Jim McLennan
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Jim McLennan was born in Scotland, but has been a Diamondbacks fan since before there was a team, having stared into the hole that would become their stadium, on his first trip to Phoenix in 1997. He moved to Arizona in 2000 and married Chris, a.k.a. Mrs. SnakePit in 2002, proposing to her immediately after the team won the World Series the previous year. He had to do it twice, because she didn't hear him the first time. They live in Scottsdale with SnakePit Jr, their other child, the SnakePitette having now moved out. Again. :-)
Jim started blogging in 2003, his first venture [now long evaporated from the tubes of the Internet] being called "But It's a DRY Heat..." He was asked by Blez to join the SB Nation in 2005, and his first post here followed on March 15. He would like to point out that the picture above does not reflect his regular appearance - he wears contact lenses for a start - but is probably a fairly accurate representation of what he usually looks like when he's sitting at his computer, writing for the site. He also started DiamondbacksBullpen.org, a forum devoted to the team, though leaves the day-to-day running of that site to others.
He works for a web hosting company, two blocks from Chase Field, and when not cheering for the Diamondbacks, watches more films than is probably good for him. His specialties are horror, action and SF; some idea of his tastes can be found at his other sites, trashcity.org and girlswithguns.org. Readers of a nervous disposition might do best to stay clear. He also enjoys reading, but wishes he had more time for that, travel and sarcasm.
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Commented Pretty sure on Some interesting pitching stats in 2008 on AZ Snakepit - 01/08/09 10:14 AM PST
Posted Fan Fest: February 7th on AZ Snakepit - 01/08/09 10:05 AM PST
Commented Ask, and ye shall receive... on Happy New Year on AZ Snakepit - 01/07/09 9:06 AM PST
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Posted Moorad No More on AZ Snakepit - 01/06/09 9:20 PM PST
Recommended Some interesting pitching stats in 2008 on AZ Snakepit - 01/06/09 11:25 AM PST
Commented Nice info on Some interesting pitching stats in 2008 on AZ Snakepit - 01/06/09 11:25 AM PST
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Commented Good question... on Winter Wonderland on AZ Snakepit - 01/05/09 10:13 PM PST
Commented Yeah, I noticed that on Winter Wonderland on AZ Snakepit - 01/05/09 7:22 AM PST
Commented 11pm and still nothing on DiamondbacksBullpen.org update on AZ Snakepit - 01/04/09 9:58 PM PST
Commented It'll still be there tomorrow on DiamondbacksBullpen.org update on AZ Snakepit - 01/04/09 7:44 PM PST
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Commented Eastern bloc, is my guess on DiamondbacksBullpen.org update on AZ Snakepit - 01/04/09 7:34 PM PST
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Commented The fun of incompetent *outsourced* tech support on DiamondbacksBullpen.org update on AZ Snakepit - 01/04/09 5:21 PM PST
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Posted DiamondbacksBullpen.org update on AZ Snakepit - 01/04/09 4:51 PM PST
Posted Winter Wonderland on AZ Snakepit - 01/04/09 11:52 AM PST
Commented Used to take the Blue Line too on Happy New Year on AZ Snakepit - 01/04/09 9:25 AM PST
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Recommended OT - Buddy Ryan was right , we have a winner in town! on AZ Snakepit - 01/03/09 5:57 PM PST
Commented And the Cardinals roll on on OT - Buddy Ryan was right , we have a winner in town! on AZ Snakepit - 01/03/09 5:28 PM PST
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Commented That's kinda what we were thinking on Waiting for official confirmation, but word is that FanFest at Chase this year is going to take... on AZ Snakepit - 01/03/09 1:40 PM PST
Commented ...line. on Is Arizona going three Sheets for Ben? on AZ Snakepit - 01/03/09 10:38 AM PST
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Commented In the short term, perhaps on Is Arizona going three Sheets for Ben? on AZ Snakepit - 01/03/09 10:38 AM PST
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Commented The best bet on Waiting for official confirmation, but word is that FanFest at Chase this year is going to take... on AZ Snakepit - 01/03/09 8:33 AM PST
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Posted Waiting for official confirmation, but word is that FanFest at Chase this year is going to take... on AZ Snakepit - 01/02/09 5:57 PM PST
Commented Seems kinda weird on Diamondbacks CEO Moorad resigns on AZ Snakepit - 01/02/09 5:29 PM PST
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Posted Diamondbacks CEO Moorad resigns, to chase purchase of Padres on Gaslamp Ball - 01/02/09 4:12 PM PST
Joined Gaslamp Ball - 01/02/09 4:10 PM PST
Commented Yeah, just posted a story on that. on Clark to re-sign with D-backs on AZ Snakepit - 01/02/09 3:10 PM PST
Posted Diamondbacks CEO Moorad resigns on AZ Snakepit - 01/02/09 3:09 PM PST
Posted Strange But True year in review on AZ Snakepit - 01/02/09 2:25 PM PST
Posted Clark to re-sign with D-backs on AZ Snakepit - 01/02/09 2:09 PM PST
Posted Is Arizona going three Sheets for Ben? on AZ Snakepit - 01/02/09 1:52 PM PST
Commented I guess on MLB Network on AZ Snakepit - 01/02/09 1:20 PM PST
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Commented D'oh. on Fielding Metrics, Part 2: Hacking Into the Jungle on AZ Snakepit - 01/02/09 1:14 PM PST
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Commented Less than four runs per game in 2008 on Was having our Johnson yanked a good thing? on AZ Snakepit - 01/02/09 8:11 AM PST
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Commented The commercials on MLB Network on AZ Snakepit - 01/02/09 7:21 AM PST
Commented Well on Happy New Year on AZ Snakepit - 01/01/09 9:29 PM PST
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Commented Just to clarify on Randy Johnson Is a Giant. Also, a Giant. on McCovey Chronicles - 01/01/09 7:34 PM PST
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Commented My, weren't things *primitive* on MLB Network on AZ Snakepit - 01/01/09 5:13 PM PST
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Commented Finally surfacing on Happy New Year on AZ Snakepit - 01/01/09 5:09 PM PST
Commented Here are the graphs for Augie on Fielding Metrics, Part 2: Hacking Into the Jungle on AZ Snakepit - 01/01/09 5:03 PM PST
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Commented Just another... on Was having our Johnson yanked a good thing? on AZ Snakepit - 01/01/09 4:51 PM PST
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Recommended Lies! Abomination!! and Scottish Devilry!!! on AZ Snakepit - 01/01/09 4:25 PM PST
Commented Just turned it on on MLB Network on AZ Snakepit - 01/01/09 4:20 PM PST
Posted Happy New Year on AZ Snakepit - 12/31/08 11:00 PM PST
Commented Guess I was right about the functioning limbs... on Was having our Johnson yanked a good thing? on AZ Snakepit - 12/31/08 11:51 AM PST
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Voted for Meh. on McCovey Chronicles - 12/31/08 10:35 AM PST
Commented Oh, *that*... on Randy Johnson Is a Giant. Also, a Giant. on McCovey Chronicles - 12/31/08 10:31 AM PST
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Commented OH NOES! on Was having our Johnson yanked a good thing? on AZ Snakepit - 12/31/08 10:21 AM PST
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Voted for I guess they could, but it isn't likely on McCovey Chronicles - 12/31/08 10:09 AM PST
Commented War? on Randy Johnson Is a Giant. Also, a Giant. on McCovey Chronicles - 12/31/08 8:08 AM PST
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Posted Was having our Johnson yanked a good thing? on AZ Snakepit - 12/30/08 10:36 PM PST
Commented And on that note on The Big Unit...a Giant. on AZ Snakepit - 12/30/08 8:17 PM PST
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Commented Just to review your original post on The Big Unit...a Giant. on AZ Snakepit - 12/30/08 4:35 PM PST
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Commented Brandon's agent? on Chris Snyder extended on AZ Snakepit - 12/30/08 1:13 PM PST
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Posted Chris Snyder extended on AZ Snakepit - 12/30/08 11:58 AM PST
Commented From David Pinto himself on Fielding Metrics, Part 2: Hacking Into the Jungle on AZ Snakepit - 12/30/08 11:42 AM PST
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Commented I'd like to move on too on The Big Unit...a Giant. on AZ Snakepit - 12/30/08 10:15 AM PST
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Commented Maybe in SF on Randy Johnson Is a Giant. Also, a Giant. on McCovey Chronicles - 12/29/08 4:30 PM PST
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Commented Another 'hacks screed... on The Big Unit...a Giant. on AZ Snakepit - 12/29/08 12:59 PM PST
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Commented Don't forget on Fielding Metrics, Part 2: Hacking Into the Jungle on AZ Snakepit - 12/29/08 10:59 AM PST
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Commented Good question on Fielding Metrics, Part 2: Hacking Into the Jungle on AZ Snakepit - 12/28/08 7:55 PM PST
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Commented It wouldn't surprise me on Fielding Metrics, Part 2: Hacking Into the Jungle on AZ Snakepit - 12/28/08 2:42 PM PST
Commented Minor-league? on Fielding Metrics, Part 2: Hacking Into the Jungle on AZ Snakepit - 12/28/08 2:02 PM PST
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Posted Fielding Metrics, Part 2: Hacking Into the Jungle on AZ Snakepit - 12/28/08 12:53 PM PST
Commented One of our favorite IZW wrestlers on The Big Unit...a Giant. on AZ Snakepit - 12/28/08 12:22 PM PST
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Commented 2028 on The Big Unit...a Giant. on AZ Snakepit - 12/28/08 11:45 AM PST
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Commented Any word on the incentives? on Randy Johnson Is a Giant. Also, a Giant. on McCovey Chronicles - 12/28/08 9:41 AM PST
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Commented Here you go: on Randy Johnson Is a Giant. Also, a Giant. on McCovey Chronicles - 12/27/08 7:17 PM PST
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Commented And, since it seems you hadn't noticed on Randy Johnson Is a Giant. Also, a Giant. on McCovey Chronicles - 12/27/08 6:27 PM PST
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Commented Again, one-half of one season... on The Big Unit...a Giant. on AZ Snakepit - 12/27/08 6:22 PM PST
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Commented 750K for a year on Randy Johnson Is a Giant. Also, a Giant. on McCovey Chronicles - 12/27/08 5:19 PM PST
Commented Yournamehere Field? on Randy Johnson Is a Giant. Also, a Giant. on McCovey Chronicles - 12/27/08 5:18 PM PST
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Commented You can't really use FIP for Johnson on The Big Unit...a Giant. on AZ Snakepit - 12/27/08 5:12 PM PST
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Commented Er... on Randy Johnson Is a Giant. Also, a Giant. on McCovey Chronicles - 12/27/08 4:24 PM PST
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Commented I can kinda see the point on The Big Unit...a Giant. on AZ Snakepit - 12/27/08 3:04 PM PST
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Commented We're still supposed to be looking for a starter on Randy Johnson Is a Giant. Also, a Giant. on McCovey Chronicles - 12/27/08 1:19 PM PST
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Commented Lopez will start now on Randy Johnson Is a Giant. Also, a Giant. on McCovey Chronicles - 12/27/08 1:13 PM PST
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Commented Or, to plug all three years together on The Big Unit...a Giant. on AZ Snakepit - 12/27/08 1:09 PM PST
Commented "Since then he’s only improved." on Randy Johnson Is a Giant. Also, a Giant. on McCovey Chronicles - 12/27/08 1:00 PM PST
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Commented That's really the key there on Randy Johnson Is a Giant. Also, a Giant. on McCovey Chronicles - 12/27/08 12:58 PM PST
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Commented Yeah, the problem that year on The Big Unit...a Giant. on AZ Snakepit - 12/27/08 12:41 PM PST
