2011 RecapAfter going an NL West-worst 65-97 in 2010, the Diamondbacks were able to turn it around under manager Kirk Gibson in his first full season at the helm in Arizona, going 94-68 and winning the NL West crown. The starting rotation was surprisingly strong, as Ian Kennedy (21-4, 2.88 ERA) and Daniel Hudson (16-12, 3.49 ERA) both had career years, while Joe Saunders (12-12, 3.58 ERA) was his usual solid self. Offensively, the team was led by RF Justin Upton (.289/.369/.529, 31 HR, 21 SB) and C Miguel Montero (.282/.351/.469, 18 HR, 86 RBI), and also got significant contributions from LF Gerardo Parra (.292, 8 HR, 46 RBI), OF Willie Bloomquist (.266, 20 SB) and 2B/3B Ryan Roberts (19 HR, 18 SB, 86 runs).New ArrivalsRHP Trevor Cahill (trade w/OAK)LHP Craig Breslow (trade w/OAK)RHP Takashi Saito (free agent)OF Jason Kubel (free agent)Cahill is likely going to be the #3 starter for Arizona, as he finished last season with a 12-14 with a 4.16 ERA. Breslow will be the lefty speciali...
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Kirk Gibson,
Ian Kennedy,
Daniel Hudson,
Joe Saunders,
Justin Upton,
Miguel Montero,
Gerardo Parra,
Willie Bloomquist,
Ryan Roberts,
Trevor Cahill,
Craig Breslow,
Takashi Saito,
Jason Kubel,
Trevor Bauer,
Stephen Drew
TEAMS: Arizona Diamondbacks
TEAMS: Arizona Diamondbacks
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2012 Spring Training Schedule
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
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