Jul 21, 2008; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher

As I begin this journey covering the baseball team I have loved for the last 14 years of my life, the Diamondbacks, I can not help but think back on the events leading me to this point. I remember in 2001 watching Randy Johnson stroll out of the bullpen to close out the Yankees in Game 7 of the World Series thinking to myself this was the best shot we had at winning.   (more…)

Oct 4, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Craig Counsell against the Arizona Diamondbacks during game three of the 2011 NLDS at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

Craig Counsell retired on January 17th, marking the end of a 15-year career that for Arizona Diamondback fans, was highlighted by his crucial hit-by-pitch at bat in the 9th inning of Game 7 of the 2001 World Series.  Of course, his most famous moment came as a member of the Florida Marlins, leaping across home plate as he scored the winning run of the 1997 World Series.  While Counsell’s career statistics will never be confused with the greats of the game, he nonetheless proves that certain numbers do not measure a career.

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It happened again.  Another Arizona Diamondbacks come from behind victory.  This time it happened in unexpected fashion.  Down 5-2 at one point and 5-3 going into the bottom of the ninth, the Dbacks Chris Young and Lyle Overbay each hit solo home runs to tie the game off of San Diego Padres closer Heath Bell.  Overbay came up again in the bottom of the 10th.  This time he walked with the bases loaded and gave the Dbacks a 6-5 win over Padres. All of this on the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the 2001 World Series team.  Most of the 2001 Dbacks returned to celebrate in front of only the second sold out crowd of the season.

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