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Bobby Ross Jr. (author) said:
Interesting post from the A’s website about Ziegler:
There were reports out of Phoenix that the Diamondbacks were acquiring Brad Ziegler–our Ziggy –for first baseman Brandon Allen and minor league reliever Jordan Norberto. Soon thereafter, Assistant GM David Forst informed me that the trade would happen if there were no red flags in team doctors’ evaluation of Allen and Norberto. He projected that process would be completed by 11 a.m., at which time he, Billy Beane, Farhan Zaidi and Melvin would summon Ziegler into the manager’s office to break the news. Only problem, though, was Ziggy was in team chapel–held in the weight room on home Sundays–when our baseball braintrust got the green light from our doctors. So, I waited outside the weight room so I could direct Brad to Melvin’s office as soon as chapel ended. Once he was told about the trade, my assistant Mike Selleck made it official by sending out our press release and yes, tweeting the bare essentials for all to see. For me, the toughest part was saying goodbye to one of the most cooperative athletes I’ve dealt with in more than three decades of my career. Whether it was media interviews, community programs or season ticket holder events, you could always count on Zig. And yesterday was no different. After calling his family and Diamondbacks’ GM Kevin Towers, he agreed to come to the dugout for one final media session. He was still wearing A’s gear, although he took off his green cap as a subtle reminder that he was no longer an Oakland Athletic. After the questions ended, many writers came up to Brad and exchanged hugs. No question, he was their “go-to guy” after tough A’s losses. And then, I walked back through the tunnel to the clubhouse. But before I did, I caught one last view of Ziggy. He had stopped in the walkway near the dugout and was signing autographs and visiting with dozens of fans along the railing. It was an appropriate scene for one of the good guys in this business. Tweet that!
And a positive description of Bourn from a Sports Illustrated writer:
The Braves needed speed and a centerfielder, and they got both in Michael Bourn, a terrific young man who should also enhance the clubhouse.
# 2 August 2011 at 2:27 pm

Tom Trimble said:
As a D-Back fan and an elder of Camelback Church of Christ in Phoenix, I welcome Brad to Phoenix and our ball club. I hope to meet this fine young man and wish him well. He will make a fine addition to the church family in Phoenix.
# 2 August 2011 at 3:36 pm

Bud Rawlins said:
From Sun City West, we welcome Brad Ziegler, and are very please that another fine Christian has been recognized as a Great Sportsman. He was picked by an outstanding Team Manager. We expect the team will remain on top. We are trying very hard to do so. He no doubt will assist us.
# 4 August 2011 at 10:51 am

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