Articles by Alan Draper (245814)
Red Sox acquire Paul Byrd
The Boston Red Sox today acquired pitcher Paul Byrd from the Cleveland Indians, a sign that the Red Sox will…
Read more POLL: Pulse Check; Are the Red Sox Playoff-bound?
In the latest edition of the Firebrand poll, we asked: As a Red Sox fan, I think an NFL-style salary…
Read more Runnin’ Fives TWolvesBlog
Late last week, Steve Weinman at the CelticsBlog ran his Timberwolves edition of Runnin’ Fives, in which he solicited opinions…
Read more Deep thoughts….
When Buckeye fans begin the echoes of “O-H-I-O” around the stadium on September 6th, will Bobcat fans join in? If…
Read more Lock, Stock, And Two Smoking Barrels
The secondary is impressive and should be very deep in 2008.
Read more It’s Andy Groom Day!
18 days until college football returns to Columbus, Ohio! Today we pay tribute to Andy Groom, the man who pinned…
Read more Kevin Meathead
Garafolo’s powder puff version of the story: Giants coach discusses TEs Ultimatenyg version: Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Meathead has seen…
Read more Series Preview: Brewers (68-51) @ Padres (46-72)
Milwaukee heads back out on the road after sweeping the NL team with the worst record, the Nationals, at home. The Crew…
Read more Do you see what I see?
I watched the first half of the Packers game last night, and my eyes seriously disagreed with what the announcers…
Read more Epstein vs. Lucchino, Round 2?
The rift between the two alpha dogs in Boston’s front office has been the topics of blog posts, newspaper articles,…
Read more Going Long and Well Past America’s Bedtime
Well, NBC’s coverage of the Olympics from Communist China went well past the midnight ET sign off time tonight, ending…
Read more Beckett Throws A Gem
Josh Beckett won what looked like it would be a pitcher’s duel until the wheels feel off for the White…
Read more Tolerance Lives In Spain
This has to be one of the dumbest things I've seen. That's the Spanish basketball team… pushing the sides of…
Read more Wolves Updates 8/12
Mark Madsen has advanced to round 2 of HoopsAddict’s Floor Burn Tournament. Click here to vote for Mad Dog to…
Read more Papi Is Out Because of Wrist
David Ortiz is out tonight because of “slight soreness” in his wrist. This in not a good development no matter…
Read more BOS 5, CWS 1: Red Sox rally late
After being no-hit through the first six innings, the Boston Red Sox rallied late in the seventh for two runs…
Read more Sox on ESPN Weds (oops, I missed one)
Texas at Boston, this Wednesday, Aug 13, 4 pm (PDT) on ESPN. Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox…
Read more Team Preview: New York Jets
2007 Record: 4-12 Out with the new and in with the old. Just like that, the Jets are favorites to…
Read more Wasting 2nd Round Picks is Our Business
You can say what you want, but our 2nd round pick Martellus Bennett looks like a wash, a bust, whatever…
Read more NBC Loves Michael Phelps and Apparently So Do You
NBC finally has released the ratings for Day 3 of the Olympics. Interest is very high and NBC could not…
Read more Zink Gets The Ball
What other team in baseball could replace one knuckleballer with another? With Wake going on the DL the Sox have…
Read more Tonight’s Lineup 8/11 in Chicago
No word on why David Ortiz is out tonight, hopefully just a routine day off and not a signal of…
Read more Pedroia Goes For Sox History Tonight
Dustin Pedroia is now tied with Tris Speaker for the longest road hitting streak in Red Sox history at 29…
Read more Team Preview: Miami Dolphins
2007 Record: 1-15 It’s hard to imagine circumstances not getting better for the Dolphins, but, nevertheless, things are finally looking…
Read more New Afternoon Drive Show at 890 ESPN Radio
David Scott of Boston Sports Media Watch is on top of the announcement of a new show at 890 ESPN…
Read more 8/11: The Stopper
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (66-51) @ Chicago White Sox (65-50) Josh Beckett (10-8, 4.08) @ John Danks (9-4, 3.21)…
Read more An Announcement
Barry Melrose Rocks has issued the following statement. A familiar face to all of you, Ryan Henning from the Victoria…
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