Archive: Arizona Diamondbacks

Tickets for 2011 Taco Bell® All-Star Sunday on Sale April 18th

Fans will be able to purchase single game tickets for the 2011 Taco Bell All-Star Sunday which includes the Legends & Celebrity Softball Game and the XM All-Star Futures Game beginning April 18th at 10:00 a.m. Arizona time at allstargame.com [...]

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D-Backs avoid arbitration, agree to terms with Johnson

From Arizona Diamondbacks Media Relations (PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have avoided arbitration and agreed to terms with infielder Kelly Johnson on a one-year contract, according to D-backs’ Executive Vice President and General Manager Kevin Towers. Johnson, [...]

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D-Backs acquire Galarraga from Tigers for Eichhorn, Robowski

From Arizona Diamondbacks Media Relations (PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have acquired right-handed pitcher Armando Galarraga from the Detroit Tigers for right-handed pitcher Kevin Eichhorn and left-handed pitcher Ryan Robowski, according to D-backs’ Executive Vice President and [...]

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D-BACKS SIGN FREE AGENTS BLOOMQUIST, HEILMAN TO CONTRACTS

From Arizona Diamondbacks Media Relations (PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have agreed to terms with infielder/outfielder Willie Bloomquist on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2012 and right-handed pitcher Aaron Heilman on a one-year contract [...]

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Merry Christmas Rusty, we’ve sold you to Japan

No, that’s not a line from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Rusty Ryal, who played for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2009 and 2010, has been sold to the Yomiuri Giants of the Nippon Professional Baseball League. Sold. Such a harsh term, [...]

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D-backs ink Nady to one-year deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks continued their offseason restructuring on Wednesday by signing free agent Xavier Nady to a one-year deal worth a reported $1.75 million. Nady is expected to platoon in the outfield and at first base. Nady had played predominantly [...]

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May 27, 2010 - Chicago, United States - epa02176170 Chicago Cubs right fielder Xavier Nady makes a diving attempt to catch a fly ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake for a single in the sixth inning of their Major League Baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, USA 27 May 2010. The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 1-0.68 Comments

D-backs sign Putz to two-year deal

From Arizona Diamondbacks Media Relations (PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher J.J. Putz on a two-year contract with a club option for 2013, according to D-backs’ Executive Vice President and General [...]

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July 25, 2010 - Oakland, CA, United States of America - 25 Jul, 2010; Oakland, CA, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher J.J. Putz.50 Comments

The Diamondbacks Have Become the Padres

As the Arizona Diamondbacks started trading veterans late in July, in the aftermath of the firings of A.J. Hinch and Josh Byrnes, it was clear that a rebuilding project was starting. The model most pointed to was that of the [...]

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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Mark Reynolds squats during a pause in play against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on May 25, 2010 in Denver. UPI/Gary C. Caskey Photo via Newscom139 Comments

And so the Reynolds era has come to an end

In 2009, after one of the most amazing single statistical seasons by a player in MLB history, the Arizona Diamondbacks locked up third baseman Mark Reynolds to a new contract. Reynolds had just clubbed 44 homers (2nd highest total in [...]

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May 25, 2010 - Denver, Colorado, U.S. - MLB Baseball - Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman MARK REYNOLDS hits during a 2-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.43 Comments

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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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 Newscom78 Comments