Look. I know that the past week or so isn't a sure-fire sign that suddenly, things are good on the Diamondbacks, and we're gonna be awesome from here on out. But, for the first time in quite a while? It's possible to enjoy baseball for a while. This has to be about our best stretch of play since... What, April 2008? Let's enjoy the day off, and keep up the good work tomorrow.
Recaps:
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[azcentral.com] Arizona Diamondbacks finish off sweep of San Diego Padres - Brandon Allen pulled an all-nighter to get to Chase in time for yesterday's game. The DBacks are now considering hiring a guy to make sure he never sleeps again.
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[dbacks.com] Just called up, Allen grand in win - What did Barry Enright think about Allen's defensive gems? "Unbelievable. I cannot say enough."
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[foxsportsarizona.com] Post-Game Report (Sept. 1): Brandon Allen makes memorable return - Impressively, Allen had only played 33 games in left this season before yesterday's debut.
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[signonsandiego.com] Rookie's slam, Padres error lead to seventh straight loss - Tejada on his missed catch: "I lost it a little because of the angle with the stands and it caught my (bare) hand and not the glove." The angle of the stands. That's a new one.
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[dbacks.com] Allen adds versatility to D-backs' roster - If Allen can thrive at either first base or left field, he'll fill one of the positions that has been a torn in the side of this team for quite some time. In other news, the prank war between Kelly Johnson and Adam LaRoche may not be over.
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[azcentral.com] Nick Piecoro: Agent's comparisons don't bolster Webb's case - Jonathan Maurer talked Webb's contract hopes in terms of pitchers like Brad Penny, Rich Harden, or Tim Hudson. How have those contracts worked out for the teams that offered them? (Hint: Not well.)
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[foxsports.com] D-backs launch search for next GM - According to Jon Paul Morosi, the Diamondbacks will start interviews soon. He's got a list of six people the Diamondbacks intend to speak to: two each from the Diamondbacks, Dodgers, and Yankees organizations.
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[rgj.com] Reno Aces: Right at home - The Aces have a home secured for the next few years- the Portland Beavers only wish they were so lucky.
I tried posting these earlier, but got blindsided by Gaby Sanchez in the middle of typing. Don't worry- he won't be causing us any more problems.
Around Sports:
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[latimes.com] Frank McCourt has taken Dodgers deep in debt - $433 million in debt? Remember at the beginning of the season when Dodgers fans kept trying to argue their team wasn't in financial trouble? (I know I keep posting about the Dodgers situation. Maybe I should start up a Your Daily Schadenfreude feature.)
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[yahoo.com] TBS postseason song news: Bon Jovi out, Kid Rock in - Kid Rock? Is it 1999 again, and no one told me?
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[detnews.com] Max St-Pierre finally earns big-league shot with Tigers - Guy spends 14 years in the minors, and finally gets his shot. With a sympathetic manager, too- Jim Leyland spent 18 years in the minor leagues, and never made it to the majors. "Max will play. He will get into a game, I assure you."
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[fipflopflyin.com] Bobblehead Giveaways 2010 - Do you like bobbleheads? Do you like infographics? Jackpot! Interesting to see who gives away bobbleheads, and what teams you shouldn't get your hopes up about.
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[yahoo.com] Vuvuzelas banned from Euro 2012, Champions League - Unacceptable.