Articles by Alan Draper (246303)
Optimistic? Hell, yes I’m optimistic!
The Cavaliers took a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against Washington last night. They won 109-102, and they…
Read more JS’s update on Sheets
“…a slight groin strain…,” was reported to Tom Haudricourt of the Journal-Sentinel. Due to an off day Thursday, and Yost’s…
Read more Mini Pony of the Day 4-25-07
Totally great picture! This reminds me of the Kibbles N Bits Lean commercial from like 10 years ago, when a…
Read more Don’t Look Now
Remember what was supposed to be the biggest weakness of the Red Sox going into the season? Well I guess…
Read more The case for a Wide Reciever
Against my better judgement, I would not mind if the Colts took a receiver in the first round. Obviously I…
Read more Not Even Bothering
You’ve all heard. I’m not dignifying this BS. “The blood on his stocking. It was painted. Doug Mirabelli confessed up…
Read more 04/26: Beckett Goes For 5-0
APRIL 26TH, 2007 GAME THREAD Josh Beckett (4-0, 2.55) @ Adam Loewen (2-0, 3.72) Boston Red Sox (13-7) @ Baltimore…
Read more Spurs vs. Nuggets: Game 2 Live Blog
Pregame Ughh, Matt Devlin and Fratello again. I’d prefer Marv and Steve Kerr. Duncan really needs to come out strong…
Read more Angels v. Devil Rays
Angels v Devil Rays Lackey v. Jackson The Devil Rays come to town hot on the heels of thoroughly trashing…
Read more The Brady Fixation
This is getting a little out of hand. At first I thought I was in the minority, but after reading…
Read more Angelswin Prospect Hotlist, 3rd edition
1. Nick AdenhartSP, Class AA Arkansas (Angels) Adenhart’s last two starts have been incredible. He’s given up 2 runs in…
Read more Carlisle is out as Pacers head coach
I suppose we have to make mention of it, but honestly, does anyone even watch that league anymore. This mess…
Read more 04/25: Down To Fenway South
APRIL 25TH, 2007 GAME THREAD Curt Schilling (2-1, 3.81) @ Daniel Cabrera (1-1, 4.10) Boston Red Sox (12-7) @ Baltimore…
Read more Sheets hurt in loss
Ben Sheets strained his right groin on a defensive play, and left after pitching three innings in the eventual 9-3…
Read more Titans’ Draft Expectations
What will Reinfeldt do? Mike Reinfeldt has never been in charge of a team’s draft before, so it’s not easy…
Read more Keep Swinging Smoak and big game looms…
Justin Smoak currently has a hitting streak of 23 games. Wow! Smoak, who’s raised his average from .295 to .337…
Read more Oh the Drive…
Last night, we attended our first Drive game of the season. The Greenville Drive are our Class A Minor Legaue…
Read more Thabeet To Stay At UCONN For Another Year
According to the Andy Katz over at ESPN.com, Hasheem Thabeet will be spending another year at UCONN wearing the National…
Read more Maholm Tosses a Beauty, Paulino Homers as Bucs Beat Astros
Paul Maholm, looking very un-Paul Maholm-like, blanked the Astros as the Bucs beat the Astros 3-0. Maholm allowed only 3…
Read more Mini Pony of the Day 4-24-07
Look at the MPotD’s cool mane. That thing is sick! Honestly. From one view, it looks like an intentionally-corny 80’s…
Read more Gabe Gross, Pitcher
One of my favorite happenings is when a baseball game goes so long, or involves so much scoring that managers…
Read more AL East Swing
As April closes and we gear up for the Yankee series in the Bronx (with some very, very angry Yankee…
Read more Crew, Suppan beat Cubs, 4-1
Jeff Suppan goes 8+ innings, and doesn’t give up a run…every batter except Damian Miller got a hit, including a…
Read more UCONN WR Brandon McLean Suspended
What is it with collegiate athletes and not avoiding the law? You would have to think that they are aware…
Read more 04/24: That Man Again
APRIL 24TH, 2007 GAME THREAD Roy Halladay (2-0, 2.37) @ Julian Tavarez (0-1, 6.75) Toronto Blue Jays (9-10) @ Boston…
Read more TMQ can mock the draft too.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=easterbrook/070424&sportCat=nfl&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233 TMQ is a favorite column of ours, and is usually funny take on conventional wisdom in the NFL. Take…
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