Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
More Contest Suggestions
We’ve gotten in a couple of solid first attempts in the Import Wins Contest (see two posts ago). Keep them…
Read moreLinks of the Day 6/30/08
Problems in Boston. No, really. Serious problems in Boston. In the spirit of trying to care about the NBA…. Empty…
Read moreAngelswin.com – Mid Season Grades
By Jason Sinner – Angelswin.com Columnist It’s that time of year. The 2008 season is flying by and we have…
Read moreThis is NOT a Rivalry
As much as the folks in Tampa want this to be a rivalry, it is not. As soon as the…
Read moreUSC ranked 48th in Collegiate Directors Cup
The final standings for the year for the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics were announced this past week….
Read moreTwo Sox Minority Players Threatened
The Red Sox received a threat against Latino and African-American players in the mail. The threat reportedly cited 2 players…
Read more6/30: Battle For First
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (50-34) @ Tampa Bay Rays (49-32) Justin Masterson (4-1, 3.43) @ James Shields (5-5, 3.76)…
Read moreWolves Updates 6/30 Part 2
From Mike Trudell/Timberwolves site: The Wolves announced Monday that the team has extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Ryan…
Read moreA Monday Linkage Day
We’re back with some links. During this holiday week, I won’t be posting as much. I have some work to…
Read moreChris Johnson: Future primary back?
As a result of being a first round pick, high expectations have been firmly placed upon the shoulders of Chris…
Read moreManny shoves traveling secretary to ground; threat against Sox’s black and Latinos
Never a dull moment around here. Houston seems to be the land where players get into it with their employers….
Read morePersonal Seat License Grief Counseling
The 5 stages of Personal Seat License Grief:1) Denial- “I can’t believe we have to pay off those rich owners.”…
Read moreVlad’s Decline In Power Numbers
By Eric Notti – Angelswin.com ContributorJune 30, 2008 Behind every problem is a reason. There seems to be a simple…
Read moreThis Week in Angels Baseball (June, 30th)
By Victor Varadi – Angelswin.com Columnist Overall Record: 49-33Games Ahead: 4.5Week Record: 3-3 Week in Review: If John Lackey (2-0…
Read moreSeries Preview: Brewers (44-37) @ Diamondbacks (41-41)
The Brewers start the second half of their 2008 season with four games in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The…
Read moreShould the Red Sox trade Kevin Youkilis for Mark Teixeira?
Talk about your loaded question: should the Red Sox trade Kevin Youkilis for Mark Teixeira? The logic? The Red Sox…
Read moreBagpipe Monday… Warpath
With 2 months to go until college football kicks off, it’s time to get on the warpath.
Read moreMY WISH: An end to the SportsCenter My Wish segments
Steve (you remember Steve?) and were chatting on the interwebs today, and Sports Center came on. The following conversation ensued….
Read moreMalone and Lightning Agree to Long Term Deal
When the Islanders signed Rick DiPietro to an unprecedented 15-year deal it was considered crazy. It still might be a…
Read moreManny Gets Into Altercation With Sox Traveling Secretary
Manny Ramirez was displeased with Red Sox traveling secretary Jack McCormick because he could not get him 16 tickets to…
Read moreMiller on playing for the Wolves
From Sid Hartman: Mike Miller, the Mitchell, S.D., native who came to the Timberwolves in Thursday’s draft-day deal with the…
Read moreBillionaire Boys Club – Lebron James
After watching the NBA Draft on Thursday, one of the big trades of the night was the trade that sent…
Read moreWolves Updates 6/30
From Andrew Alberg/USA Today: That Love just happened to grow up idolizing former Boston Celtics great Kevin McHale was incidental…
Read moreIntroductions Tomorrow
From Celtics.com… our draft picks will be introduced tomorrow morning Giddens, Walker and Erden To Meet Media in Waltham Tuesday…
Read moreIn Appreciation Of… James Posey
We are spending some time looking back over the Boston Celtics championship season… in an effort to truly appreciate the…
Read more“My Dream Came True”
One thing everyone keeps hearing about JR Giddens is that he's got a bit of an attitude problem. If we…
Read morePosey Opting Out Today
The Globe is reporting what we all know… that James Posey is opting out today. He is likely looking for…
Read moreWelcome To Title Town
These are great times in Boston. Show your city pride with our new "Entering Titletown" shirt. click on the shirt…
Read moreMet Fan Knows What to Do With a Foul Ball From A-Rod
A Met fan in today’s Yankee game showed the proper technique for disposing of a foul ball from A-Rod. Watch…
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