The Crappiest Game In A Season Of Crap

In case you still haven’t figured out what this blog is here to celebrate, I give you the top of the 8th inning in last night’s D’backs v. Marlins game (which the D’backs led 7-0 at the top of the 6th): Juan Gutierrez pitching for Arizona.  Score: AZ 7 – FL 4. J Hermida singled [...]

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Pre-Vegas Quick Hitters

Out in Vegas for the weekend so you won’t have my brilliant additions here at SoD.  I fully plan on attending a couple of NBA Summer League games because who really wants to miss Adam Morrison facing off against Chase Budinger in practice jerseys?  Certainly not this guy. Matrix is coming to Dallas – I’m [...]

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D-Backs Move From Horrid to Slightly Less Horrid

If you haven’t notice lately – and you likely haven’t if the attendance figures are any indication – the Diamondbacks have put together their longest winning streak of the season (5 straight) and moved out of last place in the NL West.  Take THAT Padres! The D-Backs are actually now undefeated since Mark Reynolds unleashed [...]

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A Matrix Sequel That Wouldn’t Suck

From the “you’ve got to consider the source” files – KTAR’s John Gambadoro reported that the Suns may have an interest in bringing Shawn Marion back to the Valley for a return engagement.  For this proposed scenario to occur Grant Hill would have to take off for Boston or New York and the Suns would [...]

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Just One of the Guys…

On Thursday night, 3-time WNBA All-Star Diana Taurasi was charged with a DUI in Phoenix around the 7th and Camelback area.  After last years Detroit Shock / Los Angeles Sparks brawl, this represents yet another step for the WNBA to being more like its big brother league.  In addition – Taurasi has now proved that [...]

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Pony Tail Enthusiasts Rejoice

To the surprise of absolutely no one, the Suns picked up the team option on forward Lou Amundson ensuring that he’ll be with the team next season.  For those of you unfamiliar with Lou – he’s basically a weird looking bundle of energy who rebounds, dunks, and rides his bike to the arena for games [...]

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The D-Backs Define the Theme of this Blog

On October 6, 2007 the NL West division champion Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-1 in order to finish off an NLDS sweep.  Although the D-Backs were promptly swept out of the NLCS by the Rockies there was certainly reason for hope for the future.  In that game Arizona ran out the following lineup [...]

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Why Robert Sarver and Steve Kerr? Why?

I understand the fact that the Suns are no longer contenders – I’ve accepted it.  Phoenix had the 6th highest payroll in the NBA last season and missed the playoffs, it isn’t exactly a recipe for success.  While I think they were in fact much better than their record – Amare Stoudemire’s injury, Terry Porter’s [...]

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Shaq Traded to Cavs OR How to Go From 1st in the West to the Lottery in 16 Months

I come to you tonight as SoD’s first international writer.  With times being tough in the blogosphere we’ve decided to expand our little Mom and Pop operation on a global basis – either that or I’m here on business for my real job…I’ll let you decide.  A lot has apparently changed since I last set [...]

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Happy Birthday Kurt Warner

I knew something about today felt just a little more sacred.  Whatever you want to call him – the gloved one, Jesus Warner, or dreamboat (as I call him) – it’s Kurt’s 38th birthday today.  As a Cards fan it’s possible you’d think I’m nervous that Warner is at such an advanced age but take [...]

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