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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Posted Diamondbacks look to train near Phoenix on AZ Snakepit - 11/19/08 1:00 AM PST
Posted Phoenix Newspapers sells stake in D-Backs on AZ Snakepit - 11/19/08 12:24 AM PST
Commented After he replaces Byrnes in LF on Brandon Webb and Stephen Drew get some MVP love: who'll be next? on AZ Snakepit - 11/18/08 12:23 PM PST
Commented Only about 2 1/2 years late, aren't we? on What happened to the $300 mil... on AZ Snakepit - 11/17/08 8:30 PM PST
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Posted Brandon Webb and Stephen Drew get some MVP love: who'll be next? on AZ Snakepit - 11/17/08 8:22 PM PST
Posted The Boys of non-Summer: a trip to the Arizona Fall League on AZ Snakepit - 11/16/08 3:42 PM PST
Commented Starting later? on A farewell to the Big Unit? on AZ Snakepit - 11/15/08 12:25 PM PST
Commented Though he only reached the post-season on A farewell to the Big Unit? on AZ Snakepit - 11/15/08 11:00 AM PST
Commented Probably not as much as you'd think on A farewell to the Big Unit? on AZ Snakepit - 11/15/08 10:51 AM PST
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Commented Those two score a 38 on A farewell to the Big Unit? on AZ Snakepit - 11/15/08 10:48 AM PST
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Commented Addie Joss: nine seasons on A farewell to the Big Unit? on AZ Snakepit - 11/15/08 10:38 AM PST
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Posted Image FanShot on AZ Snakepit - 11/15/08 7:21 AM PST
Commented My instinct is on Justin Upton's Defense on AZ Snakepit - 11/14/08 8:53 AM PST
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Commented Just posted a somewhat longer discussion of the topic on Randy Johnson files for free agency on AZ Snakepit - 11/13/08 7:38 PM PST
Posted A farewell to the Big Unit? on AZ Snakepit - 11/13/08 7:36 PM PST
Commented However... on Randy Johnson files for free agency on AZ Snakepit - 11/13/08 3:47 PM PST
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Commented It ain't over yet on Randy Johnson files for free agency on AZ Snakepit - 11/13/08 3:45 PM PST
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Posted Free-Agent Second Basemen and a farewell to Montero? on AZ Snakepit - 11/13/08 6:00 AM PST
Commented Sigh... on Emilio Bonifacio On the Move on AZ Snakepit - 11/12/08 2:37 PM PST
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Voted for Chris Snyder on AZ Snakepit - 11/12/08 9:59 AM PST
Commented [Shakes fist at pesky National League] on No CY for BW: is Webb's biological clock ticking? on AZ Snakepit - 11/11/08 7:20 PM PST
Commented Ah, knew there was someone on Arizona Fall League get-together! ** November 15 ** on AZ Snakepit - 11/11/08 6:15 PM PST
Commented Update with info on Arizona Fall League get-together! ** November 15 ** on AZ Snakepit - 11/11/08 5:22 PM PST
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Commented Yeah, he clearly slacked off on No CY for BW: is Webb's biological clock ticking? on AZ Snakepit - 11/11/08 5:11 PM PST
Joined McCovey Chronicles - 11/11/08 4:25 PM PST
Commented LOL on No CY for BW: is Webb's biological clock ticking? on AZ Snakepit - 11/11/08 12:08 PM PST
Posted No CY for BW: is Webb's biological clock ticking? on AZ Snakepit - 11/11/08 12:03 PM PST
Commented Just to clarify on Holliday dealt to Oakland A's (in principle) on AZ Snakepit - 11/11/08 11:13 AM PST
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Commented Yes, but he's also about as badly mauled on The 2008 'Pitties: Unsung Hero on AZ Snakepit - 11/11/08 6:58 AM PST
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Posted The 2008 'Pitties: Unsung Hero on AZ Snakepit - 11/10/08 7:50 PM PST
Commented Holliday = not as good as advertised on Holliday dealt to Oakland A's (in principle) on AZ Snakepit - 11/10/08 2:15 PM PST
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Commented Weren't two of them from us? on Holliday dealt to Oakland A's (in principle) on AZ Snakepit - 11/10/08 2:07 PM PST
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Commented It makes the player on soco's Mind Dump - Now with more tackiness! on AZ Snakepit - 11/10/08 12:26 PM PST
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Commented Generic = not necessarily bad on soco's Mind Dump - Now with more tackiness! on AZ Snakepit - 11/10/08 8:30 AM PST
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Recommended soco's Mind Dump - Now with more tackiness! on AZ Snakepit - 11/09/08 11:33 AM PST
Commented Nice on soco's Mind Dump - Now with more tackiness! on AZ Snakepit - 11/09/08 11:12 AM PST
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Posted D-Backs cut 31 employees from front office on AZ Snakepit - 11/09/08 10:47 AM PST
Commented Hahaha! on India's top pitchers try out for MLB scouts on AZ Snakepit - 11/08/08 10:16 AM PST
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Posted The GM winter meetings: nice work, if you can get it on AZ Snakepit - 11/08/08 10:09 AM PST
Posted SB Nation Awards: MVP on AZ Snakepit - 11/07/08 5:00 PM PST
Posted India's top pitchers try out for MLB scouts on AZ Snakepit - 11/07/08 8:20 AM PST
Commented In baseball writers defense on Nate McLouth gets a Gold Glove? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot? on AZ Snakepit - 11/06/08 2:54 PM PST
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Commented Godwin's Law on My Thoughts on the Election on Halos Heaven - 11/06/08 2:42 PM PST
Posted Nate McLouth gets a Gold Glove? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot? on AZ Snakepit - 11/06/08 1:42 PM PST
Commented Several points on My Thoughts on the Election on Halos Heaven - 11/06/08 7:31 AM PST
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Commented That would be about right on My Thoughts on the Election on Halos Heaven - 11/06/08 7:21 AM PST
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Commented Yes on My Thoughts on the Election on Halos Heaven - 11/06/08 7:19 AM PST
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Commented I fixed it for you on My Thoughts on the Election on Halos Heaven - 11/05/08 6:45 PM PST
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Commented Since I've been paying attention on My Thoughts on the Election on Halos Heaven - 11/05/08 6:44 PM PST
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Commented on My Thoughts on the Election on Halos Heaven - 11/05/08 6:38 PM PST
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Posted SB Nation Awards: Cy Young on AZ Snakepit - 11/05/08 5:00 PM PST
Commented And when... on My Thoughts on the Election on Halos Heaven - 11/05/08 4:37 PM PST
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Commented on My Thoughts on the Election on Halos Heaven - 11/05/08 4:34 PM PST
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Commented Ooh! Pick me! on My Thoughts on the Election on Halos Heaven - 11/05/08 3:30 PM PST
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Recommended Just a quick correction Rev... on Halos Heaven - 11/05/08 11:15 AM PST
Commented Er, your point being? on My Thoughts on the Election on Halos Heaven - 11/05/08 10:36 AM PST
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Commented I guess my last eight years living here on My Thoughts on the Election on Halos Heaven - 11/05/08 7:27 AM PST
Commented Neither is the Queen on My Thoughts on the Election on Halos Heaven - 11/05/08 7:18 AM PST
Commented And thanks to everyone on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 10:44 PM PST
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Commented I see on My Thoughts on the Election on Halos Heaven - 11/04/08 10:43 PM PST
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Joined Halos Heaven - 11/04/08 10:09 PM PST
Commented And with that on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 8:48 PM PST
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Commented And more bad news on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 8:45 PM PST
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Commented Disturbing data fragment on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 8:40 PM PST
Commented Head of Homeland Security on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 8:36 PM PST
Commented Arizona called for McCain on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 8:33 PM PST
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Commented I'm pleased on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 8:30 PM PST
Commented And let the record show on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 8:29 PM PST
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Commented Scottsdale mayor on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 8:28 PM PST
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Commented Does that mean it's time for on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 8:11 PM PST
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Commented It's interval at the wrestling on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 8:08 PM PST
Commented Looks like Arizona is sticking with McCain on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 8:00 PM PST
Commented You'd need a Hummer to fit that on your bumper on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 7:58 PM PST
Commented Can't say I'm surprised on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 7:58 PM PST
Commented Frankly on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 7:55 PM PST
Commented Yet on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 7:54 PM PST
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Commented He'd be immortal on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 7:49 PM PST
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Commented And this on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 7:47 PM PST
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Commented We just had someone come in on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 7:46 PM PST
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Commented Not so good on Election Day Game Thread on AZ Snakepit - 11/04/08 7:44 PM PST
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