Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
Sox Are Cruising With Piecemeal Lineup
Who needs Ellsbury, Ortiz, Pedroia, or Lowell when your bench can hit the ball just fine. Manny got the Sox…
Read more Victoria Times, getting our name out there
As I may have mentioned, Steve got married a little while back. Delinquent as I am, I failed to get…
Read more Today’s Lineup 6/7 vs. the Mariners
Manny is back, Pedroia and Lowell have a day off, Ellsbury is still out. Looks like a split squad lineup…
Read more Jim McKay, 1921 – 2008
Yes, I’m back with a new computer and a few new bells & whistles. Very happy that I can blog…
Read more Links of the Day 6/7/08
Didn’t post yesterday, but there is something written, just have to straighten a few things out. Here are today’s links….
Read more Have the Titans solved their red zone woes?
One of last seasons most frustrating recurring themes was the Titans inability to score touchdowns in the red zone. The…
Read more Why I don’t believe in the Cubs
So welcome to my own personal hell. The Cubs are in first place and every drunk bleacher reject in North…
Read more Another Gem From Dumbass Hank
Hank Steinbrenner shows his wit once again with this quote to the NY Daily News, “Johnny is a player, and…
Read more Weekend Viewing Picks
Saturday, June 7 Euro 2008Switzerland vs. Czech Republic – ESPN Classic, 11:30 a.m.Portugal vs. Turkey – ESPN Classic, 2:30 p.m….
Read more Rich, chocolatey ovaltine
Eddie Gossage, the president and of Texas Motor Speedway is not afraid to say what he thinks. Last month he…
Read more Brewers bullpen chokes against the Rockies
The Brewers got off to a fast start in Colorado on Friday night and it appeared that the Crew’s win…
Read more 6/7: New Day, New Game
Prev. Gm: Seattle Mariners (22-39) @ Boston Red Sox (38-26) Miguel Batista (3-6, 5.90) @ Tim Wakefield (3-4, 4.50) 3:55…
Read more Dustin Pedroia: When Do We Start Talking?
Heading into the season, Red Sox fans had concerns. Not as many concerns as most teams, obviously, but no team…
Read more Reminder…the Kid is good
***Note: E is back. Check out his normal ramblings HERE!*** It must be the Year of Apathy in baseball. First,…
Read more Felix Stops the Sox
Felix Hernandez dominated the patchwork Sox lineup to end the Fenway win streak and give Colon his first loss of…
Read more Keep Talking Phil
I don't think the Lakers get it. They (mainly Phil Jackson) keep blabbing away about Paul Pierce's exit and re-entry…
Read more How Pierce’s Knee Affects Game 2
So Pierce has what is currently called a strained meniscus. That could have a big effect on his lateral movement… depending…
Read more Where Have I Heard This Before?
Celtics-Lakers, Game 1. Boston's stifling team defense keeps arguably the best player in the game out on the perimeter and…
Read more Wolves workout local players on Friday
From GopherSports.com: Recently graduated seniors Lawrence Mckenzie, Spencer Tollackson and Dan Coleman worked out, led by Minnesota’s assistant general manager…
Read more Wolves Updates 6/7
From Kent Youngblood/Star Tribune: The Wolves staff is scheduled to fly to Houston next week for joint workouts with the…
Read more Coco, Lester and Casey Get Suspensions
MLB suspended Coco Crisp for 7 games, Jon Lester for 5 games, and Sean Casey for 3 games after yesterday’s…
Read more Fielding mistakes cost broken down Red Sox lineup
Bartolo Colon made two errors, six runs (three earned) scored off of him and the Boston Red Sox fell to…
Read more Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
MLBSeattle at Red Sox – FSN Northwest/NESN, 7 p.m.Kansas City at New York Yankees – FSN Kansas City/YES, 7 p.m.Baltimore…
Read more Angels vs. A’s – Round Two
By Eric Denton – Angelswin.com Senior Writer Gameday Matchup W-L NIGHT GRASS STK L10 LAA – 1st AL West 37-24…
Read more Spring Fish Wrap – Beaver Believers Edition
Unless you are a Duck fan, it is hard not to be impressed with the football program at Oregon State….
Read more The Cause of Manny and Youk’s Fight
Finally the real reason for the dugout fight from Extra Bases: “Manny had raised objections to Youkilis throwing equipment around…
Read more Rest In Peace, Dwight White
Sad news in Steelers Nation, as Dwight White has passed away. He was only 58. We don’t have 4 Super…
Read more Tonight’s Lineup 6/6 vs. the Mariners
Manny and Jacoby are out so Casey will DH and Moss will play left. Coco Crisp, CF Dustin Pedroia, 2B…
Read more Sox Go For 14, Mariners Hope to Avoid 6
The Boston Red Sox are going for their fourteenth straight victory at Fenway tonight while the Mariners are coming to…
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