Articles by Alan Draper (246319)
Brewers take a gift from the Baby Bears
Before I get to the game today, I have to thank Cubs’ fans for again displaying no class and showing…
Read moreNow Crisp is Hurt
Everyone in the outfield has some sort of injury except Manny. In yesterday’s game Coco Crisp “tweaked his knee” and…
Read moreTaylor says new logo and new uniforms next year
An excerpt from a letter to season ticket holders from Wolves owner Glen Taylor: Development of players like Al Jefferson…
Read moreWolves Updates 5/1 Part 2
Mike Trudell/Timberwolves site and KFAN’s Paul Allen discuss the top prospects in the upcoming NBA draft. From TMZ.com: City…
Read moreStadia Review
My apologies for not writing last week. I was on vacation in TX and had less time (and internet access)…
Read moreThey really do matter…
I realize that telling Colts fans how important the undrafted free agents are is a bit obvious, but just in…
Read moreNick Adenhart to the Angels!
By Kevin Mark – Angelswin.com Minor League ContributorAngels top pitching prospect Nick Adenhart is now in the Angels rotation. Injuries…
Read moreClassic Mini Pony of the Day 5-1-08
(originally published on 5-1-07) I’m still trying to figure this one out.Space Ghost?Check.Chaps/Cowboy Boots?Check.Mexican Sombrero?Check.Small Vest?Check.Mention of my cool birth…
Read moreColon staying in town
Bartolo Colon has agreed to extend his opt-out clause to June 1 as opposed to today. He is very happy…
Read moreIt’s time to cut Julian Tavarez loose
It’s time to let Julian Tavarez go. The man’s not pitching. After 23 starts last year for us, he virtually…
Read moreApril Fools? – Halos go 18-11
Ervin Santana starts the season off 5-0 By Chuck Richter – Angelswin.com Executive Editor Heading into the season most fans…
Read moreBrinkhater Diaries: Million Dollar Baby
Brinkhater Diaries, Vol 1 (1)So, how about T-Bone ringing in the second quarter of 2008 with 1 million per? Its…
Read moreMore Costas Now/Buzz Bissinger Fallout
I’ll give you some more links regarding the Costas Now show. As I was leaving my house, I flipped to…
Read moreSox Do It Again in the 9th
The Red Sox won their second consecutive game with a walk off hit; today it was Tek who came through….
Read moreNow That’s More Like It
Sorry for the late post-game recap… but Chuck and I were immersed in the luxury suite experience. Free food… free…
Read more$25 K Please… Mr. Mayor
Either Boston Mayor Tom Menino has run off to Inglewood to join the Bloods (along with all the Bostonians in…
Read morePierce Is Pissed
For basketball players… the court can be a sanctuary. Distractions of the outside world melt away when the ball…
Read moreNow Do You Remember…. ?
…. why Tony Allen doesn't play anymore? One of the loudest calls (used in support of the "fire Doc now"…
Read moreWolves Updates 5/1
Howard Richman/Kansas City Star on which teams have the best shot and greatest need for Michael Beasley. Beasley need: Does…
Read moreAJ Smith Enjoys Boring Other People
There is no GM in football who I personally root against with more vigor than AJ Smith (and yes, that…
Read moreSome Guy’s Concussion Brought to You By Ranch and Home
(Read with a ridiculous country accent.) Well folks down here at good ol’ Ranch and Home we’re all about the…
Read moreLayoff does not effect Dice-K
After being scratched from his last start, Daisuke Matsuzaka came back with a solid effort pitching for 7 innings only…
Read moreSoto, Cubs get their revenge on Suppan, Brewers: 19-5
The Cubs sent ten batters to the plate in the first inning Wednesday night…and since only one was stranded, the…
Read moreTonight’s Lineup 4/30 vs. Toronto
New look lineup with Pedroia leading off. Ellsbury and Drew are out. Dustin Pedroia 2BKevin Youkilis 1BDavid Ortiz DHManny Ramirez…
Read moreYouth Movement Kicks Off for M’s
The Brad Wilkerson Era in Seattle has come to a sad conclusion. “Wilky” as he was dubbed by adoring teammates…
Read moreGreg Lloyd’s Stepdaughter Will Murder You
Hat tip to HG at You Been Blinded for this one. Remember finding out what Greg Lloyd had been up…
Read moreKG Cast – Episode 5
Game 5 of the Celtics-Hawks first round series returns to Boston, where things weren’t pretty for Atlanta. The Celtics didn’t…
Read moreThe Infamous Bissinger Segment on Costas Now
Thanks to Awful Announcing for posting these at his site. Here are the videos from last night’s Costas Now segment…
Read morePrimetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
MLBToronto at Red Sox – Rogers Sportsnet/NESN, 7 p.m.Detroit at New York Yankees – FSN Detroit/YES, 7 p.m.Seattle at Cleveland…
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