Matt Williams Joins Diamondbacks Coaching Staff Nov 12, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks have added Matt Williams as their first base coach and Bo Porter as their third base coach for the 2010 season, while retaining bullpen and catching coach Glenn Sherlock. "We are really proud to add Matt Williams and Bo Porter to our staff in addition to retaining Glenn Sherlock," manager A.J. Hinch said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Rico Brogna To Manage 2010 BayBears Nov 12, 2009
MOBILE, AL Rico Brogna, a former major league first baseman who has worked with the Arizona Diamondbacks as both a scout and minor league field coordinator, will make his managerial debut for the organization's Double-A affiliate Mobile BayBears in 2010 ... Brogna, who was a field coordinator for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season, was named the eighth skipper in Mobile BayBears history on Tuesday, replacing former manager Hector De La Cruz. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
D-backs add Williams, Porter as Coaches Nov 12, 2009
PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have added Matt Williams as first base coach and Bo Porter as third base coach, while Glenn Sherlock agreed to remain with the club as the bullpen and catching coach for the 2010 season under Manager A.J. Hinch. Williams, 43, is making his big league coaching debut. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Seventeen TV Dates Set For Panther Men, Women Nov 11, 2009
Sutton has spent the past three summers as the television voice of the Arizona Diamondbacks after five seasons as the TV voice of the Milwaukee Brewers. This season, Sutton will be joined by former Panther standout , who played on UWM's Sweet 16 team in 2005 and on the squad that reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2006. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Indians Announce 2010 Spring Schedule Nov 11, 2009
at Arizona Diamondbacks ... ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS ... March 9 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Thu. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
Counsell, Weathers join free-agent pool Nov 10, 2009
He turned 39 in August, but in 2009 he had his best season since he helped the Arizona Diamondbacks win the 2001 World Series, batting. 285 in with 34 extra-base hits, a. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
HOT STOVE: Players potentially eligible for free agency Nov 10, 2009
Arizona Diamondbacks. P Doug Davis; P Scott Schoeneweis; 1B c-Chad Tracy. (USA Today -- Sports)
Valverde files for free agency Nov 10, 2009
Valverde, 31, led the National League with 47 saves for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2007 before being traded to the Astros following that year. He led the NL in saves again in '08 with 44, but missed 41 games this past season with a strained calf. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Minor's rough start uncharacteristic Nov 8, 2009
Same guy who hit four of them this year for the Arizona Diamondbacks. "Fastball, down and away. He went down and got it," Minor said. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Diamondbacks Nov 8, 2009
This corroborates an earlier report by Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Snyder has become expendable with Miguel Montero's solid season and Overbay would provide some veteran stewardship of first base while Brandon Allen hones his skills at Triple-A Reno. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Diamondbacks Exercise Option for RHP Webb Nov 7, 2009
Washington - The Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday exercised their 2010 contract option for right-handed pitcher Brandon Webb. General manager Josh Byrnes says Webb has recovered well from an Aug. 4 arthroscopic surgery on his pitching shoulder. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Arizona opts to keep Webb Nov 7, 2009
5 million option was exercised yesterday by the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team counting on the former Cy Young winner coming back successfully from shoulder surgery. The 30-year-old righthander was the team s Opening Day pitcher last season, giving up six runs in four innings, then did not take the mound again the rest of the year, eventually undergoing surgery on his pitching shoulder Aug. 4. (Boston Globe)
Webb's $8.5 Million Option Exercised by D-backs Nov 7, 2009
5 million option was exercised Friday by the Arizona Diamondbacks. The right-hander made just one start last season before being put on the disabled list and had arthroscopic surgery Aug. 4 on his pitching shoulder. (ABC 7 News, DC)
D-backs Exercise Their Option on Webb Nov 7, 2009
As expected, the Arizona Diamondbacks exercised their $8 ... has been underpaid during his entire Arizona Diamondbacks tenure. (BigBlueNation.com)
Giants' ace cited for possession Nov 6, 2009
In this Oct. 1, 2009, photo, San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum sits in the dugout during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Nationals Claim LHP Slaten Off Waivers Nov 6, 2009
WASHINGTON - The Washington Nationals have claimed left-handed reliever Doug Slaten off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Slaten, who will turn 30 before the start of next season, is a middle reliever who spent most of 2009 at Triple-A Reno, going 3-2 with nine saves and a 3. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Dodgers pass on Garland's 2010 option Nov 6, 2009
5 million buyout, which will be paid by the Arizona Diamondbacks as part of the terms of the trade that sent Garland to the Dodgers for infielder Tony Abreu on Aug. 31. The 30-year-old Garland was 3-2 with a 2. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Wolf, five others file for free agency Nov 6, 2009
5 million buyout, paid by the Arizona Diamondbacks as specified in the deal that brought Garland to the Dodgers for Tony Abreu. Clubs during the filing period have an exclusive window in which to re-sign their free agents, who can talk to (but not sign with) other clubs once they file. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Mariners add pitcher Yusmeiro Petit Nov 6, 2009
SEATTLE The Seattle Mariners have claimed right-handed pitcher Yusmeiro Petit off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. General manager Jack Zduriencik announced Thursday the addition of the 24-year-old who pitched in 23 games for Arizona last season. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Giants ace Lincecum cited for marijuana possession Nov 6, 2009
In this Oct. 1, 2009, photo, San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum sits in the dugout during a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in San Francisco. Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges following a traffic stop in his home state of Washington. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mariners claim Petit off waivers Nov 6, 2009
The Mariners added another pitcher on Thursday, claiming right-hander Yusmeiro Petit off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Petit appeared in 23 games for the D-backs last season, going 3-10 with a 5. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Giants' pitcher caught with pot Nov 6, 2009
Chad Tracy's $7 million option has been declined by the Arizona Diamondbacks, who will pay the infielder a $1 million buyout. The 29-year-old becomes eligible for free agency. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Defending WCC Champion Zags Announce 2010 Schedule Nov 5, 2009
The Bulldogs, coming off of their third consecutive 30-win season and first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1981, will open the season Feb. 19-21 with the Cactus Classic held at Tucson Electric Park, the Arizona Diamondbacks spring training complex, in Tucson, Ariz. There the Zags will match up with NCAA Tournament participant University of Missouri twice and also play single games against New Mexico State University and the University of Washington. (Gozags.com)
Paint The Town Pinstripes Chuck Solomon/ SIThe Yankees finished their debut season at the new Yankee Stadium with the 27th World Series title in club history.Nine years later, the Yankees are champions again. So what made this team so different than the previous eight? Pardon the clich, but it was the Yankees' year, writes Joe Posnanski. Nov 5, 2009
But they lost the World Series in seven games (to the EXPANSION Arizona Diamondbacks, for crying out loud), and it was time for some serious New York overkill. 2002: Yankees spent $17 million more on payroll than any other team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Zavadas mustache takes national honor Nov 3, 2009
Provided by Arizona Diamondbacks Clay Zavada. The Arizona Diamondbacks finished in last place and weren t even close to baseball s postseason as the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies battle in the World Series. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Nice surprises can't boost D-backs' year Nov 2, 2009
The Official Site of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Search. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Mark Haley on D-backs Instructional League Nov 1, 2009
By Senior EditorDate: Oct 30, 2009 Mark Haley, longtime manager of the South Bend Silver Hawks, served as a hitting coach during the Arizona Diamondbacks Instructional League earlier this fall. He shared his insights on who the most impressive prospects were with FutureBacks. (Bucknuts.com)
Arizona Wants Ex-Diamondbacks Back Nov 1, 2009
Some Arizona Diamondbacks fans call Carlos Quentin "the one who got away." That's not entirely accurate ... Had the Arizona Diamondbacks offered him arbitration and he had accepted, would it have been so bad ... As currently constructed, he Arizona Diamondbacks are still a decent team, and likely much better than the 5-8 club that they have shown themselves to be thus far. (Chicago White Sox, TheInsiders.com)
Astros add trio of coaches on Friday Oct 31, 2009
" Pedrique was suggested to Mills by Wade, but it didn't take much for Mills to be sold on him. Pedrique was named interim manager for the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second half of the 2004 season after opening the year as the team's third-base coach. A native of Venezuela, he has more than 31 years of experience in baseball as a player, coach and manager. "[Mills] just didn't hear it from me, but he sat down with [assistant general managers] Ricky Bennett and David Gottfried and [president of... (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Hairston, Jr. Contributing in World Series Oct 31, 2009
Helped the Arizona Diamondbacks capture its first World Series title, while also halting the Yankees' drive for four-straight Fall Classic titles. In six games, Finley went to the plate 19 times, recording seven hits, five runs, and two RBI.. (Siusalukis.com)
Parker upbeat after surgery Oct 30, 2009
The Official Site of the Arizona Diamondbacks ... So far, so good for Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Jarrod Parker. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Webb a key to D-backs rotation in '10 Oct 29, 2009
The Official Site of the Arizona Diamondbacks ... This will be an important offseason for the Arizona Diamondbacks as they try to rebound from a last-place finish in the National League West ... PHOENIX -- If there was one thing that defined the Arizona Diamondbacks the past few seasons it's been the club's starting pitching. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
D-backs lineup in flux heading to spring Oct 27, 2009
The Official Site of the Arizona Diamondbacks ... This will be an important offseason for the Arizona Diamondbacks as they try to rebound from a last-place finish in the National League West. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Projections from Bill James: D-backs Pitchers Oct 26, 2009
Inside, we have a sneak peek of James' 2010 projections for Arizona Diamondbacks' pitching staff, including the $8 ... This season, the Arizona Diamondbacks enjoyed a fantastic season from their healthy ace, a solid effort from three other starting pitchers, and a myriad of disastrous performances at the back end of the rotation from pitchers trying to fill the void created by their other injured ace. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
2001 World Series Game Played on Ha... Oct 25, 2009
On Halloween night October 31, 2001, the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks played Game 4 of the World Series in New York. When it was all over, the capacity crowd of 55,863 at the old Yankee Stadium saw a dramatic game that turned out to be a treat not a trick. (Suite101.com)
Padres to tab Hoyer as GM Oct 25, 2009
As CEO of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Moorad signed Josh Byrnes as GM in October 2005 to replace Joe Garagiola Jr. Under Byrnes, the D-backs won the National League West by a half-game in 2007, lost the division by two games in 2008 and, under the weight of injuries and underperformance, lost 92 games this season. Moorad left the D-backs earlier this year, and he and his group purchased 33 percent of the Padres from principal owner John Moores just prior to the start of the season. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Padres hire Hoyer as general manager Oct 25, 2009
The Padres, who went 37-25 since July 28, finished ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who had been put together by Moorad before he resigned in early January to pursue the purchase of the Padres from John Moores. Moorad and his group currently own about 35 percent of the team. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Coyotes hope wins will boost attendance Oct 24, 2009
Coyotes fans said if the team keeps winning, that will draw fans -- especially with the Arizona Diamondbacks coming off a last-place finish and the Phoenix Suns not expected to have a stellar season. They just need to win, said a Coyotes fan who declined to give his name. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Hoyer emerges as leader for Padres GM Oct 24, 2009
The Official Site of the Boston Red Sox. Red Sox assistant is frontrunner in San Diego's search. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Parker to have Tommy John surgery Oct 23, 2009
The Official Site of the Arizona Diamondbacks ... The Arizona Diamondbacks' top pitching prospect, Jarrod Parker, will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow next week. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Play ball! Or wait for World Series? Oct 23, 2009
After sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks in the '07 NLCS, the red-hot Rockies had won 21 of their last 22 games. But a record eight-day layoff cooled them off. (USA Today -- Sports)
Padres could soon hire new GM Oct 22, 2009
Moorad has said on numerous occasions that he had a gentlemen's agreement with his former team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, that he wouldn't interview members from that organization, which would take Jerry DiPoto and Peter Woodfork, two members of the Arizona front office, off the table. One interesting report that circulated Tuesday from various Boston media outlets was that Towers could conceivably take a spot in the Red Sox front office -- possibly as a special assistant or in the scouting... (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Phillies going for rare World Series repeat Oct 22, 2009
2001 New York Yankees, lost to Arizona Diamondbacks in 7 games. 2009 Philadelphia Phillies, vs. New York Yankees or Los Angeles Angels. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ducks, Beavers baseball recruits praised Oct 21, 2009
Despite its lack of recent tradition, coach George Horton brought in many solid recruits from California, such as left-hander Christian Jones and infielder Jack Marder, an Arizona Diamondbacks draftee. More Headlines. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Reds tap Price for pitching coach slot Oct 18, 2009
Price, 47, spent the past 10 seasons as a pitching coach in the Major Leagues, holding that position with the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2006 until he resigned on May 8 after manager Bob Melvin was replaced by A.J. Hinch. Speaking by phone, Price expressed excitement in taking on this National League Central challenge. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Reds Name Pitching Coach Oct 18, 2009
He held that position with the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2006 until he resigned on May 8 of this season after manager Bob Melvin was replaced by A.J. Hinch. Before joining the D'Backs he spent 6 seasons as pitching coach for the Seattle Mariners, including the 2003 and 2004 campaigns when the club was managed by Melvin. (FOX19.com, OH)
MLB Notebook: Players deal with bitter cold weather Oct 17, 2009
Bob Melvin sees Houston as being in better shape than the Arizona Diamondbacks were when he became their manager in November 2004. Melvin met with the Astros about their managerial job, He was the fifth of 10 candidates that team officials will interview. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Arizona Diamondbacks Rotation Notes Oct 17, 2009
This story originally published on. By Posted Mar 8, 2009. (San Francisco, TheInsiders.com)
NL West Preview and Predictions Oct 17, 2009
Arizona Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks' unfortunate financial situation handcuffed general manager Josh Byrnes into making some unwise decisions with the little money that he did have to spend this offseason. (San Francisco, TheInsiders.com)
Handing Out The Hardware Oct 17, 2009
Yet, along with Dan Haren, he deserves credit for helping the Arizona Diamondbacks stay competitive, even when things got ugly for that offense. Although either pitcher cannot match the win total belonging to Webb, Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants and Santana of the New York Mets are more deserving of the award, in 08. (Boston, TheInsiders.com)
2009 Diamondbacks Injury Report Oct 16, 2009
Everyone knows that Brandon Webb's shoulder and Conor Jackson's Valley Fever were primary reasons that the Arizona Diamondbacks fell well below their expectations for the 2009 season. Those injuries were but two of many that derailed the D-backs, however. (BigBlueNation.com)
Diamondbacks AFL Profiles Oct 16, 2009
Inside, we profile the eight Arizona Diamondbacks prospects that will play for the Scottsdale Scorpions beginning October 13th. Please or to read the rest of this story. (BigBlueNation.com)
Will McCourt's Separation Effect the Dodgers? Oct 16, 2009
The team was sold to former Arizona Diamondbacks chief executive Jeff Moorad, who imported his own club president and fired 13 front-office employees in July. Attorney Marshall Grossman, representing Frank McCourt, said the couple has not filed for divorce and said Frank McCourt is the sole owner of the franchise and is registered as such with Major League Baseball. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Clark left Braves, Hudson hopes to stay Oct 16, 2009
Bryan Augenstein, Arizona Diamondbacks. Mesa 1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Deb Gullet joins Gallagher & Kennedy Oct 16, 2009
Gallagher s corporate clients list also includes the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, PetSmart Inc., DMB Associates Inc., Swift Transportation and Discount Tire. Gullett s husband, Wes, also has been a key aide to McCain over the years. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Path of the Pros: Lyle Overbay Oct 15, 2009
Picked by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 18th round of that year's Draft, Overbay hit. 343 and amassed a Missoula record 180 total bases (broken this year ) while racking up a still-unmatched Pioneer League-record 101 RBIs in only 75 games. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Diamondbacks TV ratings plummet Oct 14, 2009
Arizona Diamondbacks -19. Milwaukee Brewers -17. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Colangelo named to Grand Canyon board Oct 14, 2009
Former owner of the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks, Colangelo is now managing director of the USA Basketball Men s Senior National Team program. GCU will soon kick off a new basketball season and hopes to improve its standing within the NCAA.. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Except For Garner, No Surprises In Astros Manager Finalists Oct 13, 2009
In addition to Clark and Pedrique, the Astros have also scheduled interviews with former Milwaukee Brewers manager Ned Yost, San Diego Padres hitting coach Randy Ready, former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin, former Washington Nationals manager Manny Acta, former Astros manager Phil Garner and current Boston Red Sox coaches Brad Mills and Tim Bogar. The Astros have also been granted permission to interview Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin; that interview has yet to be... (Click2Houston, TX)
Hall of Fame Profile: Jason Jennings Oct 12, 2009
Drafted in the 54th round by the Arizona Diamondbacks, Jennings turned down the offer to turn pro and came to Baylor in the fall of 1996. "I'd say I was about 95 percent dead set on coming to Baylor," he said. (Baylorbears.com)
D-backs Get Inf Abreu From Dodgers Oct 10, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired infielder Tony Abreu from the Los Angeles Dodgers, finalizing an August 31 trade for pitcher Jon Garland, the club announced on Friday. The 24-year-old played eight games for the Dodgers in 2009, hitting. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tony Abreu Completes Garland Trade Oct 10, 2009
The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired infielder Tony Abreu from the Dodgers to complete the August 31 trade for Jon Garland. The deal had been delayed by a grievance filed by Abreu regarding his official service time at the major league level. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
A's squash speculation about Forst and San Diego Oct 9, 2009
When Moorad was CEO of the Arizona Diamondbacks, he hired another Red Sox assistant GM, Josh Byrnes, as general manager. Towers, the longest-tenured GM in the big leagues, was fired with one year left on his contract. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
2009 Recap: NL West Oct 7, 2009
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS ==================== If there were any question about 's importance to the Diamondbacks, the answer was made clear during his absence in 2009. Arizona had the third-worst record (70-92) in its 12 seasons despite strong offensive seasons from and. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Diamondbacks attendance drops Oct 7, 2009
The Arizona Diamondbacks ended the 2009 season in the National League West cellar with 4,700 fewer fans per game at Chase Field. The D-backs averaged 26,286 fans this season, according to ESPN. That is down from an average of 30,986 fans in the 2008 season. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
