Articles by Alan Draper (245814)

Brian Cashman and Hal Steinbrenner

My thoughts on Hal Steinbrenner’s excuse-making Zoom presser

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I haven’t watched that many Yankee games this season and I am only going to my first game of the…

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PGA: Sentry Tournament of Champions - Final Round

The Best Place to Tee Off IMHO

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For golf aficionados, they might enjoy a couple of golf games with their friends in some local golf courses, however,…

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Unfolding Giants news

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Defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka will remain a Giant.   This preemptive strike by the Giants takes the wind out of Osi’s sails. …

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Giants game postponed to Monday Night

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Due to a blizzard in Minnesota, combined with Metrodome officials being unable to clear the roof of snow, the Giants…

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Giant stinker: Special teams

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Sticking out like a sore thumb, the Giants special teams are a complete abomination. What can they do to improve this languishing…

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If Brian Cashman is really taking full responsibility for the Yankees, then why does he still have a job?

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So New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman had a press conference Tuesday in which he claimed to take full responsibility…

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Indianapolis Colts v Minnesota Vikings

Giants don’t have an interest in Adrian Peterson, per report

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Adrian Peterson’s days with the Minnesota Vikings are over and the running back is free to pursue teams such as…

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NYG 20 WAS 6

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Zero has changed in the last 24 hours.  The same team that was 6-9 is now finished for the season…

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Deadline Approaching For Kovalchuk Grievance

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The Devils are waiting to hear if the NHLPA will file a grievance on behalf of Ilya Kovalchuk, who had his…

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Losing the Fans

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Last week D’Allesandro of the Star-Ledger wrote a harsh and provoking article on the health of the NFL players. This, along…

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Divisional Round - New York Yankees v Cleveland Indians - Game One

The bugged game: Joe Girardi mismanages in Cleveland

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When I think of Cleveland, I should think of LeBron James, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Drew…

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Random thoughts before Dallas this evening

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We have previewed the game.  We have listened to Simms.  Bring on Dallas! Three items today.  (1) Some final thoughts…

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MLB: Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees

Aaron Judge Injury Flames Fan Passion On Twitter

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When Royals pitcher Jakob Junis injured Aaron Judge, some Yankees fans took to Twitter to let Junis know exactly how…

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Eagles sign Steve Smith away from the Giants

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The Giants have been one-upped again.  The Eagles have signed WR Steve Smith.  This hurts.  Double. Yes, yes, we know…

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David Baas

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The Giants have signed G/C David Baas.  From ESPN, here is a scouting report on Baas: He is a thick wide…

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Wolves 95, Nets 93

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Wolves record: 1-0 Box Score Click here for video of Wilkins’ game-winning buzzer beater. Premature game notes (via Memyworld) From…

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What is Odell Beckham Jr. Worth?

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Before we get started talking about Odell Beckham Jr., let’s supply some quick background for first timers reading this post….

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Baas-tards

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The Giants released details of the contract that Guard/Center David Baas signed last week.  But before we discuss that, let’s set…

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Giant change in plans

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With the current work stoppage, instead of drafting for value, the Giants will have  to change course.  Drafting for need…

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Seattle Seahawks v New York Jets

Report: Sheldon Richardson, Muhammad Wilkerson regularly miss team meetings

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Todd Bowles doesn’t seem to have a firm grim on the steering wheel in his second season as Jets head…

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NFL: Chicago Bears at New York Giants

Landon Collins reveals Giants players loved OBJ, but front office viewed him as problem ‘the whole time’

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Former Giants safety Landon Collins is now a member of the Redskins, and it didn’t take him long to air…

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Halo Headlines: Choi clears waivers; Wilson to throw simulated game

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The Monday, May 16, 2016 edition of Los Angeles Angels news includes Ji-Man Choi staying with the organization, C.J. Wilson…

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Ballard picked up off Waivers by the Patriots

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TE Jake Ballard was picked up by the Patriots off of waivers.  Jerry Reese made a calculated risk, and there…

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Fewell’s telling T2 Stats

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In yesterday’s post we questioned Banks on what route schemes teams were running prior to the 49ers game.  Some numbers…

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2012 NFL Draft: DEFENSIVE LINE

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Here are the positional breakdowns for players at DEFENSIVE TACKLE DEFENSIVE END Please note that there are a few defensive…

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Yankees Are Shipping Up to Boston

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Given The Rivalry (although it hasn’t been worthy of capital letters these days), it is rather shocking that I have…

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Joe Girardi makes it clear: Managing Derek Jeter’s retirement tour is more important than trying to make the playoffs

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New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi actually used to be unafraid to make the right decision for the good of…

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Boss, Andrews, Brown, and Osi

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TE Kevin Boss might sign with the Raiders.  For the Giants to allow this guy to test the open market seem…

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Marvin Austin Injured- Out for the Season

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When it rains it pours.  And it is raining injured bodies on the Giants.  Marvin Austin, the NY Giants’ 2nd…

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