D-backs tap into farm system to support Lamb's All-Star candidacy
PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks are trying to get Jake Lamb to the All-Star game really baaa-dly.
A real-life lamb stopped by the D-backs' clubhouse to show his support for Lamb in the Final Vote to the 2016 All-Star game.
Lamb, who leads the National League in slugging percentage, is one of five players involved in the Final Vote, along with San Francisco first baseman Brandon Belt, Colorado shortstop Trevor Story, Pittsburgh outfielder Starling Marte and Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun. Fans can vote at mlb.com until 1 p.m. (Arizona time) on Friday.
"It'll be in (San Francisco) on Friday. I'm not sure what their Lamb situation is, but we'll get it under control," Lamb joked, referring to the D-backs upcoming road trip.
Hey @MLBNetwork, @ArchieBradley7 would like a word with you. #VoteLamb pic.twitter.com/AIyPH01r8o
— #VoteLamb (@Dbacks) July 6, 2016
Even normally low-key All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt got in on the hijinks.
"It's funny for the rest of us to have fun with Jake, he's being a good sport and going along with it," Goldschmidt said.
Asked to describe his interaction with the lamb, which was out on loan from a local petting zoo, Goldschmidt said: "Really, really soft wool. It's kind of funny. He seemed pretty calm."
Lamb, too, was having fun with the moment.
"I know how much Goldy loves the attention and everything, so I know he's bummed out," Lamb said. "I think I love the attention just as much as Goldy, so this is really fun."
Goldschmidt is pulling out all the stops this week to help get Lamb elected. He even joined Twitter, something he vows will last only until Friday.
#VoteLamb pic.twitter.com/20f7F4c5iS
— Paul Goldschmidt (@PGoldschmidt_44) July 6, 2016
"It's just for a short amount of time trying to get the fans to vote for Jake," Goldschmidt said. "I'll try to do it to the best of my ability, which is pretty terrible. It is going to be short-lived. Once this weekend is over, I'm going back to my normal self."
Lamb is more at home on social media than his teammate, but he's thankful that he's making the effort.
"Hopefully he's here (on Twitter) to stay," Lamb said. "I've got everyone texting me and reaching out on social media. Yeah it's really cool, especially the support back home, and obviously there's a bunch of support here in Arizona, and I really appreciate that."
How is this guy not an All-Star!?! Everyone #VoteLamb right now and let's get him to San Diego! @JakeLamb18 pic.twitter.com/s8jfZHQsb3
— Chris Owings (@cowings5) July 6, 2016
