Raymond Bureau
Raymond is a high-school math and science teacher (since 1993) and has also taught English for high school and college. He is a former radio announcer/producer and loves baseball -- he once had his own baseball radio talk show. He has coached his high school and junior high teams but currently coaches his son s Little League teams.
Raymond is a devoted husband, father, and Christ follower. His life verses are Philippians 4:13, John 14:6, and Isaiah 41:10.
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Raymond is a devoted husband, father, and Christ follower. His life verses are Philippians 4:13, John 14:6, and Isaiah 41:10.
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My Three Favorite Minor League Teams and Stadiums: Fan OpinionFor those of us who cannot get to Major League games very often, Minor Baseball provides a strong baseball fix as we watch the starts of the future develop today.Also published on:
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NBA 2K12 is a Slam Dunk: A Sports Video Game ReviewNBA 2K12 provides hours of enjoyment for sports video game fans of all ages. Those who like the realistic experience of game play, announcing, season play, and championship play will truly enjoy this game.Also published on:
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Which New Manager Inherited the Best Situation? Fan DebateTo answer this, I considered more than just team strength; I also considered fan expectation.Also published on:
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Yankees Add Bats from Both Sides: Fan ReactionThe New York Yankees signed left-handed slugger Russell Branyan and right-handed hitting Bill Hall to Minor League contracts and invited both to Spring Training.Also published on:
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Let Mark Teixeira and Other Sluggers Bunt: Fan DebateI frequently wonder why more players do not bunt against the shift or at least try to poke one down the left-field line.Also published on: -
The New Matt Garza Deal is Not Enough: Fan DebateI would like to see the Cubs keep Matt Garza in the rotation for a at least few more years and build a winning team around him.Also published on: -
Top Five MLB Play-In Games of My Lifetime: Fan OpinionWith the advent of the new wild card round and the one-game play-in still in discussion, I thought back to the top five play-in games from my lifetime (since 1969).Also published on:
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One-Game Play-In Pros and Cons: A Fan's TakeThe playoff expansion could begin in 2012. Here are my pros and cons of the one-game play-in.Also published on:
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Top Five 2011-12 MLB Offseason Winners: Fan DebateEven though I realize that more roster changes can and likely will occur before Opening Day, I have chosen the five teams that I feel have made the best offseason acquisitions to date to improve their chances of making and going deep into the postseason.Also published on:
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My Cubs Opening Day Rotation: Fan OpinionRoster changes can and still may occur, but as for now, here is my Chicago Cubs Opening Day pitching rotation.Also published on:
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My Cubs Opening Day Lineup: Fan OpinionWith less than a month before spring training begins, I have decided to stop thinking of whom I wish the Chicago Cubs would have and start considering whom they do have.Also published on:
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Yankees Sign Gardner for 2012: Fan ReactionIn this day in which many marginal players make far higher salaries, $2.8 million for a solid Yankees outfielder is a bargain.Also published on: -
Yankees' Rotation Looks Much Stronger: Fan OpinionThe Yankees began the offseason with many questions in their starting rotation. So far, I like the answers.Also published on:
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Yankees Trade Montero to Mariners for Pitcher Pineda: Fan TakeIn effort to strengthen their starting rotation, the New York Yankees traded away highly-touted catching prospect Jesus Montero to the Seattle Mariners for starter Michael Pineda.Also published on: -
Kerry Wood Signs with the Cubs: Fan ReactionRelief pitcher Kerry Wood signed a one-year, $3million deal with a club option for 2013.Also published on:
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Lefty Paul Maholm Joins Cubs' Rotation: Fan ReactionThe Chicago Cubs have added another southpaw to the starting rotation in Paul Maholm.Also published on:
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Cubs Bring in Anthony Rizzo from Padres: Fan ReactionFor the third time since 2007, Jed Hoyer has acquired first base prospect Anthony Rizzo.Also published on: -
All One-Team Team: Fan OpionionI have chosen my all-time team of players who spent their entire MLB careers with exactly one team (starter listed first) and most of it at the indicated position. Most are in the Hall of Fame or will be before too long.Also published on:
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Cubs Say so Long to Carlos Zambrano: Fan ReactionThe Chicago Cubs traded Carlos Zambrano to the Miami Marlins but will pay much of his 2012 salary.Also published on:
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MLB Said Goodbye to Stars in 2011: A Fan RemembersMLB lost a number of heroes and other figures. We pay honor to those who left us.Also published on:
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Cubs Trade Sean Marshall to Reds for Travis Woos: Fan ReactionThe Cubs traded away their best reliever for a young left-handed starter who had a mediocre 2011. Let us hope that it works out well.Also published on:
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Top Five Items on My Chicago Cubs Christmas List: Fan DebateThis Christmas, I sent my letter to Santa requesting some gifts for the Cubs. Here are the top five items on my 2011 Chicago Cubs Christmas wish list.Also published on:
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New York Yankees Jesus Montero: MLB Network #1 Breakout Prospect: Fan ReactionMLB Network predicted New York Yankees' catcher Jesus Montero as the #1 prospect to break out in 2012.Also published on: -
Three MLB Scoring Rules that Need ChangingIn order of importance, I chose three scoring rules (plus a post script) that I deem outdated and in need of change.Also published on:
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Cubs: Why Not Gio Gonzalez? a Fan's OpinionOakland A's lefty Gio Gonzalez may become available. The Chicago Cubs should try to get him.Also published on: -
Cubs Tender Six Contracts, Keep Matt Garza: Fan ReactionThe Cubs made their best roster move of this offseason so far in tendering pitcher Matt Garza’s contract.Also published on: -
All-Yankees Team of My Lifetime: Fan OpinionThe Yankees history is loaded with icons and legends, Therefore, I limited my team to players of my lifetime, since 1969. Here is my All-Yankees team of my lifetime.Also published on:
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Rays Sign Moore for Less: MLB Fan's ReactionThe Tamps Bay Rays made a terrific roster and business move on December 9, 2011, when they signed their young star in the making, LHP Matt Moore, to an eight-year contract.Also published on:
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Cubs Remain Quiet at Winter Meetings: Fan ReactionThe Cubs stayed quiet during the winter meetings, and they made low-key and low-impact moves.Also published on:
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New NBA Deal Saves 66 Games and Postseason: Fan ReactionNBA Owners and players have agreed in principle to a new labor deal that would allow the 2011-2012 NBA season to begin for real on Christmas Day.Also published on:
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WIll Mariano Rivera Retire After 2012? a Fan's ReactionSee why Rivera is a definite first-ballot Hall of Famer regardless of how long he pitches.Also published on:
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MLB Labor Agreement Ensures No Repeat of 1994: MLB Fan ReactionThe agreement ensures that MLB will have no work stoppage for 21 straight seasons by the deal’s end.Also published on:
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MLB to Add Two More Wild Card Teams: Fan ReactionNot every fan will like having an extra playoff round regardless of how long or short. Regardless, it appears that MLB will have the extra round likely beginning in 2012 with the question being how many games the wild card teams will play.Also published on:
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Houston Astros Will Move to the A.L. West in 2013: MLB Fan's ReactionLike it or not, the deal is done. The Astros will play their final season in the N.L. Central in 2012 and move to the A.L. West in 2013.Also published on:
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Cubs Need to Re-Sign of Reed Johnson: Fan's TakeIn the process of deciding whom to bring in the fill in the starting spots, the new Cubs management also needs to re-sign Reed Johnson to keep the bench strong.Also published on:
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Posada Unsure If He Will Play or Retire: Fans's ReactionThe New York Yankees have a history of storied players who spent all of their stellar careers in pinstripes. Catcher Jorge Posada could become one of them if he decides to retire rather than seek employment with another team for 2012.Also published on:
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Which Geovany Soto Will Show Up in 2012? Fan PerspectiveAs the Chicago Cubs still determine who will manage, play third base, play first base, and pitch, they do have a catcher in place in Geovany Soto. The question is, though, which Geovany Soto will show up in 2012?Also published on:
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Top Ten MLB Switch Hitters of All Time: Fan OpinionHere are my top ten switch hitters of all time. A few may not have the glorified numbers of Mickey Mantle, but they had just as much success in other areas.Also published on:
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Coaching Kids' Baseball: Third Base -- Coach's PerspectiveBy age 11-12, the third baseman has more responsibility other than simply fielding and throwing to first. He begins learning about positioning based on the hitter and pitcher, turning a double play, fielding bunts, and taking steal and pickoff throws.Also published on: