John Cate
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John Cate

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About

I have been an editor for several community newspapers in the greater Raleigh area since the mid-1990s, and I was a sports editor at a daily in the area for years prior to that. Between 1998 and 2007, I wrote a sports column every week for some of the papers I worked for. Not doing much in sports these days, but still wish I was.

Short List

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Tennessee Vols, Boston Red Sox

  • Favorite Coaches

    Bruce Pearl, Pat Summitt, Phil Fulmer

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Miracle On Ice, 1980.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Tennessee at Notre Dame football, 1991. Down 31-7 just before half, UT rallies to win 35-34.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Cy Young and his 511 career victories. Untouchable in the modern game.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    The Babe. He hit 714 homers AND went 94-46 as a pitcher. Top that.

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Johnny U, but I'd take Otto Graham over both.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Sampras. Federer doesn't have to beat Andre Agassi every week.

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    The Golden Bear. Tiger doesn't have to beat anybody most weeks.

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Petty

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Senna. The greatest race driver who ever lived. I'll never forget Donington '93. RIP.

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    SEC, of course.

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  • Greg Buschow posted 21 days ago

    Greg Buschow

    I agree that using 3 mil of the Scutaro money (it actually saved them 7 million towards lux tax even though the contract was 6 mil) to sign a .240 hitter in Ross was a bad idea, However, I still think with the remaining 4 mil plus 3 - 4 more mil that they have left under the cap, they can squeeze in a SP via trade or FA and if they do that, the Scutaro trade improves the team. As to your comment of, "They may as well re-signed Drew." First, Drews ego would never allow him to sign for anything close to 3 mil. Second, at least Ross will stay on the field.

  • Greg Buschow posted 24 days ago

    Greg Buschow

    Looks like the Sox brass and I are thinking on the same page. Just days after my Scutaro article (that you bashed) they trade him to Colorado for a bag of beans, simply to clear cap space (as I suggested). I expect that money to now be used to sign Oswalt. If not, they'll trade for another reliable pitcher and use the cap space to cover his salary.

  • Patrick Languzzi posted 153 days ago

    Patrick Languzzi

    John, wondering if you had an opinion? You know I always welcome your thoughts..

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/850137-jonathan-papelbon-does-he-have-the-red-sox-right-where-he-wants-them

  • Patrick Languzzi posted 165 days ago

    Patrick Languzzi

    John, surprised you haven't chimed in? Take a read:

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/831134-jacoby-ellsbury-first-player-to-win-comeback-player-of-the-year-and-mvp

  • Patrick Languzzi posted 180 days ago

    Patrick Languzzi

    John, I was hoping I would have seen your input on this one by now!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/810182-jacoby-ellsbury-is-it-time-for-the-red-sox-to-re-consider-a-contract-offer

  • Patrick Languzzi posted 188 days ago

    Patrick Languzzi

    John, your one of my favorite's on the B/R. Keep the interactions coming!
    Patrick

  • Patrick Languzzi posted 188 days ago

    Patrick Languzzi

    Hey John, here's my latest if you care to read..

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/798826-boston-red-sox-coming-around-on-jarrod-saltalamacchia

  • Curious Yellow posted 410 days ago

    Curious Yellow

    You write the most cogent arguments I've read on this site. Good job! Keep it up.

  • Jonathan Stilwell posted 414 days ago

    Jonathan Stilwell

    John - HI! - It's been a while since I wrote an article - Here is a tribute to Bert Blyleven and his quest for the HOF - hope you enjoy!
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/556039-bert-blyleven-pitching-history-and-the-hall-of-fame

  • D.A. posted 429 days ago

    D.A.

    i actually write an article praising boston.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/543008-four-score-can-boston-capture-all-four-major-championships

    thanks!
    da

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