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Fantasy Baseball: Early Mock Draft-Round 2, Pick 2
3 days ago by
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by Danny Moloshok - AP
2 months ago:
Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Upton, right, comes into the dugout after scoring after Augie Ojeda was walked by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher James McDonald with the bases loaded during the 10th...
Mark Reynolds and Justin Upton get some MVP love
4 days ago by
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While the anointment of Albert Pujols as the 2009 National League Most Valuable Player was the most foregone conclusion since, oh, probably Joe Mauer getting the American League trophy, there was some love shown for the Diamondbacks at the bottom of the ballot. Mark Reynolds finished...
The 2009 Diamondbacks Season, Part VII: Base-running
5 days ago by
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by Rick Scuteri - AP
Upton is caught stealing third base Pirates third baseman Andy LaRoche during a game on July 23.
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After a couple of weeks off, we get to the final part of the 2009...
2010 Dynasty Rankings: Top 25 Outfielders (A First Look)
13 days ago by
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How is Manny Ramirez’s value affected for Dynasty League Owners? How about young starts like Matt Kemp, Justin Upton, & Jacoby Ellsbury? Let’s take a look at our early outfield rankings: ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Two-a-Days: Arizona Diamondbacks
16 days ago by
Fragile Freddy's
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70-92, 5th Place 25 GBPositional MVP – Justin Upton - .300/.366/.532 – In a year where big brother B.J. fizzled the 21 year old Upton brother sizzled (really, you can't get writing like this anywhere else on the web). He is truly on his way to becoming one of the great players...
Upton making mark off field, too
18 days ago by
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D-Backs star Justin Upton is eager to become more active in the community.
The 2009 Diamondbacks Season, Part VI: Defense
26 days ago by
AZ Snakepit
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by Ross D. Franklin - AP
One of three AZ errors in a nightmarish inning against Anaheim in J.U.N.E. - as in Justin Upton's Newest Error. But was he really that bad?
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The 2009 'Pitties: Single-game Performance of the Year
29 days ago by
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by Gene J. Puskar - AP
Petit tallies up the hits by Pittsburgh. He looks almost as startled as we were by the answer.
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The first 'Pittie of the 2009 season...
The 2009 'Pitties: Play of the Year
October 23, 2009 by
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by Ross D. Franklin - AP
Mark Reynolds vs. Brad Lidge on July 28. And boom goes the dynamite thermonuclear device (large megaton variety).
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It's time to start...
Your 2010 Diamondbacks: The First Projections
October 21, 2009 by
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by Paul Beaty - AP
Eric Byrnes and Chris Young - will they float, or will they sink?
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After a crappy season like the one just endured by Arizona fans, it's...
The 2009 Diamondbacks Season, Part II: Offense
October 16, 2009 by
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by Gus Ruelas - AP
A photo of that near-mythical beast - a D-back trying to bunt for a hit. File this one of Upton alongside Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster.
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Thus...
The Good, The Bad, and The Hopeful - A 2009 Retrospective, Part 2
October 09, 2009 by
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I was very fortunate last week in San Francisco to get a chance to talk with Fox Sports and Diamondbacks television broadcaster Daron Sutton. I emailed some of the same questions to KTAR radio broadcaster Greg Schulte and MLB.com beat writer Steve Gilbert. This is Part 2 of...
Fantasy Baseball: NL 20-20 Hitters for 2009
October 09, 2009 by
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by David Zalubowski - AP
2 months ago:
Arizona Diamondbacks' Justin Upton, left, follows the flight of his triple to drive in two runs as Colorado Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta looks on in the sixth inning...
2009 Diamondbacks Pop Quiz Answers/Results
October 07, 2009 by
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by Paul Beaty - AP
Don't worry, CY. About 26 percent of the quiz takers did pretty bad too.
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I know, you've been chomping at the bit to know what the answers...
The (Not so) Big Bossman (Jr.): Graph of the Day
October 05, 2009 by
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In 2007 and 2008, Upton posted wOBA’s of .387 and .354, respectively. This year, that mark has plummeted to just .298. Among batters taking at least 500 trips to the plate, Upton has the fourth-worst wOBA in the game. Only light-swinging middle infielders Edgar...
Diamondbacks 5, Cubs 2: There never is any end to summer
October 04, 2009 by
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It's the end for the 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Well, it's a win. Our Arizona Diamondbacks end the season by winning the final game and the series, but the...
Is Ryan Roberts the next starting 2B, or the next Byrnes?
October 04, 2009 by
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With the season coming to close, we can start the process of wading through the stats and destruction of 2009 and attempt to find what, if any, solace there might remain for the following season. Some players we don't need to worry about; Mark Reynolds is obviously going...
Getting defensive about Upton
October 02, 2009 by
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Getting defensive about Upton
"We approached Gibson on Wednesday afternoon wondering what he thought about Justin Upton’s progress in right field, where it seems he no long has trouble chasing down fly balls but still struggles with balls on the ground. Gibson took the...
Free Pick From Handicapper Matt Rivers For Friday
October 01, 2009 by
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It's time for a Friday winner from handicapper Matt Rivers. It's to go with Arizona plus 145 at Chicago at BetUs Sportsbook. Yes Bill Buckner is not very good at all and the Diamondbacks are a poor ballclub that is finishing up a fairly disastrous season. Arizona is also on...
Walk Toward The Light: Your 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks
September 30, 2009 by
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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...
Diamondbacks 4, Giants 8: Arizona endures Panda-monium in San Francisco
September 30, 2009 by
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by Ben Margot - AP
Miggy suggests to Doug, that he might pitch better if he wasn't covering up one eye.
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Record: 68-89. Pace. 70-92. Change on last season: -11.
A chilly night at the end...
Diamondbacks 8, Padres 5: A Tale of Two Cities
September 27, 2009 by
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by Matt York - AP
Actually, the last time Chad Tracy hit a home-run, Charles Dickens was alive.
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Record: 67-88. Pace: 70-92. Change on last season: -10
"It...
Gameday Thread, #155: 9/26 vs. Padres
September 26, 2009 by
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Wade LeBlancRHP, 2-1, 3.93
Dan HarenRHP, 14-9, 2.90
Games until the blessed, merciful end of the season: 8.
Crappy Pitcher Threat Level raised to Sedona Red. Yep: LeBlanc is the lucky winner of a start against your late...
Diamondbacks 0, Padres 4: Future Shock
September 26, 2009 by
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by Rick Scuteri - AP
Kevin Correia visibly yawns after pitching a complete game shutout against Arizona.
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Record: 66-87. Pace: 70-92. Change on last season. -10...
Open Thread, 9/25: Padres vs Diamondbacks
September 25, 2009 by
Gaslamp Ball
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If history is any indicator, I'm imagining a terrible, heartwrenching loss tonight.
Here's a conversation topic as we round out the season: If the Padres could say with 65% confidence that they could accomplish a winning season next season by getting rid of everybody on...
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