September first is nearly upon us. That means we are nearing the point at which many teams will be bringing up young prospects and long-suffering but worthy veterans of the minor league system, to experience a taste of the big leagues. This is the time, not for superstar prospect debuts, those are carefully cherished and guarded in order to maximize service time. This is, however, the time for quality players with long, productive careers ahead of them to be introduced to both the level of play and the fans they will be playing in front of. This is the time for introducing the lunch pail carrying, blue-collar attitude, doggedly determined players that every team needs, those that often even become fan favourites.
The Bard's Take: Eight (or More) Reasons to Watch the Diamondbacks in September
