I started out on my own in the fantasy baseball world not knowing a single soul out there.  I had been a fantasy player for years.  I found a good deal of success in those years and thought maybe I could turn this into something.  I wandered away from my usual CBS and Yahoo information feeling that there must be something else the Internet had to offer.  Then I saw an invitation for writers at www.fantasybaseballexpress.com.  It was run by some guy called The Fantasy Man.  I thought, here's my chance to get involved.  So I sent The Fantasy Man an email with a sample writing and I now had a blog on one of the biggest sites out there.

My simple little blog evolved into www.behindtheplatefantasy.com.  I was on my own now posting what I thought were quality articles.  Last year I joined a league that The Fantasy Man had started.  It was an auction league with readers of Fantasy Baseball Express.  One of the guys in that league had a familiar name...Anthony Cincotta.  You mean the guy with the thick Boston accent that does that kick-ass radio show?  The one and only.  So I sent Mr. Cincotta an email introducing myself and telling him about my site.  Next thing I know he's inviting me to be ON the show.  So the day and time comes up but I'm at work.  I don't have a computer or my sheets or anything with me.  Needless to say, I was nervous.  Here I am having been writing for just under a year and I'm going to be on the one of the most popular fantasy baseball shows and I've got nothing!  Somehow I manage to make it through coming off relatively professional and the guy wants to have be back on!  I couldn't believe it.

Meanwhile Behind The Plate is seeing some new traffic but nothing to write home about.  About half way through the season I start to get discouraged.  Traffic had plateaued but I keep plugging away at it.  I try to keep my article ideas fresh and relevant.  Then I get a big boost of confidence from one Patrick DiCaprio.  He gives me a shoutout on his website and says that my blog is one of his favorites (though I'm still convinced he just liked it for the logo).  Again, I couldn't believe it!  So now I'm like a giddy little 4th grader with $2 in my pocket walking to the baseball card shop.  So I start to pump out articles, I'm looking for guys to write for me, I'm changing up the site, I'm all about it. 

Last seasoned finished up and Behind The Plate finished 2008 with about 20,000 hits.  Not too bad for a humble, little rookie blog-site.  After the season was over I kept writing.  Then Patrick gave me another big break and let me write at www.fantasybaseballgenerals.com.  The site had THE best articles out there from some of the best writers out there so I jumped at the opportunity.  Then the rumors began to swirl about something big.  A merger of the Four Horsemen of Fantasy Baseball- Lenny Melnick, Paul Greco, Patrick DiCaprio, and Tony Cincotta.  When the rumors turned into fact I knew I had to step up my game again if I wanted to be a part of it.  When Paul and Patrick asked me to be a writer for this site I was extremely excited about the opportunity.  I couldn't wait for Jan. 1.  I knew that this would turn into something special and it has.

Now I've been given the opportunity by Patrick and Paul to have Behind The Plate be a part of Fantasy Pros 911.  I've got to thank Mike Kuchera (The Fantasy Man) for giving me my first break and always helping out no matter what.  I've also got to thank Tony Cincotta for befriending me and doing so much to promote me and my site.  Thanks Tony and Darryl for letting a nobody talk baseball with you guys on one of the biggest shows out there.  Thank you Patrick for seeing something in me and giving me so many opportunities to succeed.  I've got to thank the Four Horsemen for putting this site together and letting me be a part of it.  Special thanks to Paul Greco and Patrick DiCaprio for letting Behind The Plate be a part of Fantasy Pros 911.  Thank you to all the readers who supported Behind The Plate Fantasy.

To new readers and old readers I plan to keep informing and entertaining you the best I can.  In these coming days you will be introduced to my writers John Dorhauer and Ryan Campbell and you won't be disappointed with the writings of either gentleman.  Here's to a great 2009 season for all of us.

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written by tonycincotta, February 14, 2009

lol, Chris is always on the ball. Big O you better suck down all that info Podhorzer is brainwashing you with. I think Mulligan and myself somewhere down the road meet up with you in a Fantasy Alley.

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written by ChristopherMulligan, February 14, 2009

lol, this may turn out to be a situation like the Yankees are in every year. they're clearly not the better team but get the best odds every year just to let everyone down. BTW, Cincotta hears everything!

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written by ChristopherMulligan, February 14, 2009

Thanks Kev, I've enjoyed working with you and looking forward to many more seasons working together.

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written by ChristopherMulligan, February 14, 2009

Thanks Krausey. Now that you're a frequent reader of FP911 I predict a battle between me and you in the championship this year. See ya in a few weeks buddy.

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written by big o, February 14, 2009

ok .
but if we continue to bash cincotta and talk about how you're going to trounce him this year , won't he catch on ?

at the very least , it's gonna kill the odds .... which have now moved to where you are a clear-cut favorite (2:1) .

good thing i got my bet in "early" .

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written by kevinorris, February 13, 2009

Just another way that Chris and I are so dang similar, I was also 'discovered' by Patrick DiCaprio after participating with him in a mock draft sponsored by MLBFrontOffice.com (which I wrote for). Like Mully, when I hear about the big four getting together (or as he would say, the four horsemen) I also attempted to step up my game. I'm very grateful for the opportunity here and I am a firm believer that this is the best fantasy baseball site on the internet.

Keep up the good work Chris, and I'm anxious to see what BTP can bring to FP911.

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written by fullkrause, February 13, 2009

I've known Chris since grade school and am going on my fourth season in a friends league with him! He's always been the best player in our league,but I never knew he was a ringer writing for websites! Anyway, that just shows he's a regular guy who knows his Baseball. The powers that be at FP911 made a great hire and will surely not regret it! Keep up the good work Chris love the site!!!

Always rep the Gamblers & Alcoholics proudly!!
(If I could make one suggestion it would be to start a fourm! Just sayin!)

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written by ChristopherMulligan, February 13, 2009

Thanks guys and thanks for your continued support. I'm very excited about the move. The old site will remain functional but all posting from Behind The Plate will be done here.

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written by big o, February 12, 2009

nice chris . happy for you .

these east coast liberal media types need a little balancing act to help keep their feet on the ground . fantasy is neat , but there's nothing wrong with a little old-fashion reality , every once in a while .

what happens now to the old site ?
do i delete it from my favorites list ?

proud to be among your supporters .
regards,
big o

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written by Joe Lano, February 12, 2009

Very cool Chris. I have been to your site quite a few times myself and like the stuff.

Glad to see fantasy pros 911 will now be my one stop shoping place for everything Christopher Mulligan. :lol:

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written by Shai, February 12, 2009

Congratulations, Chris!

Looking forward to the great quality (& hopefully quantity too!).

Good luck.

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