Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
Why The Hell Not? 2008 Season Predictions… Part I
It’s back. Last year I created a monster and thanks to a few e-mails kicking me in the ass, I…
Read more 7/27: Red Sox Rebound?
Prev. Gm: New York Yankees (58-45) @ Boston Red Sox (60-45) Sidney Ponson (6-1, 4.02) @ Jon Lester (8-3, 3.20)…
Read more Links of the Day 7/27/08
I missed this earlier, but here is an excellent take on the Francisco Liriano situation. People are beginning to notice…
Read more Brews drop finale, series, and out of first
Well, that didn’t last long. The Crew dropped Sunday’s finale to the Astros, 11-6, after having led 4-1 after 4…
Read more Let’s Make a Deal
Does Red Sox whole world lie waiting behind door #3? With teams making deals as the deadline quickly approaches, Theo…
Read more An Open Letter to Manny Ramirez
July 27th, 2008 Dear Mr. Ramirez, I’ve long admired your ability to hit a baseball. In my book, you will…
Read more Quote of the Day
From Jim Donaldson of the Providence Journal: “Manny is expected to play again tonight, extending his consecutive games streak to…
Read more Videos of the Week: 1996 Summer Olympics
In 1990, the International Olympic Committee announced that the 1996 Summer Olympic Games would be held in Atlanta. It would…
Read more New York Giants Training Camp Day #2
New York Giants Training Camp Report Day #2 items of note>1) competition at Safety going exactly as anticipated with Johnson…
Read more Chris Johnson: 15-20 carries a game?
Due to his versatility, the expectations surrounding explosive rookie RB Chris Johnson have been centered upon his potential role as…
Read more I continue to be obsessed with the trade deadline
I have a theory. Bill Smith was waiting for the end of the Cleveland series to make a hard push…
Read more Black Cloud Hangs Over Red Sox Nation
This is not how things are supposed to go; the Sox should be winning at home with great pitching and…
Read more Joba Chamberlain
I was extremely surprised to see Joba Chamberlain in the house tonight. After his despicable 4th throw AT Youk, and…
Read more The Manny Saga Continues
Manny, Manny, Manny….. [sigh] I have two names for Manny to think about. Both of them were demi-gods and worshipped…
Read more Missing Reggie Lewis
'Not again.' Those were among the first words to tumble awkwardly off the quivering lips of Celtics fans on this…
Read more And then there were Two
Okay, I’ll cover the important stuff first and get to the fun talk afterwards. The Brewers beat the Astros Saturday…
Read more Wolves Updates 7/27
From Britt Robson/On The Ball: The Telfair signing feels like a rare bit of good news for those hoping Rashad…
Read more NYY 10, BOS 3: Sox romped
Robinson Cano led the charge for the New York Yankees with three RBI’s in the 10-3 win over Boston. One…
Read more Quick hits, Titans training camp, Day Two
Just a few quick hits here for now; more to come later. Albert Haynesworth was on the field this afternoon…
Read more Make or Break for Marcus Spears
This is a story I’ll be watching this camp. Marcus Spears is pretty close to being a certified bust. First…
Read more Terry Glenn Released
Today’s headlining news is the release of WR Terry Glenn, no big surprise here, I knew he would get released,…
Read more Today’s Lineup 7/26 vs. the Yankees
Manny is back to avoid the possible suspension. Here’s more from Extra Bases: “Don’t worry about it,” Ramirez said. “I’m…
Read more Links of the Day 7/26/08
The Dodgers are close to acquiring Casey Blake for a package including Carlos Santana. Smooth. This is going to be…
Read more Team Preview: Carolina Panthers
2007 Record: 7-9 If you’re looking for the perfect model of under achievement, search no further than the Carolina Panthers….
Read more Catching Up
I’m still having a great time being back in RI, despite the bats being stolen out of the Sox’s hands…
Read more Will There Be Retaliation Today?
Are the Sox and Yankees set for another brawl? Joba’s pitch over the head of Youk along with the tough…
Read more 7/26: Yankees Quickly Approaching
Prev. Gm: New York Yankees (57-45) @ Boston Red Sox (60-44) Andy Pettitte (11-7, 3.86) @ Tim Wakefield (6-7, 3.69)…
Read more Latest On Manny
This may be the last straw when it comes to dealing with Manny Ramirez. Rumors floated around the ballpark last…
Read more Early Camp Reports
The number one thing people are buzzing about this year? Marvin Harrison looks like his old ninja self. I have…
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