The Diamondbacks were 4-11 this season – one game better than the 2007 team.

Our team was much better than our record indicated. First, we had a tough schedule. We played the top teams (Red Sox, As, Rangers, and Mets) twice without a win. Second, we played six 5:30pm weeknight and two 4pm Sunday games (yikes). Third, we played through cold nights (45 degrees in June) and hot days (one game was even called due to heat!).

Team Purple should hold our heads high! Despite being a young team, we were competitive and were in most of the games. Next year’s team foundation is pretty strong.

Thanks to all the parents who got their kids to practice, games, and did their time in the concession stand, kept score, gave treats to the team, read my emails, enjoyed the blog, etc. etc. etc. Thanks to my fellow coaches who gave their time and imparted their knowledge of the game throughout the season.

I hope everyone had a lot of fun and learned how to play baseball a bit better than when we started back in April. I hope you enjoyed your trophy, the team picnic, and the Rock Cats game (thanks, Laura!).

Good luck to the 2009 (and beyond) D-Backs!