Spring Training 2008: Oakland A's host Arizona Diamondbacks

This is the life: sunny afternoon, A's hosting the Diamondbacks in front of a full house at Phoenix Muhi. Doug Davis (the most deliberate pitcher on earth) facing Dana Eveland whom the A's got from the D-backs in the Haren deal. The A's won 2-1 in a well-played effort that is typical of the later stages of Spring Training. Emilio Bonafacio on the D-backs looks impressive and gives Arizona hope if they (foolishly) pass on signing Orlando Hudson to a deal; this is his walk year.
These clearly are teams headed in opposite directions. It's odd to see the Diamondbacks roll out a lineup that looks solid from 1-7/8 depending on who's in the rotation. Good drafting and a few smart trades (like the ones for Chris Young and Hudson) go a long way to building a winner.
Lots of featured players: Upton, Drew, Keith Foulke (he's back in an A's uni) and a hard-throwing young lefty on the A's, Blevins, who is so skinny... well, add your own joke here.

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[allen85255]

We saw Doug pitch last year a few times at Chase Field and was outstanding. We are hoping for him to have a great 08. BTW, did you see in USA Today that Dana was mentioned as a starter this year for the A's because of his stellar spring. Check it out.

[UTjimbo1992]

youre a good commentator

[elrustito]

There's a pretty big D-Backs fanbase in Tucson, actually. When it was created the team owners wanted a statewide appeal, so that's why they named in Arizona Diamondbacks and not Phoenix Diamondbacks. Too bad they won't be coming back for spring training after this year. I'll miss them.

[8sec]

Hope dougy stays in az.....i'm the biggest fan! of the d-backs and dougy!!!

[stillshady1]

i went to school with your brother dana

[hellclown26]

Seen both upton and emilo bonifacio play with the south bend silver hawks. Some good ball players. I wont be surprised if emilo tears it up there.

[TRGRules]

i love the D-Backs i love baseball thanks for the post dude

[Destinyhopekaydee]

just so you know dana eveland is my brother ans doug davis is his best friend!! doug davis's daughter is one of my great friends! and doug is a great pitcher!! so is my brother ha!! i spent the night at dougs house before and he is the most caring person in the WORLD!! my 2 favorite players are doug davis adn dana eveland!! go dougy # 49 and go dana #25