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5 Questions with Diamondbacks' Expert Jim McLennan
One of the biggest surprises of the season has been the division-leading Arizona Diamondbacks, and AZ Snake Pit's Jim McLennan is undoubtedly enjoying every minute of it. We sent him some questions about the D'backs, and he was kind enough to take the time to send us his responses. On the...
Diamondbacks sign Russell Branyan to minor league deal
The Diamondbacks have signed first baseman Russell Branyan to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Branyan hit 25 home runs last season between the Indians and Mariners, a year after his breakout year when he belted 31 home runs. The Dbacks currently have Brandon Allen and...
Brandon Webb Update
UPDATE: 4:30 PM: Brandon C.: Brandon Webb has signed with the Texas Rangers, pending a physical, according to Ed Price. I would also like to apologize for lack of posting, as I have been very busy with the holidays. Free agent starter Brandon Webb is reportedly deciding between the Rangers and...
Pirates designate Zach Duke for assignment
The Pirates designated left-handed pitcher Zach Duke for assignment today after posting an 8-15 record with a 5.72 ERA and 96 strike outs to 51 walks. It was his worst ERA in an already disappointing six-year stint with the Pirates. Duke has the ability to win games but has played on a team with...
Yankees deal Juan Miranda to Diamondbacks
The New York Yankees have dealt first baseman Juan Miranda to the Diamondbacks for right-hander Scott Allen, according to SI.com. Allen, an 11th round pick in 2009, posted a 4.73 ERA in 16 starts in Class-A this season, a year after posting a 0.51 ERA in 12 games in Low-A. The Yankees had high...
Diamondbacks to pursue Paul Konerko?
ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine is reporting that the Diamondbacks will make a strong run at impending free agent Paul Konerko. The Diamondbacks currently have Adam LaRoche at first base, but are trying to cut back on strike outs after leading the league in 2010. Konerko certainly fits the bill,...
Diamondbacks name Alan Trammell bench coach
Well, the Diamondbacks are certainly filling their staff fast. After naming Don Baylor as the teams hitting coach, and Charles Nagy emerging as the front-runner for pitching coach, the team has named former Cubs bench coach Alan Trammell new Dbacks bench coach. Trammell and Gibson go back to the...
Chris Nagy to be Diamondbacks pitching coach?
Despite early reports, Triple-A pitching coach Charles Nagy has emerged as the front-runner for the Diamondbacks pitching coach position. Earlier reports suggested that former A's pitching coach Curt Young was headed to the Diamondbacks, but that doesn't appear to be the case anymore. Nagy, who...
Diamondbacks hire Don Baylor as hitting coach
The Diamondbacks have hired coach Don Baylor to be their next hitting coach, according to MLB.com. Baylor, a fomer manager for the Rockies and Cubs, has also served as a coach with the Braves, Mets, Mariners, and Rockies. He joins the new regime under Kirk Gibson and GM Kevin Towers. Towers hopes...
Red Sox eye pitcher Brandon Webb?
Typical Red Sox. The Red Sox have added several recovering injury-prone pitchers over the past few seasons and Webb would be the perfect project. Not only is Webb a top notch pitcher when healthy, but he is going to sign for a bargain rate with huge reward if he can remain healthy. I was less...
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