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Adam Green
Gambo: Finally, the Cardinals have a rival
The Arizona Cardinals have never had a real rival. Not when they were in the NFC East with New York, Philadelphia, Dallas and Washington, and not when they moved to the NFC West in 2002. Arizona has been without a true rival – until now. For the first time in a long time Arizona has […]14 years ago
Adam Green
Gambo: Impressed with the youth
It’s only one preseason game, but it’s hard not to come away impressed with some of the young players on the Arizona Cardinals roster. Clearly, second-round pick Daryl Washington was the best player on the field with his 13 tackles, pressure hits on the quarterback and fumble recovery, and he could make a huge impact […]14 years ago
Adam Green
Gambo: Notes from Wednesday morning
Just got done watching the morning practice outside in Flagstaff today. Matt Leinart, Derek Anderson, Max Hall and John Skelton all had some good and bad moments. Anderson was the only QB to lob one into the garbage can, a game each quarterback partakes in where they line up about 25 yards from a gray […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Gambo: Defense has to find depth during camp
The Arizona Cardinals biggest concerns in training camp are the lack of depth at inside linebacker and cornerback, two areas that may be addressed with veteran players that are cut from other teams. Arizona tried to sign Keith Bullock to man the inside linebacker spot vacated by Karlos Dansby’s departure to Miami. But Bullock signed […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Gambo: Cardinals to take what they get
It’s early in camp but my first indications are that the Arizona offense with Matt Leinart will be one which takes what the defense gives. There was a lot of thought that the Cardinals would go from a predominantly passing oriented team to a ground it out attack focusing mainly on the run. But that […]14 years ago
Adam Green
Gambo: From No-No to Go-Go
The Diamondbacks traded Edwin Jackson Friday to the Chicago White Sox for two pitching prospects: right-hander Daniel Hudson and left-hander David Holmberg. Both Hudson and Holmberg were rated among the top 10 prospects in the White Sox organization. That Arizona traded Jackson is no surprise; that they got two solid prospects back for him and […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Gambo: A deeper look at the Haren deal
So a last place team trades a guy with a 7-8 record and 4.60 ERA and who is on the books for $25 million over the next two years and some fans and national media can’t understand it. Before we dissect the Diamondbacks trade of Dan Haren to the Angels for Joe Saunders and three […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Burns: Iffy on the agent to front office move
The logic seems pretty sound as I get popcorn butter all over my shirt. Follow me here: The movie “Transformers” was awful. The sequel “Transformers 2” was equally as sucky. So I feel good…..rather, I feel ultra-confident in predicting that “Transformers 3” will be just as loud, just as obnoxious and just as unwatchable as […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Burns: Steinbrenner always committed to winning
In trying to come up with the words to describe the life and times of George Steinbrenner, all roads circle back to one name. Jerry Colangelo. Why do we love Jerry? Why do we hold him in such esteem? Why are other Phoenix sports owners (past and present) always held to the “Jerry” standard? Colangelo […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Gambo: Breaking down the Suns’ latest moves
It didn’t take the Phoenix Suns long to respond to losing Amare Stoudemire to the New York Knicks. Last week they inked free-agent power forward Hakeem Warrick to a three-year deal. And then Sunday night they used part of the trade exception they acquired from the Knicks in the Stoudemire deal to bring in small […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Burns: All-time top sports narcissists
I’m hoping that by the time you peruse this blog someone will have broken the story about LeBron James and let all the air out of this bloated exercise in self-indulgence tonight on ESPN. Tell me where he’s playing before he gets the chance to tell me where he’s playing. Spoil the party. Ruin the […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Burns: Amar’e & D’Antoni = Made for each other
I want to hold it against Amar’e Stoudemire (not going to miss that apostrophe…not one bit) for taking a max deal instead of the Suns final offer. But I would be lying if I told you I’d do any different. And spare me the sanctimonious speech about taking less to win a title. You’d go […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Gambo: Construction of D-backs needs to be fixed
OK, I thought the Diamondbacks would have at least an initial reaction to a managerial change and play well for a week or 10 days before reverting back to what they really are. But all we needed was four games to figure out that firing A.J. Hinch wasn’t the answer. Just as firing Bob Melvin […]14 years ago
Arizona Sports
Burns: Tillman documentary coming soon
The original title of the movie was "I'm Pat ________ Tillman." The missing word was an expletive used in a vain attempt to halt the friendly fire that was moments away from taking his life.14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Burns: Be ready for Yankee fans to take over Chase
It’s going to be a shock, a jolt to your system. I’m well beyond the point of hoping for the best; I’m fully anticipating the worst at Chase Field. Like an icy cold shower or a scalding hot cup of coffee that burns your tongue. Or when your alarm goes off in the middle of […]14 years ago
Arizona Sports
Burns: Looking for stability in Arizona
In these troubling times for local sports, who can we turn to for guidance? Stability? Leadership? Commitment? The Bidwills. Yep. I just wrote that. The Bidwills. While it probably sounds like some snarky backhanded remark, it’s not meant to be at all. I’m being very serious. Want to compare and contrast with me? The Suns: […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Gambo: D-backs do overhaul and see how things turn out
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in last place – 12 ½ games out of first place and 13 games under .500 – and everyone from the owner to the fans want answers. First though, before we solve the problems – which are many – we have to figure out what the questions are. So I’ll start […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Burns: A court case to solve Amare
What if the decision to give Amar’e max money played out like a courtroom drama (think “A Few Good Men” or “Presumed Innocent”). Here’s one stab at what this completely imaginary court transcript might look like……. Alvin Gentry (The Bailiff): ALL RISE! The court of public opinion is now in session, the honorable Judge Steven […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Burns: Who is responsible for the D-backs?
When I was young I loved the “Choose Your Own Adventure” series of books. Just in case you don’t have the first clue what I’m talking about (which sucks for you because they were kinda cool) at the bottom of every page, you the reader, have a decision to make. If you choose A, you […]14 years ago
Arizona Sports
Gambo: 5 issues at stake for the D-backs
Now that the Phoenix Suns season is over, it’s time for Arizona sports fans to turn their attention to baseball and the Arizona Diamondbacks. And once you do, you will find out that things aren’t going so well for the boys in Sedona Red. First off, they have lost seven games in a row. They […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Burns: Zone works, Suns will continue to use it
The Suns zone defense is like this hat. This is the hat worn by Mark Asher, host of the Gambo and Ash show. Every single time this ridiculous looking lid finds its way to the top of his head, we (and when I say we I mean every-freakin’-body) at Sports 620 KTAR mock him for […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Gambo: Don’t count the Suns out, it’s not over
Memo to myself — it is not over until the fat lady sings or in this case until the Lakers figure out how to beat a zone defense. What a difference a week makes. Last week I had written the Phoenix Suns off for dead after two embarrassing losses to the Los Angeles Lakers, in […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Gambo: STAT answers critics, Suns win
This is the NBA. You win and lose behind your star players. Not your bench, not your role players. So taking nothing away from how valuable Channing Frye, Jared Dudley, Jason Richardson, Robin Lopez, Goran Dragic and Grant Hill have been for the Phoenix Suns this season, when push comes to shove this team will […]14 years ago
Arizona Sports
Gambo: This series is over
It was a great season and I emphasize great! No one expected the Phoenix Suns to get this far after not even making the playoffs last season. It was a fun run, a good team, one we will remember fondly. But this series is over and you and I both know it. The Suns just […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Burns: Beat LA
I hate the LA Lakers. Why hide from it? I was raised to hate the Cowboys (Dad is a Redskins fan). I learned to hate Notre Dame football. But I swear I came out of the womb hating the Lakers. My first words were “Beat LA”. I’m in a very small boat on this one; […]14 years ago
Adam Green
Burns: The house that is the Phoenix Suns
Have you ever paid a visit to a house that you once called home? Or even driven by just to see how much it’s changed on the outside? It’s your house alright, but it’s…different. The wallpaper has been changed, they remodeled the kitchen, knocked down a wall here, added a room there, changed the landscaping, […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Gambo: Hatred for Spurs is still there
There they were in the press conference after getting swept by the Phoenix Suns, raining down praise on the team from the desert, talking about how classy they are and how happy they are for them. Gregg Popovich, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan all saying nice things about the Suns, talking about how much respect […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Burns: Revenge is a dish best served orange
In Kill Bill: Vol. 1, the crafty filmmaker Quentin Tarantino opens the movie with the quote: “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” (Always the movie buff, Tarantino took the line from the classic Star Trek II-The Wrath of Khan – he even cited the quote as an old Klingon proverb) Well, I have a […]14 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Gambo: Suns embarrass Spurs
Don’t be surprised, not even by the sweep. The Suns were the better team and after they won the first two games at home they put the Spurs in a hole they just weren’t going to be able to climb out of. Game 3 was the decisive game and what impressed me most about that […]14 years ago