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Source: D-Backs won't scapegoat Melvin

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As if there were any doubt, the Diamondbacks will not make a scapegoat out of manager Bob Melvin despite a recent slump that has made them a long shot for the playoffs. Melvin's job is as secure as it always has been, a D-Backs source with intimate knowledge of the situation said only hours after Milwaukee made startling news by firing its manager, Ned Yost, with 12 games left in the regular season.

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Bob Melvin, AP Bob Melvin, AP
September 17, 2008  02:13 PM ET

I bet there was a group hug and a lot of grown men crying. "Bob Melvin, after careful review, you're a fine man, and we choose you, yes you, Bob Melvin, to continue to lead this team, through high seas and low seas, winning streaks, and losses, for you, Bob Melvin, are a Men among Men..."

September 17, 2008  02:53 PM ET

I haven't been here in quite a spell, but this site has gone to hell.

That's a crying pissladen shame.

September 17, 2008  03:08 PM ET
QUOTE(#2):

I haven't been here in quite a spell, but this site has gone to hell.That's a crying pissladen shame.

You ALWAYS have to work the golden shower schtik in somehow don't ya?

September 17, 2008  05:48 PM ET

Bottom line - the D-Backs stink in the MOST mediocre division in baseball !!!

September 17, 2008  09:23 PM ET

Wow, you must be some sort of scholar to figure that one out kaycee.

September 17, 2008  09:49 PM ET

whatever

September 18, 2008  09:09 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

Bottom line - the D-Backs stink in the MOST mediocre division in baseball !!!

What no Schadenfreude comment?

September 18, 2008  12:50 PM ET
QUOTE(#7):

What no Schadenfreude comment?

No - sigh !!!!!

 
September 18, 2008  01:48 PM ET

When the Dbacks are in 1st place they always remind me of a person who finds himself in a fire and all he can think about is getting the heck out of there. That mentality is the fault of the manager. The Dbacks have never been known has a team who can maintain mental focus. They have incredible talent but their talent is not properly directed. If not Melvin, then who has the responsibility to direct talent and focus the ball club???s mental state?? Hello Dbacks, tell us what are you paying Melvin to do?

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