Articles by Alan Draper (246319)

“I’m glad I didn’t give up, but it did cross my mind.” Chris Smith’s Sox debut marks long road back

Hello, my name is Mike Scandura, and I’m the newest member of the Fire Brand circle. For more information on…

Read more

Boston Media Turns on The Sox

Nothing like a 1 game losing streak to bring out some overreacting negative press in the Hub. Take a look…

Read more

Offensive coaches excerpts

Q: Do you still think the guy that was drafted number one overall is still inside David Carr? Palmer: “I…

Read more

Some Titan Memorial Day weekend notes

Memorial Day weekend is officially upon us. As most of us travel to see loved ones or prepare to host…

Read more

Spurs Experiencing Deja Vu

Coming off of a very hard loss in game 1, in which San Antonio gave up a 20 point lead,…

Read more

Winning Streak Ends With Ugly Loss To Oakland

The Red Sox had a hard time getting to Harden who was pitching a perfect game until Pedroia homered off…

Read more

Tavarez Changes His Mind…Becomes A Free Agent

Last week Julian Tavarez accepted an assignment with the PawSox but Thursday he called them to say he would become…

Read more

Magadan Gets Tossed in the 6th

Red Sox hitting coach Dave Magadan was ejected by the home plate umpire for yelling from the dugout. J.D. Drew…

Read more

Spring Fishwrap – Baylor Edition

Ah, yes, Baylor. When I hear the name, I think of only one thing…. You were a great DH, Don…

Read more

Wake Getting Pounded Early

Tim Wakefield has given up 3 runs in the first including a two run homer to Frank Thomas. Fenway West-…

Read more

Paul Pierce Is Environmentally Friendly

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t07oOZ5enIY] This is Paul Pierce doing a photo shoot in 2006 for DUB Magazine … which is dedicated to "Automotive Lifestyles" Paul's…

Read more

Stop This Man

Before I delve into my analysis of Antonio McDyess, I want to make it clear this was my plan before reading…

Read more

Feelin’ Good

The Celts are hours away from Game 3… and everyone is feelin' good.  On his team's health, Rivers joked: "Pretty…

Read more

Hey… That’s RED’S Trick!

The Celtics are in "Detroit"… and the Pistons are playing Red's old tricks on the visiting team. You know you…

Read more

Streak ended

Tim Wakefield gave up 8 earned runs over 5 innings and Boston’s winning streak ended as they were beat by…

Read more

Speculation on Miami’s draft pick

From Chad Ford/ESPN: If the Heat decide Mayo’s the guy, they may be able to swing a deal with the…

Read more

Wolves Updates 5/24

From Nancy Marrapese-Burrell/Boston Globe: Comcast SportsNet will air one-hour pre- and postgame shows for every Celtics-Pistons game. In addition, CSN…

Read more

Wings vs. Pens — In Your Words

We’ve got a bunch of entries into the SCF contest, and here are some of the best… Also, I’ll be…

Read more

Best Double Play tandem?

The fine folks broadcasting the Twins game today, Fox Sports North with Dick Bremer and Bert Blyleven have a little…

Read more

Tonight’s Lineup 5/23 at Oakland

Jacoby Ellsbury, CF Dustin Pedroia, 2B David Ortiz, DH Manny Ramirez, LF Mike Lowell, 3B Kevin Youkilis, 1B J.D. Drew,…

Read more

Hardy error leads to 5-1 Brewers’ loss

Just moments after J.J. Hardy scored the tying run in the top of the 5th, Hardy bobbled a grounder in…

Read more

Schilling Continues To Make Progress

Curt Schilling has been throwing from a distance of 100 feet and has been throwing breaking balls from 60 feet….

Read more

Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks

MLBSeattle at New York Yankees – FSN Northwest/WWOR, 7 p.m.Texas at Cleveland – FSN Southwest/STO, 7 p.m.Minnesota at Detroit –…

Read more

Friday Megalinks Will Be Late

Right now, I’m having major computer issues and I don’t know when they’ll be fixed. I’m borrowing someone else’s computer….

Read more

Red Sox Sign 16 Year Old Australian Power Hitter

The Red Sox comb the world for new talent and believe they have found some with Boss Moanaroa, a 16…

Read more

5/23: Can’t help but streakin…

Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (31-19) @ Oakland A’s 25-23) Tim Wakefield (3-2, 4.33) @ Rich Harden (2-0, 2.91) 10:05…

Read more

Dungy says Philly PD not likely to implicate Harrison

On Mike and Mike in the Morning today, Tony Dungy said that they’ve talked to the Philly PD, and while…

Read more

More Whining About Red Sox Nation

As the Red Sox continue to do well and have dedicated fans that follow their team like they are the…

Read more

Penguins Stanley Cup Musical

If you follow this provided link, you may die. I followed it, am still here, and am encouraging you to…

Read more
Arrow to top