Diamondbacks Bullpen to Auction off Bieber Card

I think we can officially say the Arizona Diamondbacks have "Bieber Fever".

Remember last week, when Brad Ziegler tweeted the picture of teammate J.J. Putz and his prized Justin Bieber card?

Well, now, a week later, the duo (and fellow reliever Craig Breslow) are auctioning off the autographed card to benefit two great charities...Breslow's Strike 3 Foundation and Ziegler's Pastime for Patriots.

But here's the best part, the three pitchers, along with the Diamondbacks Foundation will match the winning bid for the card up to $2,500.

"It started out with [Ziegler] having a little fun at my expense that I enjoy Bieber's music and now we decided to raise money for two outstanding causes," Putz said Tuesday. "Hopefully we can help out a lot of people."
 
And hopefully, the Bieber hysteria doesn't end with the auction.
 
The popstar is scheduled to perform in Phoenix in September and the D-backs bullpen is hoping they can convince the singer to make a visit to Chase Field while in town.

Twitter Tuesday: Craig Breslow

Late Monday night, Oakland reliever Craig Breslow tweeted the following:

1,974 followers....who will be #2,000?!

And since I already follow the lefty...you should too.

Why? Because "why not?"...that's why!

In all seriousness, the former All-Ivy League hurler is the kind of player who is using what he's achieved on the field to hope those off of it thanks to his Strike 3 Foundation.

The Strike 3 Foundation (founded in 2008) is a charitable agency that heightens awareness, mobilizes support, and raises funding for childhood cancer research. Breslow's sister was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of 14. Now, more than fifteen years later, she lives an unrestricted life as a cancer survivor.

So, hey, follow the big leaguer on Twitter and become Number 2000. Then...go nuts and follow the Strike 3 Foundation.

You can check out Craig Breslow's Strike 3 Foundation at their website. If you'd like to learn more and donate...click HERE.