relationship with a sports obsession.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/153231-5-days-without-sports-for-my-wife

240 days ago

Todd Civin said...

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Hey Bill...Tell me if you think this one is funny. I value your opinion.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/88986-the-boston-red-sox-truly-a-massachusetts-hometown-team

366 days ago

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