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I am a law student in New York City. I am a life long Mets, Rangers, and Giants fan. I also consider myself a competent blogger and sports commentator. I have blogged before, not necessarily on sports, but I will not say where. I welcome comment and suggestion.

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CHICAGO - JUNE 10: Designated hitter David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox swings at a Chicago Cubs pitch during the game on June 10, 2005 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Red Sox 14-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Designated Hitter: The American League's Unfair Advantage

Published 4 months ago
494 reads 54 comments

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: Manager Jerry Manuel and David Wright #5 of the New York Mets talk before a game against the Washington Nationals August 12, 2008 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

David Wright Is a Leader, Jerry Manuel Deserves Credit

Published 4 months ago
136 reads 38 comments

PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Luis Castillo #1 of the New York Mets poses during photo day at Tradition Field on February 23, 2009 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Luis Castillo Is a Man

Published 5 months ago
181 reads 15 comments

Let's Debate! Another 10 Best Sports Movies of All-Time Slideshow

Published 5 months ago
42 reads 2 comments

See 9 more of Timothy's articles »

Timothy Writes About

Dan Pechulis responded to a comment on Stephen Strasburg and Scott Boras: Ruining Baseball One Contract at a Time

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

Favorite Athletes

Tiger Woods, David Wright, Sean Avery, Keith Hernandez, Howard Johnson, Mark Messier
Favorite Sports Teams

Mets, Rangers, Giants
Favorite Coaches

Bill Parcells, Mike Keenan, Bobby Valentine, Cito Gaston
All Time Sports Moment

1994 Stanley Cup final moments.
Most Memorable Game Attended

First game at Shea after 9/11. Piazza went deep off Karsay and 50,000 people cried happilly.
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth - c'mon, he pitched too!
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Sampras
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

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

Big East

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by Nick
3 months ago

Hey Timothy,

When the Royals' Tony Pena Jr. announced that he'd be converting to pitcher, I started thinking about other people who have made difficult conversions from position to position, and made a team consisting of just converted players:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224943-the-all-time-mlb-converted-player-team

If you get a chance, check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks a lot!

-Nick
by Mike
4 months ago

Should The Mets and Yankees make a trade? Would the Mets want Robinson Cano?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214015-should-the-mets-trade-for-robinson-cano
by Richard
4 months ago

If you read my stuff, you knew this was coming. Here it is. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209398-good-bye-jerry-time-to-look-ahead
by Mike
4 months ago

Perez and Maine coming back soon, what should the Mets do with the rotation?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208756-who-should-the-mets-send-to-the-pen-when-perez-and-maine-are-back
by Paul
4 months ago

Hi Timothy-
Just got No. 50 under my belt. Please take a look when you have a chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/208602-10-players-who-barely-made-it-to-the-hall-of-fame
by Shanan
4 months ago

In celebration of Derek Jeter's birthday, I wrote this article:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/206938-happy-birthday-derek-jeter-top-ten-jeter-moments
by Nic
4 months ago

Timothy,

Not sure if you're a college baseball fan, but here’s my latest piece about the College World Series.

The student-athletes play with youthfulness and excitement and it’s sad that college baseball doesn’t get very much recognition.

If you get the chance let me know what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205862-college-world-series-displays-excitement-passion-deserves-more-respect

-Nic
by Richard
4 months ago

Hope you enjoy part 3 my friend. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/205841-anatomy-of-a-franchise-the-new-york-mets-part-iii-1969-amazin
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
by D.A.
4 months ago

hey timothy

check out week 11's power ranking if you have a minute

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203674-mlb-power-rankings-week-eleven

thanks
da
by Danny
4 months ago

Hey,

Check out my latest piece on the Yankee bullpen and some guys named Phil.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203550-yankees-bullpen-philled-up

Comments and Feedback always appreciated.

Thanks!
by Richard
4 months ago

Have yourself some mindless fun. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/203293-try-these-trades-on-for-size
by Griffin
4 months ago

Hey Timothy,

I wrote a piece in May highlighting the position players that I thought should make the all star team. I started a 2-part follow up piece today focusing on starting pitchers. I started with AL. If you get the chance, I'd appreciate it if you took a look at it. Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/201401-if-the-mlb-all-star-game-were-to-happen-now-these-would-be-your-guys-starting-pitchers

-Griffin
by Danny
4 months ago

Hey Timothy,

Check out my most recent article about Sammy Sosa, the summer of '98, and a baseball childhood, tainted.

Feedback always appreciated.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200565-summer-of-98-childhood-dead-and-buried

Thanks,
Danny

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