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Brandon Webb RHP, 14-4, 3.14

Derek Lowe RHP, 8-8, 3.74

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Here we go. Biggest series of the year so far - though I have the feeling that nothing will really be decided here. I think a split is the most likely result, and we’ll be left to look down the road at bigger series, yet to come.  That would likely be fine for Arizona: if we can leave Los Angeles with the lead, that’s about all I want. Oh, and for the team not to be buried under a pile of rubble when  the Big One hits.

This is a rematch from the last series between the two teams, through Brandon Webb won’t thank you for mentioning it. He pitched very well, allowing only one run over eight innings. However, this was the game where Brandon Lyon couldn’t retire anyone, blew a 4-1 lead as the Diamondbacks coughed up five runs in the ninth, in one of the most dis-spiriting losses of the season. However, in more evidence for ‘momentum’ being a myth, we’ve won seven of the ten games since, our best run in three months, so it clearly had no long-term effect.

At time of writing, it looks like we will be having to face Manny Ramirez before long, as the Dodgers have completed a trade with the Red Sox for the Disgruntled Slugger ™. See luckycc’s FanShot below for details, but it’s certainly going to help their offense. Whether the undeniable hit their defense will take - and his rep as a clubhouse cancer - will outweigh this, however, remains to be seen.

Here’s some cheering news. “Shortstop Khalil Greene fractured his left hand on Wednesday night when he slammed a storage chest at Petco Park in frustration over his season-long slump.” Normally, a player getting injured wouldn’t be cause for amusement. But when it’s the result of them acting like a petulant five-year old - see also the recent splinterific incident involving TroyBoy - then I think it’s fine to snigger loudly. Hey, that’s way to avoid having to play for the woeful Padres.

You’ll have to wait until morning for a report, since it’s Mrs. SnakePit’s birthday, and so she deserves - and will be getting! - my full attention tonight. There will be dinner; there may be a movie; then, who knows? But it’s not going to involve any kind of recap, of that I’m pretty sure…

One Less Sun to Worry about —- or pay

I don’t know why I seem to be surprised by these kinds of days in Arizona sports.
That Diamondbacks had the chance to improve their team before the deadline and were hesitant to pull the trigger. The Dodgers on the other hand didn’t show any hesitation in picking up Manny Ramirez and his contract.
That’s right D-Backs’ […]

Word on the street in the Internet tubes is that the Suns are an active player in the resale market.

Overabundance at the shoot guard seems to be the issue…

From the shadow of the Walkup Skydome on the campus of Northern Arizona University, it’s your weekly look around ASU’s opponents.Speaking of NAU, the Jacks open camp on the same day as ASU, and for the record, the new turf at the Skydome is pretty swee…

Manny Ramirez traded to Dodgers

Here’s the long-awaited video to go along with the picture of Nash riding a tandem bicycle with Baron Davis. Our point guard sure does have a great sense of humor. Enjoy:

Yes, I realize this video is already burning its way across the internet and I’m a day late.

h/t to loyal reader Clydesdale

Extra, extra! Read all about it. The National League West has two teams above .500!
It may not seem like much of a claim, but for the first time since May 27th, the National League West has two teams with a winning record. The Diamondbacks were 30-22 and the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Thank goodness. 1 more month down and less than 5 weeks to go b4 we get some ‘real’ hockey. Ok, maybe not REAL, real hockey but close enough. Our Captain will be holding his usual unofficial get back in skating form camp soon, hope to see some of you there. We’ll get to see who […]