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Admin · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:51 pm Post subject: A message from the President

Debated over whether to put this in Team News or Site Info, but figured here was perhaps more appropriate. Reprinted, with permission:

shoewizard · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:53 pm Post subject:

Derek is a great guy, and he never misses a chance to reach out and connect.

Well done.

B. O. N. D. · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:00 pm Post subject:

Wow... that's awesome.

/group hug
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JGDBAX · Journeyman Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 250

That's awesome!

If he ever wants to hire someone to help the FO, hopefully he can choose someone from this board. Pick me, pickme!

Tucson DBacks Fan · Journeyman Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 413

Considering that the posters on this board speak their minds freely and aren't just a bunch of Diamondbacks cheerleaders, that was a very gracious message from Derek Hall. Laughing

qudjy1 · Hall of Famer Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 4283

Kudos to DH for how accessable he is to the common fan.

kris · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:09 pm Post subject:

Vow. Just VOW.

I still cant believe it.
This site is getting props from every one now.
I am glad to be a part of it.

jimbo4net · Face of the Franchise Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 9418

Nice to see, thanks for passing this along Jim.

There are many who visit this site, more than we realize... Cool

moviegeekjn · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:14 pm Post subject:

Derrick has indeed been very interactive with the fans. I've seen him a number of times actively engaging various fans around the ballpark, and even has ventured to the upper deck a few times.
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baldmaga · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:16 pm Post subject:

I may not post in every topic, or comment on anything and everything, but being a part of this board has really enhanced my knowledge of not only Diamondbacks baseball, but the sport in general.

This email all but confirms that I'm part of a very special community.

DesertKnight · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:35 pm Post subject:

Very cool. I guess DH knows where to come if there are any future vacancies in the front office!

Ryan · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject:

Appreciate the virtual high-five, Mr. Hall. If you are ever up in the SF Bay Area to see the D-Backs take on the Giants, I'd love to buy you a beer and talk about the team.
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mwmags2002 · Everyday Player Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 586

Now if they'll just start listenting to ShoeWizard, we'll stay in 1st place....

Smile

Rob
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thesidewinda · Everyday Player Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 784

Wow.. That's a prett awesome e-mail..

Very Happy

Yeah... I'm also very impressed with this message board and by how knowledgeable some posters are..

Reading here is like going to baseball school or something like that...
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Incognito · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:41 pm Post subject:

I am duly and pleasantly impressed but I just have to wonder ... does Incognito have to go incognito again?

allstar · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:02 pm Post subject:

We appreciate your kindness to, Derek.
This website is getting pretty popular, boys and girls. Wink

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Robb · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:38 pm Post subject:

I know I don't log on or post much but do still read here a lot. I have often wondered if, or how much, the players, coaches, or front office personnel might read here. I am thoroghly impressed that at least some of the above do! There is a lot of knowledge here and it's a great way to keep up with what the fans think (yeah, some fans don't think so much).

Thanks, Derek.

Catharsis · Everyday Player Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 538

So has the whole "can't sit in open seats of open sections during 15,000 attendance games" been revised yet?

Catharsis · Everyday Player Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 538

levski · Hall of Famer Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 4491

While we're discussing the Front Office...

I'd like to officially apologize to JByrnes & Co (including DHall, JMoorad and KKendrick) for doubting them today. I really thought at one point of time that they were doing to pull a Joe Jr on us and raid the farm for some useless "named" player. Should've known better that JByrnes & Co. are too smart to mortgage the future in the pursuit of some name guy to appease the common fan.

Thus, my apologies for doubting you. I'm reverting to being a homer. JB & co, you can do no wrong in my book.

Mr. Hall, you've been really great to the fans. Kudos.
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whatuwant · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject:

kudos to the new office for its accessibility and desire to reach out to fans.

IT IS TRULY APPRECIATED!

badbozo · AA Prospect Joined: 16 Sep 2006 Posts: 27

To misquote a certain TB who posted here a while back, this board has come a long way from the AZ Central days. This is THE place to come for info & discourse on the D-Backs. I don't post much but I read here often for news & education. It shouldn't be a surprise that this board is perused by folks in the front office but it's nice to get the kind of feedback I've seen here. Thanks for the acknowledgment , Mr. Prez and a hearty salute to you and the staff.

csktech · Journeyman Joined: 25 Jan 2007 Posts: 384

Let me join the crowd and thank DH for the, in my opinion, richly deserved props. This board IS the place for Dbacks baseball.

But let me also mention the reason that this board became necessary; The official board for the Dbacks became so overrun with people that were determined to run off anyone that didnt hold thier beliefs.

Now from a personal stand point. I still dont like the Sedona Red Uniforms. They make us look like a generic team, whereas the old ones, like them or not, had a unique flavor to them.

Ok guys I know, this has been debated forever, but you guys know I wont go postal cuz I watch the team not the uni.

once again thanks DH for the very kind note.

Kyle
GO DBACKS
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dirtygary · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 12:41 pm Post subject:

Cheers to the Mods and all participants on the board. I've enjoyed it thoroughly. Nice to know it's recognized.
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