2008

m_taylor13 posted 7/7/2008 from seamheads.com [flag]

All-star rosters to be announced today The Arizona Diamondbacks kept losing, and now they’re two games under .500 – but still lead the NL West. Lurking half a game back are the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have won four of five July games. The Diamondbacks’ tailspin, including a 1-4 record to start July, has opened the door for three teams that each found themselves 12 games back in May. ... [link]

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