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Born in Beirut Lebanon, Farid grew up in suburban Washington D.C. He's had the opportunity to meet many interesting political figures in the 1960's and 70's He traveled the country in the late 70's, living in several western states.

Farid served in the United States Air Force in the late 1970's and was stationed in Texas, Mississippi, Japan and the Philippines.

Farid has had the opportunity to hold many sports related jobs over the years including assistant to Ogden A's (Pacific Coast League) general manager Stan Perry in 1979, public address announcer for the Idaho Falls Braves (Pioneer League) in 1989, official team photographer for the Pocatello Posse (Pioneer League) in 1991 and team photographer for the Idaho State University football and basketball programs in the early 1990's

Farid has had his own Washington Nationals website since late 2004 and has been a contributing columnist at Natsfanatics.com

Farid has been married to his wife Tracey for thirty years and has six children. Two of them, Kendi and Katie, were born with significant physical and mental disabilities, requiring the extra love and attention that only a sports fan can give.

The family recently adopted a 3-year-old special needs child in June.

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OMAHA, NE - JUNE 23: Trevor Holder #17 of the Georgia Bulldogs delivers a pitch against the Fresno State Bulldogs during Game 1 of the 2008 Men's College World Series Championship on June 23, 2008 at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Six Months Later, Nationals 2009 Amateur Draft Seems an Impressive Haul

Published 6 days ago
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DENVER - JULY 06: Starting pitcher Craig Stammen #35 of the Washington Nationals delivers against the Colorado Rockies during MLB action at Coors Field on July 6, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

When Healthy, Craig Stammen Was Washington Nationals' Best Starter in 2009

Published 8 days ago
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BOSTON - SEPTEMBER 29: Billy Wagner #13 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 29, 2009 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Just Three Players Away From Respectability

Published 12 days ago
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LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 05: Pitcher J.D. Martin #60 of the Washington Nationals throws during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 5, 2009 in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals' J.D. Martin Is Every Bit as Good as Ace John Lannan

Published 15 days ago
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History (12),
Ryan Zimmerman (10)

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Favorite Athletes

Frank Howard, Ryan Zimmerman, John Lannan, Harmon Killebrew
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Washington Nationals, Utah Jazz, BYU Cougars, Idaho State Bengals, Maryland Arrows lacrosse (1970's)
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None
All Time Sports Moment

Down 45-25 to SMU with three minutes left, BYU came back to beat the Mustangs on a 'Hail Mary' 46-45 with no time remaining.
Most Memorable Game Attended

1971 Washington Senators opening day -- they beat the A's and Vida Blue 8-0
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Lou Gehrig's 2,130 consecutive games played (didn't get that right, did I?)
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitis
Jordan or Russell?

Russell
Gretzky or Orr?

Hockey isn't a sport
Pele or Maradona?

Who?
Federer or Sampras?

What?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

The Golden Bear
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Mountain West Conference

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by Paul
4 days ago

Hi Farid-
Please take a look when you have a chance. The complete rankings of each MLB stadium...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284289-stadium-journeys-best-baseball-stadium-2009?just_published=1
by Chuck
14 days ago

How are you, Farid?

I went out on Thursday and saw Stephen Strasburg pitch

http://www.dugoutcentral.com/blog/?p=2821
by Lou
23 days ago

Here's how we all voted. Thanks so much for the help. Enjoy.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273191-the-2009-bleacher-report-featured-columnist-baseball-awards
by Keith
24 days ago

In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
by Samantha
3 months ago

Hi Farid,

I've finally published my findings from the survey I conducted of FCs around the league on the state of the Indians.

Take a look...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/232034-outsiders-view-fcs-from-around-the-league-weigh-in-on-the-indians

Thanks again for participating in the survey!

--Samantha
by Erik
3 months ago

Funny...because it says when you go to edit it "This article is written by a B/R featured writer. Don't make major changes to this article." Jerk.
by Samantha
3 months ago

Thanks for doing the survey Farid, I will let you know when the article is published.

I think the FC roundtable is an excellent idea and could produce some interesting material that would be relevant for fans of every MLB team. We should look into getting something like this started.

--Samantha
by Samantha
3 months ago

Hey Farid,

I'm a Featured Columnist for the Indians here on Bleacher, and I'm polling the FCs from other MLB teams for an upcoming article on what went wrong with the 2009 Indians from an outsider's perspective.

Your participation in a brief survey for the article would be greatly appreciated.

Here is the link to the survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=p4Jy36cR9EVjHdFTZl1I3A_3d_3d

The deadline for the survey is Sunday August 2.

I look forward to reading your opinions!

Thanks!
Samantha
by Griffin
3 months ago

Hey Farid,

Decided to start doing weekly MLB Power Rankings. If you get the chance, I'd like it if you took a look. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223096-major-league-baseball-power-rankings-a-shift-in-the-east

-Griffin
by Dylan
5 months ago

Farid,
I really admire your writing. You do an excellent job painting a picture and you write amazingly clear, concise prose. I have been a fan since I read your Spring Training piece and your piece about Cory Lidle is amazing as well. Would you have any interest in joining a blogging website I'm trying to get off the ground? It appears like you got rid of your own blog, but I'm looking for great writers like yourself.
Let me know,
Dylan Sharek
dylansharek@yahoo.com
by Paul
5 months ago

Farid-
Please check out my slide show on some of the best Knuckleballers of all time.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175021-the-best-knuckleballers-of-all-time
by Matthew
5 months ago

Hey,

Walter Johnson was one of the greatest pitchers of all time and yet sometimes is not thought of when we talk about baseball in the past. I've decided to write about him and to show how great a pitcher he really was. Please check it out and leave a comment below. Thanks in advance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/174103-walter-johnson-the-train-nobody-could-catch

- Matthew Falkenbury
by Paul
6 months ago

Farid-
If you participate in fantasy baseball, then you should read my latest. It will help you in those difficult times when one of your hitters faces one of your pitchers. Thanks for checking it out.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/173022-the-fantasy-baseball-question-who-to-root-for-pitcher-vs-hitter
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
6 months ago

Hey Farid,

Lou Gehrig has somehow been forgotten amongst the game’s immortals, even though he was possibly even more of a reason for the success of Ruth’s 1927 Yankees. Read about the quiet, forgotten leader of “Murderer’s Row,” Henry Lou Gehrig.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/167924-lou-gehrig-remembering-the-quiet-forgotten-leader-of-murderers-row?just_published=1

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)
by Heartbeat of the Bronx
6 months ago

Hey Farid,

SI’s Selena Roberts has chosen to haunt A-Rod, and do anything in her power to achieve money, success, and fame. Is she really so different than A-Rod after all? Read why I said “NO.” I would love to hear your comments and feedback.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/165113-sis-roberts-haunts-a-rod-for-money-fame-are-they-really-so-different

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

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