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Corblog: Throwing the Slider

On August 21, 2013 By

I was so wowed by last night’s performance by Patrick Corbin that I set out this evening to write it up.  Before completing the below, Jeff Sullivan of FanGraphs posted about the 10 most unhittable pitches this season – Corbin is the only starter in there.  You should really take a look at that, as I won’t republish his findings …

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Blogs and Articles Roundup: Aug 19, 2013

On August 19, 2013 By

The Diamondbacks went 5-1 in their last six games, abusing the Orioles before gutting out a series win in Pittsburg.  The Orioles series could not have had more drama, with walkoff hits in all three games by three different players.  In comparison to “the walkoff series,” the wins against the Pirates were almost garden variety; and yet the Diamondbacks posted …

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NL MVP Unlikely to Go to Clayton Kershaw, Other Pitchers

On August 16, 2013 By

On Wednesday, we looked at where Paul Goldschmidt fits in the MVP race against fellow position players.  We learned that Goldy’s individual performance definitely put him in line for consideration, but that to win, he probably needs Arizona to mount a serious campaign for a playoff spot.  We also saw that some regression from Andrew McCutchen could end up making …

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After Three Years, a Look Back on the Haren Trade to Angels

On July 31, 2013 By

Now that three years have passed since Arizona traded Dan Haren to the Angels, it’s a good time for a collaboration with Halos Daily on how the trade has panned out.  Check out their post on the Angels’ end of the trade.

Dan Haren has been involved in two of the four or five most significant trades in the history …

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The Dbacks’ Matt Adams “Problem”: 5 Outfielders, 3 Spots

On July 25, 2013 By

The St. Louis Cardinals’ Matt Adams is having a great season.  In 164 plate appearances, Adams has hit 7 home runs, maintaining a solid walk ratio and hitting .307.  The problem: Adams only starts when 1B/OF Allen Craig or OFs Carlos Beltran or Matt Holliday miss time.  One wonders what Adams could accomplish in a season with 600 PAs (25-30 …

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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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No Need for Starting Pitchers as Trade Market in Focus for Dbacks

On July 22, 2013 By

Fans and GM Kevin Towers seem to agree: the real area of need for the Diamondbacks is on the defensive side of the ball.  Although the team is only 5th in scoring in the league, there are no obvious places for improvement in the lineup.  In the infield, the team has an MVP candidate at first, an above-average second baseman, …

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All-Star Game Recap

On July 17, 2013 By

Patrick Corbin was not at his best against the American League’s best last night, surrendering a double by Miguel Cabrera to deep right, a Chris Davis single tipped in the air by Joey Votto’s glove, and a long sacrifice fly by Jose Bautista.  He did close out the inning quickly, getting a bouncer to short from David Ortiz for a …

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