JUSTIN UPTON RUMORS & GOSSIP

Justin Upton Leads NL in Strikeouts Looking

Justin Upton got off to a slow start in 2012, as discussed here last week. One area that has been particularly frustrating for Upton and for Diamondbacks fans is that he has struck out looking a league leading 20 times through his first 39 Games. Upton's overall strikeout rate in 2012 has increased from 18.7% in 2011 up to 23.8% in 2012, but that is actually the same as his...
Via D'Backs Venom  |  10 days ago
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Justin Upton’s Late Homer Lifts Diamondbacks Over Rockies

Thoughts on Thursday’s Win: Justin Upton socked a ninth inning home run, and JJ Putz held on for dear life to get a save despite allowing the first three hitters of the bottom of the ninth to reach base as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-7 to split their brief two game series in Denver. The craziness of the ninth inning capped off a quite ludicrous...
Via Rant Sports  |  13 days ago
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What is Justin Upton Doing Differently in 2012?

In 2011, Justin Upton posted career highs in Home Runs, Runs Scored, Runs Batted In, On-Base Percentage, and Stolen Bases. But in 2012, things have started out very slowly for Upton - through the games of May 15, Upton is batting just .227/.319/.336. The biggest surprise has probably been the lack of power, as Upton has only 3 HR and 4 Doubles in his 34 games. One contributing factor...
Via D'Backs Venom  |  15 days ago
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Justin Upton Laboring Through Tough Start

Baseball isn’t easy. No matter how long one plays the game, it will always be hard.  A good metaphor to think of is college. Each year has two halves, but each half comes with its own unique set of challenges. Even if one were to get through the first year with ease, there’s no guarantee that the next year would be any less of a challenge.  Right fielder Justin Upton...
Via Rant Sports  |  22 days ago
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Upton Criticises ESPN Broadcast

While his brother B.J. was on the field, Justin Upton was watching and criticising the ESPN Sunday Night Baseball broadcast.  He was obviously unhappy with the job that Tito Francona and Orel Hershiser were doing calling the Rays and Rangers.  In a tweet around midnight eastern the Arizona Diamondback outfielder said, “Tito was a great manager and
Via Reading Between The Seams  |  April 30, 2012
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D-backs' Upton feels like himself again

PHOENIX Justin Upton is starting to feel good again, which should send a shudder through the rest of the National League. Upton can carry a team, as he did the Diamondbacks for a three-month stretch of 2011, and he showed indications of returning to those good old days in a 9-5 victory over Philadelphia on Monday that was 9-0 entering the ninth inning. He had his first RBI of...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  April 24, 2012
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Upton back in the lineup despite soreness

PHOENIX The soreness in Justin Upton's left thumb is irrelevant to him at this point. Upton returned to the lineup Saturday after missing four starts, and he plans to remain is his No. 3 spot in the order going forward. The medical staff told Upton he could do no further damage to the bone bruise in his thumb unless he jams it again, and it is a risk he is willing to take...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  April 21, 2012
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DL possible for Upton due to thumb injury

PHOENIX Still bothered by a sore left thumb, Justin Upton was expected to get an MRI on Tuesday afternoon, and manager Kirk Gibson did not dismiss the possibility that Upton could be placed on the disabled list to allow the injury to completley heal. "At some point you have to think long-term. If he keeps beating on it, it's not going to get better. Then it's something...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  April 17, 2012
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Upton sits with thumb injury

Diamondbacks right fielder Justin Upton was given a day off Tuesday after suffering a jammed left thumb when he slid hard into second base attempting to break up a double play Sunday. Upton clipped his thumb on the second base bag as he slid through the bag on Ryan Roberts ground ball to third with the bases loaded in the seventh inning. The Giants turned the double play to end...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  April 10, 2012
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Upton ready to send a message this season

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Arizona right fielder Justin Upton has been tested. He passed, with flying colors. Now, it's time for the opposition to move on. A year ago, Upton was hit by a pitch 19 times, sharing the top spot in the National League. He would take some extended stares at the opposition pitcher, but avoided charging the mound. This year, the Diamondbacks, as a team...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  February 29, 2012
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