Is that all it takes, DBacks? A discouraged, bitter request for a win, and you'll come through? Okay, then, I guess we know how this works. Still, it was nice to see a pitcher get battered around and realize he wasn't wearing Sedona red. Now, can we take this chance to enter uncharted territory and get Gibson two wins in a row? Well, the only way to tell is to see how the game turns out tonight.
Recaps:
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[dbacks.com] D-backs relentless in first second-half win - "This is what we want to be; this is who we can be." So say we all.
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[azcentral.com] Arizona Diamondbacks pummel New York Mets - While the towering home run was impressive, that first inning at-bat by Mark was pretty great, too. A strike away from ending the inning, and he fouled off strikes until he sent that pitch to deep center.
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[Amazin' Avenue] Diamondbacks 13, Mets 2: Desert Destruction -Our SBN counterparts for the Mets- I think we know how they feel.
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[examiner.com] Life detected on D-Backs life support system - "This team is frustrated. Before the game, we were very specific on creating an image, and feeding off that image. See what we did in this game, and remember. Then, carry over that image to the next time at bat, the next critical situation, and recall how you took control. That's what we want from each player." I bet all those people who complained we hired a guy with a psychology degree are thrilled with Gibson right now.
You'll notice a bit of a theme on a few of these stories today...
DBacks News:
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[yahoo.com] Analysis precedes action in Arizona - Really for the best that we don't jump into any decisions too swiftly.
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[FoxSportsArizona] Crossroads approaches for D-Backs management - Unfulfilled promise leaves front office to ponder unpleasant alternative of complete rebuilding project.
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[ktar.com] Dipoto not anxious to trade Haren - Probably for the best, I think most of us aren't anxious to see Haren gone.
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[dbacks.com] Montero 'pressing' at plate, but confident - Also a brief look at Reynolds's improvement at the plate, and our 2011 interleague opponents.
Around Sports:
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[suntimes.com] Cubs manager Lou Piniella set to retire at end of season - The big news on the day... With Piniella, Bobby Cox, and possibly Joe Torre set to retire after this season, that's a pretty big exodus of managerial prestige.
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[texasrangers.com] Nippert day-to-day after liner to head - The CAT scan came back negative, and he looks to be okay. Points to Nippert for trying to convince them to let him stay in the game.
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[espn.com] Fielder worth his weight in a trade - Somehow, I'm not sure that the John Kruk is who I'd turn to for an unbiased opinion on this topic.
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[MiLB.com] Moniker Madness is now upon us - 64 of the best names in minor league baseball, all fighting to win the Wonderful Terrific Monds III award.
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[azcentral.com] Jennie Finch retiring from softball next month - So she'll have time to practice for spring training next year, right?
Okay, guys. You played well last night. Now can you manage it again? We'll see.