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Okay, back in the game. Let's do it, Diamondbacks.
Series Previews:
- [DBacks.com] Zambrano, Saunders look for offensive support - Once again: wins are a terrible way to evaluate a pitcher.
- [Miami Herald] Arizona Diamondbacks (9-10) at Miami Marlins (7-11) - Zambrano only gave up two hits in seven innings his last time out and took the loss.
- [FS Arizona] Rested D-backs hit road to take on Marlins - Now we hope that rest helps out a little bit.
- [DBacks.com] Uncertain role doesn't bother D-backs lefty Wade Miley - He's just there to pitch wherever the team needs him. And that's what we need from him.
- [FS Arizona] After slow start with D-backs, Kubel doing it all - Kubel didn't start off well at the plate. But he seems to be turning it around.
- [AZ Central] Arizona Diamondbacks: Stealing signs is part of the game - Every team does it, I'm sure. The players on the field will do what they can to get an advantage. That's how the game goes.
- [Venom Strikes] Is Rebounding Barry Enright in Trevor Bauer and Patrick Corbin's Major League Path? - I'd love to see the Captain back up here. Even if just for a few starts while we hold back the clock some of our big prospects. But a post on MLB Trade Rumors made me wonder if that's much of an issue anymore...
- [Tucson Citizen] ‘Weird’ LHP Wade Miley adds unique personality to Arizona Diamondbacks clubhouse - Joe Saunders on Wade Miley: "That dude, he's just weird." Good.
- [Sporting News] Recently released Brandon Inge on several teams’ radars - Well, if he could get his bat going again, I'm sure we could find a place for him...
Around Baseball:
- [Baseball Nation] MLB Attendance Is Up. Or Is It? - Attendance numbers are a constant tale of misdirection and manipulation, so take them all with a grain of salt.
- [Big League Stew] The Juice: O’s stay atop AL East with win, Brandon Allen provides immediate returns for Rays - Look, it's April, but... Still slightly confusing to have the Orioles in first. And, hey, Brandon Allen!
- [NPR] For Baseball Fans, May The Force Be With You - It's about baseball and references Star Wars. I'm contractually obligated to post it.
- [New York Times] Marlins Park in Miami, Baseball’s Newest Stadium - A look at the venue we'll be seeing tonight...
- [HardballTalk] Bryce Harper is on his way to the majors at 19, as Nationals place Ryan Zimmerman on DL - Remember those days when all we had to dislike about the Natinals was the overhyping of Strasburg?