Diamondbacks Win (Easley?)

As I type, the Diamondbacks are beating the Braves 13-9, and Damion Easley is the reason, as he's partying--and hitting--like it's 1999.

Easley, who had a couple of really good years with the Tigers--over 5 years ago--came into the second game of today's doubleheader with the less than spectacular season totals of 2 home runs and 11 RBI's. 

In tonight's game  alone, he has 3 home runs and 7 RBI's.  This is still Damion Easley.  And it's still 2006.  What the heck is going on here?  Seriously. 

This is a bad sign for my beloved Braves, who just aren't the same this year, but this is great for the Diamondbacks and for my prognosticating career, as I keep telling everyone I know that the D-Backs are magic this year and that they're going to find a way to win the NL West. 

When guys like Eric Byrnes are hitting like Willie Mays and other guys like Damion Easley are having single-game performances that not even Barry Bonds has matched this year, it's a beautifully eerie sign that something is about to happen.  The D-Backs have never looked more like a team of destiny to these eyes.  Juan Cruz is pitching like Juan Marichal.  Shawn Green can't buy an RBI, but he can't stop picking up important base hits.  Jonny Estrada is having a great comeback season, Orlando Hudson is starting to wake up, and Gonzo is doing just enough to prolong his incredible career.  But the non-starters like Davanon and Easley are doing everything right when given the chance.  On top of all that, the most important thing is that this years bullpen, despite Jose Valverde's recent struggles, is worlds better than last year and has just added flamethrower Jorge Julio to the mix. 

So I must say it one more time.  The Diamondbacks are special.  Please stay tuned.  You won't be disappointed.  If and when your team's season is over and/or you've been eliminated from any postseason possibilities, the Diamondbacks are a team you can, and will want to, rally around.