Comments for Diary of a Diehard

Comment on What Constitutes Being a Diamondbacks Fan? by Jeff Summers

Jeff Summers — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:54:11 +0000

I’m not sure why it would matter whether the two pitchers were non-roster invitees or what their ages were. I think the fear all of us live with is that Upton will somehow tap his potential and we will watch him develop into a Hall of Fame caliber player while the players the Diamondbacks received in return become marginal at best. For whatever reason Kevin Towers did not want Justin Upton to be part of the Diamondbacks and made it his mission to get him out of town. That is neither here nor there as it applies to this blog post just an observation.

The point I was trying to make (perhaps unsuccessfully due to my poor formatting) is that fans should have the freedom of voicing their pleasure and displeasure at the team’s transactions without their loyalty being questioned.

It really boils down to the usage of the Diamondbackers Twitter account. Because it is associated with the team several fans have the impression it should only post positive comments. The team does not stipulate that though giving direction that the person manning the account to be honest but “keep it clean”. There is a discrepancy in expectations hence the contentious conversation.

Comment on What Constitutes Being a Diamondbacks Fan? by Hunter

Hunter — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:47:22 +0000

Sorry I could only get half way through your post before my eyes crossed and I couldn’t see any more. You’ve got to do something about the formatting, break it up somehow. But I digress… what people aren’t mentioning is that Upton’s “Moonshots” were off of two TERRIBLE pitchers, one 37 years old and one 22 years old, both non-roster invitees.

Comment on Smiling All the Way to the Game by Marcie T.

Marcie T. — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:44:40 +0000

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad watching the Dbacks made you SMILE!

Comment on Smiling All the Way to the Game by bronsont

bronsont — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:56:36 +0000

What a wonderful, heart warming post!

Thank you for sharing your day with us

Comment on And the Crowd Turns by CubsFan

CubsFan — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:08:46 +0000

Very interesting perspective and one I had not considered. I have often wondered what all the money, fame and pressure does to these young men; perhaps the overwhelming success is as destructive to the psyche as a true trauma.

Comment on And the Crowd Turns by PHXSportsGal

PHXSportsGal — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:29:52 +0000

How refreshing to hear from a true fan with knowledge of the game. I for one abhor the fact that a “fan” would boo a player. Do I get frustrated watching the 0-fers? Of course. I’m kind of competitive like that. But the frustration is born out of knowing the talent that is possessed by this team. I watch every game with the anticipation of a win.
I came to Arizona from St. Louis. I don’t know the meaning of jumping on and off a bandwagon. Perhaps because I have always had baseball in my life I am a
fan of the game as a whole. Shame on the “fair weather” fans!
I really just wanted to say thank you for a very insightful blog post and I hope many people take the time to read it.

Comment on Spring Training Single Ticket Pre-Sale by Lem

Lem — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:41:43 +0000

Got my tickets! Can’t wait until the regular season starts.

GO SOX!

Comment on Are Chris Young’s Days Numbered? by Andre

Andre — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:29:04 +0000

I agree with Hunter his defense makes up for those 150 K

Comment on Are Chris Young’s Days Numbered? by Hunter

Hunter — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:52:16 +0000

You can deal with 150 K’s if he can put up 30/20 season and play golg-glove caliber defense. I think his decline happened when they tried to tinker with his swing. He’s a dead-pull hitter, just let him be what he is.

Comment on Are Chris Young’s Days Numbered? by angel

angel — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:09:48 +0000

Please let Chris Young struggle hard . I admire his energy during the game . I watched him play on TV when I was in Phoenix Arizona