D-backs SS Drew hopeful for Opening Day return
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Stephen Drew is optimistic that he’ll be able to return from ankle surgery in time for Opening Day.Drew suffered the gruesome injury during a slide back in July and has been rehabbing the ankle ever since. He tore ligaments and suffered a spiral fracture of his right fibula while sliding past Milwaukee catcher Jonathan Lucroy.Drew hit .252 BA with...
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Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew optimistic about possible Opening Day return
A little more than a week before he plans to report to Salt River Fields for spring training, Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew (ankle) doesn't wonder if he'll play. He wonders when.
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22 hours ago
Drew progressing in rehab work on right ankle
Despite all the work he's put in, Stephen Drew does not have an answer for the question that was on the minds of most fans who attended the D-backs eighth Annual FanFest on Saturday afternoon at Chase Field: Will he be ready for Opening Day?
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23 hours ago
Will Drew be ready opening day? Nobody knows
PHOENIX -- Like most athletes in team sports, Stephen Drew endures the spotlight; he does not seek or embrace it. Drew prefers do to his job quietly and efficiently, leaving the sound bites to others. That approach has taken him to a high level, as he was the No. 2 shortstop in the major leagues in the Elias rankings in two of his last three full seasons, 2008 and 2010.
Take it...
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Will Drew be ready opening day? Nobody knows
PHOENIX -- Like most athletes in team sports, Stephen Drew endures the spotlight; he does not seek or embrace it. Drew prefers do to his job quietly and efficiently, leaving the sound bites to others. That approach has taken him to a high level, as he was the No. 2 shortstop in the major leagues in the Elias rankings in two of his last three full seasons, 2008 and 2010.
Take it...
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D-backs FanFest set for Saturday
PHOENIX Be sure to join FOX Sports Arizona at Chase Field from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, for the eighth annual Subway D-backs FanFest.
The free event will offer fans access to current players, coaches, alumni and broadcasters, including autograph and photo sessions on the field at Chase Field. Last years event drew an estimated 12,500 fans to Chase Field.
Among the...
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5 days ago
Diamondbacks taking it slow with Stephen Drew
The Diamondbacks have been receiving Stephen Drew updates for months -- the shortstop has been working out with a non-team-affiliated trainer -- and although spring training is only about two weeks away, there is little that can be said definitively on his status.
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8 days ago
Trade Candidates: NL West Edition
I didn’t see anyone “calling” this one, so here it is.
Sorry if that’s not the case.
Arizona Diamondbacks-Stephen Drew.
Not a stranger to trade rumors (remember the much-discussed Clay Buchholz rumors in 2009?), Drew’s name is once again on the radar despite the fact he’ll start the season on the DL. Drew, whose season ended last year on July 20th...
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PRO Rumors financial efficiency report- Arizona Diamondbacks
The next financial efficiency report we will dive into is the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, eight games ahead of the Giants for the NL West title (their first playoff appearance since 2007). The Diamondbacks then took on the Brewers in the NLDS, and after being down 0-2 in the first two games they forced a decisive fifth game...
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The 10 Best Shortstops Going into the 2012 Season
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The shortstop position is constantly evolving. The days of A-Rod, Tejada, Jeter, and Nomar are over. And with Hanley Ramirez moving to third base, the shortstop position takes another hit.
Doing a top 10 for shortstops was the hardest one yet. It was difficult to exclude players like Derek Jeter and Stephen Drew, but one is getting too old and the other is too erratic...
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D-backs FanFest set for Feb. 11
PHOENIX The eighth annual Subway D-backs FanFest will be Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chase Field. The free event will offer fans access to current players, coaches, alumni and broadcasters, including autograph and photo sessions on the field at Chase Field. Last years event drew an estimated 12,500 fans to Chase Field.
Among the D-backs players currently scheduled...
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January 12, 2012
Hall holds court with fans in January Web chat
During his January Web chat, D-backs president and CEO Derrick Hall gave an update to fans about Stephen Drew's recovery, acquiring a veteran arm, and competition during Spring Training. Hall also thanked fans for their inquiries regarding his health.
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January 05, 2012
2011 Arizona Diamondbacks Player Evaluations: Willie Bloomquist
When he was signed to a one-year deal, worth $900,000 during last spring, many D’Backs fans didn’t expect much out of veteran Willie Bloomquist. Little did those fans know, Bloomquist would become a crucial part to Arizona making their first postseason appearance since 2007.
After starting shortstop Stephen Drew went down with a season-ending ankle on a collision at home...
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December 27, 2011
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December 27, 2011
The Fantasy Man's 2012 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop SS Rankings
The Fantasy Man's 2012 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop SS Rankings
1. Troy Tulowitzski - Pay this man his money
2. Jose Reyes - Considering injuries and move to Miami, could be slightly undervalued on Draft day
3. Jimmy Rollins - New contract but expect about the same as usual
4. Asdrubal Cabrera - I'm not sold on the power, but everything else is real
5. Elvis Andrus ...
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December 19, 2011
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December 19, 2011
Video: Diamondbacks' Kirk Gibson visits 12 Sports
Bruce Cooper talks to Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson about the improvements to the roster and an update on shortstop Stephen Drew's health.
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December 12, 2011
2011 Arizona Diamondbacks Player Evaluations: Stephen Drew
Injuries were story of the 2011 season for Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew. After playing at least 135 games for four straight seasons, Drew came no where close to that mark in 2011.
The Diamondbacks shortstop missed the first four games of the season due to abdominal pain that he suffered during spring training. Drew then had a season-ending injury when he slid into home plate...
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December 01, 2011
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December 01, 2011
GM Kevin Towers: Arizona Diamondbacks have backup plan for Stephen Drew
With still no timetable set for shortstop Stephen Drew's recovery from ankle and sports-hernia surgeries, the Diamondbacks believe they are covered in the event he isn't ready for Opening Day.
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November 11, 2011
D-backs keep Bloomquist with 2-year deal
PHOENIX (AP) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed infielder Willie Bloomquist to a two-year, 3.8 million deal.
Bloomquist became a free agent when he turned down his end of a 1.1 million mutual option on Nov. 1. He signed with Arizona last offseason and became the everyday shortstop when Stephen Drew broke his ankle on July 20.
Bloomquist hit .266 with four homers and 26 RBIs...
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November 09, 2011
D-Backs settling infield; considering starting pitchers
Even after re-signing free agents John McDonald and Willie Bloomquist, the Diamondbacks are not done tinkering with their infield.
The D-Backs are still trying to re-sign free-agent second baseman Aaron Hill, and believe they can make all of the pieces fit even if shortstop Stephen Drew returns from his fractured right ankle by Opening Day, major-league sources say.
Drew did not...
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November 09, 2011
Fantasy Baseball 2012: Shortstops
We continue with our fantasy baseball series by taking a look at our shortstops. As usual, we will be taking a look at the top 15 guys using real offensive value (ROV), runs created (RC), and batting average on balls in play (BABIP). Rankings are based on a combination of ROV and RC. BABIP helps us predict whether a player will improve or suffer a set back the following season.
15...
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November 03, 2011
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November 03, 2011
McDonald gets 2-year deal to stay with D-backs
Infielder John McDonald agreed to terms on a two-year, $3 million contract to stay with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
McDonald played 19 games for Arizona after arriving in a deadline trade with second baseman Aaron Hill from Toronto. The 37-year-old served as a backup to Willie Bloomquist at shortstop with regular starter Stephen Drew on the disabled list with a broken ankle.
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November 02, 2011
D’Backs, McDonald agree to two-year deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks and infielder John McDonald, have agreed to a two-year $3mm deal, Jack Magruder of FOXSportsArizona.com reports. The deal will provide insurance in case shortstop Stephen Drew isn't ready for the start of the season, as he recovers from a serious fractured ankle.
McDonald was acquired this past August from the Blue Jays along with Aaron Hill in exchange...
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November 02, 2011
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November 02, 2011
D-backs give McDonald two years, 3 million
PHOENIX The Diamondbacks returned two of the supplemental pieces from their NL West title team for 2012 while making their first moves in the free agent market Wednesday.
Veteran shortstop John McDonald, who added a defensive presence down the stretch after joining the D-backs on Aug. 23, signed a two-year, 3 million contract, fortifying them at shortstop while starter Stephen...
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November 02, 2011
D-backs give McDonald two years, 3 million
PHOENIX The Diamondbacks returned two of the supplemental pieces from their NL West title team for 2012 while making their first moves in the free agent market Wednesday.
Veteran shortstop John McDonald, who added a defensive presence down the stretch after joining the D-backs on Aug. 23, signed a two-year, 3 million contract, fortifying them at shortstop while starter Stephen...
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November 02, 2011
2011 Final Fantasy Baseball Rankings – Shortstop
Here is a look at the final 2011 fantasy baseball rankings at shortstop. I used the criteria of 350 at bats as the threshold for the player pool in determining the final rankings. Missing from the list that you might normally see due to their lack of at bats were players like Hanley Ramirez, Rafael Furcal, Stephen Drew and rookie Dee Gordon.
1. Troy Tulowitzki – knocked...
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October 09, 2011
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October 09, 2011
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