As a sports writer, I'm still very much a work in progress...

[WildcatFan]

This is only the second article I've ever written, but I thought I'd share

http://mlbreports.com/2013/01/04/redsstate/



This is my first one...

http://mlbreports.com/2012/12/09/nastyboys/


Constructive criticism is welcomed! Please be nice, I'm not getting paid for this

Loved it! Just bookmarked the blog. Great lede (anything about the Reds that starts with "97 wins" wins my approval), nice flow, concisely summed up the entire team.

I'm a writer by trade too. Since you said you're looking for constructive criticism, the only thing I can think to offer for now is don't feel the need to use a lot of commas. Sentences will read a little easier if you're not setting off a bunch of items. I like Purdue's online writing lab a lot--here's what they have to say about it: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/607/02/

Can't wait to read more from you!

[Matt700wlw]

Thanks guys!!

[RedEye]

Good work! One question -- you write that Brandon Phillips' signing was "the best thing to happen this off-season." What about Votto's extension?

[Spitball]

Nice job, Matt! Great reads!