Daily News Dump 08/30/07 - And the winner is....?
Voting in the naming poll is pretty close! So let's wait another day for anyone else who wants a say to get their vote in.
And um... three DNDs, three losses... coincidence?? :(
I read the recap on the train on the way back from the theatre last night and knew this wasn't going to be an enjoyable article today, so let's dive right in.
AP recap is mostly focused on Maddux, with a nice "oh by the way, Owings pitched well too" thrown in two-thirds down. Just...blargh. The Arizona MLB.com recap discusses the game much better from Arizona's perspective. The Tribune recap has nothing noteworthy.
The Republic recap talks about the tailspin we're in. Seven losses in 10 games, and we're hitting 12 for 75 (that's .160) with RISP. That's not going to cut it. But, as Snyder points out:

Important notes for today, though they're kind of the same everywhere:
- Livan Hernandez is starting tomorrow against Colorado, going on three days' rest. Dana Eveland will pitch Saturday when rosters expand. Notes from Arizona MLB.com discusses the move in-depth.
- Magruder points out another important factor in going with Eveland:
- Everyone is discussing the "six or seven" players that are likely to be called up on Saturday: Eveland, Callaspo, Hammock, Bonifacio, Quentin, and Peguero and Medders (no, really? please no)
- Injury updates: Piecoro says Clark will likely start tonight. MLB.com reports nothing new with Tracy. And Brett Butler's stroke was likely caused by scar tissue left from cancer treatment 11 years ago. Williams will finish out the season as interim manager.
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We've got a month to play
by andrewinnewyork on Aug 30, 2007 12:47 PM EDT 0 recs
A lefty situation
I'm sorry, I just... don't quite see the logic in this. Maybe I just don't like or understand the role of a lefty specialist. I understand that lefty specialists shouldn't face too many righties or else they'll get blown up and lose their confidence, but saving a guy only for a "true left-handed matchup"?? I think a "lefty specialist" should be able to get other left-handed batters out too. There's something off about a guy not being allowed to pitch for 10 days and then expect him to come in and get ONE batter out.
Thoughts?
by snakecharmer on Aug 30, 2007 1:47 PM EDT 0 recs
Yeah, that seemed weird
by Jim McLennan on
Aug 30, 2007 2:46 PM EDT
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See, it seems more like....
by DbacksSkins on
Aug 30, 2007 3:52 PM EDT
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