http://atbat.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/04/30/964323.aspxArizona is the best team in the National League and the fact that the Diamondbacks earn that distinction rather than the Mets with their huge payroll is notable. Where the Mets stand as the calendar turns to May is another subject, although they canen-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://atbat.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/04/30/964323.aspx#969596Thu, 01 May 2008 21:36:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:969596Mike, Tempe AZBeing from AZ, I can say that we are thrilled with the performance of our D-backs. &nbsp;2001 was NOT a fluke, and we will be here for years to come!!!http://atbat.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/04/30/964323.aspx#969911Thu, 01 May 2008 22:53:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:969911Tom, Payson AZRemember this is the franchise that lost 111 games in 2004. &nbsp;This team took their lumps and did what was needed, including sweeping out the dead wood in the front office, so now has the structure to be around for a long, long time. &nbsp;Things can change fast, and I just hope they don't get too cheap in paying their young talent as they get enough time in to start commanding some big bucks...http://atbat.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/04/30/964323.aspx#970631Fri, 02 May 2008 02:39:25 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:970631caesarMaybe more families on a weekend day game leads to better behavior. &nbsp;Weeknight games could bring in older (drunker), though supposedly more knowledgeable fans. <br> <br>But it could just be a reflection upon the direction our society is going as a whole. &nbsp;People are ruder, more selfish, more obnoxious, and far too eager to be seen and heard. &nbsp;Whether it's the inexplicable desire to be on a reality show, or even to be on &quot;girls gone wild&quot; - this seems familiar ... to 2000 years ago and the decline and fall of the Roman empire ...