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Ian Kinsler Wont Be an All-Star

As an avid Boston Red Sox fan, I should be happy that Dustin Pedroia is the starting AL Second Baseman. But, after learning that Ian Kinsler fell short of Brandon Inge for the final all-star ...

Written by Billy DeCosta about 4 months ago 174 reads 2 comments
Aroldis Chapman, Cuba, and How Politics Can Change Baseball

Baseball junkies are rejoicing after hearing news that Cuban super-prospect Aroldis Chapman has defected from the Cuban National Team and is planning to play in the Unites States...

Written by Billy DeCosta about 4 months ago 807 reads 0 comments
Cincinnati Reds: A Bright Future Awaits

The Cincinnati Reds really haven't been very good for a while now. They seem like a franchise that is always rebuilding, yet never contending. A perennial cellar-dweller in one of baseball's most competitive divisions...

Written by Billy DeCosta about 6 months ago 172 reads 1 comments
Adrian Gonzalez: The Best Player Nobody Talks About

Let's face it, San Diego is baseball's official doormat. The average fan might be able to name two or three players on their roster. However, among this baseball graveyard is the best player nobody talks about...

Written by Billy DeCosta about 7 months ago 189 reads 2 comments
Denver Broncos: Do the Right Thing and Get Jason Campbell

Regardless of what Jay Cutler said last night, it seems pretty apparent that the Broncos are going to get rid of the 25 year-old pro bowler. Reports suggest more than 10 teams have already shown their interest...

Written by Billy DeCosta about 8 months ago 462 reads 6 comments
Major League Baseball's Most Cohesive Lineup

I began toying with this idea the other day: What if I could build the most cohesive lineup Major League Baseball could assemble? Not just the top slugger at every position on the field, but a lineup whose pieces compliment each other...

Written by Billy DeCosta about 8 months ago 96 reads 0 comments
Jay Cutler, If You Want To Polish Your Resume', Stay In Denver

So much had been made of the recent riff between Bronco's head coach Josh McDaniels and his star quarterback Jay Cutler. We know the story, McDaniels dangled Cutler in an attempt to grab Matt Cassel, so now Cutler wants out...

Written by Billy DeCosta about 8 months ago 232 reads 5 comments
World Baseball Classic: What Americans Are Missing Out on

Sure, it's only the second go-around of this tournament, yet it is fair to say the World Baseball Classic is an after-thought in the United States. In 2006, I too thought the WBC was a waste of time and a danger to the major league stars who participated

Written by Billy DeCosta about 8 months ago 134 reads 5 comments
Mark Teixeira Signs With Yankees

When Alex Rodriguez was traded to the New York Yankees, he said, "I felt like I had one foot in a Red Sox uniform." Mark Teixeira must feel the same way...

Written by Billy DeCosta about 11 months ago 189 reads 3 comments
Bill Belichick Has Proven His Doubters Wrong

When Tom Brady went down with a season-ending knee injury in the first week of the season, experts from all over said that the Patriots are done. That they were a .500 team at best, and Bill Belichick would have to be a genius to produce a winning season.

Written by Billy DeCosta about 11 months ago 181 reads 2 comments
Boston-Chicago: Kendrick Perkins, Ray Allen Shine In Dominating Victory

Kendrick Perkins had 25 points, Ray Allen dropped 27 and Rajon Rondo notched 15 assists in a convincing 126-108 victory over the Bulls in the midst of a blizzard in Boston...

Written by Billy DeCosta about 11 months ago 80 reads 1 comments
Celtics-Hawks: Boston Just Keeps on Rolling, Winning 88-85

Man, these guys are good. Real. Good.The Boston Celtics won their 16th straight game tonight with a 88-85 victory over an up-and-coming Atlanta Hawks squad.The Celtics have won these games in a variety of ways...

Written by Billy DeCosta about 11 months ago 69 reads 0 comments
Mark Teixeira, It Would Be Wise To Weigh Your Options

The latest buzz surrounding the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes tells us that the 28-year-old first baseman will soon pick his new home, with a hefty paycheck to go with it. The Angels, Red Sox, Yankees, Orioles and Nationals are all apparently in the running.

Written by Billy DeCosta about 11 months ago 677 reads 6 comments
The Emergence Of Rajon Rondo

It's fair to say that the defending champions have improved a lot since last season. A large part of that is the emergence of Rajon Rondo...

Written by Billy DeCosta about 11 months ago 386 reads 2 comments
How Does The Boston Red Sox Rotation Look Next Season?

It's fair to say that the Red Sox have one of the best rotations in baseball. But let's take a closer look at this seasons starters, one through five...

Written by Billy DeCosta about 12 months ago 890 reads 7 comments
Donovan McNabb: If Your Team Needed a Quarterback, Would You Want Him?

Donovan McNabb has been slammed a lot lately. Before his comeback game last night, the five-time Pro Bowler had been harshly ridiculed for not knowing the NFL tie rule...

Written by Billy DeCosta about 12 months ago 334 reads 8 comments
TIm Tebow: A Fit in the NFL?

Since the start of his freshman year, Tim Tebow has been a star in college football. He was a major part of Florida's success that season. He threw 30 TD's and ran for 23 more in 2007. He was the only sophomore to win the Heisman in the award's history..

Written by Billy DeCosta about about 1 year ago 1,098 reads 6 comments
Where Could Matt Cassel Land Next Season?

He's proven the naysayers wrong. Matt Cassel is a legitimate NFL QB. His phenomenal play in recent weeks has already earned him a hefty sum of money and a chance to start somewhere else in the league next season...

Written by Billy DeCosta about about 1 year ago 1,057 reads 20 comments
Lars Anderson: The Next Big Thing

Because of high signing-bonus demands, the Red Sox were able to draft a high-ceiling prospect in the 18th round of the 2006 Draft...

Written by Billy DeCosta about about 1 year ago 804 reads 1 comments
For the Boston Red Sox, Who's Gonna Catch in 2009?

The Red Sox struck gold when they traded Healthcliff Slocum for Derek Lowe and Jason Varitek. In fact, it was probably the best deal ex-GM Dan Duquette made during his tenure...

Written by Billy DeCosta about about 1 year ago 203 reads 3 comments
The New York Yankees Have To Go Back to Their Old Ways

In a tough economic climate, the Yankees are still ready to dish out big bucks to get the most coveted free agents. Make no mistake about it...

Written by Billy DeCosta about about 1 year ago 445 reads 8 comments
The Beauty of the System in Boston

Once upon a time, not too long ago, the Boston Red Sox were lovable losers. For every one successful season, they had another three or four that were not...

Written by Billy DeCosta about about 1 year ago 311 reads 3 comments
Should the Red Sox Sign Mark Teixeria?

The hot stove is heating up as we come upon December, and the Red Sox, one of baseball's richest teams, have one big name on their wish list this year: Mark Teixeira...

Written by Billy DeCosta about about 1 year ago 725 reads 7 comments

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Billy DeCosta Article Archive

Ian Kinsler Wont Be an All-Star

Aroldis Chapman, Cuba, and How Politics Can Change Baseball

Cincinnati Reds: A Bright Future Awaits

Adrian Gonzalez: The Best Player Nobody Talks About

Denver Broncos: Do the Right Thing and Get Jason Campbell

Major League Baseball's Most Cohesive Lineup

Jay Cutler, If You Want To Polish Your Resume', Stay In Denver

World Baseball Classic: What Americans Are Missing Out on

Mark Teixeira Signs With Yankees

Bill Belichick Has Proven His Doubters Wrong

Boston-Chicago: Kendrick Perkins, Ray Allen Shine In Dominating Victory

Celtics-Hawks: Boston Just Keeps on Rolling, Winning 88-85

Mark Teixeira, It Would Be Wise To Weigh Your Options

The Emergence Of Rajon Rondo

How Does The Boston Red Sox Rotation Look Next Season?

Donovan McNabb: If Your Team Needed a Quarterback, Would You Want Him?

TIm Tebow: A Fit in the NFL?

Where Could Matt Cassel Land Next Season?

Lars Anderson: The Next Big Thing

For the Boston Red Sox, Who's Gonna Catch in 2009?

The New York Yankees Have To Go Back to Their Old Ways

The Beauty of the System in Boston

Should the Red Sox Sign Mark Teixeria?

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