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Wind Aided

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Jeff Summers

Ah there is nothing better than a baseball game played in the outdoors. There is just something special about sitting in the stands and gazing up to watch the stars appear in the heavens while the game unfolds on the … Continue reading →


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The Incredible Shrinking Legend

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Jeff Summers

Arizona is an interesting place especially during the summer. There is something abnormal about humans living in a place where the temperatures are in the high 110’s for days at a time. You quickly learn to adapt otherwise you will … Continue reading →


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Breathless in Arizona

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Jeff Summers

I looked down at my game ticket. Printed on the front was a reminder of how few games we have left this season. Tonight’s game was number 75 meaning after tonight there were just six games remaining this season. That … Continue reading →


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A Change in Venue

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Jeff Summers

Since the Diamondbacks introduced the Legend’s races in July, there have been two constants in the universe. One Mark Grace will always lose the race by one means or another. Two, the Legends race will always occur at the conclusion … Continue reading →


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Laboring Greatly

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Jeff Summers

The Labor Day holiday is always somewhat confusing for me to understand. I am never quite sure whether the holiday is to recognize and commemorate the accomplishments of organized labor or if it is an homage to the amount of … Continue reading →


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The Good Samaritan

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Jeff Summers

Few people realize it but the state of Arizona has a “Good Samaritan” law on the books. This law makes it illegal for a person to pass by an accident and not stop to lend assistance if they are capable. … Continue reading →


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Just Gassed

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Jeff Summers

Tonight the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrated Hispanic Heritage Day at Chase Field. It was a festive environment around the stadium with mariachi bands and dancers dressed in traditional costumes. During the pre game the Diamondbacks Legends were interacting with the fans … Continue reading →


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Pretty in Pink

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Jeff Summers

There is new hope at Chase Field. The Arizona Diamondbacks are playing better baseball and are fresh off a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres. It’s amazing how much brighter the stadium appears when the team is winning versus … Continue reading →


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Stalled

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Jeff Summers

There are just some things that are beyond explanation. We’ve all experienced them, circumstances so bizarre that if you hadn’t seen it with your own eyes you would have sworn it never happened. For whatever reason I seem to have … Continue reading →


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We Got Spirit Yes We Do

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Jeff Summers

Just a day removed from the taco debacle everyone was worried about the lingering effects a giant taco might have on Legend Mark Grace. There were some that suggested a giant taco may slow down the already glacially slow Grace … Continue reading →


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