The dry heat of the desert suits Michael Bourn well. A few months into his tenure with the D-backs, Bourn has proven a bright spot in an otherwise bleary season for Arizona.
Bourn has been a nice addition for his new ballclub in more ways than one. The biggest credit to his name comes in his defensive prowess and speed, but the 33-year-old's work at the plate has surprised even the man himself.
That's because Bourn had a more tumultuous beginning to the season than most. To start, he was cut by the Braves on the last day of Spring Training, ostensibly to make room on Atlanta's roster for fellow veteran Jeff Francoeur.