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STF: Arizona diamond in rough -- if cosmos cooperates
In my first prediction-type column of the 2009 season, I ranked the Arizona Diamondbacks as baseball's sixth-best team heading into spring training.
Do the D-backs have plans to sign any of their young players to multiyear deals? You see Evan Longoria and players such as that sign, and I'm just wondering if we will see that with our D-backs. -- Sheila K., Phoenix I think that's an idea the D-backs are always open to, Sheila, but it has to make sense for both sides in order for it to happen.
D-backs '09 Draft class shines already
Coming into the 2009 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks were well-aware that when it came to offensive depth, there just wasn't that much in the system.
2010 Dynasty Rankings: Top 25 Outfielders
How is Manny Ramireza TMs value affected for Dynasty League Owners?A How about young starts like Matt Kemp, Justin Upton, & Jacoby Ellsbury?A Leta TMs take a look at our early outfield rankings: Ryan Braun - Milwaukee Brewers Justin Upton - Arizona Diamondbacks Grady Sizemore - Cleveland Indians Nick Markakis - Baltimore Orioles Carlos Lee - ...
Upton making mark off field, too
With his breakout season, Diamondbacks right fielder Justin Upton further established himself in the big leagues this year.
Top 25 Fantasy Outfielders for 2010: An Early Look
Leta TMs keep the rankings rolling, taking a look at the Top 25 outfielders for 2010.A There is certainly going to be a lot of movement throughout this list as the off-season progresses, as there could be some significant free agent moves, as well as more information coming out about those who had their 2009 seasons marred by injuries.
D-Backs just 4 steps away from contention
Two words to sum up the Diamondbacks' season - and no, it's not "organizational advocacy": Good riddance.
D-Backs' offensive woes continue
There are reasons to be hopeful about the Diamondbacks offense in 2010. They are named Justin Upton, Mark Reynolds and Miguel Montero.
Area big names go to bat for young athletes
Seven Cities Sports doesn't want to see a shutout in the world of performance training, so the local group is broadening its range, starting with an open house Monday.
Tempers flare as D-backs fall to Giants
Justin Upton singled home two runs and Stephen Drew added an RBI single but it was a case of too little, too late and the Arizona Diamondbacks lost, 7-3, to the San Francisco Giants in Thursday's series finale.
Correia goes distance as Padres blank D-backs
Correia tossed a six-hitter for his first complete game and San Diego beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 on Friday night.
Ojeda leads Diamondbacks over Padres, 7-4
The Diamondbacks' one-two punch came from an unlikely source Sunday. Chad Tracy and Augie Ojeda, the Nos.
Chad Tracy's pinch-hit grand slam Saturday boosted Arizona to an 8-5 win over San Diego.
Rockies roll to tighten grip on NL wild-card lead
Colorado expanded its lead on its three nearest pursuers because San Francisco, Florida and Atlanta all lost.
D-Backs Lose Two of Three, Fail to Derail Rockies' Playoff Express
Justin Upton: Hit a homer and drove in four runs in Saturday's loss. a The Arizona Diamondbacks did very little this weekend to stop the Colorado Rockies from steamrolling their way toward their third postseason berth in franchise history.
Giants 2B Sanchez leaves Arizona game with leg injury
San Francisco Giants second baseman Freddy Sanchez left Monday night's game against Arizona in the first inning with a twisted left knee.
Rockies beat Arizona 10-4, pad wild-card lead
Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez hit solo home runs in the first inning and Giambi had a three-run shot as a pinch hitter in a five-run ninth as the Rockies won for just the second time in seven games.
Diamondbacks' Reynolds makes run at own 'K' record
John Hester went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a run batted in, as the Arizona Diamondbacks edged the Houston Astros, 4-3, to complete a three-game sweep at Chase Field.
In Padres' victory, the kids are alright
Adrian Gonzalez watches his ninth-inning pinch-hit home run go over the left-field fence, tying the game at 5-apiece. - K.C. Alfred / Union-Tribune Justin Upton : Falls a homer shy of the cycle while getting a career-high five hits; makes a great throw to nearly throw out the swift Luis Durango at the plate in the 10th.
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