After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for August 24, 2011: Diamondbacks 4, Nationals 2 The Good: Daniel Hudson followed Ian Kennedy’s strong performance with one of his own, coming within one out of a complete game. He […]
It’s no secret that the Arizona Diamondbacks, particularly their bats, have struggled as of late. Just like fans, a prolonged slump can affect the players’ psyche. It’s manager Kirk Gibson’s job to make sure that a few losses in a row don’t turn into a season ending slide. It’s a challenge he’s up for. “There […]
Riding a six game losing streak, the Arizona Diamondbacks looked to their ace to make it stop. And stop it he did. Ian Kennedy pitched seven innings, allowing just six hits and two walks while striking out eight as the D-backs topped the Nationals 2-0 and, at least for one night, seemed to have righted […]
Two years ago, as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, Aaron Hill hit .286 while collecting 36 home runs and 108 RBI. In one and a half seasons since, the second baseman has combined for just 32 home runs and 113 RBI. His batting average dipped to .205 last year, and was sitting at […]
After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for August 23, 2011: Diamondbacks 2, Nationals 0 The Good: Ian Kennedy was dominant throwing seven innings of shutout baseball only giving up six hits. The D-backs have been on a […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a trade sending second baseman Kelly Johnson to the Toronto Blue Jays for second baseman Aaron Hill and shortstop John McDonald. The players coming to Arizona are excited to be joining a team in the middle of a pennant chase. “It’s an opportunity I wake up every morning […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a move Tuesday, as Sports 620 KTAR’s John Gambadoro reports the D-backs are sending Kelly Johnson to Toronto for shortstop John McDonald and second baseman Aaron Hill. Johnson has struggled in his second season with the Diamondbacks, posting a .209 average with 18 home runs and 49 RBI. He’s seen his […]
Those sneaky, sneaky Diamondbacks. Suddenly their recent slide makes sense, as ESPN’s Buster Olney reports D-backs GM Kevin Towers will place a claim on Heath Bell, who was placed on waivers Monday by the Padres. For the D-backs to acquire Bell he would have to last until their spot in the claiming order, which goes […]
After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for August 22, 2011: Nationals 4, Diamondbacks 1 The Good: Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Henry Blanco was the only spark in the offense on Monday night. With the recently struggling D-backs, any […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks have made it clear they’d like to add another bat to their lineup for the playoff push. Apparently there is a guy with 600 career home runs who they could be interested in. ESPN’s Buster Olney, via Twitter, dropped the interesting tidbit that Jim Thome could be just the offensive pick me […]
After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for August 21, 2011: Braves 1, Diamondbacks 0 The Good: He may have gotten the loss, but Josh Collmenter did not deserve it. If he had any run support, he would […]
After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for August 20, 2011: Braves 8, Diamondbacks 1 The Good: At least Miguel Montero remembers how to swing a bat. The D-backs catcher has been one of the only D-backs to […]
After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for August 19, 2011: Braves 4, Diamondbacks 2 The Good: Justin Upton had a 2-RBI double in the seventh inning that got Arizona back in the game. Kelly Johnson showed signs […]
There is a stat out there that judges a player by his wins above replacement value, better known as WAR. Essentially, it looks at how much a team would suffer if a player was replaced in the lineup. So, how much better is one guy compared to his backup? By the metric, according to Jayson […]
For all his success at the plate, Justin Upton’s play in right field has been disappointing. Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug Franz told listeners Friday that his play has fallen off over the last few weeks. “Justin Upton…all of a sudden, has anybody noticed in the last few weeks he looks like a DH playing right […]
Baseball has a flare for the dramatic this season. According to Yahoo Sports, 10 percent of all baseball games have ended with the home team walking off with a win. That’s the highest percentage since 1987, according to research by USA Today. Follow @theAdamGreen
After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for August 18, 2011: Phillies 4, Diamondbacks 1 The Good: Paul Goldschmidt showed yet again why he was called up to the majors on Thursday night. His solo home run to […]
We all know about how Justin Upton has improved at the plate, as his numbers there have put him in the MVP conversation. However, according to a report on Yahoo.com, it’s Upton’s work with the glove that may win him the award. The tipping point in his favor might be defense. Upton is the best […]
If the Diamondbacks are looking to acquire another shortstop for the stretch run, they could do plenty worse than Cincinnati’s Edgar Renteria. “He’s not great, he’s not going to set the world on fire,” Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug Franz said. “But I like him for a couple of reasons. “He’s not going to get in […]
The individual seasons put together by both Justin Upton and Ian Kennedy may be grabbing the headlines, but they may not be the main reason for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ turn from worst to first. According to ESPN, it’s the team’s bullpen that deserves a large share of the credit. The team has reduced its bullpen […]
Not surprisingly, it took a little while for ESPN to catch on to what the Diamondbacks were doing. Pedro Gomez, talking to Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug and Wolf, said he’s been pushing for the network to look into Arizona for a little while. “We would have our meetings every week and I would just mention […]
It was reported Wednesday that the Arizona Diamondbacks are interested in acquiring Reds shortstop Edgar Renteria. Renteria, of course, would provide depth at a position the D-backs are thin at and a veteran presence for a team hoping to make a playoff run. Asked about the possibility on Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug and Wolf, D-backs […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a great story. The team has made a surprising run to the top of the NL West just one year after occupying the division’s basement and, while people have expected them to fall off by now, they show no signs of slowing down. For a while it seemed nobody outside the […]
PHOENIX – Not much was expected of the Arizona Diamondbacks this season and with the team currently in first place, manager Kirk Gibson would like people to continue doubting his club. “This team, we like people to say we’re not that good. We like them to take us lightly,” said Gibson on the Sports 620 […]
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been down a shortstop since Stephen Drew was lost for the season with an injury. The team would like to bring in a player who can share time with Willie Bloomquist at the position, and they appear to have their eyes set on one who would come with World Series experience. […]
Roughly nine months ago Kevin Towers talked about Justin Upton, with conversations centered around possibly trading the talented right fielder. Amazing what time can do. Now, when the D-backs GM speaks of the 23-year-old, there is a different tone — and focus. “The more you watch him the more you watch him on an everyday […]
One former MVP thinks Justin Upton should be in the discussion to win the award this season. That man just happens to be the right fielder’s hitting coach, Don Baylor. When Baylor was hired by the Arizona Diamondbacks last fall the only discussions Upton’s name had been involved in were of the trade variety. With […]
When the D-backs began play last Friday they didn’t feel like they needed another first baseman. Sure, they would have liked to have had better options at the position, but they felt fairly content with Xavier Nady and Paul Goldschmidt manning the position. Saying Lyle Overbay’s agent had called a couple days earlier asking if […]
After every Arizona Diamondbacks game we’ll examine the box score and provide you with instant analysis. So it’s time to go Inside the Box for August 16, 2011: Diamondbacks 3, Phillies 2 The Good: New addition Lyle Overbay made a major impact for the D-backs getting the big 2-RBI triple off Roy Halladay in the […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks have been without the services of shortstop Stephen Drew for about a month now and fill-in Willie Bloomquist has done an admirable job, but the team is still looking for another option. Dbacks will also look at backup shortstop thorugh waiver wire trade looking for insurance for Willie Bloomquist.less than […]