Articles by Alan Draper (246319)
Mini Pony of the Day 7-19-07
This is Thumbelina, the world’s smallest horse. Thumbelina (or Thumbellina as I’ve seen it spelled), has been the MPotD twice…
Read more To Bonds or not To Bonds
As I sit here in my apartment on a beautiful summer night in Milwaukee, I look out my window and…
Read more Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
White Sox at Red Sox – NESN, 7 p.m.Big Brother 8 – CBS, 8 p.m.Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares – BBC America,…
Read more Good News! PLUS Geek Statue
On the good side, looks like the Sonics are moving back toward the idea of Key Arena–the best idea in…
Read more Pirates Kick Steve-O Wilson To The Curb, Trade For Izturis
July 19th. Designated “All-Pittsburgh-Teams-Must-Sign-Someone” Day. Apparently, the Pirates are buyers. And Shawon Dunston was not involved. Not to be outdone…
Read more Pens Sign Veteran G Conklin
Veteran goalie Ty Conklin has agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Conklin played for both Columbus and Buffalo last…
Read more Woodley Has At Least 4 Years To Learn Pittsburgh Roadways
Steelers 2nd rounder LaMarr Woodley, famous for getting lost on the streets of Pittsburgh, has signed a 4-year deal with…
Read more Thursday is Here
Long week and I had some internet issues this morning, but they appear to have been cleared up. As long…
Read more 07/19: New Series, Fresh Start
JULY 19th, 2007 GAME THREAD Javier Vasquez (6-5, 3.77) @ Daisuke Matsuzaka (11-6, 3.94) Chicago White Sox (42-51) @ Boston…
Read more This and that
While I promise that a couple of articles are soon to appear on our main page (that’s where we put…
Read more Davis outduels Cappy
Theirs used to pitch for us…ours used to pitch for them. They’re both left-handed, former teammates, neighbors and friends. Former…
Read more ’07 Angelswin Prospect Hotlist, 16th Edition
1. Matthew Sweeney, 3B, Low Class A, Cedar Rapids Kernels Matt has been on fire going 12 for his last…
Read more Time To Be Concerned
We had a chance to put them away. The date? June 3, 2007. The situation? The Red Sox lead the…
Read more Natalie Jacobsen Leaves
We don’t have Natalie Jacobsen’s final words tonight, but we do have an interview that she did with Chronicle’s Mary…
Read more Royals take series, Yankees creeping ever so closely
Boston’s 6-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals can either be the breaking point of the season where everything falls…
Read more Marty Brodeur Has Mastered the Evil Eye
From the Random Fan Photos Department; Marty Brodeur at this year’s All Star Game. Not sure who the girl is,…
Read more Mini Pony of the Day 7-18-07
Jumping mini ponies = swell. Do you know a jumping mini pony? It could very easily be MPotD. Send it,…
Read more Primetime Viewing Picks
Kansas City at Red Sox – NESN, 7 p.m.Detroit at Minnesota – ESPN, 8 p.m.Most Outrageous Moments – NBC, 8…
Read more The Wednesday Update
Ok, here are a few more links for you today. I saw this the other day and wondered if I…
Read more Manning under investigation
AP Wire services, Jacksonville, FL-Federal investigators confirmed today that quarterback Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts is under investigation for…
Read more Storm clouds
I love statistics. I’m definitely a Bill James kind of guy. So I’m going to rain on our parade just…
Read more Little Late There, Ed
Don’t get it twisted. I like Ed Bouchette. Bouche says Troy Polamalu is close to signing a deal to keep…
Read more Try Not To Get Mad When I Say This: Tom Fitzgerald Is Joining the Pens Staff
Do you remember the 1996 Eastern Conference Finals? I do. If you don’t, then let me remind you… Game 7….
Read more The Wednesday Links
Back on a Wednesday and time for the links. The Big Ten Network has set its studio lineup and most…
Read more 07/18: Continuing The Pattern
JULY 18th, 2007 GAME THREAD Odalis Perez (4-8, 5.68) @ Julian Tavarez (5-7, 5.15) Kansas City Royals (40-53) @ Boston…
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