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Bill Martinez joined February 2009

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About Bill »

This is a place for me to actually live out one of my dreams and write about the team that I have loved ever since I first saw Nolan Ryan pitch back in 1974. This is all about Angels baseball, with a little mix of rivalry stuff for flavor.

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Favorite Athletes
Favorite Sports Teams

Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Cowboys
Favorite Coaches
All Time Sports Moment

When the Angels finally won the World Series, a day I never thought would happen in my lifetime.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Game 5 of the 2002 ALCS. Adam Kennedy hits three bombs and the Angels win their first (and so far only) AL pennant.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak. Pitchers are so afraid of ending up as a trivia question they would rather walk a guy three times and get one out to snap the streak than actually challenge the hitter.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays. Ruth was a great home run hitter and pitcher in his day, but Mays was an all-around athlete.
Unitas or Montana?

Montana. Unitas was a legend, but Montana was clutch whenever he need to be. See "The Catch" and the end of Super Bowl 23 if you need more proof.
Jordan or Russell?

Russell. Changed the way the game was played in the middle because of his defensive prowess.
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky. He was 'The Great One' for a reason.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele. Both were artists on the pitch, but Pele made soccer popular in places it never would have been otherwise.
Federer or Sampras?

Federer. Calm, cool and collected. If he can get by Nadal on clay, he can win 20 grand slam titles.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger. Nicklaus could win big tourneys, but he never dominated his rivals like Tiger has.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Petty. He will always be 'The King',
Schumacher or Senna?

Senna. Would have made Schumacher's dominance moot if not for a tragic crash that cost him his life.
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Latest Articles »

Wild Things: Dubious Record Would Make Sheen and Robbins Proud

06/24/2009

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Demotions Should Only Be Beginning for Halos

06/15/2009

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Halo Magic? Angels' Comeback Against M's Could Be Latest in String

06/02/2009

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Los Angeles Angels Still in AL West Race Despite Early-Season Pitfalls

05/19/2009

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Matthew Falkenbury said...

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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

158 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey Bill,

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

163 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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With your team in 2nd place, what do you think are the chances that they'll reach the top of the division?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/200071-ranking-the-second-place-teams-most-likely-to-make-the-playoffs#page/1

165 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Bill-
When you have a minute, check out my latest slide show about upcoming milestones we should be seeing this season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190502-nine-baseball-milestones-on-the-horizon

179 days ago

Joey Corso said...

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This is the story of a ball player who beat the odds. Its a true heartwarmer, and I'd love to hear what you think.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190117-john-hiller-from-deaths-doorstep-to-one-of-the-best

180 days ago

Blaine Spence said...

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Angel's community:
It is not too late to make a difference!
You can help. Please give a read and "pay this forward" Some things are bigger than sports.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182116-fallen-san-francisco-49ers-et-a

187 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey Bill,

People of my generation look at them fondly as the players they watched as little kids, people of other generations may just look at them as great players. I created a slide show highlighting the best players of the 1990's. If you get a chance, take a look, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/183458-the-most-fearsome-ball-players-of-the-1990s

-Griffin

187 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey Bill,

There was a touching moment in the Mariners game last night, made possible by the best pitcher I've ever gotten to watch - Randy Johnson. Watching history unfold inspired to me take a look at his incredible career and count down his five best moments, in my eyes. If you get a chance, take a look at it, I'd appreciate it. Thanks a lot.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182160-the-top-five-randy-johnson-moments

-Griffin

188 days ago

Griffin Cooper said...

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Hey Bill,

A quarter of the way through the season, I've broken down the AL West - would like it if you took a look at it, thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/181503-al-west-breakdown-approaching-june

-Griffin

189 days ago

Pete McKeown said...

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Hey Bill, Im doing a fantasy baseball league with BR writers, and I think it could be a great time. We could use an Angels' fan, so if you're interested, please shoot me your email on my BB.

260 days ago

John Louie Ramos said...

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Bill,

hi, hope everything's fine..
I just want to share my latest work..

If Life Could Be Just Like Sports..

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/125277-if-life-could-be-just-like-sports

best,
Louie

284 days ago

Nick Carlo said...

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Who do you think will win the AL West?http://bleacherreport.com/articles/124290-mlb-predictionsal-west/poll_results#poll

287 days ago

Pete McKeown said...

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Hey Bill, this article has special meaning to me. Please give it a read if you get a chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/124059-to-an-athlete-dying-young

287 days ago

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Wild Things: Dubious Record Would Make Sheen and Robbins Proud

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