Articles by Alan Draper (245814)

The Head Coach Hotseat
Updated:Bucks coach Larry Drew is just one of many NBA coaches who may be looking for work soon.
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I was wrong about the Vikings
Updated:I admit it. It’s important to admit fault when you are wrong. I had the Vikings winning only 2 more…
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Red Sox general manager
Updated:The other day I was sitting at home and the phone rings. I look down at the caller ID and…
Read moreSam Cassell Traded
Updated:ESPN reports the Celtics have shipped Sam Cassell to Sacramento: The Celtics will send Sam Cassell and cash to…
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Nomar called Sox to play, Evan chatting Tuesday night
Updated:I previously wrote that Nomar Garciaparra would be a good option for the Sox to bring in as a backup infielder. Bottomline Rob left a comment saying he was unsure if the burned bridges from 2003-4 had been repaired for that to be likely.
Well, Cafardo in today’s Globe:
[Nomar] placed a call to the Sox front office inquiring about their potential interest. He would have provided some protection at third and first, but the Sox felt they were all set in that department and passed. Garciaparra, who spent a lot of time in Boston this offseason having his calves worked on, then signed with Oakland.
I can understand passing to give Lowrie and Lugo playing time, but should one of the two eventually be traded and a hole opening up for 2010 and Nomar’s healthy and able (all of the previous are big ifs, of course) … it would make for a nice homecoming.
Also, I will be chatting with New England Sports Country (click “Red Soxx Country in the sidebar or the upcoming link) Tuesday night at 8 p.m. (I did this last spring also). Mark it on your calendar and join us then. There will be pre-selected questions (submit them to NESC2006[@]cox.net [take out the brackets, this was to prevent spam] and then a free-for-all.
Hope to see you all then!
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Saints Nation: Q&A with Redskins Hog Heaven
Updated:Today I caught up with Redskins’ blogger Anthony Brown to go over his thoughts on the Redskins and the game…
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New Blue Jays Threads Leave Me Hoping For Better Primary Senators Jerseys
Updated:If you’re familiar with this blog and podcast, by now you’ve probably realized that as fans (and I believe I…
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Spurscast Nominated As One Of The Best
Updated:It came to a shock to Mike and myself when we discovered the Basketball Fiend had nominated the Spurscast as…
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Tuesday Update
Updated:I’ll give you some more links today and then wrap it up for the day. First, Bruce Allen of the…
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2006 NCAA Football Schedule — Now With Helmets!
Updated:I found this and thought I would pass it on. Just some nice bells-n-whistles to what is normally New Times…
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Links of the Day 4/19/10
Updated:Today is a scheduled off day for the Twins so Joe Mauer could celebrate his birthday at the Children’s Museum….
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15 Games That Will Decide The National Champion: Arkansas at LSU
Updated:Thus far in this series we have looked at thirteen of the biggest college football games this year. When you…
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Rangers vs. Oilers (Game 17) – Updated
Updated:Update, 11:22 a.m.: Jesse Spector tweets that Derek Boogaard is back in the lineup with Todd White a healthy scratch….
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Fireside Chats #28: Where the hot stove keeps us warm and we tool on Evan Grant in honor of the AL MVP
Updated:In this week’s Fireside Chats podcast, Tim and Paul celebrate the coronation of Dustin Pedroia: AL MVP, look at what the trade of Coco Crisp to the Royals may signify, and talk over a hot stove.
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The Only Way To Go With Vince Young Is Free Agency
Updated:I have my doubts about Vince Young to the Redskins conjecture based solely on a throwaway line in a story…
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Redskins 2013 Game by Game: Giants party on SNF and New years Eve
Updated:This incident still bothers me. This is the 12th of a 16-part series where Hog Heaven looks at each game on…
Read moreSaints Nation Guru – Week 12 – Texans
Updated:So by the time this is posted the game against the Redskins has been a week away. For me writing…
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George O’Leary, UCF Names Blake Bortles’ Successor
Updated:As promised, UCF head coach George O’Leary didn’t drag out making his decision on Blake Bortles’ successor at quarterback. The…
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Don’t Expect Much Tonight
Updated:The Philadelphia 76’ers are sort of where the Celtics were last year in terms of what needs to be accomplished…
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Paw Prints – The Daily UConn Roundup – 10/16
Updated:Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball teams…
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Live Blog Tonight
Updated:This year I am going to be a weekly contributor to the new “Rounding Third” blog on The Remy Report. …
Read morePenn State vs. Temple: 10 possibly interesting facts
Updated:Penn State opens up the 2015 season on the road this weekend against the Temple Owls. Here are some facts…
Read moreTales from the highlight tape: how the Ducks surged to victory over UCLA
Updated:At the time it made fans anxious, the Ducks in an uncharacteristic tight game for two and a half quarters….
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MVP Update: Week 14
Updated:Week 14 was a great one for Peyton Manning. He dominated. 1.) Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts Stats: 22 TDs, 12…
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Wolves Updates 1/14
Updated:From Rick Alonzo/Pioneer Press: The Wolves might evaluate after today’s practice whether Randy Foye can handle an increased workload in…
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Northwest Division Blog Previews
Updated:Northwest Previews Recap Denver Nuggets – Denver Stiffs | The Nugg Doctor Minnesota Timberwolves – Canis Hoopus | Empty the Bench…
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Even Rick Moranis is Not a Fan of David Wright’s New Helmet
Updated:David Wright was recently hit in the head and suffered a pretty awful concussion. Before being hit in the head,…
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Wednesday Night Senators News and Notes
Updated:July 1st has always been a day of dual importance for the people of Ottawa. Traditionally, the enactment of the…
Read moreHate Running In Crowds? You’re Not Alone
Updated:Pulsating music, thousands of spectators, and approximately 10,000 runners. To some, the Portland Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon scheduled to take…
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