What is Wrong with The Diamondbacks?
Hopefully nothing. The Sedona Red wearing team is currently tied for last place in the National League West and things have not been looking promising. I have been asked if it is time to get ready to push the panic button and my answer was no. Although, like many fans, that have not pressed "panic" already, I have been getting pretty close.
The D-backs have been graced with having a top heavy home schedule for the beginning of the season, which makes it more important to win games at home. This week, the team will be heading into a nine game homestand against the Rockies, Giants and Cubs. Having already squared off against the Rockies and the Giants, this homestand should prove to be interesting in many capacities. The following are just some questions that we will, in no doubt be looking for answers on:
Will Rauch continue to get the call?
Only time will tell but, when he is good for a run to the other team during each outing, I would hope that I see him in games where the D-backs have a convincing lead.
Will the offense awake from their slumber?
The D-backs had hit relatively well at the season's beginning but have lacked the explosive bats that we saw in the first week of the season. We will see, this week, if the team is able to come through and deliver. Where the team has been hurting lately is getting those baserunners across the plate.
Will the Rally Backs come upstairs?
We'll let you know. The t-shirts have not quite made it up to our level yet but there has been plenty of opportunity for free stuff at the field. So, if cheering for your team is not incentive enough to get you to Chase Field, take a look at all the cool promotional events that they have going on at the dbacks.com schedule.
For the team, consistancy will be the key for the games to come. As mentioned, there is no doubt that the talent is there but, "A-games" need to show up every night. So, I for one will not be pushing the panic button for a little bit but, will be donning my Sedona Red (black on Saturday) to support our Arizona Diamondbacks.
The D-backs have been graced with having a top heavy home schedule for the beginning of the season, which makes it more important to win games at home. This week, the team will be heading into a nine game homestand against the Rockies, Giants and Cubs. Having already squared off against the Rockies and the Giants, this homestand should prove to be interesting in many capacities. The following are just some questions that we will, in no doubt be looking for answers on:
Will Rauch continue to get the call?
Only time will tell but, when he is good for a run to the other team during each outing, I would hope that I see him in games where the D-backs have a convincing lead.
Will the offense awake from their slumber?
The D-backs had hit relatively well at the season's beginning but have lacked the explosive bats that we saw in the first week of the season. We will see, this week, if the team is able to come through and deliver. Where the team has been hurting lately is getting those baserunners across the plate.
Will the Rally Backs come upstairs?
We'll let you know. The t-shirts have not quite made it up to our level yet but there has been plenty of opportunity for free stuff at the field. So, if cheering for your team is not incentive enough to get you to Chase Field, take a look at all the cool promotional events that they have going on at the dbacks.com schedule.
For the team, consistancy will be the key for the games to come. As mentioned, there is no doubt that the talent is there but, "A-games" need to show up every night. So, I for one will not be pushing the panic button for a little bit but, will be donning my Sedona Red (black on Saturday) to support our Arizona Diamondbacks.
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