Here’s what went down Tuesday on G&A

Gambo & Ash were LIVE from Arizona Cardinals Training Camp 2008 in Flagstaff: Day II

Owings’ Issues Micah Owings was touched up for 8 earned runs in only 3 innings last night against the Padres. Gambo doesn’t want to see Owings in the rotation for the stretch run of the season and thinks he’s scared to throw inside after recent control issues. Ash still thinks he can be a solid starter like he was towards the end of last year and early this season when he started 4-0. Both agree Micah’s mechanics need tweaking and know he now has little trade value.

Second-year Cardinals wide receiver and return specialist Steve Breaston shared his secrets to success in the return game and how he improved his receiving skills and routes this off-season.

Still Special The Cards had an up-and-down season a year ago on special teams. Breaston was an added weapon in the return game, but G&A agree kicker Neil Rackers must be more consistent-especially with a tougher schedule than a year ago.

Our ESPN baseball insider Tim Kurkjian shared his thoughts on the Angels acquiring Mark Teixiera this afternoon, other possible players on the move before Thursday’s deadline, and why he feels the Diamondbacks will prevail in the wide open NL West.

Former Diamondback, now starting leftfielder for the San Diego Padres Scott Hairston joined the guys. Hairston is second on the team in homers with 17 and tied for the team-lead in triples with three. The earthquake last night in southern California scared him to death.

No Deal The Anaheim Angels completed a trade for Braves’ slugger Mark Teixiera this afternoon. G&A wonder if the D-Backs will be better off in the long run with .300-hitting Chad Tracy at first and white-hot Conor Jackson in left. Both agree they could strengthen their bullpen by picking up another left-handed set-up guy.

ESPN reporter and good friend of the program Pedro Gomez checked in from Milwaukee to preview tonight’s big Cubs-Brewers game at Miller Park and share his thoughts on the pending trade deadline which is just around the corner. Gomez thinks the NL West is anyone’s to win.

Down to Tucson The Diamondbacks ran out of patience with Micah Owings optioning him to Triple-AAA Tucson this afternoon. G&A hope this will help Owings correct his mechanics and build up his confidence after seeing his ERA balloon to nearly six.

Cards’ head coach Ken Whisenhunt sat down to discuss last years’ 8-8 season and share his goals for training camp and his expectations moving forward towards the regular season opener September 7^th against the 49ers.

Tomorrow: G&A Cards’ 2008 Training Camp Tour: Day III

Guests: Red Birds’ receiver Larry Fitzgerald and D-Backs’ manager Bob Melvin

 

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