Jim McLennan
Mar 29, 2008 Mar 21, 2010 3090 22533
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 0, Mariners 4: Cactus Attendance Record Falls. Suck It, Cubs... on AZ Snakepit - 03/20/10 8:45 PM EDT
Commented And doing well for the Dodgers on Gameday Thread: 3/20 vs. Mariners on AZ Snakepit - 03/20/10 5:47 PM EDT
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Commented Not so on Gameday Thread: 3/20 vs. Mariners on AZ Snakepit - 03/20/10 5:47 PM EDT
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Commented JINX!!!! on Gameday Thread: 3/20 vs. Mariners on AZ Snakepit - 03/20/10 5:24 PM EDT
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Commented I think they alternate on Gameday Thread: 3/20 vs. Mariners on AZ Snakepit - 03/20/10 3:33 PM EDT
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Posted Gameday Thread: 3/20 vs. Mariners on AZ Snakepit - 03/20/10 3:00 PM EDT
Commented By George, I think she's got it... on Forgive my forgetfullness... on AZ Snakepit - 03/20/10 1:54 PM EDT
Commented "but so was everyone else" on Arizona 9, Kansas City 24: Spring Training doesn't matter...Spring Training doesn't matter... on AZ Snakepit - 03/20/10 11:34 AM EDT
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Recommended SB Nation Survey + Chance to donate $500 to a charity of this community's choice on AZ Snakepit - 03/19/10 10:01 PM EDT
Posted Arizona #28 pitching team in spring baseball on AZ Snakepit - 03/19/10 8:02 PM EDT
Commented And now, adding injury to insult... on Who's sorry now, Cliff Lee? on AZ Snakepit - 03/19/10 7:50 PM EDT
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Posted Arizona 9, Kansas City 24: Spring Training doesn't matter...Spring Training doesn't matter... on AZ Snakepit - 03/19/10 7:42 PM EDT
Commented Remember, folks, we need to be united on Arizona House approves Cubs spring-training bill on AZ Snakepit - 03/19/10 3:40 PM EDT
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Posted Around NL West Spring Training, 3/19: Vin Scully Taken To Hospital on SBNation.com - 03/19/10 2:46 PM EDT
Posted Tickets, Please: The Lost Art Of Stub Collection on SBNation.com - 03/19/10 2:13 PM EDT
Posted Arizona House approves Cubs spring-training bill on AZ Snakepit - 03/19/10 12:57 PM EDT
Commented Ah, missed that on Diamondbacks 3, A's 7: Reynolds Leaves His Mark on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 7:46 PM EDT
Commented I haven't been paying much detailed attention on Diamondbacks 3, A's 7: Reynolds Leaves His Mark on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 7:20 PM EDT
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Posted Diamondbacks 3, A's 7: Reynolds Leaves His Mark on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 7:01 PM EDT
Commented I'd like to have seen full splits too on Hell In The Cell? Not For Hitters on SBNation.com - 03/18/10 4:58 PM EDT
Posted Hell In The Cell? Not For Hitters on SBNation.com - 03/18/10 3:32 PM EDT
Posted Around NL West Spring Training, 3/18: Colorado Bullpen Feels Rocky on SBNation.com - 03/18/10 2:53 PM EDT
Commented Best assume not on Writers and recappers report... on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 2:19 PM EDT
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Commented No doubt, these are good reasons playing into it on D-backs #1 offensive team in spring baseball on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 2:16 PM EDT
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Posted D-backs #1 offensive team in spring baseball on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 1:59 PM EDT
Commented It'll be on Writers and recappers report... on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 1:18 PM EDT
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Posted Rockies Closer Huston Street To Start Season On DL on SBNation.com - 03/18/10 1:00 PM EDT
Commented The tribunal is discussing your case on SnakePit Fantasy Baseball: The Process Continues on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 11:29 AM EDT
Commented You are on SnakePit Fantasy Baseball: The Process Continues on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 11:28 AM EDT
Commented First week of the season on Writers and recappers report... on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 11:26 AM EDT
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Commented Wasn't soco working on a fancast? on Writers and recappers report... on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 11:21 AM EDT
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Commented Tune in next week and find out, folks on Diamondbacks 7, Angels 6: Revenge is Sweet for the Snakes on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 11:20 AM EDT
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Commented I could do it earlier on SnakePit Fantasy Baseball: The Process Continues on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 2:28 AM EDT
Commented Your wish is my command. on SnakePit Fantasy Baseball: The Process Continues on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 2:27 AM EDT
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Commented Got it. on Division 2 Needs You!! on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 12:38 AM EDT
Commented Oh, yeah on SnakePit Fantasy Baseball: The Process Continues on AZ Snakepit - 03/18/10 12:32 AM EDT
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Posted SnakePit Fantasy Baseball: The Process Continues on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 11:44 PM EDT
Commented I can pull up four people into Division One on Division 2 Needs You!! on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 11:38 PM EDT
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Commented And if you can delete teams from your league, of course on Division 2 Needs You!! on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 10:37 PM EDT
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Commented How many did you end up with? on Division 2 Needs You!! on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 10:37 PM EDT
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Commented Give me the major-league monopoly they have on The Literal Cost of Baseball on SBNation.com - 03/17/10 9:55 PM EDT
Posted Diamondbacks 7, Angels 6: Revenge is Sweet for the Snakes on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 9:31 PM EDT
Commented "why not wait for the regular season?" on Cliff Lee Suspended Five Games on SBNation.com - 03/17/10 7:37 PM EDT
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Posted Who's sorry now, Cliff Lee? on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 7:28 PM EDT
Commented That's the regularly-scheduled guest slot on Writers and recappers report... on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 7:15 PM EDT
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Commented NOW, you can complain... on Gameday Thread: 3/17 vs. Angels on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 7:13 PM EDT
Commented Ssshhh... on Gameday Thread: 3/17 vs. Angels on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 7:12 PM EDT
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Commented I trust we have Qualls coming in? on Gameday Thread: 3/17 vs. Angels on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 7:05 PM EDT
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Posted Around NL West Spring Training, 3/17: Rotation news from LA, SD and AZ on SBNation.com - 03/17/10 6:41 PM EDT
Commented From what I can see on Gameday Thread: 3/17 vs. Angels on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 6:04 PM EDT
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Commented Hurt. on Gameday Thread: 3/17 vs. Angels on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 6:00 PM EDT
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Commented Yep on Gameday Thread: 3/17 vs. Angels on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 5:54 PM EDT
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Commented It did happen once... on Gameday Thread: 3/17 vs. Angels on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 5:52 PM EDT
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Posted The Literal Cost of Baseball on SBNation.com - 03/17/10 5:43 PM EDT
Commented Ah, I see on Gameday Thread: 3/17 vs. Angels on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 5:02 PM EDT
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Commented Sheesh on Gameday Thread: 3/17 vs. Angels on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 4:53 PM EDT
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Commented Per Nick Piecoro on Gameday Thread: 3/17 vs. Angels on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 4:51 PM EDT
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Commented We are having corned beef tonight on Gameday Thread: 3/17 vs. Angels on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 3:44 PM EDT
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Commented What about Wes himself? on Writers and recappers report... on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 3:24 PM EDT
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Posted Gameday Thread: 3/17 vs. Angels on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 3:00 PM EDT
Commented Passed to PhoenixFly on Division 2 Needs You!! on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 2:55 PM EDT
Commented Actually... on Mark Reynolds wrapped up! on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 11:50 AM EDT
Posted Writers and recappers report... on AZ Snakepit - 03/17/10 12:46 AM EDT
Commented Which part on Missoula Osprey Baseball - Ollie's World on AZ Snakepit - 03/16/10 9:20 PM EDT
Commented However often you want! on Missoula Osprey Baseball - Ollie's World on AZ Snakepit - 03/16/10 9:19 PM EDT
Posted Diamondbacks 7, Reds 13: Can't win 'em all on AZ Snakepit - 03/16/10 9:16 PM EDT
Posted Bonus Baseball! Diamondbacks' Wednesday game on TV on AZ Snakepit - 03/16/10 6:51 PM EDT
Posted Around NL West Spring Training, 3/16: Paging Dr. Jimenez on SBNation.com - 03/16/10 6:30 PM EDT
Commented 6-for-22 (.273) on Diamondbacks 13, Mariners 5: Unbeaten Week continues, Chris Snyder faces down Cliff Lee on AZ Snakepit - 03/16/10 4:10 PM EDT
Commented He had your email on Division 2 Needs You!! on AZ Snakepit - 03/16/10 3:54 PM EDT
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Commented Emails for Mizzoula Osprey Fan and dash13 forwarded to PhoenixFly on Division 2 Needs You!! on AZ Snakepit - 03/16/10 11:35 AM EDT
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Posted Comparing The Mark Reynolds And Dan Uggla Deals on SBNation.com - 03/15/10 8:45 PM EDT
Posted Diamondbacks 13, Mariners 5: Unbeaten Week continues, Chris Snyder faces down Cliff Lee on AZ Snakepit - 03/15/10 7:53 PM EDT
Commented Lincecum? on Mark Reynolds wrapped up! on AZ Snakepit - 03/15/10 6:39 PM EDT
Posted Around NL West Spring Training, 3/15: Wellemeyer Rises, Gagne Falls on SBNation.com - 03/15/10 6:30 PM EDT
Commented Lucky for you, I was out on Mark Reynolds wrapped up! on AZ Snakepit - 03/15/10 5:48 PM EDT
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Posted Who Says Spring Training Means Nothing? Cliff Lee Ejected When Tucson Tempers Flare on SBNation.com - 03/15/10 5:37 PM EDT
Posted Mark Reynolds Signs Three-Year Contract With Diamondbacks on SBNation.com - 03/15/10 5:24 PM EDT
Posted D-Backs agree on minor league deal with Kris Benson on AZ Snakepit - 03/15/10 4:54 PM EDT
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