Game Report: Snakes @ Angels, March 20, 2009
* ANGELS AND DEVILS - Diamondbacks Nation came out in force for this afternoon's game against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. All the regulars save Chris B. Young made starts, so we got our first look at Felipe Lopez in Arizona colors.
While he took the collar in today's 6-1 loss, Lopez looked fit and confident following his call-up to the Puerto Rican national club. In a Pool 2 win over the United States, he ripped Padres' starter Jake Peavy for a 2-run shot into the Miami night. Check the video to hear Harold Reynolds call with a whistle the blast that sent at least one small child into a fit of ecstasy. ODog's heir to 2B put the ball in the right center-field stands, near to where the pool would be at Chase Field. If he can match that performance for Arizona, Lopez will make quite a splash. (Go ahead, we deserve it.)
* THE KING IS BACK! - Eric Byrnes marked his Cactus League debut and his first start since a hamstring injury forced him out of action back on June 30, 2008. He looked good running in warm-ups and on a line drive to LF. Byrnes also managed to pop up on his first pitch of his first at bat. No further confirmation is required -- it's spring again.
* MAD HITS - Between Byrnes' pop-ups, we managed to speak for a few moments with career .328 hitter and former Angel Rod Carew.
Diamondbacks Nation: What was it like to get name-checked by The Beastie Boys?
Rod Carew: [laughs; big smile] It was great. They asked if they could fly me to New York for their appearance on Saturday Night Live. I told them no, tho. It's a long flight from California to New York.
Diamondbacks Nation: Eric Byrnes -- he pops up alot. Any suggestions?
Rod Carew: Hit the ball on the ground. [chuckles] No, Eric is a good ball player. I'm a fan. He's like a little kid out there.
Diamondbacks Nation: True or False? Justin Upton is The Bomb.
Rod Carew: True. I spoke with his father just the other day. Justin and BJ both are great.
Mr. Carew (cos that's how you address a first-ballot HOFer) was very gracious to speak with us. He was with friends, so we tried to keep it brief. Thanks to him and to our friend Dave W. for the introduction.
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