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Putz Out, Bell In As Closer

As I wrote about last week, the Arizona bullpen has struggled big time. Now with the news that JJ Putz is having potentially serious elbow troubles, it looks like we’ll get a healthy dose of Heath Bell…Read More

Day Of Redemption For Towers?

Fresh off an offseason full of controversy and, frankly, second guessing, the D’backs’ biggest three acquisitions came up “gritty” to deliver a 6-2 win in the series finale against…Read More

Diamondbacks Outfield Depth Is Starting To Get Thin

The Diamondbacks outfield depth is being tested very early this spring training. The team had just received news that newly signed free-agent outfielder Cody Ross would be out two to three weeks. Ross…Read More

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. The team is stacked from top to bottom and the roster resembles that of a major league team…Read More

Josh Booty’s Second Chance

Josh Booty is a former college football quarterback. He played his college football at LSU for only two years, before deciding to go pro. Booty was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the first round of…Read More

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Ian Kennedy Named Opening Day Starter

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced who will be their starting pitcher for Opening Day and the pitchers…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

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 Prado to 4-Year, $40 Million Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed newly acquired Martin Prado to a four-year, $40 million deal today. The…Read More

What is the Real Reason Why Justin Upton was Traded?

I received the news about The Trade on Thursday at noon EST.  My buddy Mike came over to me and asked…Read More

Crazy Like A Fox or Just Plain Crazy? Towers Era Will be Defined By Upton Trade

When Arizona General Manager Kevin Towers decided that Justin Upton was no longer part of his future…Read More

Hernandez Looking To Dominate This Season

David Hernandez is a vital cog to the success of the Arizona Diamondbacks. His role as the primary set-up…Read More

UPDATED: Justin Upton Traded to Atlanta, D’backs Recieve Prado, Delgado and Prospects

According to reports by ESPN.com, the Atlanta Braves and the Arizona Diamondbacks have completed a trade…Read More

D’backs Avoid Arbitration, Sign SS Pennington to Two-Year Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed recently acquired shortstop Cliff Pennington to a two-year deal…Read More

Will There be Arbitration Case Fights for the D’backs?

It was announced that six members of the Arizona Diamondbacks filed for salary arbitration on Tuesday. …Read More

Arizona Signs Closer J.J.Putz to Two-Year, $13.5 Million Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks solidified the future of their bullpen as they inked closer J.J Putz to a two-year,…Read More

Wacky Wire: D’backs Sign 9 to Minor League Deals

The Arizona Diamondbacks looked to bolster their depth this past week as they announced the signings…Read More

D’backs Must Cut Ties With Upton

As word came out this week about a potential trade for the D’backs outfielder Justin Upton, most noticed…Read More

Upton Saga Continues, Allegedly Nixes Trade to Seattle

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton is highly regarded and has been pursued accordingly this…Read More

Hall of Fame Perspective: It’s Not the Voter’s Fault

This year’s Hall of Fame vote brought about its fair share of scrutiny and the announcement yesterday…Read More