This Week's Hacks

This week's hacks are dwarfed by sobering revelations about Doug Davis. Obviously, we wish the 32 year old the best. Less obviously, we hope team broadcasters dignify Doug's lowkey approach by showing more than their usual restraint in the booth, and honoring the veteran's request to focus on the team rather than his condition.   

Our brick red boyz play a real game for a change on Monday morning, against the Reds. For fans unable to readily distinguish one red from another, the Diamondbacks will bat first. They may not hit first, but they will bat first. Webb v Harang.

Dback's Director of Player Development A.J. Hinch  apparently didnt get the memo about big league personnel not commenting on their own MLBlogs. I think it's great, but still quite a shock to any of us familiar with MLBlogs. So, during this difficult "transition period", please excuse me for thinking the refreshingly responsive Hinch is really just another unworthy outsider, typing away in my some basement.  

Here's some pictures & commentary from Diamondhacks' last spring game attended, courtesy of Down The Left Field Line, and my writeup of ASU / USC clashes at Packard Stadium, past and present. 

Sorry, but that's all I can muster today on MLBlogs new and improved network.