PHOENIX -- The D-backs were the Dodgers' primary division contender the last time a menacing Manny went West, in 2008. That time it was Manny Ramirez. This time, Manny Machado.
The D-backs, a half-game behind the Dodgers in the National League West at the All-Star break, still plan to show up. No demoralization here.
"It's just another guy whose name is on the lineup card," Arizona left-hander Robbie Ray said. "Just another scouting report you have to do.
"It's not like it's Babe Ruth."
The D-backs, who open the post-break portion of the schedule with a three-game series against Colorado at Chase Field starting Friday, made the biggest move for a bat in the division last year, adding J.