As you know by now, former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez re-joined the organization two months ago.  I look forward to his contributions in the front office in this off-season and beyond heading into 2010.  Here is a short segment from the Diamondbacks 10th Inning show on Fox Sports Arizona, hosted by Todd Walsh.

The Dbacks yesterday named Billy Buckner their minor league pitcher of the year for this past season.  Well, the pickins must have been slim.  Buckner may have been lights out in the minors, however outside of two good starts, he was mediocre at best with the parent club.
Buckner threw a great start in his first start in Oakland this summer, however he was shelled in several other appearances.  I would have a better time watching grass grow or cows graze than watching Buckner.  Nevertheless, I guess it means something and maybe we can see some of what he did in [...]

The Arizona Diamondbacks 2009 season ended three days ago with a record of 70-92.  That may be the most positive thing I’ve said about the Dbacks all season.
Now the work begins to put together a team for 2010.  You will see a lot of familiar faces and a lot of fresh ones as well.  The changes have already started.  The Diamondbacks released first base coach Lorenzo Bundy and third base coach Chip Hale a couple of days ago.  To me, not real surprising given the base running blunders that took place throughout the season.
Here is my prediction of the opening [...]

The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Chicago Cubs in the final game of 2009 here in a few minutes.  Let’s see if the Dbacks can get that elusive 70th win.  70 looks better than 69.
Cubs have taken the field.  Enjoy the game and I’ll be back later to recap the game and this week will be recapping the season.
Go Dbacks!
Scott Allen