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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff November 10, 2009 03:48 PM

asks you: Would you rather have Jason Bay or Matt Holliday?

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff November 6, 2009 03:53 PM

is starting to wonder if Rasheed Wallace was right about the Celtics.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff October 21, 2009 07:11 PM

...wonders if Brandon Tate is the answer.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff October 14, 2009 05:01 PM

wonders if Billy Wagner and his agent actually communicate.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff October 5, 2009 02:48 PM

is growing more convinced that the Patriots defense is for real.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff September 24, 2009 08:56 AM

wonders about the long-term implications of the Phil Kessel trade.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff September 10, 2009 06:52 PM

wonders who will be this year’s surprise team in the NFL.

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Posted by David Lefort, Boston.com Staff September 5, 2009 10:21 AM

is now taking suggestions for the seventh pick of his fantasy football draft.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff August 26, 2009 06:34 PM

wonders if anyone really wants to face the Red Sox in October.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff August 20, 2009 09:43 AM

notes that Bruins training camp is rapidly approaching.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff August 18, 2009 04:01 PM

predicts that Jay Cutler will be a bust in Chicago.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff August 14, 2009 11:16 AM

thinks Tiger Woods is a lock to win the PGA Championship.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff August 11, 2009 12:25 PM

feels OK about his game after watching Padraig Harrington get a snowman.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff July 28, 2009 10:35 AM

still believes that Michael Vick is more flash than substance.

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Posted by Gary Dzen, Boston.com Staff July 21, 2009 05:26 PM

was tired of Brett Favre a long time ago.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff July 14, 2009 08:13 AM

has come to hate the All-Star Game.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff July 7, 2009 09:53 AM

heard about Steve McNair and thought about Lyman Bostock.

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Posted by David Lefort, Boston.com Staff June 30, 2009 09:51 AM

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff June 20, 2009 10:42 AM

is taking a few days off to celebrate the arrival of summer.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff June 11, 2009 10:16 AM

thinks Nick Green and Wes Welker were separated at birth.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff June 9, 2009 04:02 PM

was disappointed by "The Wrestler''.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff May 29, 2009 02:50 PM

predicts 40 touchdown passes for Tom Brady.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff May 26, 2009 10:22 AM

would keep David Krejci over Phil Kessel.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff May 14, 2009 01:16 PM

thinks the Denver Nuggets will be in the NBA Finals.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff May 11, 2009 09:46 AM

wonders if Manny ever took the pill, too.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff May 6, 2009 03:12 PM

wonders what would happen if Paris Hilton and Joba had a child.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff May 4, 2009 08:38 AM

is just wondering: If the Celtics reach the conference finals, might we see KG?

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff April 29, 2009 09:14 AM

notes that the B's outscored the 'Canes 18-6 in going 4-0 vs. them this season.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff April 22, 2009 09:25 AM

thinks the Celtics are going seven games with the Bulls.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff April 17, 2009 04:38 PM

wonders what the Patriots will focus on in the draft.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff April 14, 2009 09:19 AM

cannot wait for the Bruins and Canadiens to renew their rivalry.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff April 6, 2009 04:31 PM

regards April as the best sports month of the year.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff March 30, 2009 09:01 AM

is officially worried about Kevin Garnett.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff March 26, 2009 10:26 AM

is eager to read 'The Rocket That Fell to Earth'.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff March 23, 2009 12:41 PM

thinks the NCAA tourney has been a dud so far.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff March 19, 2009 09:51 AM

likes Pitt to win the NCAA Tournament. (VIP picks)

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff March 16, 2009 03:45 PM

believes that Tom Brady now has his best receiving corps ever.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff March 9, 2009 03:16 PM

welcomes Terrell Owens to the AFC East.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff March 4, 2009 11:44 AM

thinks the Patriots should go after Jason Taylor.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff March 2, 2009 11:43 AM

hopes the Dodgers walk away from Manny Ramirez.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff February 27, 2009 01:11 PM

wonders what the Albert Haynesworth contract means for Vince Wilfork.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff February 23, 2009 01:44 PM

is getting a little concerned about the Bruins. Are you?

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff February 16, 2009 11:48 AM

is still waiting for the other 103 names from steroid testing in 2003.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff February 9, 2009 07:30 AM

is opting for SPF-30 on his forehead.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff February 3, 2009 01:52 PM

is already packing his bags for spring training.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff January 27, 2009 03:46 PM

doesn't understand the fascination with Kate Winslet.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff January 20, 2009 06:27 PM

believes the Red Sox will ultimately re-sign Jason Varitek.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff January 14, 2009 01:30 PM

picks the Eagles and Steelers to reach the Super Bowl.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff January 9, 2009 12:51 PM

wonders how long Brett Favre will string along the Jets.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff January 5, 2009 02:29 PM

likes Florida over Oklahoma in the BCS title game.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff January 2, 2009 08:05 PM

wants to resurrect the term "Big Bad Bruins".

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff December 29, 2008 02:13 PM

highly recommends "Slumdog Millionaire."

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff December 22, 2008 01:52 PM

notes that the Celtics and Bruins are a combined 29-2-1 at home this year.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff December 15, 2008 05:23 PM

wonders if Hideki Okajima plans to take up mountain climbing next.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff December 8, 2008 09:06 AM

usually selects blackjack as his gambling vehicle of choice.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff December 4, 2008 08:47 AM

believes the Seahawks are a threat to the Patriots this week.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff December 1, 2008 10:36 AM

believes the Bruins are currently the best sports story in Boston.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff November 24, 2008 03:01 PM

looks at Milan Lucic and sees a young Kevin Stevens.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff November 21, 2008 10:26 AM

believes that A.J. Burnett would be a mistake.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff November 17, 2008 09:27 AM

points out: If the NFL season ended today, the Patriots would miss the playoffs.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff November 13, 2008 04:35 PM

wonders if Paul Pierce is already on the way to the NBA MVP award.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff November 10, 2008 10:40 AM

is taking note: The Bruins are off to a terrific start. Is it for real?

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff November 6, 2008 03:40 PM

thinks the Pats are playing their most important game of the season Sunday.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff November 3, 2008 09:11 AM

admits he is actually intrigued by ultimate fighting.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff October 30, 2008 04:25 PM

likes the Colts minus the points.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff October 27, 2008 09:34 AM

wonders just how much the Celtics will miss James Posey.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff October 21, 2008 09:37 AM

wants to know: Who do you like to win the World Series?

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff October 17, 2008 09:43 AM

wonders: Did Tampa Bay just blow the ALCS?

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff October 13, 2008 07:53 AM

asks: Would you start Beckett or Lester in Game 6 of the ALCS?

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff October 9, 2008 12:30 PM

wonders: Who will be the unexpected heros in Games 1 and 2 of the ALCS?

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff October 6, 2008 11:42 AM

asks: Are the Patriots back on track?

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff October 3, 2008 11:11 AM

wants your opinion: Will Josh Beckett be himself on Sunday?

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff September 30, 2008 09:17 AM

is curious: Do you think Jed Lowrie is a long-term solution?

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff September 25, 2008 04:46 PM

wants to know: How would you define Troy Brown's career?

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff September 22, 2008 07:28 PM

wants to know: Would you bring back Derek Lowe in 2009?

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff September 18, 2008 02:01 PM

likes the Patriots minus the points (for entertainment purposes only).

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff September 15, 2008 09:47 AM

is anticipating a big week for the Red Sox.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff September 12, 2008 10:47 AM

is a little worried about the Red Sox' ability to hit good pitching.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff September 7, 2008 10:09 PM

is imagining life without Tom Brady.

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Posted by Tony Massarotti, Globe Staff September 4, 2008 09:45 AM

is looking forward to a new beginning.

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asks you: Would you rather have Jason Bay or Matt Holliday?

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Updated: Nov 10, 03:48 PM

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Tony Massarotti is a Globe sportswriter and has been writing about sports in Boston for the last 19 years. A lifelong Bostonian, Massarotti graduated from Waltham High School and Tufts University. He was voted the Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by his peers in 2000 and 2008 and has been a finalist for the award on several other occasions. This blog won a 2008 EPpy award for "Best Sports Blog".

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