Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
Play Hard, Really Hard
The roster for the U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball team is set: MVP Kobe Bryant will be heading to his first…
Read moreCategorically, Positively, Unequivocally, Undeniably…
The classic words uttered by Matt Damon in one of the most awesome acts of public trash talking… is…
Read moreYoukilis’ walk-off HR negates series sweep
Kevin Youkilis’ homers twice, but the most important one came in the bottom of the 13th inning. The two-run walk-off…
Read moreSeries Preview: Brewers (41-34) @ Braves (38-39)
Pitching Probables: Monday, 6/23, 6:00 p.m. CT: RHP Ben Sheets (8-1, 2.74) vs. LHP Jo-Jo Reyes (3-4, 4.05) Tuesday, 6/24,…
Read moreA summary of the Twins trades I would suggest
It’s time to face the facts. The Twins are actually competing this year, much to pretty much everyone’s surprise. As…
Read moreWolves Updates 6/23
From Jonathan Givony/DraftExpress: As of right now, if Minnesota keeps the pick, it appears likely that Mayo will be selected…
Read moreA dire catastrophe is narrowly averted
I really enjoy the word ‘dire’, I think we should use it more often. Thus, your Sunday Terrible Cartoons!
Read moreSo That Happened…
Well, what can you say? The Times story has broken, and it’s not pretty. Top-fold, front-page Seattle Times story about…
Read moreLinks of the Day 6/22/08
Kevin, the writer for Melrose Rocks, is not going to Russia. Rest easy. I already hated the White Sox, but…
Read moreSome Random Updates/Rumors
Ok, in my fervor over Ballard, I forgot a few other important updates. The Predators have signed Ryan Suter. He…
Read moreWolves Updates 6/22 Part 2
From Ira Winderman/Sun-Sentinel: The Timberwolves exited Saturday’s workout and meeting with O.J. Mayo gushing. No surprise there. Minnesota covets Michael…
Read moreBrewers’ “O” gets 7-3 win over O’s
After spotting Baltimore 2-0 and 3-2 leads, the Brewers’ offense came alive to score 5 runs to take the interleague…
Read moreBMR Official Press Release (6/22)
everythingdisplays.com Thank you all for coming today. I am joined today by my agent, Sparky the Dragon, and webhost, Blogger….
Read more(Something witty or alliterative) Pedro
Rather than sit here and search for the right word that begins with P, I’m going to be lazy and…
Read moreLester Should Help Sox Avoid Sweep
The Rays are only 1/2 game back but Jon Lester has proven to be a solid starter this season and…
Read moreVideos of the Week: NBA on NBC Opens
Last week, I gave you various NBA on CBS opens. Now it’s NBC’s turn. In 1989, NBC outbid CBS for…
Read more6/22: Swept At Home? Never!
Prev. Gm: St. Louis Cardinals (44-32) @ Boston Red Sox (46-31) Joel Pineiro (2-3, 4.02) @ Jon Lester (6-3, 3.18)…
Read moreFormer New York Giants DL George Martin finishes walk across the US for first responders of 9-11
First Class Responder George Martin reaches San Diego Video: George Martin earlier in the year crosses the Mississippi River (link…
Read moreDevern Hansack hopes his dream becomes reality again
As far as professional baseball was concerned, Pawtucket Red Sox pitcher Devern Hansack was out of sight and out of…
Read moreTennessee era all-time team: LDT
Four different Tennessee Oilers/Titans were the starting left defensive tackle for two years apiece. They are joined by several others…
Read moreWhat Now For Sox Rotation?
With Colon out, Dice-K looking like he needs more rehab time, Schilling done for the season, and Buchholz struggling, what…
Read moreMoney Will Be Spent
Wyc Grousbeck isn't the only guy with a financial stake in this team, but he is THE owner. And while Wyc…
Read moreYou Know Its Bad When….
… even Jay Leno can absolutely wreck your franchise. Hah…. suck it Lakers fans. WORLD CHAMPS! (By the way… this…
Read moreWolves Updates 6/22
From Don Seeholzer/Pioneer Press, Wolves GM Jim Stack on O.J. Mayo "He basically told us that he didn’t do anything…
Read moreMore Bad News
Sox fans might find it expensive to catch a buzz even if they don’t catch one of the gopher balls…
Read moreOne of the saddest days of my life…
Last night was the first two rounds of the NHL 2008 Entry Draft. It took place up in Ottawa while…
Read moreMcClung, pen 4-hit O’s; win 3-2
Seth McClung had another great outing Saturday evening, pacing the Crew to a 3-2 win over the Orioles. Craig Counsell…
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