Articles by Alan Draper (246319)
Mini Pony of the Day 4-27-07
The caption next to this original picture was “Heavy Traffic.” From the looks of it, I’d say “Cute and Awesome…
Read moreThe Bostonization of Sports Commentary
Watching ARod kill the ball over the past few weeks has made me laugh at all the people who rip…
Read moreThe deep end of the Poole?
Len Paquarelli, whose work I usually enjoy, posted a disturbing thought today. http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2850900&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233 Tyrone Poole is looking to get back…
Read moreSomething is brewing
After speaking with a scout, a Triple A affiliate GM and friend of Kendry Morales I feel that something is…
Read morePirates Complete 2nd Series Sweep Against Houston This Season
Two series sweeps. In the opening month of the season. A 5-3 win yesterday afternoon guaranteed that. The more the…
Read moreWho the hell is Mel Kiper Jr?
One more solid article from our friends at the best football website, footballoutsiders.com. This time they take on the holiest…
Read moreA new chant for USC Football
Spurrier closed a recent Gamecock Club meeting by saying the Gamecocks needed a chant. Borrowing a longtime Penn State tradition,…
Read moreTBD removed
Monday’s Game 4 time has been announced. The Cavs/Wizards will play at 7pm. That’s no big shock to anybody. There’s…
Read moreMini Pony of the Day 4-26-07
Meet Bali. The Mini Pony of the Day. Also, meet the biggest supporter of Wrangler jeans in the world. Bali’s…
Read more04/27: We Meet Again
APRIL 27TH, 2007 GAME THREAD Daisuke Matsuzaka (2-2, 4.00) @ Andy Pettitte (1-0, 1.78) Boston Red Sox (14-7) @ New…
Read moreThe Rivalry Revisited
The Red Sox were lucky enough to put another game of separation between themselves and the Yankees going into this…
Read morePepper thoughts on the Astros
The Official Brewers’ notes on the upcoming Astros’ series…the Official Astros’ notes on the series were not ready when I…
Read moreCan you actually hear someone salivate?
Jason David is officially a Saint after the Colts refused to match New Orleans’ offer of 4 years, 16.5 million….
Read moreMike Penner Announces His Transsexuality
Figured I’d touch on it…L.A. Times sports journalist Mike Penner revealed his transsexuality. From his Times column: Today I leave…
Read moreBucs Win in 16, Fully Endorse Adderall
Who knew that ADD Laroche’s attention span could last 16 innings? I sure as hell didn’t. Salomon Torres, who opened…
Read moreIs James May that good?
Clemson junior forward James Mays declared for the NBA draft but will not hire an agent so he could come…
Read moreOptimistic? Hell, yes I’m optimistic!
The Cavaliers took a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against Washington last night. They won 109-102, and they…
Read moreJS’s update on Sheets
“…a slight groin strain…,” was reported to Tom Haudricourt of the Journal-Sentinel. Due to an off day Thursday, and Yost’s…
Read moreMini Pony of the Day 4-25-07
Totally great picture! This reminds me of the Kibbles N Bits Lean commercial from like 10 years ago, when a…
Read moreDon’t Look Now
Remember what was supposed to be the biggest weakness of the Red Sox going into the season? Well I guess…
Read moreThe case for a Wide Reciever
Against my better judgement, I would not mind if the Colts took a receiver in the first round. Obviously I…
Read moreNot Even Bothering
You’ve all heard. I’m not dignifying this BS. “The blood on his stocking. It was painted. Doug Mirabelli confessed up…
Read more04/26: Beckett Goes For 5-0
APRIL 26TH, 2007 GAME THREAD Josh Beckett (4-0, 2.55) @ Adam Loewen (2-0, 3.72) Boston Red Sox (13-7) @ Baltimore…
Read moreSpurs vs. Nuggets: Game 2 Live Blog
Pregame Ughh, Matt Devlin and Fratello again. I’d prefer Marv and Steve Kerr. Duncan really needs to come out strong…
Read moreAngels v. Devil Rays
Angels v Devil Rays Lackey v. Jackson The Devil Rays come to town hot on the heels of thoroughly trashing…
Read moreThe Brady Fixation
This is getting a little out of hand. At first I thought I was in the minority, but after reading…
Read moreAngelswin Prospect Hotlist, 3rd edition
1. Nick AdenhartSP, Class AA Arkansas (Angels) Adenhart’s last two starts have been incredible. He’s given up 2 runs in…
Read moreCarlisle is out as Pacers head coach
I suppose we have to make mention of it, but honestly, does anyone even watch that league anymore. This mess…
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