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Gameday Thread, #34: 5/12 vs. Reds

Micah OwingsRHP, 2-3, 5.08 Dan HarenRHP, 3-3, 1.84 Another almost "must win" game for Arizona: with a Double-A rookie making his major-league debut tomorrow against the so-far unstoppable Johnny Cueto, I don't fancey our [...]

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Fan apathy growing for bumbling D-Backs

Fan apathy growing for bumbling D-Backs "There hasn’t been this much antipathy toward the Diamondbacks since they released Luis Gonzalez after the 2006 season. Then, fans didn’t want to see their favorite player leave. There was an emotional [...]

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Roster Moves: Korecky Demoted, Jackson to DL; Zavada, Drew added – Parra to follow?

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Gerardo Parra shows off his home run trot during a spring training game in TucsonNo Comments

Diamondbacks 5, Reds 13: False Dawn

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And thanks to Eric Byrnes and Jerry Hairston for giving us this week's 'Provide your own caption' competition...No Comments

Gameday Thread, #33: 5/11 vs. Reds

Bronson ArroyoLHP, 4-2, 7.15 Jon GarlandRHP, 3-1, 4.03 Yeah, you read - or even 'Red' - that right. A 7.15 ERA and Arroyo still has a winning record. That grinding sound you hear is Dan Haren gnashing his teeth in envy. [...]

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Reds under the bed: previewing the Cincinnati series

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The uniform may be different, but the swing remains the same. Micah Owings can still mash.No Comments

Dear AJ: A letter to the new Diamondbacks manager

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And remember, you won't be a manager until you get thrown out of your first game...No Comments

The Streaking Diamondbacks – both good and bad

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Upton's 17-game hitting streak is now among the most impressive in modern times by a hitter his age. Long may it continue.No Comments

Nationals 8, Diamondbacks 10: Unlucky #13 for Scherzer, Lucky #3 for Hinch

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Justin Upton slides in safely after your typical 2-4-3-6-2-5-2-who-knows botched double steal where the trail runner ends up at third.No Comments

Gameday Thread, #31: 5/10 vs. Nationals

Scott OlsenLHP, 1-3, 6.54 Max ScherzerRHP, 0-3, 3.38 I'll keep this one brief, since we're running a little late. Took Mrs. SnakePit out for a spot of Mother's Day brunch - a charming idea apparently shared by every other [...]

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