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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

Cause and Effect: Behind the Bullpen’s Struggles

At this point, no one needs to be told that the Arizona bullpen has been struggling mightily. Aside from the surprising performances of Matt Reynolds and Tony Sipp, things have been a let down. Since the…Read More

D’backs vs. Padres Series Preview

The Padres (11-17) are on a semi-hot streak. They’ve won six of their last eight games, including a three-game sweep of the Giants. Before that streak, the Padres were 5-15 and looking like one of…Read More

D’backs vs. Giants: The Good, Bad and Ugly Recap

As the Diamondbacks arrived in Phoenix last night following their second straight extra inning victory against the San Francisco Giants the team as a whole had plenty to be excited about. Despite blowing…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

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Spring Training Battles To Watch

Springtime is not all sunshine and flowers. You guys in Arizona know this obviously considering Spring…Read More

J.J. Putz Signing a Wise Decision by Kevin Towers

Picking up J.J. Putz’s $6.5 million option at the end of the 2012 season was a smart move by the D’backs.…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

2013 Diamondbacks Super Bullpen?

Arizona Diamondbacks General Manager Kevin Towers has been referred to as a genius by many in the industry…Read More

D-backs’ Offseason Shopping List

It’s an extensive process – creating a shopping list that is. I live in a town of a little over 3,000…Read More

J. J. Putz Will be Back in Arizona For Round 3 as the D’Backs’ Closer

Amidst all of the hoopla surrounding Saturday’s double-dealing by General Manager Kevin Towers,…Read More

Diamondbacks vs. Marlins Stat Recap: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

In true 2012 spirit the Diamondbacks continued their Jekyll and Hyde antics through the Marlins series…Read More

August 16th, the Day the D-Backs Finally Woke Up

August 16th, 2012. Remember that date and not just because it was my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary.…Read More

Diamondbacks vs. Pirates Stat Recap: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

The Diamondbacks completed their ten game road trip yesterday with a win against the Pirates. The win…Read More

Diamondbacks vs. Phillies Stat Recap: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

When the Arizona Diamondbacks headed to Philadelphia for a weekend series they were cautiously optimistic…Read More

Diamondbacks vs. Mets Stat Recap: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

As the Diamondbacks prepared for their first of four games against the Mets at Chase Field I was talking…Read More

Diamondbacks vs. Mariners Recap: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

The interleague slugfest ended happily for Diamondbacks fans Wednesday as the offense just kept pounding…Read More

Daniel Hudson pitches well in return

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Daniel Hudson threw his first major league game after coming off the disabled…Read More

Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Wrap-Up: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Diamondbacks finished up a three game set Wednesday night against the L.A. Dodgers with a victory…Read More

Where do the D-backs go from here?

First of all I feel I owe some kind of explanation as to where I have been the last month, and no I was…Read More