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By Tim Kurkjian

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

1. ARIZONA DIAMOND BACKS JUST THE FACTSBrandon Lyon is not José Valverde. Lyon, who has 25 career saves, was chosen to close over Tony Peña because Peña can get flustered. The D-backs led baseball in one-run wins in '07, so the pressure is on Lyon.Randy Johnson won't go away.To keep Johnson's back healthy, the D-backs wouldn't let the 44-year-old lefty do fielding drills or take BP this spring. He needs 16 wins for 300, and that will drive him to stay in shape.The kids are alright. Chris Youn ...

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