Jim McLennan
Mar 29, 2008 Oct 10, 2008 2213 14176
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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Posted SB Nation Managers of the Year on AZ Snakepit - 10/11/08 2:24 PM PDT
Commented Thoughts and concerns on Evaluating where Chris Young has improved on AZ Snakepit - 10/11/08 1:46 PM PDT
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Commented No prob. on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/11/08 7:52 AM PDT
Posted AZ Community Projections: Position Players on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 9:16 PM PDT
Commented Not looking good for the Rays on Playoffs 2008: ALCS - Red Sox/Rays on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 8:21 PM PDT
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Commented 89 after... on Playoffs 2008: ALCS - Red Sox/Rays on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 7:48 PM PDT
Commented Still hitless after six on Playoffs 2008: ALCS - Red Sox/Rays on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 7:36 PM PDT
Commented LOL on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 7:34 PM PDT
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Commented And on to the Rays-Red Sox on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 5:55 PM PDT
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Commented Good stuff on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 5:16 PM PDT
Commented And only the third on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 4:57 PM PDT
Commented If Myers holds on on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 4:49 PM PDT
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Commented And there we go on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 4:44 PM PDT
Commented Would be very happy on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 4:41 PM PDT
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Commented Phew on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 4:29 PM PDT
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Commented Mrs. SnakePit liked that one too. on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 4:28 PM PDT
Commented Yes on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 4:16 PM PDT
Commented I guess on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 3:58 PM PDT
Commented There's a surprise. on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 3:52 PM PDT
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Commented Almost two hours gone on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 3:30 PM PDT
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Commented Myers gets the third out with a K on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 3:25 PM PDT
Commented You know your offense is having a good day on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 3:10 PM PDT
Commented Have to say on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 3:01 PM PDT
Commented 8-2 Phillies on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 2:59 PM PDT
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Commented Myers does it again on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 2:53 PM PDT
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Commented BEAT. EL. AY... BEAT. EL. AY... on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 2:29 PM PDT
Commented Same as last night on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 2:05 PM PDT
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Commented Hey, look! on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 1:09 PM PDT
Commented Raises (left) hand on Why are we so right handed??? on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 12:22 PM PDT
Commented I thought it was a sardonic comment on Why are we so right handed??? on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 12:21 PM PDT
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Commented Missing the point entirely on Why are we so right handed??? on AZ Snakepit - 10/10/08 11:47 AM PDT
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Commented Missed most of the game on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/09/08 9:54 PM PDT
Commented Aargh on 2008 Review, Part 4: Bullpen on AZ Snakepit - 10/09/08 9:51 PM PDT
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Commented Since he doesn't show up when they lose on Playoffs 2008: NLCS - Dodgers/Phillies on AZ Snakepit - 10/09/08 9:09 PM PDT
Commented Yet, curiously... on 2008 Review, Part 4: Bullpen on AZ Snakepit - 10/09/08 2:12 PM PDT
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Posted 2008 Review, Part 4: Bullpen on AZ Snakepit - 10/08/08 8:54 PM PDT
Posted Blogging the AFL, and Max Scherzer's first start on AZ Snakepit - 10/07/08 6:58 PM PDT
Commented That one on The 2008 'Pitties: Play of the year nominees on AZ Snakepit - 10/07/08 6:34 PM PDT
Commented And greetings on Pumpkin Carving Contest on AZ Snakepit - 10/07/08 12:19 PM PDT
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Commented I am thinking on Pumpkin Carving Contest on AZ Snakepit - 10/07/08 8:25 AM PDT
Voted for Chad Tracy, extra-inning walk-off homer - June 13, vs. Royals on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 9:03 PM PDT
Commented Nine outs left for the Angels on Playoff Gameday Thread #6: 10/6/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 7:23 PM PDT
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Commented Ostlund speaks on Will it float or will it sink? Sink! Riviera Pools files for bankruptcy on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 7:20 PM PDT
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Commented Make that 2-0 on Playoff Gameday Thread #6: 10/6/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 7:13 PM PDT
Commented Boston takes the lead on Playoff Gameday Thread #6: 10/6/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 7:12 PM PDT
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Posted The 2008 'Pitties: Play of the year nominees on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 7:10 PM PDT
Commented Angels dodge a bullet on Playoff Gameday Thread #6: 10/6/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 6:50 PM PDT
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Commented Just been working on Playoff Gameday Thread #6: 10/6/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 6:20 PM PDT
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Commented Are they still going? on Playoff Gameday Thread #6: 10/6/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 6:17 PM PDT
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Commented Somewhat agree on Playoff Gameday Thread #6: 10/6/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 6:14 PM PDT
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Commented Looking good for the Rays now on Playoff Gameday Thread #6: 10/6/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 3:14 PM PDT
Commented Let's hope this augurs well on Playoff Gameday Thread #6: 10/6/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 2:57 PM PDT
Commented Maybe best in the AL on Playoff Gameday Thread #6: 10/6/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 2:45 PM PDT
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Commented I wonder has a team ever on Playoff Gameday Thread #6: 10/6/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 2:39 PM PDT
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Commented Not that it seems to have bothered on Playoff Gameday Thread #6: 10/6/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 2:33 PM PDT
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Commented Go Rays on Playoff Gameday Thread #6: 10/6/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 2:30 PM PDT
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Commented Er... on Will it float or will it sink? Sink! Riviera Pools files for bankruptcy on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 12:16 PM PDT
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Commented In his defense on Will it float or will it sink? Sink! Riviera Pools files for bankruptcy on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 10:15 AM PDT
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Posted Will it float or will it sink? Sink! Riviera Pools files for bankruptcy on AZ Snakepit - 10/06/08 9:06 AM PDT
Posted 2008 Review, Part 3: Starting Pitchers on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 11:24 PM PDT
Commented Red Sox leave the bases loaded on Playoff Gameday Thread #5: 10/5/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 8:58 PM PDT
Commented Good evening on Playoff Gameday Thread #5: 10/5/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 8:37 PM PDT
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Commented And I have to go on Playoff Gameday Thread #5: 10/5/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 1:54 PM PDT
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Commented Look! Baseball! on Playoff Gameday Thread #5: 10/5/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 1:52 PM PDT
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Commented Still seems ongoing on Playoff Gameday Thread #5: 10/5/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 1:36 PM PDT
Commented Yes, Hammock on 2008 Review, Part 2: Outfield + Catchers on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 1:15 PM PDT
Commented NLCS is set on Playoff Gameday Thread #5: 10/5/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 1:04 PM PDT
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Commented I trust Frank on Playoff Gameday Thread #5: 10/5/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 12:58 PM PDT
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Commented TBS executives plummet from the roof-tops on Playoff Gameday Thread #5: 10/5/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 12:54 PM PDT
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Commented Did I see rain in Chicago? on Playoff Gameday Thread #5: 10/5/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 12:49 PM PDT
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Commented If he says on Playoff Gameday Thread #5: 10/5/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 12:43 PM PDT
Commented Thanks, both of you on Playoff Gameday Thread #5: 10/5/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 12:38 PM PDT
Commented Anyone know on Playoff Gameday Thread #5: 10/5/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 12:33 PM PDT
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Commented And since they might be wanting rid of Soriano too on Playoff Gameday Thread #5: 10/5/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 12:27 PM PDT
Commented Morning folks on Playoff Gameday Thread #5: 10/5/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/05/08 12:26 PM PDT
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Commented Let me know on Playoff Gameday Thread, #4: 10/04/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/04/08 11:12 PM PDT
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Commented Mike Cameron stil 0-for-0 on Playoff Gameday Thread, #4: 10/04/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/04/08 5:23 PM PDT
Commented Sounds like Livan on Playoff Gameday Thread, #4: 10/04/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/04/08 5:22 PM PDT
Commented Bush keeping the Phillies in check on Playoff Gameday Thread, #4: 10/04/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/04/08 5:14 PM PDT
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Commented Wherever you go, there it is on Playoff Gameday Thread, #4: 10/04/08 on AZ Snakepit - 10/04/08 5:13 PM PDT
