I don't know about you, but I didn't have any problems with last night's storm. The offense, though, seems to have been completely shut down. Can someone go check the circuit breakers on our bats? That'd be great, thanks.
Recaps:
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[azcentral.com] Arizona Diamondbacks' Rodrigo Lopez gives up more home runs in loss to San Diego Padres - "I was taking more risks. Lately, I've felt that because I want to stay in the game I'm trying to be too perfect." Trying to be perfect? You're doing it wrong, Lantern.
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[dbacks.com] D-backs' struggles continue in San Diego - "He has not thrown the ball like he did early in the year for sure." That is some fiery understatement.
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[foxsportsarizona.com] D-backs shutout by Padres, 5-0 - Lopez's pre- and post-All Star Break splits are pretty stark- 5-7 with a 4.40 ERA before, 0-5 with a 6.90 ERA after.
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[signonsandiego.com] Five Padres gang up in shutout - Can we just take a moment to be mystified at how Chris freaking Denorfia apparently owns Diamondbacks pitching? He's got an OPS of 2.420 against the Diamondbacks this year. It's depressing.
After the jump- we look at some minor league news, among other topics.
DBacks News:
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[stadiumjourney.com] Hank Aaron Stadium, Home of the Mobile BayBears - A review of Hank Aaron Stadium, the home field of the Diamondbacks AA baseball team.
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[rgj.com] Aces, Diamondbacks will extend deal - They're still negotiating, but it looks like the Diamondbacks will extend their contract with the Reno Aces. Brett Butler accidentally let it slip to the Rotary Club on Monday, which I feel is such a perfect moment for minor league baseball.
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[dbacks.com] Roberts looking to impress after callup - Roberts was putting up some decent numbers in Reno, while Crosby wasn't doing much here, so it's not too surprising to see Crosby gone.
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[azcentral.com] Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts, Juan Gutierrez among those auditioning for 2011 - Among other news: still no closer. On one hand, I feel like we should have one. On the other hand, I look at the bullpen and realize there's no one I would want to give the title to.
Around Sports:
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[azcentral.com] Jim Furyk oversleeps, gets disqualified from PGA Tour's Barclays - An important lesson there- always make sure your cell phone is charged.
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[nytimes.com] Marlins Get More for Their Money Than Mets - What has spending $816 million more on players over the past decade gotten the Mets over the Marlins? 5 more wins and one fewer World Series ring.
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[huffingtonpost.com] David Berri: The Problem With Baseball's Participation Trophy - If the Pirates can make money by putting out a lousy team, why would they bother putting out a good one?
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[cbs4.com] Comm. Sosa Calls For Marlins To Pay Up On Stadium - With the team's financials released, there's some expected uproar over the fact that the franchise, which made $49 million in profits over the past two seasons, is getting a taxpayer funded stadium.
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[star-telegram.com] Little Leaguers show us how fun baseball can be - And for a break from the MLB financial problems, the Little League World Series. I love watching them play- I mean, if nothing else, their players have an excuse for acting like kids.
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