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Roundup: Nick Ahmed with D-backs; Eric Chavez Done?

On June 30, 2014 By

A whirlwind month of transactions continued in the last week, with Chris Owings hitting the DL with his shoulder injury, a brief cameo by Zeke Spruill, and the return of Nick Evans. But to put Nick Ahmed on the 40-man (and 25-man) to replace Owings, Eric Chavez was transferred to the 60-day DL. Is that the end of …

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Optimizing the D-backs Lineup: Bat Goldschmidt Second or Fourth

On April 29, 2014 By

In sabermetric circles, you frequently hear that the ideal lineup is worth only five to fifteen runs over the average lineup. But five to fifteen runs is more than nothing, even over the course of the season, and lineup construction also happens to be fun to talk about. My preferred lineups — and justification — are below.

2014 lineups

Lots to …

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Roundup: Trumbo Hurt; A Ross/Chavez Platoon?

On April 28, 2014 By

For a time last week, one forgot the horrible start to the season. For a time, the D-backs looked like last year’s squad, capable of a comeback or walkoff at any time. But in dropping yesterday’s contest despite an excellent start by Brandon McCarthy, the team actually went 3 for 7 in the last week. The Cubs series may …

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Eric Chavez Likely to See Less Playing Time in 2014

On December 20, 2013 By

Even before Matt Davidson was shipped to Chicago for Addison Reed, it was reported that the D-backs were closing in on a new deal with 3B Eric Chavez.  Once Davidson was indeed traded, Towers quickly came to terms with Chavez on a one-year deal worth $3.5M in guaranteed salary with games played incentives that could see him earn an …

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Blogs and Articles Roundup: Aug 12, 2013

On August 12, 2013 By

For a five-game week (off days on Monday and Thursday), the last several days have been unusually tumultuous for the Diamondbacks.  In a two game series against Tampa Bay, the offense broke out; but although Kirk Gibson’s squad carried the same lineup and offensive success through Friday, Saturday and Sunday were not banner days for the team.  On Saturday, David …

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With Other AZ OFs Offering Premium Production, Jason Kubel Could Get Moved

On August 8, 2013 By

At the trade deadline this season, Jason Kubel was on fans’ “please trade” list, along with Ian Kennedy. Kennedy was sent to San Diego for relief help, but Kubel remains on the roster and in the team’s five-way OF logjam. So should Kubel still get moved?

Of course, the presence of the other four outfielders on the active roster …

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The State of the ‘Pen: Options for Arizona from Inside and Outside the Organization

On July 26, 2013 By

Like many teams, Arizona is monitoring the market for potential upgrades via trade.  Given the recent performance of the rotation and the imminent return of Trevor Cahill and Brandon McCarthy, the Dbacks really do not have a need for a starting pitcher.  There are very few starters available who might represent an upgrade anyway.  Likewise, the Dbacks do not …

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Corblog: Corbin Sprinkles Pixie Dust, Dbacks Offense Erupts

On July 24, 2013 By

Patrick Corbin entered the day yesterday 12-1, with a 17-2 team record in games he started.  Make that 18-2.  Fresh off a whopping ten days of rest interrupted only by a rocky appearance in the All-Star Game, Corbin showed no signs of rust early and late in the game Tuesday, pitching out of trouble in all of his six …

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