Articles by Alan Draper (245814)
Brews hang on to avoid sweep, 3-2
With the prospect of getting swept by the team with the worst record in the NL, Ned Yost played the…
Read more Former Sox John Halama mystifies PawSox
John Halama is a living, breathing example of if you
Read more How do we select a TE for our all-time Tennessee team?
Should we have only one tight end on our all-time Tennessee team? With the frequency of two-TE sets, I’m thinking…
Read more Sunday Links
Now that I have my new computer, I can provide you with some weekend stuff that I had been providing…
Read more Today’s Lineup 6/8 vs. the Mariners
1. Julio Lugo, SS2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B3. J.D. Drew, RF4. Manny Ramirez, DH5. Mike Lowell, 3B6. Kevin Youkilis, 1B7. Jason…
Read more Dice-K on the Mend
Yesterday Dice-K began a throwing program on flat ground for the first time since he was injured. From Red Sox.com:…
Read more Owens New Deal Clears Way For Hamlin
Jerry Jones continued his offseason magic last week when he signed up Terrell Owens for 3 additional years, he’ll retire…
Read more 6/8: Keep It Going, Offense
Prev. Gm: Seattle Mariners (22-40) @ Boston Red Sox (39-26) Erik Bedard (4-4, 4.47) @ Justin Masterson (2-0, 2.95) 1:35…
Read more Wearing different hats while managing in the minors
After Pawtucket won the 1984 Governors’ Cup, manager Tony Torchia was promoted to Boston as the team’s bullpen coach. He…
Read more No offense+ Bad starting pitching= Another Brewers’ loss
It was another rough night for Brewers’ pitcher Dave Bush. After back-to-back great performances, Bush was due for a lousy…
Read more Errorless Streak Ends for Youk
Kevin Youkilis went 237 games at first without an error before making one tonight in the 8th inning. Youk has…
Read more Jeremy Shockey hits New York
or: Jeremy Shockey hits New York Giants. Well, why has Shockey been letting all kinds of talk leak out through…
Read more Drew continuing to shine in three hole
J.D. Drew went 3-5 with two RBI’s and Manny Ramirez belted homerun #504 in the Sox win over the Mariners…
Read more Wolves Updates 6/8
From Sid Hartman: There is no doubt that the Timberwolves have a great interest in Brook Lopez, the Stanford center…
Read more Really? I thought it was just because he’s a white dude.
Tom Brady says he’s slow and can’t jump. He blames it on his ankle injury. If Peyton Manning had come…
Read more Nice Form Pau
I'm not quite sure how Pau Gasol gets this crazy looking shot of his to work. What's he doing with…
Read more Just Some Neighborly Conversation
My neighbor and I sometimes talk Celtics. Rajon Rondo does the same… which is nice… because his neighbor happens to…
Read more Bob Costas’ Tribute to Jim McKay
Earlier today, this generation’s Olympic host, Bob Costas paid tribute to Jim McKay, the man who paved the way for…
Read more Sox Are Cruising With Piecemeal Lineup
Who needs Ellsbury, Ortiz, Pedroia, or Lowell when your bench can hit the ball just fine. Manny got the Sox…
Read more Victoria Times, getting our name out there
As I may have mentioned, Steve got married a little while back. Delinquent as I am, I failed to get…
Read more Today’s Lineup 6/7 vs. the Mariners
Manny is back, Pedroia and Lowell have a day off, Ellsbury is still out. Looks like a split squad lineup…
Read more Jim McKay, 1921 – 2008
Yes, I’m back with a new computer and a few new bells & whistles. Very happy that I can blog…
Read more Links of the Day 6/7/08
Didn’t post yesterday, but there is something written, just have to straighten a few things out. Here are today’s links….
Read more Have the Titans solved their red zone woes?
One of last seasons most frustrating recurring themes was the Titans inability to score touchdowns in the red zone. The…
Read more Why I don’t believe in the Cubs
So welcome to my own personal hell. The Cubs are in first place and every drunk bleacher reject in North…
Read more Another Gem From Dumbass Hank
Hank Steinbrenner shows his wit once again with this quote to the NY Daily News, “Johnny is a player, and…
Read more Weekend Viewing Picks
Saturday, June 7 Euro 2008Switzerland vs. Czech Republic – ESPN Classic, 11:30 a.m.Portugal vs. Turkey – ESPN Classic, 2:30 p.m….
Read more Rich, chocolatey ovaltine
Eddie Gossage, the president and of Texas Motor Speedway is not afraid to say what he thinks. Last month he…
Read more Brewers bullpen chokes against the Rockies
The Brewers got off to a fast start in Colorado on Friday night and it appeared that the Crew’s win…
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