Here’s what went down Friday on G&A…

Dave Burns filling in for one vacationing John Gambadoro

Played Out?…Interleague play starts Friday as the Diamondbacks open a 3-game set against the A’s in Oakland.  Burnsy thinks Interleague games have really lost their luster.  Ash doesn’t get real excited over it, either.  Since you, as fans, have to deal with these non-traditional games, would you rather see the Snakes play more high-profile teams (Red Sox or Yankees) and get their brains beat in or match-up against the likes of the A’s or Mariners with a better chance to stack wins?  Burnsy wants to see the best teams - regardless if that means more losses.  How about playing American League rules in National League parks and vice versa?  Would this stir up interest in Interleague play?  One e-mailer suggested a game at Chase Field…just not involving the Diamondbacks.  Ouch.  The guys debated and we took calls.

Prejudice Prevails?…The Nuggets beat the Lakers Thursday night to even the series at one apiece.  Meanwhile in the east, the Cavs hope to even the series Friday against Orlando.  The guys broke down Game 2 Thursday night at Staples Center.  Ash believes it’s evident the Nuggets don’t fear Team Kobe.  Do you attribute this to Chauncey Billups?  Burnsy has an extreme dislike for George Karl dating back to his reporting days in Seattle.  Dave only wants to see a Lakers-Cavs Finals.  Ash feels no team has played better this postseason than Denver.  David Stern and the NBA moneymakers are really pulling for a LA-Cleveland final, but are you?

Arizona State Director of Athletics LISA LOVE checked in for her weekly segment.  She previewed the defending champion Sun Devil Lady softball team, who will host North Dakota State later Friday afternoon in the Tempe Super Regional.  Plus, Pat Murphy’s baseball team looks to round into postseason form when they play three against UCLA starting Friday at Packard Stadium.

The Disappearing Hockey Team?…The Coyotes’ future is in jeopardy and it doesn’t help that reportedly only $20,000 in season tickets have been sold for next season - if the Desert Dogs’ season even happens.  Ash feels it is realistic the franchise might fold, the Coyotes players disperse to other teams around the NHL, and a brand new pretty franchise could surface in Canada.  It would also “save face” for the NHL, who needs all the PR help it can get.  Burnsy doesn’t really care what happens to the ‘Yotes and believes most of Valley doesn’t either.

Our baseball insider TIM KURKJIAN from ESPN discussed the Dbacks’ recent improved play, what to do with the slumping Chris Young, the streaking New York Yankees, and yesterday’s near deal that sent Jake Peavy to the White Sox.

Number 300…Former Diamondback Randy Johnson goes for #299 Friday against the Mariners in Seattle and could go for #300 early next month against the Snakes at Chase Field when the Giants come in for a three-game series, although he may miss Arizona in the rotation.  The guys ran down the list of possible modern day players who could one day reach that feat.  The list is small…very small.  Blue Jays ace Roy Halliday has 139 wins, but isn’t getting any younger.  Burnsy asked if 200 is the new 300 in terms of pitching milestones?  Ash thinks the modern-day pitcher doesn’t throw as much or for as long as the Randy Johnson’s, Tom Glavine’s, and Greg Maddux’s of the world.

ESPN NBA analyst TIM LEGLER joined us to share his thoughts on the Nuggets big win Thursday night in Los Angeles, the Clippers winning the Blake Griffin sweepstakes on Tuesday, and a preview of Friday’s Magic-Cavs Game 2 as Cleveland looks to even up the series.

Eye on the Future…Amare Stoudemire has made it known that he may want out of Phoenix and the rumors are swirling that that just may happen.  There is interest from several teams around the league - including the Wizards and Grizzlies.  Meanwhile, STAT is still recovering from eye surgery that kept him part of the second half of the season.  Tim Legler said he’s been told teams would want Amare even “if he came with a patch over his eye.”  Burnsy isn’t so sure that’s the case.  Why would a franchise part with key pieces and/or valued draft picks for possible damaged goods and a questionable attitude?  Ash thinks if the deal is right, the Suns should pull the trigger IF the deal makes sense.  Should teams be concerned about the talented, but damaged Stoudemire?

Too Melo?…Carmelo Anthony is taking his game and his team to the next level.  The Nuggets forward has Denver in the midst of an NBA Finals run and he’s shed his previous label of lazy, soft and unmotivated.  Anthony has played great defense on Kobe Bryant the first two games, but his national appeal isn’t there quite yet.  Burnsy reported Melo’s jersey is the 15th most popular among NBA consumers.  The likes of Nate Robinson and David Lee (big Market-New York) rank ahead of him.  Ash thinks it’s because Anthony has a checkered past, on and off the court.  He’s happy he ditched the cornrows.  Will Anthony ever make the NBA Mount Rushmore along with Kobe, LeBron, Dwight Howard and D-Wade?  The guys discussed and took calls.

No show Monday…Gambo is back Tuesday…we’ll be joined by Dbacks’ skipper A.J. Hinch and Cards’ mammoth rookie tackle Herman Johnson.

 

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