SnakeBytes 5/13: Ravine Edition

Los Angeles. For some reason, no other stadium in the league seems quite like "enemy territory" the way that Chavez Ravine does, and that was even before a Giants fan got attacked there on Opening Day.

Previews:

• [DBacks.com] Saunders faces Dodgers seeking first win - "The D-backs felt good about the deal that sent staff ace Dan Haren to the Angels and brought back a package that included starter Joe Saunders last summer." The fans, however, may have had different thoughts.

• [FS Arizona] Today on FOX Sports Arizona: D-backs at Dodgers, 7 p.m. - The Dodgers haven't quite been tearing up the rankings, either- they're only two games ahead of us, in third place.

• [LA Times] Dodgers open set with Diamondbacks in LA - At least we don't have to worry about continuing Andre Ethier's hit streak.

• [DBacks Venom] First Base Problems for the Diamondbacks - One of the positions we were worried about over the off-season, and I think we've had our concerns validated. What's our best option?

• [CBSSports.com] Diamondbacks on hunt for starting pitcher - "You know about the top of the Diamondbacks rotation..." Obviously, this writer has more faith in the general baseball-watching public than I do.

• [Venom Strikes] You Can Stick a Fork in the Diamondbacks - On one hand, I think it's a little early to make any dire declarations, especially over a span of a half dozen games. On the other, it isn't like I expected anything from the team to start with...

• [AZ Central] Though diminishing, chatter still alive in majors - If I have any strengths as a baseball player- which is a debatable point- chatter is definitely my best. Easily my favorite part of playing behinder in vintage.

Around Baseball:

• [SI.com] Ubaldo Jimenez's struggles - One scout said Jimenez is pitching like he's hurt. Rockies fans must be a little nervous that their ace has an ERA north of 6.

• [Yahoo! Sports] Killebrew ends fight vs cancer, looks to hospice - Sad news about a great player.

• [FanGraphs] Do Prospect Busts Ever Reach Their Potential? - An interesting discussion. Bonus for mentioning Frenchy.

• [Baseball Nation] Andrew McCutchen's Benching And The Rules Of Hustle - Let the record show, I did not lollygag while posting this.