As Sam Sees It

She and her sign were on the Jumbotron scoreboard picture at least three of four times and some of them for an extended period of time.

The fans around her helped by yelling to Gonzalez and drawing his attention to her and her sign. Gonzo was mired in an 0-24 slump at the time, and could have been forgiven for not paying attention to a young girl celebrating a birthday.

At the start of the sixth inning, Gonzalez sent a security guard out with an autographed baseball for Juliet. She hastily constructed a “Thank you, Gonzo” sign and the crowd around yelled their thanks as well.

Good deeds are rewarded and Gonzo’s was. He broke his slump with a single and a double in his next two plate appearances. He also assured himself of a fan for life.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a reputation for being good to their fans. It is deserved. Luis Gonzalez is the epitome of what a Major League ballplayer should be like. We are indeed fortunate to have him representing our state.

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