Sooie (6-5-08)

Another man done gone.
The Diamond Hogs put together some valiant efforts over the weekend, keeping games close enough against quality opponents to justify their inclusion in the tournament field. They just couldn't get all of their pistons firing at the same time this season. Their phenomenal production early in the season, including Aaron Murphree's remarkable spree of 12 round-trippers, came at a time when they couldn't muster a competitive rotation or consistent middle relief. And the eventual equilibrium from the pitching staff late in the season coincided with a struggling line-up. [more]
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