With a 2.61ERA and a 1.10 WHIP, nobody is going to be complaining about Henderson Alvarez’ results so far this season. Alvarez, the Blue Jays’ second-year number three starter, is off to a great start based on traditional baseball card numbers, also sporting a 3-2 record and averaging just shy of 7 innings per start. [...]
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Posted: 14th May 2012 by Blake Murphy in Baseball, Blake MurphyRaptors Republic Article – Raptors Beat Nuggets, Hurt Lottery Odds
Posted: 29th March 2012 by Blake Murphy in Blake Murphy, NBA Ball, Outside Writing2 wins in a row when I cover?? The curse appears to be broken, as the Raptors win again in a great game against Denver. Check it out!
Raptors Republic Article – Raptors Beat Knicks, I Finally Got a Win!
Posted: 24th March 2012 by Blake Murphy in Blake Murphy, NBA Ball, Outside WritingNow 2-18 when doing post-game coverage, as the Raptors thoroughly beat a confused and disinterested Knicks squad. Check it out!
Raptors Republic Article – Bulls @ Raptors Pre-Game
Posted: 21st March 2012 by Blake Murphy in Blake Murphy, NBA Ball, Outside WritingDamn, almost nailed my score prediction. Even without D-Rose, this one didn’t look promising. Check it out.
Raptors Republic Article – Raptors @ Cavaliers Pre-Game
Posted: 13th March 2012 by Blake Murphy in Blake Murphy, NBA Ball, Outside WritingKyrie Irving. Canadian Tristan Thompson. Ping Pong Balls. Check it out.
Raptors Republic Article – Trade Deadline
Posted: 9th March 2012 by Blake Murphy in Blake Murphy, NBA Ball, Outside WritingA look at the entire roster and who may be on the move at the Deadline. Please end Rasual Butler. Check it out.
Raptors Republic Article – Grizzlies @ Raptors Pre-Game
Posted: 2nd March 2012 by Blake Murphy in Blake Murphy, NBA Ball, Outside WritingRemember the Naismith Cup? Apparently it’s now in Israel, so the Raptors and Grizzlies don’t have much to play for. Still… Check it out.
Raptors Republic Article – On Jose Trades and Roster Utilization
Posted: 27th February 2012 by Blake Murphy in Blake Murphy, NBA Ball, Outside WritingTook a look at potential Jose Calderon trade scenarios, as well as the wasted space that is Rasual Butler’s Corpse and Anthony Carter’s Shiny Head. Check it out.
Raptors Republic Article – Bobcats @ Raptors Pre-Game
Posted: 17th February 2012 by Blake Murphy in Blake Murphy, NBA Ball, Outside WritingTo try and shake my run of bad-luck (1-18 when I cover), RR has me doing pre-game coverage today instead. The Raps play the league’s cellar dweller in what should be a confirmation win, providing some positive feedback after a run of close and hard-fought losses. Check it out.
Raptors Republic Article – Raps Show Promise, Lose to Spurs
Posted: 16th February 2012 by Blake Murphy in Blake Murphy, NBA Ball, Outside WritingComing off three great games (beating the Celtics, and close losses to the Lakers and Knicks), the Raptors performed admirably yet again, hanging in with the Spurs throughout. In the end, the experience and talent of the Spurs won out, but the game wasn’t without it’s bright spots for the Raptors. Check it out.
