When a sports team underperforms, there are always plenty of fingers to be pointed; hell, it’s basically a cottage industry if the team is prominent enough. It elevates radio personalities and YouTubers. It is the fuel that helps turn a flame into a raging inferno where jobs are lost and careers are destroyed. There are always plenty of potential targets. … Read More
Nothing’s Ever Easy: the Diamondbacks Stadium Plan Runs Into Opponents
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in a bit of a pickle. Their once classic yet futuristic ballpark is now outdated, breaking down, and in sore need of significant upgrades. A few legislators came up with a potential solution which would cover the costs without putting an extra burden on taxpayers if they do not go to games. The concept is, if … Read More
Huge New Signing for the Diamondbacks: Are They Following the Suns Trend of Overpaying for Underproduction?
One of the defining features of the Phoenix Suns has many splurging on contracts, as we have written about recently. Rolling out the Brinks truck for Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal should have led to title contention, but instead has led to relative mediocrity matched with expensive tickets. Well it looks as though the Arizona Diamondbacks might be … Read More
Scottsdale Phenom is Shining at the Highest Level: Former Desert Mountain High School Star Merrill Kelly Dominant in the World Series
My what a difference a month makes! At the start of October, Arizona Diamondback fans had a wild card spot to look forward to; definitely a sign of progress and something to build off of next season, but cheap and available seats spoke the story of a fanbase that was expecting nothing but a few bets on the house’s money. … Read More