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D-Backs acquire Duke from Pirates for player to be named later

From Arizona Diamondbacks Media Relations (PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have acquired left-handed pitcher Zach Duke from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a player to be named later, according to D-backs’ Executive Vice President & General Manager Kevin [...]

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24 Nov 10 Written by
Sep 15, 2009; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starter Zach Duke (57) throws during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Photo via Newscom89 Comments

D-backs acquire infielder Juan Miranda from Yankees

From Arizona Diamondbacks Media Relations (PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have acquired infielder Juan Miranda from the New York Yankees for right-handed pitcher Scott Allen, according to D-backs’ Executive Vice President and General Manager Kevin Towers. Miranda, [...]

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18 Nov 10 Written by
New York Yankees batter Juan Miranda follows through in front of Boston Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez as he hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, May 18, 2010. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)54 Comments

Upton on the trade block?

Ask anyone, and they’ll say that Justin Upton is a future superstar in Major League Baseball. The former first overall draft pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks just finished up his fourth major league season. Upton hit 17 homers and drove [...]

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16 Nov 10 Written by
Arizona Diamondbacks Justin Upton blows a bubble between innings while playing against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on August 13, 2010. UPI/Alexis C. Glenn Photo via NewscomNo Comments

Trading Justin Upton Would be the Riskiest Move in Franchise History

Someone threw gasoline on the hot stove in Phoenix today, where seemingly out of the blue there are rumors swirling that the Diamondbacks would be open to trading Justin Upton. These rumors have been thrown around on Twitter and they [...]

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Apr. 13, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA, U.S. - 13 April 2010: Diamondbacks Justin Upton during a Major League Baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers for the season home opener at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.13 Comments

D-Backs sign infielder Blum to a two-year deal

From Arizona Diamondbacks Media Relations (PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have agreed to terms with infielder Geoff Blum on a two-year contract, according to D-backs’ Executive Vice President and General Manager Kevin Towers. Blum, 37, hit .267 [...]

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15 Nov 10 Written by
May 27, 2010- Milwaukee, WI. Miller Park..Houston Astros Geoff Blum had 1 hit and 2 RBI at the plate today..Milwaukee Brewers won over the Houston Astros 4-3, the Brewers ended up taking 2-3 games in the series at Miller Park..Mike McGinnis / CSM.9 Comments

Hampton lands on “buyer beware” list

One of the (few) nice stories about the 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks was the late-season performance of veteran pitcher Mike Hampton. The two-time All-Star who has battled injuries for years, chose to make a comeback in 2010–as a reliever. In 10 [...]

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And the Brandon Webb era comes to an end…most likely

Eight seasons. 87 wins. One Cy Young Award. Three top five Cy Young voting finishes. 70 pitches thrown in the last two seasons. Those are just some of the accomplishments of one Brandon Webb, the former 8th round pick of [...]

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3 Nov 10 Written by
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 02: Brandon Webb #17 of the Arizona Diamondbacks attends the 10th Annual Gridiron Glamour show benefiting the HollyRod Foundation and SARRC held at Hotel Indigo on February 2, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for HollyRod Foundation)55 Comments

Will the D-Backs go after Konerko?

Back in the day, Paul Konerko terrorized Arizona High School pitching while with the Chaparral Firebirds. Could he be back in the Valley 16 years later as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks? There are rumors that he will. Konerko [...]

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2 Nov 10 Written by
June 29, 2010: First basemen Paul Konerko of the Chicago White Sox during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.No Comments

D-backs add four to complete 2011 coaching staff

From Arizona Diamondbacks Media Relations (PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have named Alan Trammell as bench coach, Don Baylor as hitting coach, Eric Young as first base coach and Charles Nagy as pitching coach for the 2011 [...]

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26 Oct 10 Written by
Arizona Diamondbacks bench coach Kirk Gibson watches the action against the St. Louis Cardinals from the dugout in the second inning at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on July 18, 2009. (UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt) Photo via NewscomNo Comments

Young to be named D-backs first base coach

Former Major Leaguer and broadcaster Eric Young is set to join Kirk Gibson’s coaching staff as the new first base coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks according to reports. Young played 15 years in the big leagues, racking up 1,731 career [...]

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17 Oct 10 Written by
9 Jul 2000: Eric Young #7 of the Chicago Cubs starts to run to first base during the game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the White Sox 9-6.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport1 Comment