My boy is BACK!

[gingi79]

I'm sorry but I screamed and clapped my hands like a child this morning when I read my favorite ballplayer is back with my favorite team!

Matty Diaz has been traded back to the Braves for a player to be named.

Color me one happy fan (And anyone who wants to now unload a Bucs Diaz jersey, email me)

[kylehess10]

I was just waiting for this post


Matt seems really happy about it too, according to him on Twitter. Hopefully he'll get an at-bat tonight! I believe he' heading back to Atlanta now so it'll be nice to finally see him back in a Braves uni

[Birdbats]

I was at the Cards/Pirates game last Friday and had a chance to go on the field at Busch for BP. There was a family next to me dressed in Pirates gear and I noticed the son was holding a Diaz gamer. A few minutes later, Matt came out of the Pittsburgh dugout, walked to the family and started a conversation -- where they were from, how old the kids were, etc. He signed the bat (I assume a gift from BP) and balls that the daughters were holding. He was just beyond nice and very down to earth. I never knew much about Matt or followed his career, but after hearing his conversation with those kids, I have a ton of respect for him. Seems like a great guy. I'm sure the family is disappointed to see him go to Atlanta, but I wish Matt all the luck in the world (except when he plays the Cardinals).

[asr1084]

Since we are on this topic............Jim Thome is back home in Cleveland. Welcome back T-HOME #25 where you belong......

[kylehess10]

Matty was taking BP today...looks like he should play tonight

[Shipp_96]

No offense, but as a Pirates fan, you can have him! Hope he does better now that he is back in ATL.

[gingi79]

No offense, but as a Pirates fan, you can have him! Hope he does better now that he is back in ATL.

I think he was quite productive as a bench guy for them. I want to say I heard he was very well liked by the team and as a clubhouse gem.
All the same, I am pleased as punch to see him back with Los Bravos. He's hitting .667 with them lol.

[Shipp_96]

We can agree to disagree on his tenure in the 'Burg. However, you might like this:

http://pirates.auction.mlb.com/cgi-b...unbr=163473704

[gingi79]

We can agree to disagree on his tenure in the 'Burg. However, you might like this:

http://pirates.auction.mlb.com/cgi-b...unbr=163473704

The second collector who sent me the heads up. I love this site! Thank you for thinking of me.

[corsairs22]

The second collector who sent me the heads up. I love this site! Thank you for thinking of me.

I think that most Pirates fan really like the guy. He's clever, humble about himself and generous in his comments about others. But when given the chance to play regularly, he couldn't do anything but occasionally single to right. But we Bucco fans were hoping for a little more offense from a corner outfielder. I'm glad that he's back where he can contribute. Tell him to say hi to Jack W for us.