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Brad Bortone may have exchanged the faded brick and broken subways of Brooklyn for calmer Rhode Island countrysides, but his passion for the Mets hasn't wavered an inch. In fact, other than an increase in shellfish and a decrease in terror alerts, Brad's lifestyle really hasn't changed. And for a Mets fan living on the dividing line between blind Yankee loyalty and Red Sox Nation, this is saying quite a bit.

In between lobster rolls, Brad freelances for a variety of online and print publications, ranging from the Newark Star-Ledger to the most local of music sites, and seemingly everywhere in between.

Web Site: Bugs & Cranks

BallHype Member since July 12, 2007

The Bugs & Cranks Translation Wizard
bugsandcranks.com - 2 days ago
The Bugs & Cranks Translation Wizard
— bugsandcranks.com — What they say, and what they actually mean, deciphered by B&C's industry-leading technology. (more) The Bugs & Cranks Translation Wizard

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The Hardest Question of All
bugsandcranks.com - 26 days ago
The Hardest Question of All
— bugsandcranks.com — "Yankees or Phillies?" You might as well be asking me "ointment or suppository?" (more) The Hardest Question of All

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bugsandcranks.com - 10/2/2009
Priorities
— bugsandcranks.com — A week watching his baby daughter in a hospital crib has made Brad Bortone reassess his values, and the values of the New York Mets (more) Priorities

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Why Not Carlos?
bugsandcranks.com - 9/11/2009
Why Not Carlos?
— bugsandcranks.com — Should Carlos Delgado be considered for 2010? Bad hip and all, he may have just earned another year. (more) Why Not Carlos?

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Metrocosm
bugsandcranks.com - 9/7/2009
Metrocosm
— bugsandcranks.com — Citi Field isn't even 5 months old, and it's already coming apart at its $850 million seams...kinda like a certain team that plays there from time to time. (more) Metrocosm

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Baseball Like it Oughta Be?
bugsandcranks.com - 8/25/2009
Baseball Like it Oughta Be?
— bugsandcranks.com — Brad Bortone's inaugural Mets game at Citi Field should have been a great baseball experience. Turns out, he was only half right... (more) Baseball Like it Oughta Be?

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bugsandcranks.com - 8/20/2009
Ten Things That Are Still Fun to do at Citi Field
— bugsandcranks.com — The season may be over, but the Citi Field shenanigans never end! (more) Ten Things That Are Still Fun to do at Citi Field

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The Celebrity Roast of Omar Minaya
bugsandcranks.com - 8/6/2009
The Celebrity Roast of Omar Minaya
— bugsandcranks.com — We only roast the ones we love...and Omar... (more) The Celebrity Roast of Omar Minaya

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Ralph Kreskin Speaks!
bugsandcranks.com - 7/22/2009
Ralph Kreskin Speaks!
— bugsandcranks.com — In 1986, Ralph Kiner was asked to showcase his mental acuity by making a prediction about the Mets 23 years later. Here is what he had to say... (more) Ralph Kreskin Speaks!

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Mets Still Accepting Donations for 2009
bugsandcranks.com - 7/20/2009
Mets Still Accepting Donations for 2009
— bugsandcranks.com — Any other throwaway players you want, Omar? (more) Mets Still Accepting Donations for 2009

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bugsandcranks.com - 7/17/2009
Knock One Up, Knock One Out
— bugsandcranks.com — The Mets may not be winning much right now, but their promotions department is a division leader... (more) Knock One Up, Knock One Out

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bugsandcranks.com - 7/8/2009
The Flip Side
— bugsandcranks.com — On the heels of his realistic, but controversial stand on the "core" of the Mets, Brad Bortone acknowledges the guys that are keeping the team afloat in turbulent waters. (more) The Flip Side

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bugsandcranks.com - 7/6/2009
Core Values
— bugsandcranks.com — Chemistry is a huge part of baseball. And the makeshift Mets exhibit none of it. Their “core” players are doing everything they can to provide a spark for a failing ballclub, but in the end, you need to know when to cut your losses. (more) Core Values

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bugsandcranks.com - 6/16/2009
Caption Contest: Raul "Affliction" Ibanez
— bugsandcranks.com — Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words. But your words would make it even better... (more) Caption Contest: Raul "Affliction" Ibanez

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