This is actually my first post, so here it goes...I have been a huge fan of the D-Backs since their inception, and have seen the many ups and downs this organization has experienced, and I must say there is something seriously lacking in these young players that is vital to success: INTENSITY! I have yet to see any sign of fire and hunger from these guys, aside from Eric Byrnes throwing his helmet in anger. The only hint of fire that I have seen has been from bench coach Kirk Gibson. Its pretty embarassing when your bench coach wants a win more than your players. That just comes from old school teachings and experience. I remember when guys would get pissed off at themselves, and more importantly, their teammates which ultimately lead to breaking out of a slump or a losing streak. I would love to see Reynolds or Jackson get a little pissed off at Brandon Lyon for blowing a save and costing them a game. I would love to see Hudson sit Upton down and chew him a new one when he misses the cut-off man and costs them a run. I would love to see Bob Melvin jump all over Eric Byrnes for cussing and throwing his bat and helmet when he strikes out, looking like an 8 year old little leauger. Now, I'm not wanting to see this to see teammates at odds, I want to see these guys show some heart and determination, not to mention some much needed leadership coming in some form which will result in a group of confident and ballsy players willing go all out every game and not just in a contract year. Every time we see a D-Back player go down on strikes, or blow a lead, or make an error, the camera zooms in on that particular player and there is no emotion in his face. None. If you don't believe me, pay close attention to the next D-Back game. Today, I saw Brandon Lyon give up 5 runs in the top of the 9th, and everytime a Dodger crossed home plate, he looked as if he could care less. What's worse is Bob Melvin had the exact same look with a hint of "Oooh crap...how am I going to explain this to the press??" thrown in there. Position players looked upset, but none had the testicular fortitude to say anything to Lyon when he got to the bench. Had the manager been Ozzie Guillen, he would have thrown a Gatorade jug at his head. If George Brett would have been a teammate, he would have tried to take his head off with a pine tar-encrusted bat. Ozzie Guillen went on a rampage when his team was slumping, even calling out the GM, and what was the result? A winning streak. Point is, we need a manager who gives a damn. Melvin closes the locker room door and has a "heated discussion" with his players, and we see how that turns out. These guys need to be on Sportscenter, and every other major network, getting their hides handed to them and getting held accountable by EVERYONE, not just the front office. The Diamondbacks have all the tools to win the Series, they just need to learn how to harness them and use them for their advatage, and not everyone elses.