Archive for February, 2007
Starting job up for grabs as Arizona pitchers, catchers report (AP)
Arizona pitchers and catchers reported for spring training on Friday with a wide-open competition looming for the final spot in the Diamondbacks’ rotation. The first four are set with Brandon Webb, Randy Johnson, Livan Hernandez and Doug Davis, but at least six youngsters will vie for the fifth spot, according to manager Bob Melvin.
Posted: February 17th, 2007.
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Spring’s 10 burning questions (Yahoo! Sports)
As MLB camps open and optimism runs high, we take aim at the biggest unknowns from Florida to Arizona.
Posted: February 14th, 2007.
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Division tour: NL West (Yahoo! Sports)
West division clubs are turning to a group of veteran pitchers to snap a string of dismal playoff performances.
Posted: February 14th, 2007.
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NL team reports: Issues to be answered (SportingNews.com)
Sporting News correspondents bring you the latest from every major league team. This week features each team’s…
Posted: February 12th, 2007.
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NL team reports: preparing for camp (SportingNews.com)
Each week Sporting News provides exclusive insight on every major league team. Here’s a sample of the latest National League team reports.
Posted: February 9th, 2007.
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Rookies have big shoes to fill (Yahoo! Sports)
Following the freshman class of 2006 will not be easy, but Alex Gordon, Delmon Young and others should be up to the task.
Posted: February 8th, 2007.
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A Little lineup adjustment (Yahoo! Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers’ manager Grady Little has abandoned an idea he floated during the winter meetings of Rafael…
Posted: February 8th, 2007.
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Talks stall with top Arizona pick (Yahoo! Sports)
Arizona Diamondbacks GM Josh Byrnes has continued discussions with Scott Boras, the agent for unsigned…
Posted: February 8th, 2007.
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Division tour: AL West (Yahoo! Sports)
One of baseball’s most underrated and competitive rivalries could again determine the fate of what appears to be a weak division.
Posted: February 8th, 2007.
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Byrnes, Diamondbacks agree to 1-year deal (AP)
The Arizona Diamondbacks and outfielder Eric Byrnes agreed to a $4,575,000, one-year contract Tuesday, avoiding arbitration. Byrnes was the last Arizona player in arbitration. A hearing had been scheduled for Feb. 15. “Obviously, it’s a long process,” general manager Josh Byrnes said. “It’s nice to sit here and have salaries locked in and get focused [...]
Posted: February 6th, 2007.
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