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…

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The Bostonization of Sports Commentary

Watching ARod kill the ball over the past few weeks has made me laugh at all the people who rip…

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The 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…

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Something is brewing

After speaking with a scout, a Triple A affiliate GM and friend of Kendry Morales I feel that something is…

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Pirates 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…

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Who 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…

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A 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,…

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TBD 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…

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Mini 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…

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04/27: 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…

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The Rivalry Revisited

The Red Sox were lucky enough to put another game of separation between themselves and the Yankees going into this…

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Pepper 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…

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Can 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….

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Mike 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…

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Bucs 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…

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Is James May that good?

Clemson junior forward James Mays declared for the NBA draft but will not hire an agent so he could come…

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Optimistic? 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…

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JS’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…

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Mini 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…

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Don’t Look Now

Remember what was supposed to be the biggest weakness of the Red Sox going into the season? Well I guess…

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The 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…

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Not Even Bothering

You’ve all heard. I’m not dignifying this BS. “The blood on his stocking. It was painted. Doug Mirabelli confessed up…

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04/26: 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…

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Spurs 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…

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Wily Mo Pena A Bad Fit?

In a case of one of the strangest baseball players I

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Angels v. Devil Rays

Angels v Devil Rays Lackey v. Jackson The Devil Rays come to town hot on the heels of thoroughly trashing…

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The Brady Fixation

This is getting a little out of hand. At first I thought I was in the minority, but after reading…

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Angelswin 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…

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Carlisle 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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