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My name is Ben Burrows and I am a sports loving, senior high school student. As you may see in the articles I write, I hope to become a sports writer and am a DIE HARD Atlanta Braves fan. I love just about every sport, except soccer. I absolutely love the

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Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should Major League Baseball develop a salary-cap system?: 2 of 29
I believe that there should be a salary cap instituted in Major League Baseball. Is it fair that larger market teams can spend millions upon millions of more dollars than the smaller market teams? I strongly think that each team should have the same financial playing field. Why should the New York Yankees be able to spend 200... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Reflections on Barry Bonds beating Hank Aaron's home run record: 1 of 12
Barry Bonds breaking Hank Aaron's home run record was one of the worst things I have ever witnessed in my entire life. As a Atlanta Braves fan and more importantly a baseball fan, I hated watching that ball go over the fence. Barry Bonds only achieved this extraordinary feat with the help of performance enhancing drugs. Hank ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Who is a better baseball shortstop: Hanley Ramirez or Jose Reyes?: 1 of 11
Right now there is a surplus of great shortstops in baseball. Ranging from Hanley Ramirez and Jose Reyes, to Derek Jeter and Jimmy Rollins. There are some great shortstops in the league at the moment, some of which could become some of the best to ever play the game. The two best shortstops in the league happen to be the subj... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Players The best shortstops in the history of baseball: 1 of 7
The shortstop is the position where weak defenders are quickly spotted. For a shortstop to be successful he needs to be good defensively and cover a lot of ground. The shortstop is the maker of some of the most spectacular players in the game. From the diving stop up the middle, to the spinning throw from the outfield grass, ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball MLB: What it's like to be a Atlanta Braves fan: 2 of 12
Ah, The Atlanta Braves. This is one great franchise. I have been a Braves fan for most of my short life. I could never be happier liking any other team. Sure other teams have had more success and more money. I may live in Pennsylvania while Atlanta is on the other end of the country. I may hardly ever get to even watch them u... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Statistics A guide to baseball statistics: 1 of 6
Baseball is a game that is filled with more statistical information than any other sport. There are statistics that measure a pitcher's performance in clutch situations to how many sliders he throws in a 2-2 count. There are statistics that can tell you how many walks a batter takes with a runner on second base and statistics... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Basketball Who would you rather have on your NBA team: LeBron James or Kobe Bryant?: 7 of 40
LeBron or Kobe? That is one of the hardest questions I think you can ask a basketball fan. After becoming a avid basketball fan over the past few years I have found my answer. LeBron. I would rather have LeBron James on my team. LeBron is one of the greatest players the game has ever seen. He is excellent at just about everyt... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Players Barry Bonds and Major League baseball's home run record: 12 of 66
As a baseball fan I was very disappointed when on August 7, 2007 Barry Bonds hit his 756th home run. To me and most likely just about everyone that was not a San Fransisco Giants fan this was a dark day for not only baseball but sports. Barry launched a pitch from Mike Bacsik 435 feet for the record breaking home run. Just ab... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Players NBA profiles: Chris Paul: 2 of 7
With the 4th pick in the 2004 NBA Draft, the New Orleans Hornets select Chris Paul, from Wake Forest University. David Stern may not have been on his game with misidentifying the correct year but Mr. Paul will be for a long time. This could be the best decision the New Orleans Hornets ever make. A sophomore from Wake Forest w... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Is Little League for parents or children?: 2 of 7
There is nothing like watching a Little League game, I would know. I happen to live in the beautiful town of Williamsport,Pennsylvania. If you don't already know it is the home of Little League Baseball. I have the fine privilege of getting to see the best of the best play each summer. There is nothing like watching kids have... More..