Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
The Winner
Congratulations to Scott Dixon for winning the greatest race in the world. This was no shocker. Dixon was picked by…
Read more Brewers need extra innings to split series with the Nats
The Milwaukee Brewers came from behind, then blew a lead and finally won the final game of their four game…
Read more Quickie Observations
Because I was having computer problems, I spent some time channel flipping looking for stuff to watch over the weekend….
Read more Zink’s knuckler dances en route to PawSox win over Karstens, Yanks
Charlie Zink did what Jeff Karstens was unable to do Sunday at windy McCoy Stadium. Zink, the Pawtucket Red Sox
Read more Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
MLBChicago White Sox at Cleveland – Comcast SportsNet Chicago/STO, 7 p.m.Florida at New York Mets – FSN Florida/SNY, 7 p.m.Colorado…
Read more Memorial Day Monday Links
I’m at the office right now so I’ll do some linkage for you. I hope you’re enjoying your holiday and…
Read more Former Sox Pitcher Killed By Lightning
Geremi Gonzalez was killed by lightning yesterday on a beach in Venezuela. He pitched for the Red Sox in 2005…
Read more This Week in Angels Baseball (Week of May 26th)
By Victor Varadi – Angelswin.com Columnist Overall Record: 30-22 Games Ahead: 1.5 Week Record: 4-2 Week in Review: John Lackey…
Read more Tavarez To Sign With the Brewers
After declining to report to the PawSox and becoming a free agent, it looks like Julian Tavarez has found work…
Read more Ellsbury Will Be Playing In Front of Hometown Fans
The Boston Herald is reporting that between 500-1000 residents of Madras, Oregon will be making the trek to Safeco to…
Read more Thank a Vet
hey mando on Flickr No, not the animal kind. See you tomorrow. Enjoy the food but remember who the big…
Read more POLL: Always knew Lester would be good
With Jon Lester’s no-hitter, does it alter your outlook on his career? No, always thought he’d have a nice career…
Read more Stay classy, San Francisco
Perhaps they learned from their mistakes last Fall (doubtful) or maybe they just like Omar Vizquel better (probable)…but the San…
Read more The perspective of Tavaris Jackson
The perspective from Tavaris Jackson on the 2008 season is important to appreciate from the standpoint of the Giants. The…
Read more Tavarez almost signed…3 up, 3 down
JSOnline.com, via Tom Haudricourt’s blog, is reporting that the Brewers will sign and add reliever Julian Tavarez to the 25-man…
Read more Is it time to cut the cord with Manny Ramirez? Looking at life post-ManRam
Even though Manny Ramirez is in a slump, there’s no questioning his overall offensive value to the Red Sox. There…
Read more Spurs Find Some Energy
The first two games in LA featured a suspense filled game one, and a game two blowout. San Antonio finally…
Read more Buchholz Goes 4 in Pawtucket
Clay Buchholz went four innings today in the PawSox 11-1 win. In the outing he gave up 3 hits including…
Read more Wolves Updates 5/26
Mark J. Spears/Boston Globe on University of Massachusetts swingman Gary Forbes: After Orlando, he will take part in numerous workouts…
Read more Lester so-so after no-no
After coming off a no-hitter in his last start Jon Lester was mediocre in his efforts against the Oakland Athletics…
Read more Streaky Sox Drop 3 in Oakland
The clouds gave way to a beautiful sunny day in the East Bay but the Red Sox road woes continued….
Read more Mota wastes Brewers’ comeback
The Brewers spotted the Nationals a 6-0 lead on Sunday…then proceeded to score 6 runs in the 6th inning, eventually…
Read more Clay Buchholz tops out at 96, wins 11-1 in PawSox rehab start
Clay Buchholz was under orders from headquarters to throw primarily fastballs in a rehab start Sunday for the Pawtucket Red…
Read more Some Sunday Links
Well, I’m still having computer problems and I’ll be blogging less than usual over the next few days until they’re…
Read more 5/25: Ugh.
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (31-21) @ Oakland A’s 27-23) Jon Lester (3-2, 3.41) @ Joe Blanton (2-6, 3.87) 4:05…
Read more Today’s Lineup 5/25 at Oakland
Ellsbury-CF Pedroia-2B Ortiz-DH Ramirez-LF Lowell-3B Youkilis-1B Drew-RF Varitek-C Lugo-SS Lester-SP Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox Nation http://www.fenwaywest.com
Read more Can Lester Do it Again?
Jon Lester may need to throw another no-hitter if the Red Sox want to avoid a sweep today in Oakland….
Read more Finally, Cherry and Melrose on One Screen
Last night, Don Cherry and Barry Melrose shared a TV screen on ESPN’s Sportscenter. Somehow, someway, the Earth is still…
Read more moneyfootball
Here is the current state of professional football- still in the Stone Ages. The world of football has learned absolutely…
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