Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
A Sox Win Tonight Will Make the Yankees Implode
If Wakefield can have another solid start and the offense can get some timely hits, the Yankees will face a…
Read moreLinks of the Day 7/6/08
Been gone for a few days, let’s catch up with a couple of links, eh? ESPN seems to believe that…
Read moreAn Open Letter to Jaromir Jagr
‘Ey! Nice to see yous guys. It’s me, Tony D. from Bensonhurst (for you no good out-of-towners, that’s Brooklyn to…
Read moreFormer Gamecock Matt Campbell update…
Awhile back we were trying to hunt down info on former USC pitcher Matt Campbell after the MLB draft concluded…
Read moreVideos of the Week: 1984 Summer Olympics
Today, we start to get ready for the Olympics with various looks at coverage from previous games. This morning, we…
Read moreESPN Coaches Poll
Rodney Harrison voted dirtiest player Hines Ward voted (Non-QB) smartest offensive player Zach Thomas voted smartest defensive player This one…
Read moreSunday Viewing Picks
Formula 1British Grand Prix (tape delay) – Fox, 1 p.m. GolfLPGA Tour/P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship, final round – CBS,…
Read moreAnd I’m back
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Read moreI forgot to mention Dice-K in my Lester for All Star Team post! Doh!
Yesterday, I stumped for Lester for All Star Team. (I had already made my case for Wakefield.) In my Lester…
Read moreSox Rally Falls Short In 9th
The Red Sox almost stole one in the Bronx today but the slumping bottom of the order could not get…
Read moreClose, But No Cigar
Mussina had his game on today, allowing only 4 hits, 1 walk, and no runs through 6 innings. The yankee…
Read moreWolves Updates 7/6
From Barry Jackson/Miami Herald: Exploring possible alternatives to Ricky Davis, the Heat spoke with agents not only about James Jones,…
Read moreSOX ON DECK: Jed Lowrie Sox’s future SS?
Ever since Boston traded Nomar Garciaparra to the Chicago Cubs on July 31, 2004, shortstop has been like a revolving…
Read moreA Holiday Weekend Saturday Linkfest
I was not expecting to give you links today, but while I have some time, I figured why not. Barry…
Read moreBrewers walk-off on a beautiful Saturday night
Dave Bush pitched his second consecutive gem at Miller Park on Saturday night in a 2-1 Brewers win. Bush went…
Read moreToday’s Lineup at the Bronx
Ellsbury, lfPedroia, 2bDrew, rfRamirez, dhLowell, 3bYoukilis, 1bCrisp, cfVaritek, cCora, ss Masterson, sp Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox…
Read moreYanks Get Beat Up By Sox, Then NY Media
For me there is nothing more fun than reading the New York media after the Sox beat the Yankees. Today…
Read moreSaturday’s Viewing Picks
Saturday, July 5 BoxingDavid Diaz vs. Manny Pacquiao (replay) – HBO, 10 p.m.WBO Jr. Welterweight Title Fight/Ricardo Torres vs. Kendall…
Read moreGamecocks and Phil Steele
LOHD likes to consult PhilSteele.com and see how he is projecting things to happen in 08. Yes it is all…
Read moreTeam Preview: New York Giants
2007 Record: 10-6 Raise your hand if you saw this one coming. No one expected to see Eli hoisting Lombardi’s…
Read more7/5: Moose Hunting
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (52-37) @ New York Yankees (45-42) Justin Masterson (4-2, 3.75) @ Mike Mussina (10-6, 3.87)…
Read moreFlashback – when Notre Dame was a great team, and how Ohio State started the Irish demise
10 weeks from today, college football will have all eyes focused on two teams, Ohio State and Southern Cal. OSU/USC…
Read moreExceptions to the Rules..?.. Part 1
Life is not perfect. Rules are made to be broken. The Rules For Winning in the NFL were posted on…
Read moreBOS 6, NYY 4: Sox rally back
Josh Beckett had trouble in the first inning, but Mike Lowell picked him up launching a three-run home run in…
Read moreTennessee all-time team: Strong safety
I hope all of you had an enjoyable Fourth of July and will continue to enjoy the weekend. Please make…
Read moreWolves Updates 7/5
From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: Former Chicago Bulls point guard Chris Duhon has agreed to a sizable two-year deal with New…
Read moreAL All Stars Continue to Beat Up the yankees
Apparently yesterday’s 30 minute reaming by Joe Girardi of his yankees was all for nought as the Sox beat them…
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