Give up on the D-backs? Five reasons not to

May 18, 2012, 12:15 AM | Updated: 10:21 pm

Arizona Sports

Life may not be good in Diamondbacks land these days, but
things are going to get better.

Don’t believe that? Your loss.

About all that could go wrong for the team this year has,
and they’re still not out of the race. Stick with them just
a little longer and you’ll be rewarded with another magical
season.

Not convinced? Click here here for five reasons why you should not
give up on the team.

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History is on their side
The last time the Diamondbacks got off to a
rough start they ended up winning 94 games and
the NL West. Would they have preferred better
than this? No doubt. But this team doesn't
quit.

Talent waiting in the wings

Patrick Corbin is already in the rotation,
and he's just the tip of the iceberg as far
as D-backs prospects. Trevor Bauer was just promoted
to Triple-A, so it stands to reason the
major leagues are not far off.

J-Up can't be this bad all
year
Justin Upton was an All-Star last year and
MVP
candidate heading into this one. Is he off to
a
bad start? Yes. But the 24-year-old won't hit
.224 all season. He'll turn things around,
and when he does, watch out.

Mediocre competition
ESPN MLB insider Tim Kurkjian said the D-backs
are not in a dire situation because the
National League lacks a dominant team,
especially in the NL West. The leading
Dodgers have lost star Matt Kemp for a while,
and honestly, does anyone really expect the
them to keep this pace all season?

Reinforcements are on the way

Chris Young was hitting .410 with five home
runs and 13 RBI when he went to the DL on April
18. His return, along with those of SS Stephen
Drew and Daniel Hudson can only help.

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