Articles by Alan Draper (246319)
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 moreQuickie Monday Update
Here are a few more links for you today. Sports Illustrated’s Richard Deitsch says no matter what you think of…
Read moreGamecocks 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 moreBREAKING 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 moreOld Things Rule
Stick with this video. Trust me. Do you like old things? How about Who's The Boss? The American Comedy Awards?…
Read moreWestwood 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 moreBack 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 moreSean 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 moreNCAA 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 moreEllsbury 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 moreClassic 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 moreCappy 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 moreKnow 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 moreWeekend Wrap-up
Just a couple of thoughts from the sports weekend: Butler got hosed with their seed. They were clearly every bit…
Read moreFirst Round Value BY POSITION
In the Past 10 drafts, here is a list of the number of first round picks taken BY POSITION: QB…
Read moreRyan’s MLB Preview, AL East
What with it being Easter and all, I’ve been terribly busy, and now, alas, I am behind. But hey, it’s…
Read moreLike Father, Like Son
I don’t really understand why everyone is making such a big deal about this video of Patrick Roy’s son. Isn’t…
Read more#7 – Oct. 20, 2002: Salmon blasts give Angels first WS victory
By Chuck Richter, Angelswin.com Senior Editor The scene: Edison Field, Game 2 of the 2002 World Series, Angels down 0-1…
Read moreVideos of the Week – Best Games of the NCAA Tournament from the 1st and 2nd Rounds
Well, CBS is now allowing us to embed the NCAA Tournament videos in websites. They did not allow us to…
Read moreJerry Should Target Andre Johnson
The speculation continues when it comes to Dallas trying add another impact receiver opposite Terrell Owens. Star-Telegram’s Randy Galloway asked…
Read moreWolves Updates 3/24
From Britt Robson/On The Ball: But here’s the nasty chaser: Despite its 13-17 record over the past two months, and…
Read moreWeekend Links
Sorry for not updating the blog this weekend. I have been only been able to give you viewing picks and…
Read moreBeckett On DL To Start The Season?
Josh Beckett pitched 2 innings in an intrasquad game in Florida today without any problems. However, 2 AAA intrasquad innings…
Read moreYouk Discusses Japanese Baseball
Youk has revived his blog and has several posts from Japan. Today he wrote about baseball in Japan: Hanshin threw…
Read moreIxnay Ixnayed
Laynce Nix was optioned to AAA Nashville, almost certainly paving the way for Gabe Kapler (a.k.a. “The Original ‘Hebrew Hammer’”)…
Read moreWeekly Summary
I had a busy week, so no time to update from all the games this week. Monday: Ballard and Carcillo…
Read moreBreslow’s been freed
…no, not from Pawtucket. From the Red Sox. The Cleveland Indians claimed the cerebral lefty off waivers from the Red…
Read moreSunday Viewing Picks
College Basketball NCAA Women’s TournamentXavier vs. Nebraska – ESPN2, 12:07 p.m.Illinois State vs. Oklahoma – ESPN2, 12:12 p.m.Chattanooga vs. Kansas…
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