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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.

Billy's Recent Articles

NEW YORK - JUNE 03: Ian Kinsler #5 of the Texas Rangers runs the bases against the New York Yankees on June 3, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Ian Kinsler Wont Be an All-Star

Published 4 months ago
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SAN DIEGO - MARCH 15: Aroldis Chapman #52 of team Cuba pitches against team Japan during the 2009 World Baseball Classic Round 2 Pool 1 match on March 15, 2009 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Aroldis Chapman, Cuba, and How Politics Can Change Baseball

Published 4 months ago
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PHOENIX - MAY 12: Jay Bruce #32 of the Cincinnati Reds bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the major league baseball game at Chase Field on May 12, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Reds defeated the Diamondbacks 3-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Cincinnati Reds: A Bright Future Awaits

Published 5 months ago
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FLUSHING, NY - APRIL 13: Adrian Gonzalez #23 of the San Diego Padres at bat against the New York Mets during opening day at Citi Field on April 13, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. This is the first regular season MLB game being played at the new venue which replaced Shea Stadium as the Mets home field. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Adrian Gonzalez: The Best Player Nobody Talks About

Published 6 months ago
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Opinion (16),
MLB (14),
Boston (11),
Front Page (8),
Boston Red Sox (7),
NFL (5),
Preview/Prediction (5),
Baseball (5)

Mike Kranzler responded to a comment on San Diego Chargers: How Has A.J. Smith Drafted in the Last Five Years?
Mike Kranzler responded to a comment on San Diego Chargers: How Has A.J. Smith Drafted in the Last Five Years?
Bret Armstrong responded to a comment on Are You Crazy: The Best Quarterback and Coach In Years, Raider Nation
Bret Armstrong responded to a comment on Are You Crazy: The Best Quarterback and Coach In Years, Raider Nation
Andrew Kneeland responded to a comment on The Joe Mauer Situation
Andrew Kneeland responded to a comment on The Joe Mauer Situation
Marky Billson responded to a comment on Playing The Rush Card: Fallout Gets Ridiculous
Marky Billson responded to a comment on Playing The Rush Card: Fallout Gets Ridiculous

The Short List What Billy thinks about sport's most pressing questions

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

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by Joe
2 months ago

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
by Matthew
3 months ago

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
by Mike
3 months ago

Lets sing as we say to the first half goodbye!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216523-lets-sing-each-teams-first-half-song
by Leroy
4 months ago

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!
by Paul
5 months ago

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
by Griffin
5 months ago

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
by Paul
7 months ago

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
by Todd
11 months ago

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

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