Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
The Wisdom of Crowds: 2008 Red Sox Predictions
I usually write my posts the day before they publish here on Fire Brand of the American League and then…
Read more POLL: Who will be in a Sox uni?
Predict a player who is not in a Red Sox uniform now that will be before October. Rich Harden 20%…
Read more Western Conference Playoff Race Celebrity Power Rankings
As you know, I’m not the most knowledgeable when it comes to the Western Conference. But far be it from…
Read more 3/25: …and we’re back
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (0-0) @ Oakland Athletics (0-0) Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-0, -.–) @ Joe Blanton (0-0, -.–) 6:05…
Read more #6 – Oct. 5, 2002: Angels beat Yanks, win first postseason series
By Adam Dodge, Angelswin.com Senior Writer Fresh off of a Game 3 come-from-behind win, one in which the Anaheim Angels…
Read more Ryan’s MLB Preview, Postseason and awards
Let’s get those awards out of the way first. We’ll start with the MVPs, in which I suspect they will…
Read more Championship Week
In the fantasy hockey world, this week is the big cheese, the whole enchilada if you will. It’s time to…
Read more Morning Viewing Picks
MLBBoston Globe Pre-Game Show – NESN, 5 a.m.Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland A’s – NESN/ESPN2, 6 a.m.Extra Innings – NESN,…
Read more Some Monday Night Links
Let’s give you some links this evening. The Sports Media Watch says College Gameday, the football version gets its earliest…
Read more More on the XM-Sirius Merger
Earlier today, the Department of Justice approved the buyout of XM Satellite Radio by Sirius. The agreement between the two…
Read more Steve’s MLB Preview: AL East
Time for the Yankees, Red Sox, and everyone else division. The Red Sox actually won the division for the first…
Read more Steve’s MLB Preview: AL Central
The is by far the most talked about division on this site, so let’s talk about it some more, shall…
Read more Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
College Basketball National Invitation TournamentCal at Ohio State – ESPN, 7 p.m.Dayton at Illinois State – ESPNU, 7 p.m.UAB at…
Read more What To Watch For In Game 1
The start of another season is hours away….are you ready? Oakland will be the home team in Tokyo with Joe…
Read more Quickie Monday Update
Here are a few more links for you today. Sports Illustrated’s Richard Deitsch says no matter what you think of…
Read more Gamecocks Garcia Not Smart
As reported today by the state and 107.5, it looks like Garcia is in trouble again. He was arrested this…
Read more BREAKING NEWS: DOJ Approves Sirius and XM Satellite Radio Merger
The Department of Justice has approved the merger between XM and Sirius Satellite Radio. Next, the FCC has to approve…
Read more Old Things Rule
Stick with this video. Trust me. Do you like old things? How about Who's The Boss? The American Comedy Awards?…
Read more Westwood One’s Assignments for the NCAA Women’s Tournament and D-II Men’s Championship
Again, thanks to Westwood One for providing the announcing assignments for the Division II Men’s Tournament Finals and the NCAA…
Read more Back to Work Linkage
Let’s give you some links as we get back to work after the Easter holiday. USA Today’s Michael McCarthy says…
Read more Sean Casey Be Out For First 2 Games
Sean Casey will miss the first two games of the season against Oakland with a stiff neck. He developed the…
Read more NCAA Regional Semifinals Tip Times and Announcer Assignments
According to CBS Sports, Pete Dougherty of the Albany Times Union and Ray Frager of the Baltimore Sun, here are…
Read more Ellsbury Not Going to Lead-Off
Jacoby Ellsbury won’t be the Sox lead-off hitter for tomorrow’s opener, or other games early in the season. Tito doesn’t…
Read more Classic Mini Pony of the Day 3-24-08
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPbRE_Y_nbo&hl=en (originally published on 3-24-07) Sorry about not getting this out yesterday. I had to help fix a garage door,…
Read more Cappy likely out for season…done with Brewers?
Chris Capuano is probably going to go with Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament and is…
Read more Know Thyself 2008: Boston Red Sox
You guessed it — we’re picking the Red Sox to repeat as American League East Division Champions. Coming off a…
Read more Weekend Wrap-up
Just a couple of thoughts from the sports weekend: Butler got hosed with their seed. They were clearly every bit…
Read more First Round Value BY POSITION
In the Past 10 drafts, here is a list of the number of first round picks taken BY POSITION: QB…
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