Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
Fatal Flaw?
Theo Epstein has a history of aggressively finding and solving for potential fatal flaws within his Major League roster. While…
Read more Brewers drop game, series to Dodgers
For the first six innings yesterday Ben Sheets pitched lights-out and it appeared that if the offense could just tally…
Read more Spurs Push It To The Limit
With their backs against the wall, the Spurs brought their trademark game to the court, and even had some help…
Read more FINISH THEM!!
One thing we know… basketball will be played in Boston on Sunday. The only thing we need to figure out…
Read more Hoiberg: This is a big year to move up
From Jon Krawczynski/AP: ”This is a big year to move up. There are a couple players I think could really…
Read more Wolves Updates 5/16
From Charley Walters/Pioneer Press: Don’t be surprised if the Timberwolves trade one of their two second-round draft picks (Nos. 31…
Read more Series Preview: Brewers (20-21) @ Red Sox (24-19)
In a possible preview of the 2008 World Series, the Brewers travel to Boston for their first interleague series of…
Read more Lay off Marion Barber
Its the offseason, and here come the people that want to rip Marion Barber for not working with the team….
Read more Explanations Wanted
If you are so inclined and want to stay up, the Boston Herald says it will post John Tomase’s explanation…
Read more Hoiberg’s lottery good luck charm
From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: Wolves assistant GM Fred Hoiberg is taking a stuffed bear with him for good luck in…
Read more Colon Has Another Good Start for the PawSox
Bartolo Colon pitched well in his second rehab start for Pawtucket since he injured his oblique. El Gordo went 6…
Read more I’m Not Dead… Really
Contrary to popular opinion, Subway Domer is still alive. Nothing much to post about. I have been working feverishly on…
Read more Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
MLBFlorida at Cincinnati – Sun Sports/FSN Ohio, 7 p.m.Atlanta at Philadelphia – SportSouth/Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, 7 p.m.Colorado at Arizona –…
Read more Excerpts of the Matt Walsh Interview on HBO’s Real Sports
Excerpts of the HBO Real Sports interview with former New England Patriots employee Matt Walsh have been released. This edition…
Read more More Amazing Race 13 Stuff
The great TAR Detectives at Reality Fan Forum are at it again. They have practically determined the entire route of…
Read more Get Ready For Some Old Faces
Inter-league play starts up tomorrow with the Brew Crew coming to the Fens. There will be some interesting story lines…
Read more Links of the Day 5/15/08
OK, one last post, then I’m out of here until Tuesday, for serious this time The guy who inspired Steve…
Read more Craig Stevens was a draft pick based on value, not need
It seems like every year I get caught up in the all the hype and hoopla during the draft. As…
Read more Brewers make bid for Tavarez; farewell, Aardsma and Lopez?
The Milwaukee Brewers have tossed their hat into the ring for Julian Tavarez’s services, so the Sox may be able…
Read more NHL – Dallas vs. Detroit, Game 4 Highlights
Here are the highlights from last night’s Game 4 of the Dallas-Detroit series, won by Dallas, 3-1 to extend the…
Read more A Thursday Link Thing
I’m here. And the fallout from the John Tomase/Boston Herald/New England Patriots/Spygate story continues as fans wait to hear the…
Read more Pats fan turned the movie off too soon
Foxsports has printed an article by a Patriots fan who embraces the vile thing his team has become. He says…
Read more Money, money, money…
This morning, Ryan referred to my “unique perspective to statistics” and “childish enthusiasm” when it came to sports. I take…
Read more The Sox and weather
The Weather Channel has something pretty cool going on that they just started: when you visit MLB.com or a team…
Read more The view from across the Delaware
The view from across the river in Philadelphia is always a mixture of rabid hunger and violent depression. This is…
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