Here’s what went down Friday on Gambo & Ash…

Not Haren’s Night…The Diamondbacks won, but, for once, it wasn’t because of Dan Haren, who pitched his shortest outing of the year before leave after five innings and getting a no-decision.  Mark isn’t overly concerned, mostly because the D-backs won a game their ace started - which is to be expected.  Gambo was impressed the Snakes stepped up and beat a bad team at home after falling behind early.

Who’s on First?…Gambo reported Chad Tracy will get more opportunities at first base over the next several games.  This coincides with the trade deadline which is just over a week away.  Tracy, who had been playing sparingly since the club recalled Josh Whitesell following Tony Clark’s release, had a big pinch-hit three-run homer in Thursday’s win over Pittsburgh.  Ash feels Tracy will likely be gone by this time next week - especially knowing the team will not pick up his option next year with Brandon Allen waiting in the wings to take over first base full-time.  John feels Whitesell could lock up the back-up spot if he plays well over the final two months of the season.

Holliday Shopping…The A’s dealt slugging outfielder Matt Holliday to the Cardinals Friday for a trio of prospects - including former ASU third baseman Brett Wallace.  Gambo is certain this deal backfired for A’s GM Billy Beane, who dealt closer Huston Street and talented Carlos Gonzalez to the Rockies this past off-season.  Mark is certain Holliday’s numbers were inflated and Colorado dealt him at just the right time.  That being said, the guys like the trade from a St. Louis perspective because they got protection for Albert Pujols and kept top-prospect Colby Rasmus in the process.

Staying or Going?…The Jazz are still deciding what the future holds for All-Star forward Carlos Boozer.  Teams interested include Chicago, Detroit and Miami, among others, but reports say Utah may hold on to him after all.  Ash thinks Boozer will be dealt before the season starts.  Elsewhere, Andre Miller is close to becoming a Portland Trailblazer.  Gambo feels this makes sense, especially since former UofA guard Jarryd Bayless struggled in summer league play.

My Mistake…The cat is out of the back and Steve Spurrier is guilty on all counts of not voting Tim Tebow All-SEC 1st-team.  In a football-crazed conference like the SEC, does it come as any surprise that this wasn’t viewed as a really big deal?  G&A find this story amusing because you never know what to expect from the ‘Ole Ball Coach.  Spurrier claims his Director of Football Operations at South Carolina filled out the ballot and didn’t vote Tebow “because he had 10 Florida players on the list already.”

21 Year-Old Virgin…The most recognizable player in college football is a virgin.  Devout Christian Tim Tebow has never had sex.  Gambo says, so what?  He is fascinated why America has to know every little detail about every athlete.  He is certain this isn’t “journalism.”  Ash knows the Heisman Trophy Winner could do whatever he wants with whoever he wants, especially at a “sexy” school like Florida.  Mark blames our fast-food society, which includes tabloid magazines, the Internet, Facebook and Twitter help keep us in the loop of high-profile athletes and personalities, probably too much in the loop.  Gambo would love for one of his daughters to marry a great role model like Tebow and applauds him for his honestly.

The Team to Beat…again?…College football is just over a month away and the guys can’t wait.  Ash is looking forward to seeing a core of great quarterbacks including Tebow, Sam Bradford and Colt McCoy.  Ash likes the Longhorns to win it all, while Gambo is seeing a Florida repeat.

Silence for $7 Million…Former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan will still be the highest paid coach in 2008 without calling a single play if he keeps his mouth shut and doesn’t rip his former team.  Gambo knows the players already hate new Denver coach Josh McDaniels.  If Shanahan plays his cards right, he could be coaching the Cowboys in 2010.

Manic Monday?…Michael Vick could know more about his playing future by early next week.  Reports say Roger Goodell is leaning towards a 4-game suspension for the troubled quarterback.  G&A are fine with this.  Gambo initially thought Vick would never play another down of football when he was convicted on dog fighting charges.

Former Diamondback prospect, now Pirates starter ROSS OHLENDORF, broke down the Pirates’ season.  Ohlendorf, who attended Princeton and was brought over in a trade with the Yankees last July, will start Saturday night against the D-backs.  He is tied for the team-high in wins with eight and said he is looking forward to making his debut at Chase Field, albeit in a Pirates’ uniform.

Mount Montero…Miguel Montero continues to be not only the hottest hitting catcher in the National League, but the NL’s hottest hitter, period.  Gambo reported that the D-backs will shop injured backstop Chris Snyder if Montero continues to impress at the plate and improve his defensive skills.  Ash is wondering what the trade market will be for Snyder, who’s been terrible at the plate all year and hurt for the past several games.

Cooperstown Calling…Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson will enter the National Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend.  Gambo, the biggest Yankee fan around, always loved the way Rice played for the hated Red Sox.  Ash says you won’t find two completely different personalities than the modest Rice and the eccentric Henderson.  He is anxious to see how each details their respective HOF speeches on Sunday.  Both agree there may not be a more entertaining player in baseball history than Henderson.

We were joined by Diamondbacks closer CHAD QUALLS who discussed his season and the likelihood of him wearing a Diamondbacks uniform at this time next week when the trade deadline expires.  Qualls has converted 18 of 22 save chances for the Snakes this season.  He expressed he would like nothing more than to remain the D-backs’ closer.

The newest member of the Oakland A’s, BRETT WALLACE, joined us Friday.  The northern California native and former ASU star was part of the blockbuster deal that sent slugger Matt Holliday from Oakland to the St. Louis Cardinals.