Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
Fare thee well Najeh
The Post-Gazette announced today that the Steelers have released running back Najeh Davenport, along with three other players to trim…
Read moreTonight’s Lineup 6/28 at Houston
Ellsbury CFPedroia 2BDrew RFRamirez LFLowell 3BYoukilis 1BVaritek CLugo SSLester SP Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox Nation http://www.fenwaywest.com
Read moreHave you voted yet?
If not, do it! Now!Vote Varitek! Vote Youkilis! Vote Pedroia! Vote Papi!Voting for the 2008 All Star Game ends on…
Read moreAngelswin.com mid-season Prospect Report
OF, Peter Bourjos rises to the #1 spot with a solid 1st half By Chuck Richter, David Saltzer & Jason…
Read more6/28: Can Lester Stay Hot?
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (50-32) @ Houston Astros (37-43) Jon Lester (6-3, 3.13) @ Brandon Backe (5-8, 4.82) 7:05…
Read moreLinks of the Day 6/28/08
It looks like Purdue went ahead with my ideas. Design Mackey Arena so it looks like my house, I said….
Read more“Red Sox Kid Nation” Captain is from Northern California
As reported in the Marin Independent Journal today: Eleven-year-old Ben Brandeis of Mill Valley [CA] and the Red Sox Nation…
Read moreMore Signs That Houston Fans Are Not Wicked Smahht
In today’s Houston Chronicle they have a feature on how a local rapper name Paul Wall, whoever that is, gives…
Read moreDevastation Revisited
Yesterday morning I went off on the Wolves front office for their trade of OJ Mayo for Kevin Love. Normally…
Read moreYour Obligatory Social Media Network Whoring
flickr Well, it was finally time to give in and do what all the cool kids are doing. This site…
Read moreBOS 6, HOU 1: Dice-K and Drew push Sox to 50 wins on season
Daisuke Matsuzaka went five innings only allowing two hits while striking out for to improve to 9-1 on the season…
Read moreBrews’ pen blows seesaw battle, 7-6
Sigh. The Crew took a 2-1 lead in the top of the second. Then a 6-3 lead in the top…
Read moreTennessee all-time team: Left linebacker
Four guys have performed rather well at the left (strong-side) linebacker position for Tennessee. Eddie Robinson 1998-1999 — Robinson spent…
Read moreSox Run On All Cylinders in Houston
Dice-K is back and in a big way. Matsuzaka went 5 scoreless innings allowing just 2 hits while striking out…
Read moreZgoda on trade
A comment Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune left on his blog: Just my opinion: I think everybody’s opinion of McHale has clouded…
Read moreMidyear Evaluation
Here the defending world champion Boston Red Sox stand, at practically the halfway point of the season: 50-32, first place…
Read moreBring Zo to Boston
The Celtics need a backup center, preferably a veteran who can play defense. According to the Herald's Steve Bulpett, Alonzo…
Read moreWeekend Viewing Picks
Saturday, June 28 BoxingWBC Lightweight Championship/David Diaz vs. Manny Pacquaio – HBO PPV, 9 p.m. GolfU.S. Women’s Open, 3rd Round…
Read moreCeltics Vs. Team USA
BrewHoop asked question last week: How would the Celtics do vs. Team USA?. In our post-championship exuberance, I said Celtics…
Read moreIn Appreciation Of… Glen Davis
We are spending some time looking back over the Boston Celtics championship season… in an effort to truly appreciate the…
Read moreGo Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao is fighting David Diaz tonight… and we're all rooting for PacMan (I made that up… just now). Why…
Read moreMore reviews of the trade
From David Moore/Dallas Morning News: The next time you tell reporters that your team drafted O.J. Mayo because your people…
Read moreWolves Updates 6/28
The Memphis Commercial Appeal has a timeline of the pre-trade conversations between Wolves owner Glen Taylor and Grizzlies owner Michael…
Read moreAnnouncing: The Most Important Wins Contest
I’m sure most of you have perused the Greatest Games list on 18to88.com. You may also be aware that we…
Read moreMiller’s attorney says player is “thrilled”
Mike Miller’s attorney, David Martin, on the player’s reaction to the trade: David Martin says, "The whole anticipation of not…
Read moreCoco’s Suspension Reduced
MLB reduced Coco Crisp’s 7 game suspension by 2 games. Coco was happy with the new but Joe Maddon of…
Read moreTonight’s Lineup 6/27 at Houston
Crisp CFPedroia 2BDrew RFRamirez LFLowell 3BYoukilis 1BVaritek CLugo SSMatsuzaka SP Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox Nation http://www.fenwaywest.com
Read moreDeAndre McDaniel Case, Witnesses aid charged Clemson player
Three witnesses have come forward in the aid of Clemson defensive back DeAndre McDaniel who was charged with assault and…
Read moreWolves extend qualifying offers but not to Telfair
From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: The Timberwolves have extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Ryan Gomes, Craig Smith and Chris…
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