J.J. Putz's job description with the Diamondbacks isn't limited to the ninth inning. He's also the team prankster, mentor, occasional spokesperson and clubhouse uniter.
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February 20, 2012
Joe Saunders had two words for his offseason. Weird. Crazy.They seem as good as any. Saunders was a Diamondback. Then he was not. Then he was again, becoming the final piece in a starting rotation that appears as solid as any in the pitching-rich National League West.
The experience of being temporarily on the job market made him stronger mentally and physically -- and maybe even...
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February 19, 2012
Pitchers and catchers are reporting to Spring Training today, and the Diamondbacks find themselves considered the favorites in the National League West. Just one year ago, most experts had picked the team to finish last in the division, and many fans were speculating that the team could lose more than 100 games. Now, the team is coming off a division-winning 94-68 season, and has...
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February 20, 2012
What else can baseball fans do in January but dream of October? In You May Say I'm a Dreamer, the Outside Corner staff will imagine the route to a World Series in 2012 title for all 30 teams.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are the 2012 World Series champions! A year after their brilliant “worst to first” campaign, the D-Backs proved they are here to stay after their thrilling...
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February 19, 2012
PHOENIX -- Kirk Gibsons offseason letter to his players came with a warning.
I told them if they werent in shape, theyd have a tough spring," Gibson said when camp opened Sunday.
Dont get Gibson and the Diamondbacks wrong -- they are proud of their success last year, and they believe the reservoir of confidence gained will help moving forward. But make no mistake: Reaching...
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February 21, 2012
Diamondbacks 2012 Spring Training Schedule
Date
Opponent
Site
Time
Saturday, March 3
Giants (ss)
Scottsdale
1:05
Saturday, March 3
ROCKIES (ss)
Salt River
1:10
Sunday, March 4
GIANTS
Salt River
1:10
Monday, March 5
ROCKIES
Salt River
1:10
Tuesday, March 6
RANGERS
Salt River
1:10
Wednesday, March 7
INDIANS
Salt River
1:10
Thursday, March 8
OFF DAY
Friday, March...
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February 21, 2012
In addition to monitoring the workload of reliever Takashi Saito, the D-backs plan to take it easy on closer J.J. Putz this spring.
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February 21, 2012
Though he somewhat flew under the radar, reliever David Hernandez was a key part of the unexpected success the D-backs had last year en route to winning 94 games and the National League West.
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February 21, 2012
Saunders might not have received maximum value or security when he signed a surprise one-year, $6 million deal last month. But the way he sees it, some things are more important.
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February 19, 2012
Notes: Perhaps none bigger than the two-year, $15.5 million deal given to free-agent outfielder Jason Kubel, who likely will replace Gerardo Parra as the primary left fielder.
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February 21, 2012
There were not a lot of nerves for D-backs No. 1 pick Trevor Bauer as he threw his first bullpen session of the spring Tuesday.
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February 20, 2012
D-backs GM Kevin Towers and manager Kirk Gibson are well aware of the perception that the starting rotation is already set, and they will do the best they can to not let it permeate the clubhouse.
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