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Improved D’backs Will Fall Short of NL West Title
These are the fun times for those of us lucky enough to blog about the Arizona Diamondbacks at venomstrikes.com. Opening Day is oh so close and we get to write about where we think the D’backs…Read More
Arizona Will Win The Division In 2013
How about that straight-forward title, huh? Although some of my colleagues at Venom Strikes may disagree with me, I think Arizona will win the National League West in 2013. I host a sports radio show here…Read More
Can We Just Lock Up Goldy, Already?
I was walking on my college campus yesterday wearing a Paul Goldschmidt jersey t-shirt and out of the corner of my ear I heard: “Goldschmidt sucks!” First of all, that guy was a jerk and second…Read More
Arizona: The new mecca for baseball?
First of all, I just want to say that the D’backs are very lucky to have Derrick Hall as a part of this organization. It is clear that Derrick not only loves the Diamondbacks, but he loves the state…Read More
NL West 2B Primer
Where’s the D’back advantage? With almost half, 47 percent, of all games against division opponents this season, it’s vital to know what advantages you have against other teams in the…Read More
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Parra and Montero Add To An Already Strong Venezuelan Team
If the World Baseball Classic were to be played on paper, Venezuela would probably take home the championship.…Read More
Injury Could Mean Trouble For Ross
First of all, I just want to say that as I’m writing this, there is actual baseball on TV in the…Read More
NL West 1B Primer
Where’s the D’back advantage? With almost half, 47 percent, of all games against division…Read More
NL West Catching Primer
Where’s the D’back advantage? With almost half, 47 percent, of all games against division…Read More
Bloomquist Wins My MVP For Week 1
I know, I know, it’s only the first week of spring training but if what we are seeing from Willie…Read More
Spring Training Battles To Watch
Springtime is not all sunshine and flowers. You guys in Arizona know this obviously considering Spring…Read More
Putz Is Now A Lean, Mean, Closing Machine
With J.J. Putz being locked into the desert for at least two more seasons, it is crucial for him to be…Read More
Gregorius Elbow Injury to Sideline Him for Good Portion of Spring Training
When the Diamondbacks acquired shortstop Didi Gregorius from the Cincinnati Reds in the Trevor Bauer…Read More
Miggy vs. Bauer. Round 2. Ding Ding.
“He [Bauer] never wanted to listen.” The soap opera that features Miguel Montero and Trevor…Read More
Diamondbacks Sign Barajas to Minor League Deal
The Diamondbacks signed veteran catcher Rod Barajas to a minor league deal on Sunday. The 37-year-old…Read More
Diamondbacks Sign Hill To Three-Year, $35 Million Contract Extension
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed second baseman Aaron Hill to a three-year contract extension worth $35…Read More
D’backs And MLB Aim To Strike Out More Than Just Batters In 2013
Sometimes our national pastime can be overshadowed by things we can’t control. The goal is to strike…Read More
With Parra Locked Up, Now The Real Fun Begins
As reported yesterday on Venom Strikes, the Arizona Diamondbacks have avoided arbitration and signed…Read More
Diamondbacks Sign Parra to One-Year Deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided arbitration today and signed outfielder Gerardo Parra to a one-year,…Read More
White Sox Claim Anderson Off Waivers
Lars Anderson, the infielder picked up by the D’backs from Cleveland in the Trevor Bauer trade,…Read More
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