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Diamondbacks 11, Giants 3: Cy Young winners. They're *vastly* over-rated

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Published Aug. 28, 2010 at 11:53 p.m.
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More photos » ... George Nikitin - AP ... "He won a Cy Young too? When was that, 1896?" ... Browse more photos » ... Record: 52-78. Pace: 65-97. Change on last season: -6 ... Hinch/Gibson W%: -392/..412 ... Having mauled Timmeh last night and sent him packing, lip a-quiver, this evening we did even worse, facing the second-best pitcher named "Barry" to start in this series. Aided by some highly-amusing defense in the first, we walloped Zito for nine runs in a mere 3.2 innings of work: only

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SnakeBytes, 8/28: Barry and Goliath Edition

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Published Aug. 28, 2010 at 3:37 p.m.
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More photos » ... Ben Margot - AP ... "No, really, that guy won two Cy Youngs?" ... Browse more photos » ... Barry Enright, huh?  I know there's some concern over whether or not he's really as good as the numbers he's been putting up so far this season.  To be honest?  I don't care.  That's a problem for FutureKishi to worry about.  PresentKishi is just going to take a moment to relax and enjoy how he's pitching right now ... Recaps: ... [azcentral.com] Arizona Diamondbacks defeat Tim

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Diamondbacks 6, Giants 0: Barry Enright, Legend Killer

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Published Aug. 28, 2010 at 1:03 a.m.
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More photos » ... Ben Margot - AP ... "That Tim Lincecum - he's vastly over-rated," reckons Adam LaRoche ... Browse more photos » ... Record: 51-78. Pace: 64-98. Change on last season: -6 ... Hinch/Gibson Win%: .392/.400 ... After sending Ubaldo Jimenez packing in his last start, Barry Enright chewed up and spat out double Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum this evening, shutting the Giants out for seven innings. Meanwhile, Adam LaRoche swatted a three-run homer as part of the opening frame,

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Gameday Thread, #129: 8/27 vs. Giants

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Published Aug. 27, 2010 at 8:30 p.m.
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Barry Enright ... RHP, 4-2, 2.73 ... Tim Lincecum ... RHP, 11-8, 3.72 ... Tankapalooza 2010 ... Rk ... Tm ... W ... L ... W-L% ... GB ... 1 ... Pirates ... 43 84 ... 339 - ... 2 ... Orioles ... 45 83 ... 352 1.5 ... 3 ... D-backs ... 50 78 ... 391 6.5 ... 4 ... Mariners ... 50 ... 77 ... 394 7 ... 5 ... Indians ... 51 76 ... 302 8 ... 6 ... Nationals ... Cubs ... 54 74 ... 422 10.5 ... So, did anyone think, even after Enright got called up, that he'd be going into his last start of

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SnakeBytes, 8/27: By the Bay Edition

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Published Aug. 27, 2010 at 3:04 p.m.
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More photos » ... Gregory Bull - AP ... Well, well, well- looks like Denorfia can't do everything ... Browse more photos » ... Well, our ... stay in San Diego wasn't a complete disaster.  An offensive outburst and a great start from IPK helps clear some of the bad memories of the first two games, so hopefully the team kept memories in their heads while preparing for tonight's game ... Recaps: ... [azcentral.com] Arizona Diamondbacks pummel San Diego Padres - "The offense came through. That

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Diamondbacks looking to make Chase less hitter friendly

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Published Aug. 26, 2010 at 11:10 p.m.
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Diamondbacks looking to make Chase less hitter friendly ... From the AZ Republic ... interesting Article about how Derrick Hall wants to possibly change Chase to make it a little more pitcher friendly ...

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D-backs 11, Padres 5: Arizona beats San Diego, like, a billion to five

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Published Aug. 26, 2010 at 10:44 p.m.
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More photos » ... Gregory Bull - AP ... Mark Reynolds prepares to deliver his fist of fury to a cowering Padre. In other news, San Diego showed off its entry for the "Ugliest Uniforms Ever" contest ... Browse more photos » ... Record: 50-78. Pace: 63-99. Change on last season: -6 ... Hinch/Gibson W%: .392/.388 ... Well, it was a billion to zero, but then, after Ian Kennedy one-hit the Padres for seven shutout innings, the bullpen - and, in particular, Sam Demel, decided to get into the act.

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SnakeBytes, 8/26: Drew Edition

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Published Aug. 26, 2010 at 3:12 p.m.
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More photos » ... Gregory Bull - AP ... Depicted: The non-evil Drew brother, i.e., the one who isn't a member of the Red Sox ... Browse more photos » ... Once again, Stephen Drew steals someone's birthday.  At least we didn't have to hastily redecorate a cake this time ... Recaps: ... [dbacks.com] D-backs remain winless at PETCO - Headline on the front page: "Drew's big game can't put end to PETCO curse" ... Curse? Or are they just a better team than us this year? ... [foxsportsarizona.com]

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Diamondbacks 3, Padres 9: Please hold. Your recap will be arriving shortly.

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Published Aug. 26, 2010 at 10:37 a.m.
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More photos » ... Gregory Bull - AP ... Well, at least Drew showed up. Not so certain about the rest of the team, however ... Browse more photos » ... Record: 49-78. Pace: 63-99. Change on last season: -6 ... Hinch/Gibson Win %: .392/.375 ... Not sure what happened here. I can only surmise that Azreous was: ... a) Possessed by the spirit of 'Skins, and the recap is still "in progress", ... b) So depressed by the game, he is lying in a Flagstaff gutter, ... c) Diligently working on an in-depth

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Phoenix Suns' Goran Dragic Steps Into the Spotlight

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Published Aug. 26, 2010 at 9:35 a.m.
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More photos » ... Christian Petersen - Getty Images ... PHOENIX - MAY 29: Goran Dragic #2 of the Phoenix Suns (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) ... Browse more photos » ... As often happens with role players who have career nights on the big stage – in Goran's case, the 2009-2010 playoffs – national expectations for the next season tend to venture beyond realism.  ... Such is the case with the Suns’ young point guard Goran Dragic, entering his third year in the NBA as the

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