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I am all about New England sports, plus an Buckeye team or two.

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NEW YORK - APRIL 18: Victor Martinez #41 of the Cleveland Indians in the field against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 18, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Victor Martinez Is a Catcher, So Let Him Catch

Published 3 months ago
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NEW YORK - JULY 23: Professional Baseball player Alex Rodriguez addresses fans and the press during the opening of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine�s New Mobile Dental Van at Edward W. Stitt Complex, MS 328 & MS 326 on July 23, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

The Statement MLB's Steroid Users Should've Given

Published 3 months ago
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ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 27: Victor Martinez #41 of the Cleveland Indians celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on July 27, 2009 in Anaheim, California. The Indians defeated the Angels 8-6. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Busy Boston: Recapping the Red Sox's Deadline Deals

Published 3 months ago
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NEW YORK - JULY 15: (L-R) Alex Rodriguez #13, David Ortiz #34 and Manny Ramirez #24 of the American League All-Stars share a few words during batting practice prior to the 79th MLB All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2008 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Papi's Biggest Moment Is Also His Worst

Published 3 months ago
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Scotty Kimberly responded to a comment on From a Yankee Hater: Stop Booing Derek Jeter

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

Favorite Sports Teams

New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, Ohio State Buckeyes
Favorite Coaches

Bill Belichick, Jim Tressel
Most Memorable Game Attended

July 23, 2002 at Fenway Park. First game of a double-headers against the Rays. Nomar Garciaparra (on his birthday) hit three home runs including a grand slam and the Sox won 22-4.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Freakishly coincidental: Johnny Vander Meer's two consecutive no-hitters. More indicative of the times: 511 wins by Cy Young. Overall: .440 BA by Hugh Duffy
Ruth or Mays?

Willie Mays. Say Hey Kid.
Unitas or Montana?

I've watched Tom Brady - who is Joe Montana - so give me Johnny.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan was the best ever, but Russell won almost twice the championships and just as many MVPs.
Gretzky or Orr?

I'm from NE, how do I not go with Bobby? (But Gretzky was better...)
Pele or Maradona?

Soccer? We talkin' 'bout soccer?
Federer or Sampras?

Tennis? We talkin' 'bout tennis?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger. Most dominant athlete of all-time.
Petty or Earnhardt?

NASCAR? We talkin' 'bout...ok sorry.
Schumacher or Senna?

Sorry, I really have no idea whose these are, assuming of course that they are individuals.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East basketball, Big 10 football

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by Akash
2 months ago

Hey,

Jackie Robinson truly allowed baseball to be what it is today!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240623-jackie-robinson-baseballs-hero

I would love for you to read and comment!

Thanks,
Akash (New England Sports Online)
by Scotty
2 months ago

Hey, I wrote a piece on whether or not fans are right to keep booing Derek Jeter.

I'd appreciate your thoughts.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236656-from-a-yankee-hater-stop-booing-derek-jeter

sk.
by E
3 months ago

Chris,

The Red Sox have been miserable lately. Miserable. I'm already looking ahead to preview how Theo & Co. can fix up the team a little bit with this winter's free agent crop. As always I'd appreciate your feedback.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234014-five-free-agents-the-red-sox-should-pursue-this-winter

Thanks,

Eric
by E
3 months ago

Chris,

With the news of the past year that A Rod and Big Papi are on steroids, I've finally decided that enough is enough on the topic of the drugs. I have never seen a bigger double standard than the hero worship of the baseball greats from the 50's, 60's, and 70's and the vilification of the baseball greats from the 90's and today. As always, feedback is appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229174-big-headache-enough-about-the-steroids-scandal

Thanks,
Eric
by Griffin
3 months ago

Hey Chris,

Week 2 of my MLB Power Rankings: Deadline Edition. If you get the chance, I'd appreciate it if you took a look. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228286-major-league-baseball-power-rankings-deadline-edition

-Griffin
by Randy
3 months ago

With the breaking news of Ortiz's positive test, I'm following up the article I wrote in May predicting this. Check it out if you get a chance...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227842-ortiz-on-roids-are-you-surprised-im-sure-not?just_published=1

Thanks!

Randy
by E
3 months ago

Hey Chris,

The Red Sox have been miserly lately. The pitching has been bad, but the offense has been worse. Theo needs to do something by 4 o'clock tomorrow. As always, feedback is appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/227693-at-tomorrows-deadline-epstein-must-make-a-move?just_published=1

Thanks,
Eric
by E
3 months ago

Chris,

As good as the Red Sox pitching has been, Smoltz, Penny, and Matsuzaka have combined to be one gigantic headache. Check it out, and as always feedback is appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/222265-red-sox-rotation-issues-a-penny-for-my-thoughts?just_published=1

Eric
by E
3 months ago

Hey Chris,

Coming back from the All Star Game, the Red Sox look ready to make a run at another world series. Currently on track for 99 wins, they definitely have a good shot. My review on the first half (and as always feedback is appreciated!):

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219639-boston-red-sox-gearing-up-for-the-stretch-run

Thanks,
Eric
by E
4 months ago

Chris,

With Joe Maddon's annunciation that Carlos Pena will replace Dustin Pedroia on the All-Star roster, it's really starting to get out of hand. Bud Selig needs to change something about the All-Star Game. As always, feedback is appreciated.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216895-al-roster-addition-of-carlos-pena-proof-that-all-star-game-is-a-farce

Thanks,
Eric
by E
4 months ago

Chris,

Tim Wakefield has been a Fenway fixture for so long, and now he's getting close to owning the records for the most wins, starts, appearances, and innings pitched in Red Sox history, putting his name up there with all-time greats Roger Clemens and Cy Young. As always, I'd love your feedback.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210858-tim-wakefield-knucklin-his-way-into-the-history-books

Eric
by Thomas
4 months ago

WHAT A COMEBACK! Can you believe it?

Hope you can check this out!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210549-red-sox-win-in-extras-now-thats-a-comeback
by E
4 months ago

Chris,

As June winds down, how do the six division leaders among MLB shape up? Could any of them stand to improve? As always I'd love your feedback.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208052-mlb-a-closer-look-at-the-division-leaders?just_published=1

Eric.
by Matthew
4 months ago

Hey,

I just came up with the list of the best current Major Leaguers wearing the numbers One thru Ten. I hope you can take a look and voice your opinion on my list. Thanks in advance,

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205039-best-current-baseball-players-by-uniform-number-1-10

- Matthew Falkenbury
by Mike
4 months ago

Is the DL a reason to
give up on the Mets?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/204952-the-dl-strikes-again-but-here-it-is-not-time-to-throw-in-the-towel

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