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NATIONAL LEAGUE.(notes on professional baseball)
Arizona
27-22: T 1st
Control and velocity are off as Johnson fights dead arm
Since a 146-pitch effort May 13, LHP Randy Johnson seems to have been going through what pitchers call a "dead arm" phase, a common occurrence in spring training. Johnson's velocity has dropped 2-3 mph and his control hasn't been his best. Manager Bob Brenly said over the winter he intended to limit Johnson's pitch totals early in the season to keep him fresh for the stretch run.
Johnson was scheduled for an extra day's rest this week.... RHP Matt Mantei (elbow) could be activated this weekend. Mantei admits he can be more patient in coming back because of the success of the bullpen in his absence. Since his April 24 injury, Diamondbacks relievers have converted all six of their save opportunities.
SCOUTING REPORT: LHP Brian Anderson had his best season in 2000. Anderson, who always has had command of his fastball and a good change-up, finally found a third pitch he was comfortable with: the cut fastball. Anderson can throw the cutter to right-handed batters, and it has enough movement--not quite a slider, but close--to prevent them from making good contact. Anderson's fastball has improved steadily, to about 90 mph, and he throws his changeup with the same arm speed as the fastball, which makes it effective. To be successful, Anderson must pitch inside to keep hitters honest. Anderson helps himself with a good pickoff move, excellent defense and the ability to handle the bat.
SEE A DIFFERENT GAME: The Diamondbacks took vehement exception when the Padres' Ben Davis bunted for a hit last Saturday, breaking up RHP Curt Schilling's perfect-game bid after 7 1/3 innings. The Padres trailed 2-0 at the time and defended Davis, saying he simply was trying to get the tying run to the plate. Arizona's players cited an unwritten rule that players do not bunt to break up no-hitters after the middle of the game. Arizona's reaction showed again that the Diamondbacks are defined by their veterans, who play the game by a common code. --Ed Price
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- Two Haggen employees graduate from food industry program. (Keeping up with...
- Magazine article from: Bellingham Business Journal June 1, 2002 700+ words
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