http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/1 Recent articles about the Arizona Diamondbacks en-us by David Zalubowski - AP Montero gets up-close and personal with Todd Helton at home plate in Denver on July 4. View full size photo » Having completed the review of last season, it's time to turn the spotlight forward and look at what 2010 might bring for the Arizona Diamondbacks. I'll be doing this on a position-by-position basis, each Monday, and hope to keep them updated as we move through the winter, hen... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:00:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2010_in_Arizona_Catcher/1657598 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2010_in_Arizona_Catcher/1657598 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2010_in_Arizona_Catcher/1657598 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/3/23fc5c10695d36ceda35478d41a3fd061035c268/small/MLB_MAY_05_0f99.jpg Who Should Make the Hall of Fame? LOOK AT THE BALLOT AND ADD YOUR PICKS AND PANS IN THE COMMENTS SECTION... In my perfect "Small Hall" Blyleven, Raines and Trammell get the call. In facing the reality that some real turkeys (Jim Rice, Ryne Sandberg) have made it into Cooperstown, it is hard to shut the door on those deserving based on their superior careers to the lesser enshrined members. Here are the nominees worth commenting on, followed by the rest of the ballot that is ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:01:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bert_Blyleven_on_Cooperstown_Ballot_Again/1651413 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Bert_Blyleven_on_Cooperstown_Ballot_Again/1651413 More photos » by Marcio Jose Sanchez - AP Browse more photos » Congratulation to Gerardo Parra, who romped away with the Rookie of the Year 'Pittie, with 68% of the overall vote. I'm a little surprised it was quite as wide a margin, because by objective measurements like WAR or VORP, Parra was a good deal less credible a candidate than Juan Gutierrez. For instance, by WAR, Gutierrez came in at 1.5 wins, while Pa... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:30:12 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Pitties_The_Cy_Young_Award/1641877 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Pitties_The_Cy_Young_Award/1641877 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Pitties_The_Cy_Young_Award/1641877 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/c/6cf2c5b9b8eddc879468ef52dc30c272cb66ba91/small/MLB_JUN_05_a806.jpg More photos » by Steve Nesius - AP Put Andre Dawson in the Hall of Fame! Browse more photos » Today, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced its 2010 ballot, which contains 27 players. Any player getting votes on 75% of the ballots submitted will be admitted to the Hall in the Class of 2010. Here's the complete list: Roberto Alomar, Kevin Appier, Harold Baines, Bert Blyleven, Ellis Burks, Andre Dawson, Andres Galarraga, Pat Hentgen, Mike Jackson, Eric Karros, Ray Lankford, B... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:57:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Hall_Of_Fame_Ballot_Announced_Cast_Your_Ballot/1640782 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Hall_Of_Fame_Ballot_Announced_Cast_Your_Ballot/1640782 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Hall_Of_Fame_Ballot_Announced_Cast_Your_Ballot/1640782 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/8/286d4bccc7c45fef055d2d0ce7be6460ccf4462f/small/Dawson.jpg 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 inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Diamondbacks won 5-3. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok) View full size photo » This was not an easy pick for me, as I c... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Fantasy_Baseball_Early_Mock_Draft_Round_2_Pick_2/1631710 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Fantasy_Baseball_Early_Mock_Draft_Round_2_Pick_2/1631710 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Fantasy_Baseball_Early_Mock_Draft_Round_2_Pick_2/1631710 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg   The Diamondbacks entered the 2009 draft with 4 extra draft picks in the first round and the 1/2 sandwich round, and came out of the draft with 37 out of 55 picks signed. Keith Law ranked the Dbacks as having the best draft in 2009, and other reviews of the Diamondbacks' draft have been positive as well. With so many quality players signed, this draft certainly has the potential to be the most productive draft the Diamondbacks have had in their short history, and the tea... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:00:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2009_Draftee_Report_Card_Part_Two_Middle_Infielders/1629534 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2009_Draftee_Report_Card_Part_Two_Middle_Infielders/1629534 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/2009_Draftee_Report_Card_Part_Two_Middle_Infielders/1629534 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/3/836afc670b63c73c98d6d51e1dadfb259f62082d/small/Stephen_Drew_of_e7c3.jpg 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 equal 20th, getting one 8th, 9th and 10th place vote, to tie him with Yuniel Escobar and his fifth-place ballot [I'd like to thank Mrs. Escobar for taking part in this year's balloting]. And Justin Up... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:28:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Mark_Reynolds_and_Justin_Upton_get_some_MVP_love/1628129 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Mark_Reynolds_and_Justin_Upton_get_some_MVP_love/1628129 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Mark_Reynolds_and_Justin_Upton_get_some_MVP_love/1628129 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e99568e929b474fd25dec4e734d04e7d08e8b42c/small/89265849.jpg More photos » by Ross D. Franklin - AP Chad Tracy doubles in two runs vs. the Cubs in Phoenix last April 29. Browse more photos » While all of us are awaiting Thanksgiving dinner and the Cubs to trade Milton Bradley (not necessarily in that order), I thought I'd start an occasional series on players who might otherwise fly under the radar who I think could help the Cubs in 2010. Obviously, this woul... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:41:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Why_The_Cubs_Should_Sign_Chad_Tracy/1623504 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Why_The_Cubs_Should_Sign_Chad_Tracy/1623504 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Why_The_Cubs_Should_Sign_Chad_Tracy/1623504 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/4/347e44f103d64b69408f30af6f353feebf4efda5/small/Arizona_Diamondbacks_vs_484d.jpg Blogging the Offseason is a 30 team series in which I ask a blogging representative from each MLB team a series of ten questions about their desires and thoughts surrounding the offseason. Check out all of them here. Today's NL team is the Arizona Diamondbacks and our guest is Jim from the Dbacks Blog, AZ SNakepit. 1. What do the Dbacks do with Webb this offseason? Do they deal him? Do they pick up his option? Do they try to extend him? This question has already half answered itsel... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:09:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blogging_the_Offseason_Arizona_Diamondbacks/1623369 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Blogging_the_Offseason_Arizona_Diamondbacks/1623369 by Rick Scuteri - AP Upton is caught stealing third base Pirates third baseman Andy LaRoche during a game on July 23. View full size photo » After a couple of weeks off, we get to the final part of the 2009 season review, while we look at the Diamondbacks' performance on the base-paths. This doesn't just cover the straight stolen-base, though this is the most immediately obvious component of base-running. The... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:00:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Diamondbacks_Season_Part_VII_Base_running/1621125 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Diamondbacks_Season_Part_VII_Base_running/1621125 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Diamondbacks_Season_Part_VII_Base_running/1621125 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/06598b57c93e43f2f852afa5afc3f5a2f4467ffc/small/MLB_MAY_6_46b8.jpg Why, yes - I have been waiting all year to use that picture, thank you for asking. Actually, I wanted to use one of that fan at Joe Robbie Stadium Pro Player Park Pro Player Stadium Dolphin Stadium Land Shark Stadium, who attended a May Marlins-Diamondbacks game in full Chewbacca get-up. I can think of about 29 other stadia in baseball where I'd rather wear a full-body fur suit. Before going on, however, congratulations to Ryan Roberts, who won the award for Unsung Hero of the Year,... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Pitties_Rookie_of_the_Year/1604351 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Pitties_Rookie_of_the_Year/1604351 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Pitties_Rookie_of_the_Year/1604351 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/b/3b8f794960abd9a020ec5632476e28afd414d4d3/small/MLB_JUN_07_a47e.jpg More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Whenever the Rule 5 Draft comes up, Arizona fans instantly are reminded that this guy could be their everyday second baseman (eliminating all of this nonsensical discussion of open competition). This year's potential next-Dan Uggla? Cole Gillespie. Browse more photos » As the AFL wraps up Saturday and we head into the Winter Meetings and Rule 5 Draft, teams are getting... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:04:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/D_Backs_Rule_5_Draft_Breakdown/1599848 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/D_Backs_Rule_5_Draft_Breakdown/1599848 Despite falling off the radar due to a bad case of valley fever, we haven't swayed in our love for Conor Jackson.The Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder, who missed the last five months of what turned out to be a really crappy season for his team, has been tearing it up in the Dominican Republic.Jackson returned to the states Monday night after hitting .425 with two home runs, 16 RBIs and nine stolen bases in 23 games for Leones del Escogido. That's great news since valley f... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:33:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Welcome_Back_Conor_Jackson/1595468 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Welcome_Back_Conor_Jackson/1595468 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Welcome_Back_Conor_Jackson/1595468 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0b3c4c8f5d3561d3866bee4371c4d230205cacca/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_21_19ad.jpg "This was a game to put in a time capsule and let people of the future watch it." -- Randy Johnson Cincinatti Arizona 1. Donnie Sadler, LF 1. Steve Finley, CF 2. Juan Castro, 1B 2. Jay Bell, 2B 3. Barry Larkin, SS 3. Luis Gonzalez, LF 4. Alex Ochoa, RF 4. Reggie Sanders, RF 5. Aaron Boone, 3B 5. Mark Grace, 1B 6. Ruben Rivera, CF 6. Damian Miller, C 7. Pokey Reese, 2B 7. Tony Womack, SS 8. Kelly Stinnett, C 8. Craig Cou... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Moments_in_Diamondbacks_History_Randy_Johnson_Ks_20/1594243 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Moments_in_Diamondbacks_History_Randy_Johnson_Ks_20/1594243 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Moments_in_Diamondbacks_History_Randy_Johnson_Ks_20/1594243 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/9/49483797f3a5d8c54c25374c1424332ac855cbb0/small/MLB_JUN_13_2509.jpg     The Diamondbacks entered the 2009 draft with 4 extra draft picks in the first round and the 1/2 sandwich round, and came out of the draft with 37 out of 55 picks signed. Keith Law ranked the Dbacks as having the best draft in 2009, and other reviews of the Diamondbacks' draft have been positive as well. With so many quality players signed, this draft certainly has the potential to be the most productive draft the Diamondbacks have had in their short hist... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:19:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Draftee_Report_Card_Part_One_Corner_Infielders/1584382 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Draftee_Report_Card_Part_One_Corner_Infielders/1584382 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_2009_Draftee_Report_Card_Part_One_Corner_Infielders/1584382 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e99568e929b474fd25dec4e734d04e7d08e8b42c/small/89265849.jpg More photos » by Jae C. Hong - AP With Jedi mind-tricks like levitation in his locker, Billy Buckner will be a force to be reckoned with in 2010. Browse more photos » Been a somewhat mad few days - the deadline for our Fear FIlm Festival has meant we've spent most of last week watching indie horror flicks, from the excellent to the...not-so excellent. Fortunately, not a lot happening on the Diamondbac... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:23:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/This_Week_and_a_bit_in_Diamondbacks_Baseball_Silver_Sluggers_relevance_and_we_back_Buckner/1574555 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/This_Week_and_a_bit_in_Diamondbacks_Baseball_Silver_Sluggers_relevance_and_we_back_Buckner/1574555 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/This_Week_and_a_bit_in_Diamondbacks_Baseball_Silver_Sluggers_relevance_and_we_back_Buckner/1574555 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/0/5086e30f4200dc8037ca2879862c8916b232f0d0/small/MLB_JUN_01_b65e.jpg More photos » by Rick Scuteri - AP Chad Tracy gets high fives from Josh Whitesell and Augie Ojeda after hitting a three-run homer against the Pirates in July. Chad's now gone: who else will be left? Browse more photos » A flurry of roster moves for the Diamondbacks on the morning after the World Series - most of them not entirely unexpected. Chad Tracy had his buyout exercised, while Daniel Cabrera and... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:05:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Farewell_Chad_Tracy_Yusmeiro_Petit_Doug_Slaten_Daniel_Cabrera_Alex_Romero/1507491 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Farewell_Chad_Tracy_Yusmeiro_Petit_Doug_Slaten_Daniel_Cabrera_Alex_Romero/1507491 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Farewell_Chad_Tracy_Yusmeiro_Petit_Doug_Slaten_Daniel_Cabrera_Alex_Romero/1507491 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/4/347e44f103d64b69408f30af6f353feebf4efda5/small/Arizona_Diamondbacks_vs_484d.jpg More photos » by Matt York - AP Brandon Webb: the 2010 season depends on you. No pressure... Browse more photos » The end of the World Series - about which, the less said the better - means that Arizona now have five days to decide whether or not to exercise their option on Brandon Webb for 2010. It's a choice that, depending on how he pitches, could define the entire season - we saw how much the rotation struggled to replace hi... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:53:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Brandon_Webb_Should_he_stay_or_should_he_go/1502626 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Brandon_Webb_Should_he_stay_or_should_he_go/1502626