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Patriots Three Round 2023 Mock Draft Predictions

The 2023 NFL Draft is three weeks away. The Patriots have several holes to fill. With Bill Obrien returning, as Offensive Coordinator, we will predict who the Patriot’s brain trust will select. With the team thin at receivers and linemen head coach, Bill Belichick will certainly be wheeling and dealing his picks. Round 1 Pick 14 Zay Flowers/WR Boston College All signals point to the Patriots…

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Sloppy Defense Costing Celtics In Standings

Since the All -Star break, the Celtics have played inconsistent basketball. Embarrassing losses to the Knicks, Rockets, and Cavaliers have plummeted the Celtics to second place behind Milwaukee. Currently, the team is 2 games in front of the 76ers and 2games behind the Bucks. Any hopes of returning to game seven rest on tough defense and focus on making the right decisions. In this post, we will…

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Winning the Stanley Cup is a long way off. In order to win the cup, the Bruins need solid goaltending from both Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark. Counting on one goalie will put pressure on the team and coache

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Latest Bruins Moves Entice Bruins Nation

 The recent flurry of moves has enticed the Bruins nation. General manager Don Sweeney gained defenseman DimitriyOrlov and forward Garnet Hathaway. Also, swapping jerseys were Red Wing forward, Tyler Bertucci. All three players bring needed grit to the roster. In return, the Bruins gave up a slew of draft picks over the next several years. In this post, we will review three reasons why these…

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With Spring training officially underway, it’s time to project the 2023 Red Sox pitching staff .General Manager Chaim Bloom began the offseason revamping the Red Sox bullpen. Overall, the team added four new relievers and signed veteran Corey Kluber to a one-year deal. Kluber spent the 2022 season with the Tampa Bay Rays. The organization … Continue reading "Projecting The 2023 Red Sox Pitching Staff"

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Projecting The 2023 Red Sox Pitching Staff

With Spring training officially underway, it’s time to project the 2023 Red Sox pitching staff .General Manager Chaim Bloom began the offseason revamping the Red Sox bullpen. Overall, the team added four new relievers and signed veteran Corey Kluber to a one-year deal. Kluber spent the 2022 season with the Tampa Bay Rays. The organization had the seventh- worst bullpen in the Majors. In this…

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A Look At The 2023 Red Sox Opening Day Lineup

The 2023 Red Sox roster is questionable. In this post, we will review the 2023 Red Sox opening day lineup. Losing Xander Bogaerts is significant. General manager Chaim Bloom was busy but lost a major piece of the organization. Replacing him will take time. The core of the roster is past its prime. Top half Of The Order The Red Sox are banking on Enrique Hernandez to replace Bogaerts. Expect…

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With the season half over the Bruins have a way to go. So far, they haven't experienced a long losing streak. Head coach Jim Johnson has done a remarkable job with both the veterans and young players. It's been twelve years since the Bruins won the cup.

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Bruins Need To Add Some Pieces To the 2223 Roster

The Boston Bruins are enjoying one of their most successful seasons in years. It’s time for the Bruins to add some pieces to the 2223 roster. With a comfortable lead in the Atlantic Division, the Bruins are 35-5-4. They are second in the NHL on the Penalty kill and second on the power play Plus, an amazing 92 goals against the league’s best. In this post, we will examine the Bruin’s needs heading…

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The Celtics need to reclaim their identity. In the last sixteen games, they are 8-8. Poor passing is creating turnovers. With the All-Star game around the corner, the team needs to regroup and focus on defense. In this post, we will evaluate three categories the club needs to focus on.

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Celtics Need To Reclaim Their Identity

Celtics Need To Reclaim Their Identity

The Celtics need to reclaim their identity. In the last sixteen games, they are 8-8. Poor passing is creating turnovers. With the All-Star game around the corner, the team needs to regroup and focus on defense. In this post, we will evaluate three categories the club needs to focus on. Focus On Defense The Celtics have failed miserably on defense. In their latest loss to the Thunder, they gave…

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Evaluating the 2022 Red Sox Offseason

Evaluating the 2022 Red Sox Offseason

The 2022 Red Sox offseason has been porous at best. In this post, we will evaluate the Red Sox off -season. Starting with the pitching, the organization has no real stopper. Let us take a look at the latest moves and compare them to other clubs. Starting Pitching Beginning with the starting pitching, Red Sox fans do not have much to cheer about. The Rangers added Jacob Degroom and Nate Eovaldi.…

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Looking At The Revolutions Glaring Offseason Needs

Looking At The Revolutions Glaring Offseason Needs

No doubt the New England Revolution had a disappointing 2022 campaign. In this post, we will look at the glaring off-season needs. The Revolution had some positive stretches in 2022 but came up short. Finishing tenth in the MLS’ Eastern Conference, it’s time for the organization to regroup for 2023. Game Time Strategy Mostly the team simply did not execute in 2022. Many fans are criticizing…

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The Boston Bruins are enjoying early season success. And resigning David Pastrnak is a priority. Pastrnak has been an integral facet of the Bruins since 2014. Outside of William Nylander, ofToronto Pastrnak has been the most productive player in his 2014 draft class. In eight seasons, he has an impressive 282 goals. 600 assists and … Continue reading "Resigning Pastrnak Is A Priority For The Bruins"

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Resigning Pastrnak Is A Priority For The Bruins

Resigning Pastrnak Is A Priority For The Bruins

The Boston Bruins are enjoying early season success. And resigning David Pastrnak is a priority. Pastrnak has been an integral facet of the Bruins since 2014. Outside of William Nylander, ofToronto Pastrnak has been the most productive player in his 2014 draft class. In eight seasons, he has an impressive 282 goals. 600 assists and a plus -minus of 96 rank him as an elite player. In this post, we…

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Despite the injuries, In terms of talent. the year 2022 has been disappointing. Chaim Bloom had a poor offseason acquiring very little in terms of talent. Designated hitter JD Martinez is the subject of trade talk. Long -time catcher Christian Vazquez is also on the block. With the team in last place, they need to get back to fundamentals. Making a deal or two will not bring back this club to the level it needs to be at. Free agent Trevor Story has been a huge disappointment.