Articles by Alan Draper (246319)
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…
Read more McClung shines in starting debut; Crew wins, 5-2
Brewers’ fans concerned about the starting pitching can breathe a sigh of relief…at least for now. Seth McClung shined in…
Read more Who Took The Bats?
Last night the Sox had a hard time getting hits but tonight’s game was worse. Someone needs to tell the…
Read more Wolves Updates 5/25
From Charley Walters/Pioneer Press: Look for the Timberwolves to at least try to sign a veteran free agent before next…
Read more We’ll Just Take That Back, Thanks
We hope the Auburn Hills Pistons enjoyed home court advantage… for all of 1 game. The Celtics came out hot……
Read more Do It Again!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JPcYOZOuC0] Alright Celtics… I think we've found out that it's really not THAT hard to win on the road. So…
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Locking Up The Young Red Sox
The two top finishers in the NL Rookie of the Year voting have locked in long-term deals with their respective…
Read more Duchscherer shuts down Sox offense; dances with a no-no
Justin Duchscherer was 8 outs away from a no-hitter until David Ortiz broke it up with a single.
Read more Tonight’s Game
Almost time to get in the car and head down towards Oakland. After a stop at Marin Brewing Company for…
Read more 5/24: Man up Josh…
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (31-20) @ Oakland A’s 26-23) Josh Beckett (5-3, 4.64) @ Justin Duchsherer (3-3, 2.60) 9:05…
Read more Links of the Day 5/24/08
I believe that AOL traded Greg Wyshynski to Yahoo! for 25 fountain pens and 2 cordless mice, so this is…
Read more Young Fan Needs Your Vote
I got an email yesterday asking me to support Victoria G from Lynn, Maas she runs for Captain of Red…
Read more Ack! I’m Still Offline
I’m still having major computer issues so it may be a while when I get back online. I’m writing this…
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