Articles by Alan Draper (245814)
I’ll believe it when he goes on IR
The Star claims Freeney is done for the year. Or rather, the headline says that. The text of the article…
Read moreThe Chief Rules
Don't know if you caught any of the Steelers 75th anniversary exhibit in the Heinz Field Great Hall. If you…
Read moreJed-Zilla Now Probable?
It’s never a good thing to see your starting TE on crutches. Especially a TE who happens to lead all…
Read moreWolves Updates 11/14 Part 2
From Jerry Zgoda/On The Wolves: Buckner, who started the season as one of the Timberwolves’ most used reserves and became…
Read moreR’oh R’oh: George wrecks market for closers
The Yanks have offered closer Mariano Rivera $15 million per year. The older, and apparently less effective Rivera, is now…
Read moreStraight from the bottle
Is how Demond was drinking his wine while recording this week’s 18 Plays. And no, I’m not making that up….
Read moreRed Sox Honored in the Capitol
The World Series Trophy was in Washington D.C. today and on display in the House of Representatives. Resolutions to honor…
Read moreNDNation Vent…Zahm Is On Notice
I saw this on NDNation and needed to share it with everyone. LINKLINK I’ve often thought that I should send…
Read moreArizona Fall League in Review
Arizona Fall League 2008By David Regan – Angelswin.com Contributor It was a great time in Arizona this year. Saw five…
Read moreYouk to third?
Well, if Mike Lowell decides not to come back to Boston the move of Kevin Youkilis to third base seems…
Read moreImpressive Linguistic Talents – November 13
It’s time for another one of these already? It sure seems like weeks go by in minutes these days. Before…
Read moreSeason of the Damned?
ESPN is reporting tonight that an anonymous source says that Dwight Freeney might be out for the season. This is…
Read moreWolves Updates 11/14
Kent Youngblood/Star Tribune on tomorrow’s game against Sacramento: For the Wolves, Buckner (illness) is questionable after missing a second consecutive…
Read moreThe US Open to…. VERSUS????
Here are a couple of more links. I was going to incorporate them into the Tuesday Late Update, but I…
Read moreIs The Party Over?
It seems the Boston Red Sox and the Red Sox Nation’s World Series victory party ended at 2pm today when…
Read morePrimetime Viewing Picks
NBA/Celtics at Indiana – Comcast Sports Net New England, 7:00 p.m.NHL/Detroit at St. Louis – Versus, 7:30 p.m.NHL/Montreal at Toronto…
Read moreSome Tuesday Late Links
We have some links for you on this Tuesday. First, from Awful Announcing via Sports by Brooks, we get the…
Read moreTribe wins game 8 – Sabathia takes Cy Young
Red Sox ace Josh Beckett lost out to Indians starter C.C. Sabathia for the 2007 Cy Young Award. Beckett and…
Read moreEagles Fans Rule
Since I'm currently out of state and away from all internet connections, I'm forced to offer you, the reader, a…
Read moreTuesday Links Plus a New Look
Back to work for many of you and there’s a new look on the blog as well. I’m trying a…
Read moreSpurs vs. Lakers Preview
Tonight begins a huge test for the Spurs (6-1) as they face the Lakers (3-2) in San Antonio then the Chokers errrrr…
Read moreWill the Parade Keep Rolling?
Josh Beckett could win the Cy Young today. He was by far the best pitcher for the Red Sox this…
Read moreWolves Updates 11/13 Part 2
From Kent Youngblood/Star Tribune: Because both Greg Buckner (illness) and Craig Smith (left ankle sprain) missed practice Tuesday. Buckner is…
Read moreC.C. Sabathia nets AL Cy Young
In a vote I am sure many would like to redo with the playoffs involved, C.C. Sabathia edged out Josh…
Read moreBad news – Jim Tressel has misplaced his briefcase with the Michigan plans
In an eerie reminder of Woody Hayes nearly losing his plans for the Michigan game in the early 70s, Ohio…
Read moreEpic Battle Update: All Your Universe are Belong to Paul Stastny
It’s official — Paul Stastny has won control of the universe.AP Photo/David Zalubowski I am the one you call “Stastny“….
Read morePosada re-signs with the Yankees
It looks like the Evil Empire will have the aging hand peeing catcher until after his 40th birthday. Fenway West-…
Read moreMike….The Nation is Waiting
It is midnight on the East Coast and the Red Sox have not re-signed Mike Lowell. Now every team is…
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