After a division title in 2011, the D’backs disappointing .500 mark last season was good only for third place in the NL West. Things started well, but the injury bug bit hard and then dysfunction set in. Chris Young began the year on fire but an unfortunate liaison with the center field wall derailed his promising season and he was frustratingly bad for the remainder. Justin Upton battled a mysterious thumb injury for much of the year and questions swirled about his commitment. By seasons’s end his relationship with the front office was damaged beyond repair. The organization retooled in the offseason, loading up with “gritty” players committed to a Kirk Gibson style of baseball. Just don’t call Brandon McCarthy a “Grinder.”
Projected Lineup:
Adam Eaton, Cf
Martin Prado 3b
Miguel Montero, C
Jason Kubel, Lf
Paul Goldschmidt, 1b
Aaron Hill 2b
Cody Ross, Rf
Cliff Pennington, Ss
The Rotation:
Ian Kennedy
Wade Miley
Trevor Cahill
Brandon McCarthy
Tyler Skaggs
Strengths:
Makeup: When...
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PLAYERS:
Justin Upton,
Kirk Gibson,
Brandon McCarthy,
Adam Eaton,
Martin Prado,
Miguel Montero,
Jason Kubel,
Paul Goldschmidt,
Aaron Hill,
Cody Ross,
Cliff Pennington,
Ian Kennedy,
Wade Miley,
Trevor Cahill,
Tyler Skaggs,
Gerardo Parra,
Daniel Hudson,
Willie Bloomquist,
JJ Putz,
Heath Bell
TEAMS: Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves
TEAMS: Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves
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