Arizona Diamondbacks (80-60 / 1st in the NL West / 7 GA)
2011 Record vs. Colorado: 11-4 (77 runs scored, 56 runs allowed)
Last Series vs. Rockies: August 29-31 (W 3-0 at Chase Field)
Latest Series Results: W 3-0 vs Rockies; W 2-1 at Giants
I think we've beaten the rundown of the Diamondbacks into the ground by now. Competent hitting, surprisingly good pitching (hello Ian Kennedy) has put them in a good place: that is, ahead of the Giants, and well ahead of the Giants. The Rockies season is completely over, and I'm still going to root for the Rockies to win every game they play, but I'm just glad someone is putting those smug Giants fans in their place. Then again, the Diamondbacks going to the postseason sets the Diamondbacks up to win their 2nd World Series, putting them right there with the Florida Marlins, leaving the Rays and Rockies as the 90s expansion teams as the ones who not only haven't won the World Series, but haven't won it twice. Also, and not that this season made this fact true, but the Rockies remain the only 90s expansion team to not win their division. Boo.
All I can hope for is that the Rockies don't make it easy for them. I do NOT want to see a club roll over and die. I think we can all agree with that.
Expected Pitching Matchups
Monday, 9/5/11 @ 1:10PM MT
Tuesday, 9/6/11 @ 6:40PM MT
TBD
Wednesday, 9/7/11 @ 6:40PM MT
Roster
# | Pitchers | B/T | Ht | Wt | DOB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
33 | Alberto Castillo | L-L | 6'3" | 220 | Jul 5, 1975 |
55 | Josh Collmenter | R-R | 6'2" | 235 | Feb 7, 1986 |
48 | Ryan Cook | R-R | 6'3" | 200 | Jun 30, 1987 |
38 | Sam Demel | R-R | 6'0" | 205 | Oct 23, 1985 |
19 | Zach Duke | L-L | 6'1" | 205 | Apr 19, 1983 |
30 | David Hernandez | R-R | 6'2" | 250 | May 13, 1985 |
41 | Daniel Hudson | R-R | 6'3" | 230 | Mar 9, 1987 |
31 | Ian Kennedy | R-R | 6'0" | 190 | Dec 19, 1984 |
36 | Wade Miley | L-L | 6'1" | 220 | Nov 13, 1986 |
15 | Micah Owings | R-R | 6'5" | 220 | Sep 28, 1982 |
47 | Joe Paterson | R-L | 6'1" | 210 | May 19, 1986 |
40 | J.J. Putz | R-R | 6'5" | 250 | Feb 22, 1977 |
34 | Joe Saunders | L-L | 6'3" | 210 | Jun 16, 1981 |
39 | Bryan Shaw | S-R | 6'1" | 210 | Nov 8, 1987 |
29 | Brad Ziegler | R-R | 6'4" | 205 | Oct 10, 1979 |
# | Catchers | B/T | Ht | Wt | DOB |
12 | Henry Blanco | R-R | 5'11" | 225 | Aug 29, 1971 |
17 | Robby Hammock | R-R | 5'10" | 185 | May 13, 1977 |
26 | Miguel Montero | L-R | 5'11" | 215 | Jul 9, 1983 |
# | Infielders | B/T | Ht | Wt | DOB |
27 | Geoff Blum | S-R | 6'3" | 220 | Apr 26, 1973 |
11 | Sean Burroughs | L-R | 6'2" | 180 | Sep 12, 1980 |
44 | Paul Goldschmidt | R-R | 6'3" | 245 | Sep 10, 1987 |
2 | Aaron Hill | R-R | 5'11" | 200 | Mar 21, 1982 |
16 | John McDonald | R-R | 5'9" | 180 | Sep 24, 1974 |
37 | Lyle Overbay | L-L | 6'2" | 220 | Jan 28, 1977 |
14 | Ryan Roberts | R-R | 5'11" | 185 | Sep 19, 1980 |
# | Outfielders | B/T | Ht | Wt | DOB |
18 | Willie Bloomquist | R-R | 5'11" | 185 | Nov 27, 1977 |
4 | Collin Cowgill | R-L | 5'9" | 185 | May 22, 1986 |
8 | Gerardo Parra | L-L | 5'11" | 200 | May 6, 1987 |
10 | Justin Upton | R-R | 6'2" | 205 | Aug 25, 1987 |
24 | Chris Young | R-R | 6'2" | 190 | Sep 5, 1983 |