Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
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…
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…
Read more04/25: Down To Fenway South
APRIL 25TH, 2007 GAME THREAD Curt Schilling (2-1, 3.81) @ Daniel Cabrera (1-1, 4.10) Boston Red Sox (12-7) @ Baltimore…
Read moreSheets hurt in loss
Ben Sheets strained his right groin on a defensive play, and left after pitching three innings in the eventual 9-3…
Read moreTitans’ Draft Expectations
What will Reinfeldt do? Mike Reinfeldt has never been in charge of a team’s draft before, so it’s not easy…
Read moreKeep Swinging Smoak and big game looms…
Justin Smoak currently has a hitting streak of 23 games. Wow! Smoak, who’s raised his average from .295 to .337…
Read moreOh the Drive…
Last night, we attended our first Drive game of the season. The Greenville Drive are our Class A Minor Legaue…
Read moreThabeet To Stay At UCONN For Another Year
According to the Andy Katz over at ESPN.com, Hasheem Thabeet will be spending another year at UCONN wearing the National…
Read moreMaholm Tosses a Beauty, Paulino Homers as Bucs Beat Astros
Paul Maholm, looking very un-Paul Maholm-like, blanked the Astros as the Bucs beat the Astros 3-0. Maholm allowed only 3…
Read moreMini Pony of the Day 4-24-07
Look at the MPotD’s cool mane. That thing is sick! Honestly. From one view, it looks like an intentionally-corny 80’s…
Read moreGabe Gross, Pitcher
One of my favorite happenings is when a baseball game goes so long, or involves so much scoring that managers…
Read moreAL East Swing
As April closes and we gear up for the Yankee series in the Bronx (with some very, very angry Yankee…
Read moreCrew, Suppan beat Cubs, 4-1
Jeff Suppan goes 8+ innings, and doesn’t give up a run…every batter except Damian Miller got a hit, including a…
Read moreUCONN WR Brandon McLean Suspended
What is it with collegiate athletes and not avoiding the law? You would have to think that they are aware…
Read more04/24: That Man Again
APRIL 24TH, 2007 GAME THREAD Roy Halladay (2-0, 2.37) @ Julian Tavarez (0-1, 6.75) Toronto Blue Jays (9-10) @ Boston…
Read moreTMQ can mock the draft too.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=easterbrook/070424&sportCat=nfl&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233 TMQ is a favorite column of ours, and is usually funny take on conventional wisdom in the NFL. Take…
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