Articles by Alan Draper (246319)
Manic on Manning
Thanks to Matt Medved of ‘Sports Matters’ for supplying today’s picture. Toggle to Manic Mode: Eli Manning’s stature is on…
Read more Manny’s “Secret” Weapon
Jeff Horrigan of the Herald reports seeing Manny Ramirez in the clubhouse reading the New Age self help book The…
Read more Five reasons the Red Sox might not repeat in 2008
When “Guest Columnist”, er… I mean, Bottom Line Rob wrote a great piece this week on the five reasons that…
Read more Late Thursday/Early Friday Update
I’ve been working late into the night, but I did want to pass along some late Thursday night links for…
Read more #24 – May 5, 1962: Bo Belinsky tosses first no-hitter in Angels history
By Geoff Bilau, Angelswin.com Senior Editor “This crowd about to explode. Ball one, strike one the count. Can he do…
Read more Wolves at Sacramento tonight
Previews of tonight’s game at Sacramento: Mike Trudell & assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff/Timberwolves site Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune Rick Alonzo/Pioneer Press…
Read more Wolves Updates 3/7
From Britt Robson/On The Ball: Is stockpiling centers that don’t play–even after buying out Ratliff, nearly half the Wolves’ seven-person…
Read more Will Coco Be On The Other Side of the Diamond When The Sox are on the Other Side of the World?
According to Buster Olney of ESPN.com the Red Sox are still discussing a trade with the Oakland A’s involving Coco…
Read more Spring training for all
It takes skill, this following baseball. I mean following a single game, in progress. It takes practice. It takes training….
Read more Search Keywords That Make Me Question My Fellow Man (and Woman)
There was another blog with a similar post that inspired me to write this, but I can’t for the life…
Read more Moneyball Part II
Bill James of Moneyball fame has been working as a consultant with the Red Sox for a few years. He…
Read more Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
College BasketballBig South Tournament Semifinal, High Point vs. Winthrop – ESPNU, 6 p.m.UConn at Providence – ESPN, 7 p.m.Clemson at…
Read more Sox-Dodgers Update
The Red Sox are facing D-Lowe today in Fort Myers. Ellsbury is on the board with his first hit of…
Read more Mike Tomlin Will Speak At St. Vincent Graduation
/Wishing I was younger. Or held back. Apparently, Mike Tomlin will be giving the commencement address at St. Vincent College…
Read more MLB on Fox Game of the Week Schedule
Here’s the latest press release from Fox Sports and this one is about the upcoming MLB Saturday Game of the…
Read more Red Sox, Papelbon agree to contract
According to Amalie Benjamin of Boston.com, the Red Sox have reached a one year contract agreement with Jonathan Papelbon for…
Read more Time for the Thursday Links
The links are here, let’s get to them. Michael Hiestand of USA Today recaps the testimony of NFL Commissioner Roger…
Read more The return of the Freak: Kearse signs with Titans
Jevon Kearse is back in the building. Kearse has agreed to terms with the Titans , rejoining the team that…
Read more American League Central, Numerically, from 2000-2007
Since 2000, the Minnesota Twins have won their division four times (2002-2004, 2006). Knowing that the Central Division (both leagues),…
Read more Meet Me On Facebook
JOIN ME! If you use Facebook, and you happen to love PSaMP, then add me as a friend. No, my…
Read more Papelbon Remains Unsigned
The ProJo has the latest on the situation with Jonathan Papelbon’s contract discussions. Reportedly, Papelbon wants $900,000 while the Sox…
Read more Lunardi: 6 Seed the Worst Case Scenario for WSU?
At least that’s what ESPN’s bracket guru claimed yesterday. Every week, Joe Lunardi appears on KJR and gives an analysis…
Read more Mini Pony of the Day 3-6-08
Cool teamwork. There’s no “I” in mini pon…shit. I could see how that massive cart would’ve been a problem for…
Read more Why Diehl needs to move back to Guard
1) Diehl was second in the NFL with 13.5 sacks allowed in 2007. 2) In the Super Bowl, Diehl was…
Read more Hilarious Sam Cassell Impersonation by Kevin Garnett
KG imitating the way Sam Cassell talks. I can’t stop laughing! {youtube}-EQJjv108W8{/youtube} [cw2]
Read more “The Final Countdown”… In Cello Form
Just listen and appreciate. {youtube}Wqm_d2dwJ80{/youtube} [cw2]
Read more The “Gus Johnson” Of Soccer Announcing
Over the top EPL soccer announcer Ray Hudson. Reminds me of our very own "Gus Johnson" {youtube}499TYSKaxKY{/youtube} [cw2]
Read more Painful Skiing Injury And Hilarious Commentary
French skier Yannick Bertrand straddles the gate and takes a mean shot to the groin during his super-g attempt in…
Read more Baron Davis: “One Shot”
A short film by Emmanuelle Chriqui starring Baron Davis. WARNING: Hilarity ensues… {youtube}fDlaVqVz17g{/youtube} [cw2]
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