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Might be time to temper expectations with the D-backs

J.J. Putz recorded saves in his first 16 chances. David Hernandez and Joe Paterson had been lights out in their respective roles. All was good. And then the last week happened. While people may be worrying about what has become of the once-dominant D-backs bullpen — yes, those words were combined to make a sentence […]
13 years ago
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Bob Melvin leaves D-backs after just three weeks

Well that was fast. Bob Melvin has already ended his third stint with the Arizona Diamondbacks less than a month after it began. On Thursday morning the Oakland Athletics announced that they had fired their manager Bob Geren and replaced him with Melvin. #Athletics announce today that Bob Geren has been relieved of his duties […]
13 years ago
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Scouts say D-backs had best draft in MLB

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made it clear that they need to strengthen their entire pitching staff, especially their bullpen. General Manager Kevin Towers has said that a team can never have too much pitching and this belief system was on display during the 2011 MLB Draft where the Diamondbacks selected four pitchers in the first […]
13 years ago
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Inside the Box: D-backs suffer tough loss

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ryan Roberts, left, tags out Pittsburgh Pirates' Chris Snyder while Snyder attempted to stretch a single during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 8, 2011, in Pittsburgh. Snyder left the game with lower back pain after the slide. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
13 years ago
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D-backs bullpen is good but needs to get deeper

The Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen may have looked like the 2010 version for the first time this season on Tuesday in Pittsburgh but that doesn’t mean it’s time to panic. As a matter of fact, fans still should be celebrating what they’ve accomplished so far this year. “The Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen, dare I say Kevin Towers […]
13 years ago
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Gibson sticking behind reliever Aaron Heilman

PHOENIX – Arizona reliever Aaron Heilman has struggled mightily this season for the D-backs, prompting many to suggest the team should release him. Manager Kirk Gibson is not in that camp of thought. “You can’t give up on him. We know he’s got ability, that’s why he’s on our team. Teammates and good teams fight […]
13 years ago
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D-backs select three players with Arizona ties on final draft day

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks concluded the final day of the 2011 MLB Draft selecting 20 players with three of them having connections to members of the organization. Infielder Jacob Williams (49th round, 1474th overall) is the son of current D-backs third base coach Matt Williams. The elder Williams was a five-time All-Star and four-time […]
13 years ago
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Towers: We can contend now

Not many people saw it coming, plenty more still do not believe it, but the Arizona Diamondbacks are playoff contenders and will likely be buyers at the July 31, trade deadline. “The resources are there,” D-backs General Manager Kevin Towers told Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug and Wolf. “It’s just about making sure we are a […]
13 years ago
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Towers thinks Bauer is Major League ready

In what was one of the deepest MLB Drafts of the past few years, the Arizona Diamondbacks came away with a plethora of new pitching talent. It is still unknown as to whether Archie Bradley will sign with the Diamondbacks or play football at the University of Oklahoma, but the D-backs front office is excited […]
13 years ago
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ESPN analyst thinks Kerry Wood perfect fit for D-backs

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks are believed to be in the market for a reliever that can lock down the seventh inning of games and protect a lead. One ESPN analyst thinks Chicago Cubs’ Kerry Wood would be an excellent addition for the Diamondbacks. “That would be a perfect fit there. It makes more than […]
13 years ago
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D-backs select 29 players on second draft day

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that they selected an additional 16 pitchers in rounds 2-30 of Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft today, according to D-backs’ Director, Scouting Ray Montgomery. The D-backs drafted right-handed pitchers Trevor Bauer and Archie Bradley with the third and seventh picks, respectively, yesterday, as well as left-handed pitcher Andrew […]
13 years ago
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Throwback Bauer could contribute soon for D-backs

PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks first round selection Trevor Bauer could be making an impact for the Major League team sooner than expected. The third overall pick of the 2011 MLB Draft believes he can get big-league hitters out. “Confidence-wise I’m sure I can do it. I’m fully confident I can be competitive against Major […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

D-backs pick Bauer is different and that’s fine

Trevor Bauer, who the D-backs picked with the third overall selection in the 2011 MLB Draft, is a little unconventional. From the time he takes the mound each inning and throws his first warmup selection to every pitch he throws, he’s just a little…different. And that’s fine, according to the Sports Interactive crew. “This guy’s […]
13 years ago
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Gibson, Vasquez suspended following Sunday’s ejections

When Esmerling Vasquez hit Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa in the top of the 8th inning Sunday, both he and manager Kirk Gibson were ejected. A warning had been issued to both clubs earlier in the game, meaning if an umpire felt a pitcher threw at a hitter he and his skipper would be kicked […]
13 years ago
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Diamondbacks receiving praise for draft picks

A team holding a pair of picks in the top 10 of the draft has a lot of pressure not to mess up. It is a golden opportunity to add quality youth to the organization, securing players who could make a great impact at some point in the future. Well, the Arizona Diamondbacks didn’t mess […]
13 years ago
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Newest D-backs turn to Twitter to share excitement

If you’re in your late teens and early twenties now-a-days when something important happens in life you turn to social media to share it with your friends, family and the world. For the Arizona Diamondbacks two first round picks, Trevor Bauer and Archie Bradley, it’s no different. Within hours of being selected by the club […]
13 years ago
Carter Nacke

D-backs take Chafin with 43rd overall pick

The Arizona Diamondbacks selected left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin out of Kent State with their 43rd overall draft pick on Monday.
13 years ago
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Are the Arizona Diamondbacks becoming the ‘bad guys’?

After a highly contested series with the Washington Nationals that saw more players get hit than an NFL game, it’s no surprise people are starting to wonder about the Arizona Diamondbacks reputation. “Are the Arizona Diamondbacks becoming ‘that team’? Do they have ‘that’ reputation? Last year was horrible,” Dave Burns said on Sports 620 KTAR’s […]
13 years ago
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Diamondbacks grab Archie Bradley with second first round pick

One year ago, when the Diamondbacks selected pitcher Barret Loux out of Texas A&M with the sixth pick in the draft, many wondered why the team reached with such an important selection. As the months went by and Loux remained unsigned, their plan became apparent: Don’t sign Loux, instead getting a compensatory pick in the […]
13 years ago
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Diamondbacks tab Trevor Bauer with No. 3 pick

With the third pick in the 2011 MLB first year player draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks select…Trevor Bauer, right-handed pitcher from UCLA. The pick, which turned out to be a surprise to no one, looks like a good one for Arizona. The Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year and Pac-10 Pitcher of the Year, Bauer represents […]
13 years ago
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Could Kerry Wood be a fit for the Diamondbacks?

It’s no secret that the Arizona Diamondbacks are interested in adding bullpen depth via trade. Their team president, Derrick Hall, told fans and the media as much last week. For the first time, we have a name that general manager Kevin Towers and the club could have interest in. Sports 620 KTAR’s John Gambadoro thinks […]
13 years ago
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D-backs to begin seven game road trip

Just a half game out of first place, the Arizona Diamondbacks continue to be one of the hottest teams in the major leagues. Although the Diamondbacks did lose two of four to the Washington Nationals, they have won seven of their last 10 and are playing their best baseball of the season. Arizona has Monday […]
13 years ago
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Drew, Upton amog top 10 vote getters at shortstop, outfield

With the announcement of the Major League Baseball All-Star teams just less than a month away, there are two Arizona Diamondbacks in the top-10 of the voting at their respective positions. Stephen Drew ranks fifth among shortstops with 303,811 votes while Justin Upton is tenth among outfielders with 338,487 votes. If selected, Drew would be […]
13 years ago
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D-backs dream scenario in the draft

While the Major League Baseball draft doesn’t have the pomp and circumstance of the NFL and NBA drafts, that doesn’t mean it isn’t just as important to the building of a franchise. With the Arizona Diamondbacks holding the third and seventh selections in Monday’s first round, their future and farm system could dramatically change in […]
13 years ago
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Third overall pick not a sure thing

The Arizona Diamondbacks currently hold both the third and seventh overall picks in Monday’s MLB draft. While two top ten picks is certainly something to be excited about, history shows that the No. 3 pick often turns into a bust. Eric Munson, Dewon Brazelton, David McCarthy, B.J. Wallace and Chris Gruler are all players that […]
13 years ago
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Inside the Box: D-backs comeback falls short

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 June 5, 2011: Nationals 9, Diamondbacks 4 The Arizona Diamondbacks never give up, but they still fell short in their 9-4 loss to the Nationals on Sunday in 11 innings. […]
13 years ago
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Inside the Box: Saunders blanks Nats

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 June 4, 2011: Diamondbacks 2, Nationals 0 The Good: It was all Joe Saunders on Saturday at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks starter may have struggled recently, but he threw a […]
13 years ago
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Inside the Box: Drew gets big hit for D-backs

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 June 3, 2011: Diamondbacks 4, Nationals 0 The Arizona Diamondbacks evened their four-game series against the Washington Nationals with a 4-0 win on Friday night. Starter Josh Collmenter was dominant […]
13 years ago
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D-backs enjoying themselves on and off the field

PHOENIX – There has been plenty of talk about the Arizona Diamondbacks improved play on the field this season. However, not much has been made about the improved chemistry within the clubhouse. Closer J.J. Putz was a guest on Intentional Talk this week and described a funny scene where during a drill manager Kirk Gibson […]
13 years ago
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D-backs lineup more set than before, but not done yet

When a team finds success it would be well served not to mess with what led to it. The Arizona Diamondbacks have been on a roll since the middle of May, with largely the same group of players getting the majority of at bats. Does that mean they found a set lineup? Not quite, but […]
13 years ago