SnakeBytes, 6/26: Edwin Jackson Edition

I have to admit- when I said, in yesterday's SnakeBytes, that the Uptons weren't the only storyline, I wasn't expecting Edwin Jackson to be quite this much of a presence.  If you watched the game, you know what we saw.  If you didn't, I can only assume you're waiting to hear when it'll be replayed on FSN Arizona or MLB Network.  No news on that as of the moment I'm typing this, but I'm sure we'll hear something soon. 

Recaps:

• [foxsportsarizona.com] Far from perfect, but perfectly unhittable - "I told him I’m not coming out until I gave up a home run or a hit."  That's the attitude I want to see in my pitcher.

• [nytimes.com] No Hits, but Plenty of Pitches, in Latest Gem - I laughed at the quote they had from Spring Training, about being aggressive: "That just helped cut down my walks and everything, staying around the plate."  Wait, that was cutting down on walks?  The mind boggles.

• [dbacks.com] No-no turns Tampa Bay into Jackson-ville - "It's one of the crazier games that I've had this year, especially starting out like it did." I admire Edwin Jackson for his prowess with understatements.

• [CBSSports.com] The nuttiest no-hitter yet - Eight walks, a HBP, and an error.  149 pitches.  Even as it was happening, I felt like this was never going to work.

• [azcentral.com] Arizona Diamondbacks' Edwin Jackson aided by timely defense in no-hitter vs. Tampa Bay Rays - This was what caught my eye while watching the replay- the out at home, Reynold's grab at knee level, the caught stealing, the ball that trickled foul.  Plenty of places where this game could have been broken up, or even tied without losing the no-hitter.

DBacks News:

• [foxsportsarizona.com] A scout's view: Adjustin' Justin - An opposing scout looks at how Justin Upton has been looking at the plate, what teams have done to react to him, and how he's starting to react to them.

• [azcentral.com] Diamondbacks coach Bo Porter interviews for Marlins manager job - As mentioned yesterday, Bo Porter is up for the Marlins job.  He went down to Miami yesterday for an interview.

• [dbacks.com] Rosales' rehab from injury gradual - Leo Rosales's recovery from an stress fracture in his ankle is making progress.  He no longer needs to wear a protective boot on the foot.

• [mlblogs.com] The D-blog: Wade Miley, Charles Brewer Promoted - Some movement in the minors- LHP Wade Miley moved from Hi-A Visalia to AA Mobile, and RHP Charles Brewer moved up to take the open spot in Visalia.  I know, it's shocking- we have left handed pitchers in the system?

Around the Vuvuzela:

• [theonion.com] Manny Embarks On Journey To Find Legendary Realm Of Batlantis -There is nothing I can say to do justice to this article.

• [chicagobreakingsports.com] Cubs suspend Zambrano indefinitely after tirade - Apparently, Bob Brenly said, during the broadcast, "This has been a dead ass team for the better part of three months." But they've got a fiery manager!

• [azstarnet.com] Balserak is team's first base coach and so much more - Seems a fitting link to include, with Torosfest this evening.  First base coach, Air Force colonel, surgeon- impressive.

• [fenwaywest.com] The San Francisco Giants Don't Like Bloggers - The level of access a blogger gets really does depend on the organization they're dealing with, I think.  This blogger felt the Giants didn't give him the access he deserved.  But let's be honest, man- access from a minor league team like the Aces isn't the same as an MLB outfit.

And a change in our regularly scheduled programming- today, instead of a li'l bit of Strasburg, we give you:

Your Daily Jackson:

• [espn.com] The meaning of Edwin Jackson - A look at what this no-hitter means for Edwin, for AJ Hinch, for the Rays, and for baseball in general.

Yeah, he gets another link.  You throw a no-hitter, and I'll give you your own section of SnakeBytes the next day.

Well, that was a pretty incredible game.  Ian Kennedy faces off against the Rays, and- oh, I feel like there was something we were talking about before this game.  Something about that lady with two halves of a jersey sewn together?  Oh, well, I'm sure it'll come to me.  Go Dbacks!