Diary of a Diehard

Just a guy from Section 215 Row 1 Seat 5

2009 Off Season

Waiting for My Invitation

by Jeff Summers | February 18, 2010 | 2009 Off Season | 0 Comments

I stood at the window like a lost puppy waiting for his master to come home. In my case I was waiting for to mailman to arrive with what I hoped would be a letter from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to Tucson Electric Park...

The Super Bowl From a Baseball Fan’s Perspective

by Jeff Summers | Feb 7, 2010

I’ve said it before but let me say it again’ I’ll be the first to admit that I am not a football fan. It is really hard to take a sport seriously that only plays 16 games...

Reynolds Wrapped? Diamondbacks Consider Long-Term Deal

by Jeff Summers | Feb 6, 2010

During a recent news conference Arizona Diamondbacks General Partner Ken Kendrick suggested the team may be willing to discuss long-term contracts with some of their younger...

Miggy Makes More

by Jeff Summers | Jan 16, 2010

Oh what a difference a year makes. After the 2008 season catcher Chris Snyder was entrenched as the Arizona Diamondbacks starting catcher. As he...

How the Dominos Fall

by Jeff Summers | Jan 15, 2010

When the Arizona Diamondbacks announced they had signed Adam LaRoche the question became, how would the roster shake out? Arizona had already maxed...

Diamondbacks Sign LaRoche to Man First

by Jeff Summers | Jan 14, 2010

It seemed like just last week that it was reported the Arizona Diamondbacks were at their stated payroll limit and would most likely not be making...

We Need Fan Representation

by Jeff Summers | Jan 13, 2010

Owners of the 30 Major League Baseball teams arrived in Arizona to begin two days of meetings in Paradise Valley at the Sanctuary resort. For the...

The Hardest Week of the Year

by Jeff Summers | Jan 12, 2010

After the end of the regular season, most baseball fans will put away their team allegiance and root for a play-off team. With each subsequent round...