What Are The 10 Best Things About Being a D'Backs fan?
by Jim McLennan on Feb 8, 2012 10:30 PM EST
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Print'Duk from Big League Stew over on Yahoo! dropped me a line, asking me to chip in the Arizona entry for their upcoming series of "10 Best Things About Being a _____ Fan". Rather than simply churn out the things I think should qualify as being part of that ten best, I figured I'd throw the discussion open to the SnakePit, and see if we can't come up with some kind of communal list. If you want some more details of the sort of thing being sought, and the first ten things that come to my mind, you'll need to click on that 'Read More' link...
Our aim: We're looking for a mix of 10 things that are informative, personal, varied and kinda insidery about all aspects of being a fan of your team, from the stadium experience to the onfield product to the franchise's history.We're looking for colorful and imaginative stuff, though not a straight ranking (ie: Don't feel that your #1 item has to be "better" than your #10 item.) The more you think outside the box, the better.
Outside the box? Us? Shouldn't be difficult. Here, in no particular order, are what come to mind.
- 2001 World Series
- The swimming pool
- Salt River Fields
- Gerardo Parra's arm
- The Arizona Fall League
- Justin Upton
- Derrick Hall and the D-backs organization
- Our future pitching
- Kirk Gibson as manager
- Randy Johnson
More suggestions are very welcome...
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On Yahoo! if the pony dome was mentioned would be worth the price of admission.
Founder of the 'Foundation for the Advancement of Clefoing' a 501C3
It definately
has to be up there, but Jim will never allow it :-(
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by imstillhungry95 on Feb 8, 2012 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, presidential veto will be in effect for that one.
"There's one rule by which I generally run my life:
What would Mothra do?"
by Jim McLennan on Feb 8, 2012 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
But
the comment section on Yahoo would be hilarious
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by imstillhungry95 on Feb 8, 2012 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
To be fair,
The comment section on Yahoo is always hilarious, if you’re in the mood to laugh at stupidity and misdirected anger.
Ian, Daniel, Josh, and two Trevors: It's not a Christian rock group.
by Zavada's Moustache on Feb 9, 2012 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
The best fans in baseball
Welcome Back Bazooka Joe!!!
Geoff Blum: BEST hair in the Major Leagues!
by Rockkstarr12 on Feb 8, 2012 10:59 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Well
thank you very much, Rockkstarr!
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by imstillhungry95 on Feb 8, 2012 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
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by cahill123anderson on Feb 8, 2012 11:02 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Don't stare at it too long
You’ll fall into purgatory.
Founder of the 'Foundation for the Advancement of Clefoing' a 501C3
Every time
I scroll down, my gaze gets caught by it, and I have to force my self to look away
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by imstillhungry95 on Feb 8, 2012 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
The Fall League's a good one
Between the D’Backs, that, and College, there’s pretty much baseball here year round.
I’ll submit D’Backs swing. It may not be universally well loved, but how many 90s one hit wonders wrote a song for YOUR team, huh tough guy?
Founder of the 'Foundation for the Advancement of Clefoing' a 501C3
Not sure if it's chasm
but I love the D-backs swing
by Backin'the'Backs on Feb 8, 2012 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
Yes
Championship quality college ball is really an unfortunate thing.
…
…
"How much money can we offer Brandon Lyon without making him suspicious"
AZ SNAKEPIT!
And I’m serious! I’ve been to many sports blogs and this is one of, if not the best out there. It might look… arrogant though if you put that as one of the entries
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by imstillhungry95 on Feb 8, 2012 11:05 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
St. Penelope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Hey, why don't you people watch the game?"-my mom after viewing a wave going around Chase Field.
by Reynolds rapper on Feb 9, 2012 1:55 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I agree that the Snakepit makes a big difference
I follow the D-Backs much more closely since I discovered the ’Pit.
Hey Derrick Hall – if you are reading this blog, you should comp some tickets for Jim McLennan for creating a dedicated fan base for the D-Backs!
by Craig from Az on Feb 9, 2012 9:19 AM EST up reply actions 7 recs
He should
and they should get recognized as an official fan site
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by imstillhungry95 on Feb 9, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
No way
on the official fan site thing. You think ponies and St Penelope would be allowed on an official site?
I got nothin'.
YES
Founder and Chairman of the Send Dan Some Pizzeria Bianco Commission (SDSPBC). SDSPBC is a totally, definitely for-profit organization.
by Dan Strittmatter on Feb 8, 2012 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
Glove toss gifs
Lillygif and Marcumgif have a special place in D-backs history. I think they certainly belong. Plus, it gets a mention of Goldschmidt into the post, which I feel is a must.
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by Dan Strittmatter on Feb 8, 2012 11:26 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
No fair.
You can’t mention them without showing them. I haz a sad. :(
"Hey, why don't you people watch the game?"-my mom after viewing a wave going around Chase Field.
by Reynolds rapper on Feb 9, 2012 1:56 AM EST up reply actions
It's not AC'ed in the 300s.
I’ve left because of the heat before (once in inning 2 or 3 during a Doug Davis game).
"Hey, why don't you people watch the game?"-my mom after viewing a wave going around Chase Field.
by Reynolds rapper on Feb 9, 2012 1:57 AM EST up reply actions
Friendly amendment?
2001 was great, but the fact that it was against the Yankees was amazing.
I’d make that our number 1 – we beat the yankees at their recent peak. And there is nothing they can say about it.
14 seasons,
5 Cy Youngs. That gets my vote.
Ian, Daniel, Josh, and two Trevors: It's not a Christian rock group.
by Zavada's Moustache on Feb 9, 2012 12:13 AM EST reply actions
And that doesn't even factor in
The performances of Curt Schilling, Dan Haren, and Ian Kennedy. And once you add in the talent in the minors, I think you can just say “pitching” and be covered.
Ian, Daniel, Josh, and two Trevors: It's not a Christian rock group.
by Zavada's Moustache on Feb 9, 2012 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
The big HD screen in center, fastest expansion team to win a championship, not being a cali team, sutton and gracie, greg schulte and joe garagiola.
by rd33 on Feb 9, 2012 1:33 AM EST via Android app reply actions
My 10 reasons:
10. Macayo’s
9. Our players can jump in a pool when they win.
8. Downtown restaurants (Cooperstown, Coach and Willies)
7. The ball travels out of Chase Field like crazy
6. Young players are playing with passion.
5. reasonable start times
4. very unique ballpark with unique angles
3. trying to understand fans in Phoenix is always fun.
2. it is possible to follow the same team locally from Spring Training to the playoffs.
1. our upper management seems to be making maximal efforts at both winning and saving money.
"Hey, why don't you people watch the game?"-my mom after viewing a wave going around Chase Field.
A few of my favorite things
Rotunda murals
Ben Hughes
Colangelo sticking it to MLB’s ossified status quo
Jay Bell’s Million Dollah Slam
The roof opening
Reporters asked the Phillies' skipper how his pitcher had managed to injure himself in his sleep. "I don’t know," Manuel said. "I didn’t sleep with him."
by Diamondhacks on Feb 9, 2012 2:06 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
The Million Dollar Slam
Totally forgot about that. Such an awesome moment.
"How much money can we offer Brandon Lyon without making him suspicious"
The roof opening....
and the fact that there is official roof opening music.
The million dollar slam is a great one, and I think we’d all agree with Coangelo’s “in your face”.
Some good suggestions.
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
by 4 Corners Fan on Feb 9, 2012 2:22 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
thx
I forgot Jesse McGuire
Reporters asked the Phillies' skipper how his pitcher had managed to injure himself in his sleep. "I don’t know," Manuel said. "I didn’t sleep with him."
by Diamondhacks on Feb 9, 2012 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
I like the roof opening with the music. I also like the passion and determination of the organization. Play 27 outs, never give up whatever the score.
by AzDbackfanInDc on Feb 9, 2012 8:35 AM EST up reply actions
$1Million Slam
For a non-playoff game, it was the loudest I’ve ever heard a stadium in any sport (non playoffs). That was one of the most exciting moments I have ever seen.
~Tommy~
jay bell
is one of my favorite dbacks for some reason.
by rd33 on Feb 9, 2012 2:30 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
The pool.
Who else can brag about having a pool at the park?
It's the stuff that dreams are made of
It's the slow and steady fire
Marlins
if I recall correctly will have one in their new stadium
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by imstillhungry95 on Feb 9, 2012 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
copy cats...
maybe they should put a giant pool in their stadium and have a real-life marlin mascot. now that would be cool;)
I know they have
An aquarium, which is cool, but somewhat more difficult for the players to jump into during a celebration.
Ian, Daniel, Josh, and two Trevors: It's not a Christian rock group.
by Zavada's Moustache on Feb 10, 2012 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
I've got a few ideas
- All You Can Eat Seat Inventors
- The Diamondbacks were chosen the best sports organization to work for in the world by the United Nations
- Official roof opening music
- Most diverse fan base in baseball
- We pay old washed-up players as a sign of respect.
- Uptown
- $1 seats
That’s all I’ve got.
"We’re going to turn this team around 360 degrees." –Jason Kidd
The best thing about being a Dbacks fan
is being able to discuss the 2001 World Series with New Yorkers.
Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.
In no particular order.rr
1) being there from the begining ,no grumpy old fart can whine they were much better in the 50s
2) The Snakepit,honestly.Seriously ,I’m not sure I’d make the effort to follow every game but for here.It does cost me some effort and life rearrangement. Thanks Jim and all those here.
3) We had the Big Unit for a while and he was my favourite player in all baseball at the time
4) The fact the club packs off juicers and wifebeaters ASAP.I never have to be embarrassed by anyone.
5) The management, seem to be such a bunch of good guys doing the best for the team on a limited budget.
6) The park,it’s one of the best.
7) We won a World Series .
8) The team,play with heart and passion.
9) Great drafting of players ,it means there is always hope at the start of the season.
10) intangibles,the Pony Dome,Ted Lilly gifs,vuvzelas etc.
♯♩♪ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way ♫♬♭♮
When embarassments happen
they are quickly and thoroughly resolved.
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by NASCARbernet on Feb 9, 2012 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
I know he works other for other teams too but...
The overly enthusiastic lemonade guy. “You know you want one!”
Good one!
His name’s Darryl (altho I’m not sure how he spells it.)
The lines are: “You know you want it” and “Lemonade, Lemonade, jus’ lahk grandmah used to make.”
Reporters asked the Phillies' skipper how his pitcher had managed to injure himself in his sleep. "I don’t know," Manuel said. "I didn’t sleep with him."
by Diamondhacks on Feb 9, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
A rec
for knowing his name
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by imstillhungry95 on Feb 9, 2012 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
And it's a good one
when it’s spelled with only one ‘r.’
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That it is
NASCAR
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by imstillhungry95 on Feb 10, 2012 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
gee thanks
Lemonade, Lemonade Like Nana Made!
Limonada Fresca!
by Backin'the'Backs on Feb 10, 2012 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
Lemonade
Always looks SO good but I can’t have it :(
Welcome Back Bazooka Joe!!!
Geoff Blum: BEST hair in the Major Leagues!
by Rockkstarr12 on Feb 12, 2012 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
look at that douche wearing a yanks shirt
*top right of photo…..
If you'd have been a dog.....
They would of drowned you at birth.
In his (somewhat) defense
The pic in question was taken at the All-Star Game… Not that this stops him from being as described, of course. :)
"There's one rule by which I generally run my life:
What would Mothra do?"
by Jim McLennan on Feb 9, 2012 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
Geographic determinative, but
the best thing about being a D’backs fan (taking the assumption you live in Arizona) is that the state really is the center of baseball activity. We have the MLB west office, SABR office, Fall League, Spring Training, a major league team, two top collegiate baseball programs, and lots of elderly, retired baseball players. No other one state comes close.
Normally the pool would be a shrug to me, but the players jumping in when they clinched last year was pretty special.
Tomorrow is another day.
Baseball and softball
is played year ’round here, which is a blessing for baseball fans.
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by NASCARbernet on Feb 9, 2012 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
I like most the items on the list
But I would have to add Shulte to the list. We are blessed with a great radio announcer (something a lot of teams don’t have) and he’s been with the club since inception.
Oh yeah
I’d include the whole radio team on the list.
Shulte's
awesome. I think we could just sum it up and say we have a pretty awesome broadcast team all the way around
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by imstillhungry95 on Feb 9, 2012 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
$4 Beers!
LMAO no but really, The linenkugal beer stand. Best beer in the park, especially the summer shandy when it’s a day game. They guy that works at the stand is awesome, he wants to sell you 2 small $4 beers instead of a big one cause it gives you more and for less. How many times does someone try to sell you more for cheaper?!?!?!
Freeze it..and make a popsicle
Try the Pink Lemonade ;)
Just ask, he’ll make it for you
by Backin'the'Backs on Feb 10, 2012 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
10 best things, the NASCAR version...
1) Diamondback fans get respect, or at least envy, ANYWHERE;
2) Our stadium is a CONVERTIBLE;
3) Management that CARES about it’s fans;
4) The Snakepit is WORLDCLASS;
5) No rain-outs for homegames;
6) Ballplayers who carry themselves with a sense of professionalism and pride;
7) GIBBYBALL;
8) Generally, the best PITCHING STAFF in baseball for the past decade and a half (or thereabouts);
9) The Diamondbacks elevate the city the Phoenix; and
10) It’s BASEBALL!
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by NASCARbernet on Feb 9, 2012 10:42 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I am just wondering
where you see all this envy for DBacks fans.
I don't let facts get in the way of my opinion.
by jinnah on Feb 9, 2012 11:39 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Obviously
you’ve never rode into an LA hotel wearing a Diamondbacks warm up jacket and received envious comments from Dodger fan valets…
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by NASCARbernet on Feb 9, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
My top 10, somewhat in order:
1. 2001 World Series
2. Being spoiled with success; accomplishing in 13 years what takes most franchises a half century to do
3. Management, and their commitment to winz and making fans happy
4. History of beastly pitching
5. That feel when your small/mid-market team beats the hell out of big market teams (sometimes known as the F*** the Yankees Effect)
6. Justin Upton
7. Spring training
8. The Saturday blacks
9. Broadcasters
10. Watching below average players become heroes and forever treating them like superstars
Goldy Watch: 48 games, .250/.333/.474
I second the nomination...
for Dbacks Swing. I loooovvvve hearing that song!
by BlackedOutInUT on Feb 9, 2012 1:51 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
That;s it. You're banned.
"There's one rule by which I generally run my life:
What would Mothra do?"
This...
counterclockwise.
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no way
I like the wave, I have made it known. Sometimes the ballpark is so quiet that is the only entertainment.
by AzDbackfanInDc on Feb 9, 2012 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
You mean
Apart from the major-league baseball game taking place in front of you?
[Glowers fiercely]
"There's one rule by which I generally run my life:
What would Mothra do?"
by Jim McLennan on Feb 9, 2012 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
good point
i should have worded that better
by AzDbackfanInDc on Feb 10, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
10 things, maybe less.
Derrick hall/ownership/accessibility
tamales!!!!
The blonde that works the beer stand on the 3rd base side
Sutton’s passionate fandom
The gub’nuh!!
Awe inspiring coaching staff
world class stadium
Pitching legacy
Beat l.a. chants
Early success
Literally growing fan base – originals
Hometown spring training/salt river fields
Quick rebounds from disasterous seasons
Stacked farm system
Clay zavadas moustache (still)
Man, I thought this was going to be hard. I could keep going. I just f’ing love my Dbacks.
like a tornado hitting a jelly bean factory on Halloween.
by leemellon on Feb 9, 2012 4:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It IS
hard! Imagine poor Jim having to limit himself to only ten!
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by imstillhungry95 on Feb 9, 2012 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
+1 on the pitching legacy.
The bird is struggling out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born, must first destroy a world.
by Stupendous Man on Feb 9, 2012 7:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Clay zavadas moustache (still)
Aww, thanks!
Ian, Daniel, Josh, and two Trevors: It's not a Christian rock group.
by Zavada's Moustache on Feb 10, 2012 5:59 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah don't let it go to your head!
;-)
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by imstillhungry95 on Feb 10, 2012 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
1. Coolest mascot in the majors. (A deadly snake, come on…that’s awesome)
2. Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling
3. That one time where they toppled the evil empire. I think during a World Series?
4. The old purple uniforms
5. The young age of the franchise, which is a natural detriment to attracting parisitic bandwagon fans.
6. AZ Snakepit, one of the coolest places on the interwebz.
The bird is struggling out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born, must first destroy a world.
by Stupendous Man on Feb 9, 2012 7:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Heh…should have clarified. Not mascot as in guy in costume, mascot as in “emblem on cap/name of team”. Like in the sense of “school mascot”.
The bird is struggling out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born, must first destroy a world.
by Stupendous Man on Feb 9, 2012 8:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
His secret's out!
"How much money can we offer Brandon Lyon without making him suspicious"
by SenSurround on Feb 10, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
I would say the #1 thing for me is
NOT having Dinger as a mascot.
"We lead the league in love." -Mark Grace
by Dallas D'Back Fan on Feb 10, 2012 6:43 PM EST reply actions
But...
we have Baxter…
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by imstillhungry95 on Feb 10, 2012 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
Alas...
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by NASCARbernet on Feb 10, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
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