Title: Spurs Role Players the Key
Date: February 10, 2009
Original Source: Hoops Addict
Synopsis: This was a Hoops Addict article that took a look at how the San Antonio Spurs constantly find strong role players to fill out the roster beyond Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili. It holds true still, three years later, as their dynasty can’t stop, won’t stop.
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Title: Toronto Blue Jays: Devoid of Action, Optimism, Message
Date: February 10, 2009
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: It had been a quiet and event-less offseason so far for the Toronto Blue Jays, and it had me lacking optimism for the 2009 season.
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Title: Hey Michael Phelps, Come Party
Date:February 6, 2009
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: After news broke and pictures surfaced of Michael Phelps smoking marijuana, I thought I should invite him to take his mind off of things by coming to Canada to party with me and my friends.
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Title: Derrick Rose Has ROY Competition
Date: February 4, 2009
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: Umm no, no he did not. But at the time I saw Russel Westbrook as a threat to his Rookie Throne. Rose won the award with ease while Russ finished 4th, but the analysis looks a bit better now that Westbrook has developed into a star.
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Title: Chris Bosh Will Break Our Hearts
Date: February 2, 2009
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: Reaching deep into the recesses of Emo Blake, I lamented the inevitable departure of Chris Bosh.
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Title: My NFL Season in Three Running Jokes
Date: January 29, 2009
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: Just trying to get my wheels spinning on writing again, I summarized my disappointing NFL season experiences in three (bad) running jokes.
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Title: The Burden of High Expectations
Date: January 28, 2009
Original Source: Hoops Addict
Synopsis: After a few months off from writing due to, among other things, a waning interest and a new job, I got back into the fold at Hoops Addict. This article posited that being a fan of a team that failed to meet high expectations is tougher than being a fan of a team that has no expectations whatsoever.
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Title: A Day in the Life of Bruce Buffer
Date: August 12, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: Did you ever wonder how Bruce Buffer, UFC Octagon announcer, lives his normal everyday life? Or how his wife and kids cope with such a unique character at home? Well now you’ll know.
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Title: Don’t Hate the Player…Manny Ramirez
Date: August 8, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: “Don’t Hate the Player…” was a kind-of regular feature I did showing love for players that are generally hated on or just disliked. This installment focused on Manny Ramirez, back when he was hated just for being goofy, not for being a known and confirmed steroid user.
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Title: The Jays Shouldn’t Trade Burnett
Date: July 25, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: With AJ Burnett trade rumors circulating, I argued for hanging on to Burnett and recouping the compensation picks instead of losing him for 50-cents on the dollar.
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