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 […]
Grant Hill may be a free agent once the NBA’s lockout ends, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to leave Arizona the first chance he gets. According to Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic, the veteran has returned to his home in the Valley. Don’t read too much into that, considering school began here for […]
From undrafted rookie to starting quarterbackto the unemployment line (well, almost), thus is the tale of Max Hall. The injured 6-foot-1 BYU product was waived by the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday to make way for former Kansas City Chiefs signal caller Brodie Croyle. Being waived doesn’t necessarily mean that Hall is done with the club. […]
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 […]
The Arizona Cardinals may have lost running back Ryan Williams for the year, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t rookies on the roster who fans should be excited about this season. In fact, Ken Whisnhunt is pretty enthusiastic about the team’s entire draft class and what he’s seen from them. “I’ve been very pleased with […]
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 […]
Ken Whisenhunt was a first-year head coach in 2007, and one of his earliest decisions was to keep just two quarterbacks on the roster during the regular season. Matt Leinart was the starter with Kurt Warner backing him up, and all seemed well as the Cardinals got off to a 3-2 start. It was in […]
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 […]
It’s that time in training camp where injuries start to catch up to a team, and the Arizona Cardinals are no exception. The latest position of need is quarterback, where both John Skelton and Max Hall are nursing injuries. And, since the Cardinals don’t want to force Kevin Kolb and Richard Bartel to wear out […]
Larry Fitzgerald and Kurt Warner did not become “Larry and Kurt” until the veteran QB’s third year with Cardinals. Both had been successful before the 2007 season, but it wasn’t until Warner became the full-time starter that the duo really took off, as Fitz scored all 10 of his touchdowns that season — and many […]
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 Cardinals will be looking to replace the injured Ryan Williams over the next couple of weeks, with head coach Ken Whisenhunt saying the team won’t rush into a decision. So, chances are they will wait for a veteran to become available once teams begin trimming their rosters. Will the Cardinals be a landing […]
Cardinals running back Ryan Williams is scheduled to have surgery some time this week, meaning the search for a replacement is in full swing. “We will continue to look for opportunities at that position,” Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt told reporters in Flagstaff Monday. “I don’t see a sense of panic at this particular time; […]
Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt is happy with what team president Michael Bidwill has accomplished this off-season. “What Michael did as far as setting the tone for us this off-season goes a long way,” Whisenhunt told reporters in Flagstaff Monday. “He said he was going to be aggressive this off-season and there is no question […]
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 […]
The Arizona Cardinals are down a running back, but they will not be turning to the “Today Show” for Ryan Williams’ replacement. According to Sports Illustrated’s Peter King, the former Giant-turned-broadcaster-turned-NFL free agent agent’s said the Cardinals are looking a different direction. I just don’t get why a team desperate for an experienced back wouldn’t […]
The going rate for a Larry Fitzgerald appears to be eight years and $120 million, with $50 of it being guaranteed. Some will argue that’s too much money for a wide receiver. Cardinals GM Rod Graves says you can’t really put a price tag on a player like Fitz. “Obviously there’s going to be various […]
When Ryan Williams went down with an injury Friday night in Green Bay, the excitement over what he could give the team this year went with him. Williams suffered a ruptured patellar tendon, an injury that ended his season before it really began. “All of us that have been around training camp have gotten to […]
Nobody will ever doubt Larry Fitzgerald’s importance to the Arizona Cardinals. The team’s best player, No. 11’s presence makes life easier for everyone, from the QB to fellow receivers. Keeping him around for the next eight years, though, has more than just on-field ramifications. “I just think it sends a message to our team about […]
Unless you live under a rock — or just don’t visit ArizonaSports.com enough — you have probably heard about Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald signing a new contract with the team that will not only lock him up for years to come, but also make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL. If you […]
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 […]
The Arizona Cardinals said they were prepared to dish out a record contract to keep wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and they followed through with that. Oh boy, did they follow through with that. Filed to ESPN: Arizona will sign WR Larry Fitzgerald to a record 8-year, $120 million deal that includes close to $50 million […]
As the Cardinals try to recover from the season-ending injury to rookie running back Ryan Williams, they can take heart in knowing they still have a solid draft class. According to ESPN’s NFC West blog, the loss of Williams does not affect the success of the Cardinals’ 2011 draft. First-rounder Patrick Peterson is expected to […]
Arizona Cardinals running back Ryan Williams will miss the entire season with a ruptured patella tendon, Coach Ken Whisenhunt confirmed in a Saturday press conference.
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 […]
After every Arizona Cardinals 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: Packers 28, Cardinals 20 The Good: One of the biggest question marks surrounding the Cardinals coming into the preseason was if they could generate any pressure on […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Cardinals lost back-up quarterback John Skelton to an injury during the team’s preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Friday night. Skelton is believed to have a sprained ankle. The team was counting on Skelton to be the team’s back-up quarterback to Kevin Kolb this season and continue to develop. […]
PHOENIX – The Arizona Cardinals may be in the market for another running back. Rookie and second round pick Ryan Williams went down with an apparent right knee injury and had to be carted off the field in the team’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Williams looked distraught on the field as he was […]
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