Articles by Alan Draper (245814)
Keith Bulluck — RLB on all-time Tennessee team?
We conclude the linebacker portion of our all-time Tennessee team with the right (weakside) linebacker position. Four players have manned…
Read more The Long View
After watching a Red Sox rally in the ninth inning last night fall just short as they fell 1 1/2…
Read more Free Agent Frenzy
I find roster management in the NHL to be fascinating. Things aren’t going well? Make a 7 player trade to…
Read more The Incumbents
Our third installment looks at the free agents who have already worn the silver and black, we see some who…
Read more Dirty Work Is Done Down Low
Perhaps no greater realization was found in the playoffs than Duncan is the only guy who still knows how to…
Read more Everybody Loves The 3 Ball
With free agency upon us, general managers across the league will be working the phone lines, setting up meetings, working…
Read more Fast Monday Night Update
I’ll give you a few links tonight. I’ve got to get to work, but there’s enough news to warrant a…
Read more RAYS 5, BOS 4: Ninth inning rally clipped
A rally ended by Julio Lugo, surprise, but the Boston Red Sox scored two in the ninth on RBI’s by…
Read more Wolves Updates 7/1
From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: The Wolves extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Ryan Gomes, Craig Smith and Chris Richard…
Read more Tonight’s Lineup 6/30 at Tampa Bay
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF Dustin Pedroia, 2BJ.D. Drew, RFManny Ramirez, DHMike Lowell, 3BKevin Youkilis, 1BBrandon Moss, LFJason Varitek, CJulio Lugo, SS…
Read more Rookie Camp Signing night
My Autograph page from the night. I see Nick Ross!!!! (second from right in red). I can’t remember who the…
Read more Broaching THE Backup Issue
The prodigal son has returned, sorry for my brief absence, it’s been busy around here this month, but with camp…
Read more Ortiz To Miss All-Star Game
No big shock here, Ortiz will not be ready to play until after the All-Star Game. He told the Boston…
Read more Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks
MLBRed Sox at Tampa Bay – NESN/ION, 7 p.m.Texas at New York Yankees – FSN Southwest/YES, 7 p.m.Kansas City at…
Read more Spring Fish Wrap – Hawaii Warriors Edition
Welcome to Hawaii. My name is Mark, and I’ll be kicking your ass. In what is looking like a potential…
Read more The Unspoken Word
I gotta keep these coming as the season rapidly approaches. Two more chambers are opened for the 36 players of…
Read more John Tomase Makes His 1st TV Appearance To Talk About Spygate
Comcast SportsNet New England makes a big splash tonight with the appearance of the Boston Herald’s John Tomase on Mohegan…
Read more More Contest Suggestions
We’ve gotten in a couple of solid first attempts in the Import Wins Contest (see two posts ago). Keep them…
Read more Links of the Day 6/30/08
Problems in Boston. No, really. Serious problems in Boston. In the spirit of trying to care about the NBA…. Empty…
Read more Angelswin.com – Mid Season Grades
By Jason Sinner – Angelswin.com Columnist It’s that time of year. The 2008 season is flying by and we have…
Read more This is NOT a Rivalry
As much as the folks in Tampa want this to be a rivalry, it is not. As soon as the…
Read more USC ranked 48th in Collegiate Directors Cup
The final standings for the year for the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics were announced this past week….
Read more Two Sox Minority Players Threatened
The Red Sox received a threat against Latino and African-American players in the mail. The threat reportedly cited 2 players…
Read more 6/30: Battle For First
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (50-34) @ Tampa Bay Rays (49-32) Justin Masterson (4-1, 3.43) @ James Shields (5-5, 3.76)…
Read more Wolves Updates 6/30 Part 2
From Mike Trudell/Timberwolves site: The Wolves announced Monday that the team has extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Ryan…
Read more A Monday Linkage Day
We’re back with some links. During this holiday week, I won’t be posting as much. I have some work to…
Read more Chris Johnson: Future primary back?
As a result of being a first round pick, high expectations have been firmly placed upon the shoulders of Chris…
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