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The Diamondbacks Infield Situation

Part 1 of my Diamondbacks 2009 Season Preview is here, in which i took a look at their outfield. This is Part 2, where i will look at their infield. Much like their outfield going into 2009, there are a lot of questions surrounding the Dback infield this spring. With as many as 7 different...
>> valleysports.blogspot.com/2009/02...
 

Who’s on first, what’s on second and I don’t know is on third?

One has to wonder exactly what meetings between Josh Byrnes and Bob Melvin were like this offseason when discussing the direction of this Byrnes: Well, let’s see, we have on the bags, Who’s on first, What’s on second, I Don’t Know is on Melvin: That’s...
>> phoenix.fanster.com/2009/02...
 

In The Zona - Roc Edition 6/10/07

Here we go baby. It's time, yet again for Arizona's Premier Sports Podcast, In The Zona. Why "Roc Edition?" Because we spoke with Roc from "Calling All Sports" with Roc and Manuch. Also this week on In The Zona: 1) Dbacks keep winning, taking home...
>> azsportshub.com/in-the-...
 

Down and out. Dbacks on the brink of disaster…

It's no secret, that right now, the Dbacks are down and out. They are on are the brink of losing it. Talk about a screeching halt to a team that looked like a surprise contender about a month ago. Since then, nothing has gone right. Randy Johnson has hit the DL several times. The...
>> azsportshub.com/down-an...
 

D-Backs rally to avoid sweep to Giants

Conor Jackson’s rbi single in the bottom of the 12th inning drove in pinch runner Ryan Roberts and gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants in front of 31,862 at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks struck first, when Mark Reynolds clubbed a solo home run...
>> phoenix.fanster.com/2009/04...
 

Fantasy Baseball Happy Recap - 4/8/08

In this daily column, we take a look back at the night that was in fantasy baseball highlighting the best/worst performances, emerging fantasy options and developing trends.
>> fantasysportsexperience.blogspot.com/2008/04...
 

Week 3 Fantasy Baseball Awards

Check out the fantasy baseball week 3 MVP awards, by position, at Crooked Pitch!
>> www.crookedpitch.com/290/wee...
 

Week 4 Diamond Waiver Wire Gems

Another one of FIO's weekly baseball articles, staff writer Tim Hays gives you some waiver wire players who you should be paying attention to. Whether you're streaming guys at a position or need a fill-in due to injury, these are the players to look at for a pick-up.
>> www.fantasyinsideronline.com/view.as...
 

The SnakePit Hatchlings Report Finale or: How I Calculated Josh Whitesell's Unending, Seven-seasons of Minor-league Statistics.

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More photos » by Matt York - AP Uniform dirty... Celebrating a homer... There's been a lot to like about Gerardo Parra since being the latest D-Back called-up straight from AA-Mobile. Browse more photos » Super-witty Dr...
>> www.azsnakepit.com/2009/8/...
 

Another possible trade that could impact the Mets..

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The D-Backs and Blue Jays are discussing a trade in which the Jays would receive C Chris Snyder while the D-Backs would obtain 1B Lyle Overbay.If the trade goes through the Jays would have their catcher and would no longer be looking at Rod Barajas. The Mets have supposedly have targeted...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

In The Zona - Kayak Time! Edition 7/13/07 (audio)

It's been toooo long, but we're back. It's In The Zona, Arizona's Premier Sports Podcast. Eric Byrnes?my friend..what were you thinking? We chat about Byrnes' attempt for great bit in his Kayak with his dog Bruin. Then we shift gears to actual sports and bring on...
>> azsportshub.com/in-the-...
 

In The Zona - RotoRob.com Edition 6/15/07

It's a high fly ball…deeeeeeep to center field…it's an A-Bomb….by Aaaaaaa-Rod. Ugh. The worst sound in the world. Well hopefully after this show, you won't have to think about it anymore. It's time, yet again for Arizona's Premier Sports Podcast...
>> azsportshub.com/in-the-...
 

Walk Toward The Light: Your 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks

Like 2008's Nail in the Coffin series, 2009's Walk Toward The Light aims to memorialize the eliminated teams that are gone and will likely be forgotten.Arizona DiamondbacksCurrent record 68-89 Season highlight The disappointing '09 D'Backs earned the spotlight on an...
>> sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blo...
 

Of season tickets, Mark Reynolds and favorite restaurants

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Just a random selection of interesting bits and pieces - none of them perhaps quite enough to merit a full post in themselves, but put them together and, hey presto, a nice, easy article for a Tuesday lunchtime. :-) First off, the Diamondbacks announced that there will be no season...
>> www.azsnakepit.com/2009/8/...
 

Links for a Slow Wednesday: A-Rod on the JUICE???, Dice-K Rocking the Mullet, Joba to the Pen

It seems former racist asshole relief pitcher John Rocker is accusing New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez of taking steroids standing next to him, while a doctor from the MLB Player's Association explained safe steroid use to Rocker, Rodriguez, Rafael Palmeiro and Ivan...
>> baseballmastermind.com/arizona...
 

Phightin Phils Phorum - Preseries Quick Hits: Phillies vs. Nationals 5/15, 5/16, 5/16, 5/17/09

The Philadelphia Phillies (16-16) are in Washington to face the Nationals (11-21) in a four game series. Saturday features a day night double header because of a rain out on April 15th. The Phillies spent the morning at the White House where there was an Owen Wilson siting and Phillies...
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Diamondbacks complete 4-game sweep of Giants

Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin The Skinny: Adam Dunn's rbi single scored Conor Jackson, breaking a 2-2 tie, and giving the Arizona Diamondbacks a 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants, completing a 4-game sweep. The D-Backs scratched out a 2-1 lead in the 6th inning against National...
>> azsportshub.com/2008/09...
 

Utley, Feliz lead Phillies over D-backs; Victorino shakes off scary collision

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The Phillies were out-hit 13 to 7 by the Diamondbacks but they were able to make their hits count in a 5-4 win in Arizona. Pedro Feliz hit a two-run shot in the 7th inning and Chase Utley drove in the game winning run on a single in the 8th inning. On the pitching side, Kyle Kendrick...
>> allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com/2008/05...
 

Fuentes pitches out of jam, Rockies top D-Backs 6-5

The Skinny: Brad Hawpe jacked a two-run homer off of Diamondbacks' reliever Jon Rauch in the bottom of the 8th inning, breaking a 4-4 tie, and lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 6-5 win at Coors Field. The D-Backs had battled back to tie the game at 4 after trailing 3-0 and 4-1, but [...]
>> azsportshub.com/2008/08...
 

Gameday Thread, #57: 6/7 vs. Padres

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Dan HarenRHP, 4-4, 2.42 Josh GeerRHP, 1-1, 5.44   Haren on the mound, and the Padres obvious fear him, as they refused to send Jake Peavy out to the mound against him - claiming some kind of respiratory infection....
>> www.azsnakepit.com/2009/6/...
 

D-Backs dip below .500 with loss to Giants

The Skinny: Monday night went pretty much as expected for the Arizona Diamondbacks. With a sagging lineup and San Francisco ace Tim Lincecum on the mound, the equation was just right for a 6-2 Giants' win. Bengie Molina's 3-run homer in the 3rd inning was the big blow offensively...
>> azsportshub.com/2008/09...
 

Thirsty Thursday: Brade Lidge

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Brad Lidge - Dale's Pale Ale I've never drank this beer, but I do know that it costs a lot of money per case (>$30) and more importantly...it comes only in a can! About time the can made a comeback. For many years, most beer was downed from a can. You needed a church...
>> pabaseball.blogspot.com/2008/05...
 

Fantasy Baseball Pickups Around The Diamond - Week 3

We go around the diamond and take a look at some of the most added players by position in most fantasy leagues.
>> fantasysportsexperience.blogspot.com/2008/04...
 

D-Backs visit red-hot Astros

It's always fun when the Astros and the Diamondbacks get together. Mostly because it looks like an intrasquad game, seeing as the two squads have exactly the same color schemes. Of course, the Diamondbacks call there shade of red "Sedona Red", while the Astros sport ...
>> azsportshub.com/2008/08...
 

Dbacks Problems Run Deep

In the middle of the 3rd game of the season, i got upset at what i was watching and what i had seen, and questioned the ability of this Diamondback team to make a run at a division title. Just 4 games later, after the 7th game of the season, i am no longer questioning this team. I...
>> valleysports.blogspot.com/2009/04...
 
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