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Chris Gubata joined November 2008

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About Chris »

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

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes
Favorite Sports Teams

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

Bill Belichick, Jim Tressel
All Time Sports Moment
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

Latest Articles »

(Roy) Holidays Coming Early For Red Sox

11/25/2009

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Victor Martinez Is a Catcher, So Let Him Catch

08/05/2009

151 reads 7 comments 1 likes

The Statement MLB's Steroid Users Should've Given

08/03/2009

134 reads 26 comments 2 likes

Busy Boston: Recapping the Red Sox's Deadline Deals

07/31/2009

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Teddy Mitrosilis commented on Halladay Wishes: Are the Red Sox the Frontrunners to Land Blue Jay Ace?

Chris, I think the Angels (or Dodgers) would be the frontrunners for Halladay if they wanted to get into the talks. It just doesn't really look...

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Chris Gubata replied…

I know it seems absurd for the Jays to trade Halladay within the same division, but...
Teddy Mitrosilis replied…

I don't think the Yankees will be in it. They don't have as many pieces, nor...

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Forrest W. Kobayashi commented on Halladay Wishes: Are the Red Sox the Frontrunners to Land Blue Jay Ace?

I think it's important to note that Clay Buchholz is still by no means a sure thing. His strikeout rate was unimpressive, even in 2009, and...

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My sentiments exactly. You know exactly what you are getting from Halladay, and Buchholz is up...

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alex contreras commented on Halladay Wishes: Are the Red Sox the Frontrunners to Land Blue Jay Ace?

boston doesnt have to part ways with clay they just need to pick up vernon wells contract, and a couple of prospects should do it

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Chris Gubata replied…

Hmm interesting point. I wonder if Theo would think that's worth it. That would also probably...

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T S commented on (Roy) Holidays Coming Early For Red Sox

Allow me to get a bit of editing out of the way: lose sleep, not loose sleep; losing a player, not loosing one steep price, not...

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Chris Gubata replied…

Thanks for reading, I assume you mean Adrian Gonzalez from the Padres, and not Alex Gonzalez....

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New Article: (Roy) Holidays Coming Early For Red Sox

published by Chris Gubata

The holiday season may be coming early for Red Sox Nation. Or maybe, I should be saying: the Halladay season is coming early...

Ash Marshall said...

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Hey Chris,

I'm writing articles on the MLB 9s and thought you'd be interested in the Boston Red Sox piece.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288834-mlb-9s-boston-redsox-carlton-fisk-nomar-and-yaz-are-fenway-heroes

Let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Ash

25 days ago

Akash A said...

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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)

107 days ago

Scotty Kimberly said...

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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.

114 days ago

E A said...

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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

118 days ago

E A said...

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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

127 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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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

129 days ago

Randy Lutz said...

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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

129 days ago

E A said...

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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

129 days ago

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About Chris »

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Latest Articles »

(Roy) Holidays Coming Early For Red Sox

Victor Martinez Is a Catcher, So Let Him Catch

The Statement MLB's Steroid Users Should've Given

Busy Boston: Recapping the Red Sox's Deadline Deals

Teddy Mitrosilis commented on Halladay Wishes: Are the Red Sox the Frontrunners to Land Blue Jay Ace?

Hot Poll: Will the Sox swing the Halladay deal by Dec. 7th? 50 people have voted…

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Forrest W. Kobayashi commented on Halladay Wishes: Are the Red Sox the Frontrunners to Land Blue Jay Ace?

alex contreras commented on Halladay Wishes: Are the Red Sox the Frontrunners to Land Blue Jay Ace?

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