Category Archives: Arizona Diamondbacks
First Trade of 2012… Who had Jason Frasor in that pool?
(Edited to correct three spelling errors. I should have done a better job editing my stuff last night. Sorry…) The Chicago White Sox have been active shedding salary in a remaking of the 2012 roster. Carlos Quentin Going Home to … Continue reading
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MLB Has Ten Golden Era Hall of Fame Candidates
Ron Santo, Jim Kaat and Minnie Minoso are among ten players whose careers will be reviewed by a special committee for enshrinement in baseball’s Hall of Fame. The complete list includes Ken Boyer, Buzzie Bavasi, Gil Hodges, Tony Oliva, Allie … Continue reading
Volquez Gets PED Suspension; Hoodie is “OKAY!” – MLB
Edinson Volquez, the injured Reds ace, apparently tested positive for PEDs during a spring training test. He claims that he had taken a fertility drug in the Dominican Republic as he and his wife are trying to start a family. … Continue reading
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Look Who is Contending! And, Notes From the Training Room…
I was looking at the standings and there it was… Pittsburgh is 7 – 5, and with a win last night the Nationals are 7 – 6. San Diego matches that – good enough for second in the NL West. … Continue reading
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Jimenez Tosses First Rocky No Hitter; Mets top Cards in 20 innings (and lots of old news)
Until last night, no Colorado Rockies pitcher had brought a no-hitter into the eighth inning – but Ubaldo Jimenez not only did that, he finished the job – cruising the last four innings and beating the Atlanta Braves. Jimenez battled … Continue reading
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Season Forecast: Arizona Diamondbacks
Last Five Years: 2009: 70 – 92 (5th in NL West) 2008: 82 – 80 2007: 90 – 72 2006: 76 – 86 2005: 77 – 85 Runs Scored: 720 (8th, NL) Runs Allowed: 782 (14th, NL) The Diamondbacks play … Continue reading
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Top NL Rightfielders in 2009
Jayson Werth (PHI): Made more plays defensively in rightfield than Shane Victorino made in center – which is amazing, really. Throw in 36 homers and a .376 OBP and you have one of the best players in baseball. (111.3 Runs … Continue reading
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