Articles by Alan Draper (246303)

Heeere comes J.D.!

In April, J.D. Drew was making sure that Red Sox fans didn’t jump on him for a slow start. He…

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Beckett and Youkilis cruise Sox to victory

Josh Beckett did not skip a beat after coming off the disabled list to hurl a masterpiece helping the Boston…

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The Last Islander Related Post Today. Promise.

Hopefully that Don Maloney post didn’t bore all of you to death. If that’s the case, there should still be…

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Lester on the cusp of return

Jon Lester continued to dominate at the Triple-A level today in his fifth rehab start for Pawtucket today. Lester threw…

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Tuesday’s Primetime & Late Night Viewing Choices

French Open Tonight – The Tennis Channel, 6:30 p.m. & 10 p.m.Cleveland at Red Sox – NESN, 7 p.m.San Francisco…

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Mini Pony of the Day 5-29-07

This is Smooch. Smooch is the MPotD. Smooch rules. Wanna see more of Smooch? All you had to do was…

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Who to start a franchise with?

ESPN recently did a poll and asked their analysts (and perhaps their analrapists) who is the best player to start…

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Could Kobe and Garnett Unite?

When the #7 envelope was opened to reveal the Timberwolves logo, it was the equivalent of putting a bullet through…

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Blazin’ Blondie? Kieshka?

Thanks to Deadspin for pointing this out. At Hollywood Park the other day, there was a bikini race. Not horses…

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Lyndsi Hughes and the Passion (5-0) Beat Cleveland

Your Pittsburgh Passion kept up their undefeated ways this weekend, beating the Cleveland Fusion for the second time this season….

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Even the undead get nicked up

Zombie Bob Sanders is hurting. His small stature and rabid, brain-hungry style of play lead to him frequently getting hurt….

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Hughes out for Game 4

The news came down last night….Larry Hughes will most likely miss Game 4 tonight. This is bound to provoke two…

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Maloney Set to Dismantle The Phoenix Coyotes

[Start Rant]Don Maloney will ruin the Phoenix Coyotes. Those are my words. Write them down. Add them to your MySpace….

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Farm system producing a good harvest

The Red Sox farm system is currently overflowing with an embarrassment of riches. There are already 4 products of the…

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Sox win fourth in a row on an eventful night

Trot Nixon’s return to Boston (35-15) was met with a standing ovation, a Curt Schilling 10 strikeout performance, and a…

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05/29: Just Joshin’

MAY 29nd, 2007 GAME THREAD Jeremy Sowers (1-4, 6.29) @ Josh Beckett (7-0, 2.66) Boston Red Sox (35-15) @ Cleveland…

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Gamecock Club becoming a ‘elite’ club

The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees in a special Memorial Day meeting approved a dues increase for the…

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This blog is not to be read in Victoria

I spent much of my afternoon visiting my grandmother, as she had a speaking role in her residence’s Memorial Day…

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Baseball Polls updated

Coastal Carolina University replaced the University of South Carolina as the state’s highest-ranked team, and Clemson University gained one spot…

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Rest in Peace, Marquise Hill

The Patriots lost DE Marquise Hill in a jet ski accident. Hill had been missing for a day on Lake…

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Mini Pony of the Day 5-28-07

Pretend Santa is a veteran, because this picture would fit the day. Although I didn’t find any patriotic horse, or…

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Vince Carter to the Timberwolves?

I mentioned in my semi-controversial Kevin Garnett for Greg Oden post that I had a few trades for the T-Wolves…

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Clemson headed to the Beach

Clemson University will begin its quest to reach the College World Series at the beach. The Tigers learned today that…

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05/28: Welcome Home Trot

MAY 28th, 2007 GAME THREAD Cliff Lee (2-1, 5.93) @ Curt Schilling (4-2, 3.94) Cleveland Indians (31-17) @ Boston Red…

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Another day, another team, another loss for the ailing Ale-makers

Monday, the Braves beat the Brewers, 2-1, to hand Milwaukee their 6th consecutive loss. Prince Fielder accounted for the only…

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Happy Memorial Day

Today is a day of remembrance. Many thanks and undying support go to the countless men and women who sacrifice…

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World Champs? I Think So.

Since May is about to conclude, the aura around this years team is in its early developmental stages. While some…

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USC gets to host a regional

The University of South Carolina will play Wofford College in the first round of its NCAA baseball regional that begins…

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The defining moment

Every playoff series needs a defining moment. One play that you will look back on and say “THAT is the…

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