May 21 2008
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Basketball, Collaboration, The On Deck Circle

The Raptors Have a Choice to Make: Jose Calderon or TJ Ford

Title: The Raptors Have a Choice to Make: Jose Calderon or TJ Ford
Date: May 21, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: If it seems like I spent a lot of time debating the Ford/Calderon point guard dilemma, it’s because I did. It was the predominant storyline for the Toronto Raptors for some time. Here’s another look, where I support keeping Calderon while my friend Jack supports hanging on to Ford.
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May 16 2008
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Analysis, Basketball, The On Deck Circle

Mike D’Antoni and Every New York Knick

Title: Mike D’Antoni and Every New York Knick
Date: May 16, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: Offensive mastermind Mike D’Antoni had signed on to coach the Knicks. With his schemes known for inflating individual numbers, I took a look at who may benefit the most.
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May 15 2008
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Baseball, Feature, The On Deck Circle

Cheering for Two Teams

Title: Cheering for Two Teams
Date: May 15, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: With the Jays at their lowest point, I considered whether it was appropriate or not to cheer for an NL team as well.
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May 15 2008
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Analysis, Basketball, Hoops Addict

Home Court Advantage Coming Up Huge

Title: Home Court Advantage Coming Up Huge
Date: May 15, 2008
Original Source: Hoops Addict
Synopsis: This Hoops Addict article examined the serious home court advantage that was present in the Spurs/Hornets playoff series. Like all of my HA articles, the links have been lost due to a server transfer, but the text was backed up.
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May 14 2008
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Humor, Other, The On Deck Circle

Sports Lyrics in Hip Hop – First Edition

Title: Sports Lyrics in Hip Hop – First Edition
Date: May 14, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: This isn’t really an article, just a collection of sports in hip-hop lyrics I thought of with help from some friends. It is, to say the least, not comprehensive, exhaustive, or authoritative. Just a list.
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May 13 2008
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Baseball, Pre/Post-Game, The On Deck Circle

Jays/Indians Series in Review

Title: Jays/Indians Series in Review
Date: May 13, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: The Jays went 31 innings without scoring a run, including a Monday doubleheader. It was getting about time for John Gibbons to go.
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May 12 2008
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Baseball, Feature, The On Deck Circle

My 2007 Pittsburgh-New York-Boston Baseball Road Trip

Title: My 2007 Pittsburgh-New York-Boston Baseball Road Trip
Date: May 12, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: This was a review of Year 1 of a baseball road trip with friends that is now going on Year 6. After this summer I`ll have visited 20 of MLB`s 30 stadiums, and this is a review of the trip that started it all.
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May 09 2008
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Analysis, Baseball, The On Deck Circle

Wilkerson?? Really??

Title: Wilkerson?? Really??
Date: May 9, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: The Jays signed Brad Wilkerson and traded for Kevin Mench to replace the void filled by Frank Thomas and then Adam Lind. The only really interesting point looking back is that to perform these transactions, the Jays DFA`d Sergio Santos (shortstop at the time), whom they acquired via trade (as a pitcher) recently.
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May 08 2008
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Basketball, Feature, Hoops Addict

Duncan v. Garnett

Title: Duncan v. Garnett
Date: May 8, 2008
Original Source: Hoops Addict
Synopsis: This Hoops Addict article broke down the `Garnett vs Duncan, Best Power Forward Ever`debate in advance of a potential Spurs-Celtics playoff matchup. Like all of my HA articles, the links have been lost due to a server transfer, but the text was backed up.

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May 07 2008
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Analysis, Baseball, The On Deck Circle

Gary Roberts Wednesday – Eric Hinske

Title: Gary Roberts Wednesday – Eric Hinske
Date: May 7, 2008
Original Source: The On Deck Circle
Synopsis: ODC writer Stu had a weekly feature spotlighting an under-appreciated player, and when he couldn’t turn one in for this week, I stepped to the plate to lend support to Stu and, of course, my man Eric Hinske.
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