There is practically nothing to complain about if you’re a Diamondbacks fan.

They’re scoring plenty of runs (a little quiet to start Sunday’s game against the Rockies, but the bats woke up. They’re starting pitching has been fantastic (Micah Owings and Edgar Gonzalez each had a start that will make you feel a whole lot better about the back end of the rotation). The bullpen has been great.

The Rockies celebrated with a NL Championship Banner party on Saturday, a ring ceremony on Sunday. In response the Diamondbacks outscored the Rockies 20-5 in three games.

I did say practically nothing, right?

Because there is one thing, and unfortunately for the Diamondbacks it is a big thing. Gynormous thing. So far, the Brandon-Lyon-as-closer experiment is failing. Three save opportunities, two blown saves. Two home runs allowed this year, the same number he allowed last year.

In my mind, he’s on probation as the D-Backs’ closer.

You know how when you start a new job, often you’ll start in a probationary period? No vacation days, no 401k, no paid sick days. They just want to make sure you’re the right person for the job.

Bob Melvin will stick with him, and he should - for now. But another week like the one Lyon just experienced and even the loyal National League Manager of the Year will have to consider his options. And in that regard the Diamondbacks are fortunate. They have plenty of ‘em.

Tony Pena could do it. So could Chad Qualls. Hell, I think Juan Cruz could be a very good closer. So far, the only member of the D-Backs bullpen to allow a run this season has been Lyon.

There are a few other things to be mildly concerned about: Eric Byrnes is off to a very slow start. Doug Davis looks like he has a lot on his mind - who wouldn’t? But none of those issues can derail a team like a closer who can’t close.

Brandon Lyon is still the guy. No one should forget the year he had last season pitching in the 8^th inning. But, his vacation days won’t start accruing until his 10^th save.