Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
Series Recap: Giants at Brewers
After the Cubs series, I was happy with a series win. Going into the series with the Giants, anything less…
Read moreThis Week in Angels Baseball – (Week of April 7th)
(Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) By Victor Varadi – Angelswin.com Feature WriterOverall Record: 4-3 Games Ahead: 0.5 Week Record: 4-3…
Read morePre-Season Predictions, A Look Back
Now that’s the season’s over, I guess it’s time to take a look back. If you were ever interested in…
Read moreMonday Night is for All the Marbles in the Bracket Challenge
And I’m pretty sure the title is already locked up. Stuff in a Rebound has 136 points, and there’s only…
Read moreSomething to Do On An Off Day
While you have some free time on Monday since the Sox are off you may be able to meet legends…
Read moreOne last basketball prognostication
I feel like I should write something about tomorrows national championship game. I will. Having no analysis to provide, as…
Read moreSox Hope to Regroup in Fenway
Let’s be honest. That’s not the start that any of us were hoping for. Everyone knew the Jays had an…
Read more5 Key Questions – Focus: Triple-A Salt Lake Bees
Jose Arredondo recorded his 3rd save in 4 games for the Salt Lake BeesBy David Saltzer – Angelswin.com Columnist After…
Read moreThe Final Game: Coyotes at Ducks
Wow, what a game. The first period was held at 0-0. Bryz had an awesome first period. And second period….
Read moreWolves Updates 4/7
From AP Sports: Wittman said he doesn’t know if G Sebastian Telfair (ankle) will return to action before the season…
Read moreWolves 101, Grizzlies 113
From Mike Trudell/Timberwolves site: Minnesota got a terrific effort from its bench to stay in Sunday’s game against Memphis early…
Read moreMaybe the Other Manny Can Pitch
What is the worst thing you can do when you take the mound with bases loaded and two outs? Manny…
Read moreWhat has gotten into Ron Morris and does he have a crush on Horn?
Ron Morris, sports editorial writer for The State paper, I think has a crush on Darrin Horn. Horn is the…
Read moreOf regurgitation and spilled beer
I apologize for not posting yesterday. I was in no shape to do so. I’m getting old, and I was…
Read moreWorried much?
Josh Beckett got roughed for five runs in his season debut and the Toronto Blue Jays completed the sweep winning…
Read moreThe best things about April
It’s finally April. In my household, it means two things. 1) The Spring Game is fast approaching!2) It’s my birthday!…
Read moreUpdated Mock Drafts
While we await news on the rumored imminent or non-imminent draft for Pacman Jones, let’s look at some updated mock…
Read moreJeremy Shockey and Kevin Boss
Giants.com has a good wrap-up on the TE position for the New York Giants as we go into the draft…
Read moreClass, Class and More Class
For a moment, let’s take a break from your regularly scheduled Eastern Conference blogging to tackle something that’s a bit…
Read moreSheets, Brewers sweep the Giants out of Milwaukee
The Brewers swept the Giants on Sunday with a 7-0 win behind Ben Sheets’ second career shutout. The only other…
Read moreVideos of the Week – Battlestar Galactica Season Premiere (In Its Entirety!)
If you missed the season premiere of Battlestar Galactica on Sci-Fi on Friday, I have it here thanks to Hulu….
Read moreSunday Links
I’m going to give you some quick links because my day has again been planned for me. I hate working…
Read moreLineup for 4/6 at Toronto
Lugo’s time in the lead-off spot did not last long. Tito continues to swap Coco and Ellsbury in center. Today’s…
Read morePocket Aces
Today’s match up will feature 2 of the best pitchers in the American League; Josh Beckett against Roy Halladay. Josh…
Read more4/6: He’s Back
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (3-3) @ Toronto Blue Jays (3-2) Josh Beckett (0-0, -.–) @ Roy Halladay (0-1, 3.86)…
Read moreAll You Can Eat
Oakland Coliseum has opened a section of the upper deck behind home plate for a new “all you can eat”…
Read moreEl Gordo Will Stay With The PawSox
Terry Francona announced that Bartolo Colon is staying put in Pawtucket for two more starts before a possible call-up. The…
Read moreTape Analysis: the Titans’ Offensive Line against San Diego
To be honest, while I am a cheerful participant in many draft-related discussions, it gets little, well, monotonous. We’ve seen…
Read moreWolves Updates 4/6
From Patrick Reusse/Star Tribune: Can you hear that up in the Twin Cities, Kevin McHale? If the Timberwolves happen to…
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