Travis Briscole's Sportswriter Profile

Travis Briscole joined February 2009

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About Travis »

My name is Travis Briscole and I am 23 years old. I live in Kentucky with my parents (yes) and am unemployed. I grew up as an Expos fan but that was trashed when they moved. My favorite teams are the small-market ones.

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Favorite Athletes

Albert Pujols, Matt Holliday, Prince Fielder, Ichiro, Jake Peavy, Carlos Pena
Favorite Sports Teams

All small-market MLB teams (Rays, Marlins, Brewers, Twins)
Favorite Coaches

Whitey Herzog and Casey Stengel
All Time Sports Moment

2001 World Series
Most Memorable Game Attended

College Football- Kansas vs. Mizzou (2007)
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cy Young wins... and losses
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?
Gretzky or Orr?
Pele or Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?
Tiger or Nicklaus?
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Latest Articles »

25 Ways to Know if You're a New York Yankees Fan

04/14/2009

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25 Ways To Know If You're a Cincinnati Reds Fan

04/07/2009

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25 Ways To Know If You're a New York Mets Fan

04/06/2009

61 reads 1 comments 1 likes

Chicago Cubs: 25 Ways to Tell If You're a Fan

04/05/2009

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Hotnuke said...

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Travis,

I felt you might get a kick out of this little piece. It has an important message for everyone. Let me know what you think of it in the comments section.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255532-be-smart-play-joyfully-today?just_published=1

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke

72 days ago

Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Travis, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero

98 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

The turmoil surrounding the 1977 Yankees earned them the nickname of “The Bronx Zoo.” The current 2009 Yankees have an interesting blend of leaders and pranksters, so I decided to create a LITERAL “zoo.”

Check out what animal each Yankee would be reincarnated as in a next life.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216046-the-real-bronx-zoo-what-if-the-yankees-were-reincarnated-as-animals

Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

139 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Hi Travis-
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

151 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

It’s been a very long time since I have extended an article of mine to the Bulletin Boards of my friends/fans, but this one is filled with the true venom and passion of a frustrated Yankees fan. The days of consistent success are over, and this baseball lifer is blaming Brian Cashman. Read how he has displayed the baseball knowledge of a little leaguer in assembling Yankee teams of the last 7 years.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207148-yankees-gm-brian-cashman-nothing-more-than-an-infinite-checking-account

I would love to hear your feedback on this one. Thanks everyone!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

154 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

The Yankees have been putrid against Boston this year, especially over a 3-game sweep in Fenway Park. They are returning to the scene of the crime tonight, and this slideshow highlights 5 major reasons why this time around could be very different:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195593-yankees-turn-the-page-top-5-reasons-this-trip-to-fenway-wont-be-dj-vu

I would love to hear your feedback and input, and I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

171 days ago

Brendan Costello said...

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hey man you write some good stuff. i think you should check out this article on Pedro.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/192010-pedro-martinez-back-in-a-met-uniform

176 days ago

DJ Rallo said...

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Hey,

Today I look back at one of the modern comeback stories that has touched fans of all kinds. This story is about a modern day marvel who had a bright future, only to be setback by abuse of his body. This comeback story of Josh Hamilton himself describes why, nobody is perferct.

Enjoy
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/189069-resisting-temptation-josh-hamiltons-ride-to-hell-and-back

181 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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It appears as though Nick Swisher’s Yankees honeymoon is coming to a close, and is being replaced with married life. Smiles are quickly transitioning into expressions of concern. Read about how bad it has gotten for Swish in the Bronx.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/185125-nick-swishers-yankees-honeymoon-quickly-turns-into-married-life

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

184 days ago

Joe McCoy said...

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New article up...tell me what you think

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/171369-the-longest-player-names-in-sports-history

194 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey,

Melky Cabrera hit a walk-off home run last night for the Yankees, but the score and the win paled in comparison to Brett Gardner’s remarkable story. Read how he brought a smile and hope to a sick little girl in NYC.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/176787-brett-gardners-otherworldly-homer-proves-more-powerful-than-coincidence

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

195 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey Travis,

Ryan Zimmerman’s hit streak halted at 30 games last night. As one streak ends, another is admired. Read about how Joe DiMaggio forever redefined ’56,’ and how his feat may never be broken. It is a record that thankfully cannot be broken through steroid use, and represents all that was once right in a game that has since gone so wrong.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/175186-one-streak-ends-another-is-admired-how-joe-dimaggio-redefined-56

Thanks in advance!

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

197 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Travis-
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

199 days ago

Heartbeat of the Bronx said...

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Hey Trav,

A-Rod has finally returned, and he wrote a script fit for the Oscars in his first at bat. It will take some time for him to get things going, however, and I’d like you to read why we can’t expect an instant encore.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/171219-a-rod-writes-script-fit-for-oscars-why-we-cant-expect-instant-encore

Thanks in advance, and I look forward to hearing your comments and feedback.

-Stephen (Heartbeat of the Bronx)

202 days ago

O Shiri said...

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My new article is focused on our national past time and what's missing from todays game. Centering on bringing back the true meaning of the game: Our "National Past Time" let me know what you think. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/170553-what-happen-to-the-game-i-love

203 days ago

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