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Gonzo Talks Retirement
11 days ago by
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As you know by now, former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez re-joined the organization two months ago. I look forward to his contributions in the front office in this off-season and beyond heading into 2010. Here is a short segment from the Diamondbacks 10th Inning...
Buckner Minor League Pitcher of the Year
17 days ago by
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The Dbacks yesterday named Billy Buckner their minor league pitcher of the year for this past season. Well, the pickins must have been slim. Buckner may have been lights out in the minors, however outside of two good starts, he was mediocre at best with the parent club.
Buckner...
Arizona Diamondbacks Season Over, Changes Ahead
October 07, 2009 by
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The Arizona Diamondbacks 2009 season ended three days ago with a record of 70-92. That may be the most positive thing I’ve said about the Dbacks all season.
Now the work begins to put together a team for 2010. You will see a lot of familiar faces and a lot of fresh ones as...
Final Game of Season Upcoming
October 04, 2009 by
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The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Chicago Cubs in the final game of 2009 here in a few minutes. Let’s see if the Dbacks can get that elusive 70th win. 70 looks better than 69.
Cubs have taken the field. Enjoy the game and I’ll be back later to recap the game and this...
Dbacks Start Final Week of Season
September 29, 2009 by
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The Dbacks have finished out their home portion of the 2009 schedule. Now they finish out the season with six games on the road, three at the San Francisco Giants and three at the Chicago Cubs this weekend. All I can say is thank goodness. It’s been a long season, a very...
Last Home Series Upcoming Against Padres
September 24, 2009 by
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The Arizona Diamondbacks began the season by playing 18 of their first 21 games at home in April. They will finish their home schedule this weekend as they host the San Diego Padres. Home or away though, this team has been horrible. You would think the confines of Chase Field...
Rockies Take Care of Business, Win 2 of 3
September 20, 2009 by
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The Arizona Diamondbacks are almost an after thought these days. The way they are playing, they should be thankful they are garnering any thoughts, even from yours truly.
Once again, a superior opponent, the NL Wild Card leaders in the Colorado Rockies, came to town and took care...
2010 Schedule Is Out
September 17, 2009 by
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The 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks schedule is out. At least it gives us something to look forward to, although I’m not sure the gauntlet of Detroit, Boston, New York, and Tampa Bay is what you wanted to see. Of those four, only New York is at Chase Field. All the others from...
The 1st Diamondback “Snakes” Awards
September 14, 2009 by
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I figured I should do something interesting to generate at least some interest in a team that clearly has very little interest in finishing on a strong note in 2009. So, I present to you, yes with just under three weeks still remaining, the 2009 “Snakes”. I get...
Dbacks Call it in Again, Get Swept by Brewers
September 13, 2009 by
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The Arizona Diamondbacks pretty much called it a season during this home stand, going 1-5, culminating in a 3 game sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers. Today they lost 5-3 after nursing a 7th inning 2-1 lead. With Friday and Saturday’s game less than competitive on...
Dbacks Lose 6th Straight
September 08, 2009 by
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The Arizona Diamondbacks lost their sixth straight tonight against the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4, blowing a 4-1 8th inning lead. That unfortunately is not new territory for the Dbacks. This team has pretty much given up. The entire bullpen needs to be replaced in 2010. The offense...
Not Much Spoiling Going On
September 06, 2009 by
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The Arizona Diamondbacks had been playing well over the past couple of weeks until they hit yet another roadblock this week – two good teams. The Diamondbacks have fallen flat on this 7 game road trip, so far going 2-4 after back to back losses in Colorado to the Rockies.
I...
Dbacks Finish LA With Series Split 2-2
September 03, 2009 by
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The Arizona Diamondbacks looked like a team that could complete a sweep at times in the series just completed with the Los Angeles Dodgers and at times, and most of tonight, the Dbacks appeared to be just going through the motions once again. They leave LA with a split. It’...
Dbacks Ditching MLB Talent for Minor Leaguers
September 01, 2009 by
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The purge continues.
Last night the Arizona Diamondbacks traded starter Jon Garland to the Los Angeles Dodgers, while they were playing – the Los Angeles Dodgers. He didn’t have to walk far, going from one clubhouse to the other.
I love how the Dbacks have just given...
All About Going Gonzo
August 30, 2009 by
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Everyone knew the time would finally come. Time for fan favorite Luis Gonzalez, “Gonzo”, to come back to the team he helped propel into a winner and eventual World Series Champion. Saturday, August 29, 2009, yesterday, that day finally came.
Now, there are those circles...
Dbacks Offense Shows for Second Night in a Row, Win 14-7
August 29, 2009 by
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For awhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks were actually outscoring the football Arizona Cardinals. The Diamondbacks had 14 runs and the Cardinals had 10 points at one point this evening. After scoring 10 runs in the first two plus innings, the Dbacks held on to beat the Houston Astros...
Dbacks Return Home After 2-8 Road Trip
August 28, 2009 by
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The road was not too kind to the Arizona Diamondbacks the past 10 days, thanks to the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, and San Francisco Giants. The only real complete game from both ends of things was last night in San Francisco, where the Dbacks won 11-0,...
Diamondbacks Pitching Rotation Very Shaky Going into 2010
August 24, 2009 by
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Have you looked at the Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitching rotation lately? Not very good, huh? Those that have performed well for a stretch this season, don’t expect them to be around in 2010. All five pitchers in the current rotation could have different teams/roles...
Diamondbacks Blown Out of Philly
August 20, 2009 by
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43-12. That’s all you need to know about the last five games for your Arizona Diamondbacks. Five games, five laughers – for the opponents.
Sunday – Los Angeles Dodgers 9, Arizona 3
Monday – Atlanta Braves 9, Arizona 4
Tuesday – Philadelphia Phillies...
Dbacks Continue Road Trip In Philly
August 18, 2009 by
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After losing game one of their four city road trip in Atlanta, against the Braves, 9-4 yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks are now in Philadelphia. Currently the Dbacks lead the Phillies 1-0 in the 3rd inning, now waiting out a rain delay. No surprise in Philly. Stephen Drew...
New Diamondback Faces Bring Promise For Future
August 16, 2009 by
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This season has not exactly gone many of us expected it would. If you take a look at today’s roster versus what was there on April 1st, you would find some current gems missing from that roster.
A look at the rookies:
Gerrardo Parra – He has very quietly snuck himself...
Diamondback Notes: August 11th
August 11, 2009 by
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Some news and notes from over the past few days:
CF Chris Young was FINALLY demoted to AAA Reno. You know the old saying “closing the barn door after the horse has left”? Well that applies here. I know the Dbacks were reluctant to send the third year player to Reno...
Dbacks Go 12, Offense Slugs 21 Hits in 11-6 Win
August 06, 2009 by
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have finally found a groove. Too bad they can’t play the Pittsburgh Pirates everyday.
Tied 6-6 going to the 12th, the Diamondbacks got five runs in the 12th to sweep the Pirates and win for the sixth time in seven road games on this trip. Now, it...
Upton to DL, Oeltjen Called Up
August 06, 2009 by
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The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Justin Upton just found himself on the disabled list again, at the same time as he found himself on the DL last season. He strained his right oblique muscle after injuring his left one last season.
In his place, meet Trent Oletjen. All he did in...
Petit Gem, Roberts Slugging, Send Diamondbacks to 4th Win in 5 Games
August 04, 2009 by
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Maybe the Arizona Diamondbacks should play all 162 games on the road. They seem to be more comfortable roaming the country. Maybe it’s the hotels? Who knows?
Yusmeiro Petit, pitching for his major-league life after being pounded around the ballpark all season up until his...
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