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    daamage wrote...
    great article
    July 18, 2012 5:03 pm
    your one of the better writers of the franchise
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    CroDawg wrote...
    So much to say
    July 18, 2012 5:08 pm
    Although I appreciate the article there are a lot of examples that could dispute the gist of it. Example #1- Fitz. So as devils advocate I'll just say that in my opinion there's no evidence that points to J Upton being an actual star. He's above average at best, and when you basically say you don't care what the people say who buy your tickets and your jersey, you do have an attitude problem or at the very least are not in touch with the fans. In another point, we as AZ fans are blessed with a guy like Fitz and maybe he has just set the bar too high for anyone else.
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    theAdamGreen wrote...
    @ CroDawg
    July 18, 2012 5:51 pm
    Agreed on Fitz, though I think he's generally the exception. As for Upton's comments, I think it's a matter of fans reading into them what they want. Upton was saying his concern is what his teammates think of him and his effort, and when he's struggling that makes total sense. Of course he doesn't want to let the fans down.
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    CroDawg wrote...
    I agree with your point....
    July 18, 2012 6:01 pm
    I also think AZ fans are somewhat fairweather. It seems there is always some sort of controversy going on: kolb/skelton, now many fans are ready to get rid of K. Marshal after one D-league game, and certainly Upton. I want J Upton to succeed because I want the DBacks to succeed. And I'm against trading him. I will say it seemed as though the national media is what really projected the Upton trade rumors. I guess that all started with the fans booing. As a fan I just hate to think that we were somehow responsible if J Up does get traded. I'm just ready for the Cards!
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    kjfeil wrote...
    Great is compelling
    July 18, 2012 7:29 pm
    I would argue that Arizona sports fans, like those in any market support their stars more than anything. The proof is in what fans find compelling, and that pans out in television ratings. Fans SAY they love underdogs, but ratings plummet when they advance. Ratings SHOW that fans actually prefer watching favorites; storied franchises and star players.
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