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Dbacks Have Trade Options

Scott Allen — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:43:44 +0000

Much has been made of the recent slide the Arizona Diamondbacks were in, losing 10 in a row before winning three of their past four games. So much so that both Managing Partner Ken Kendrick and Team President Derek Hall called out the team and said changes were going to take place. So far, the only change since those comments last week was today when the Dbacks optioned pitcher Saul Rivera to Reno and recalled pitcher Blaine Boyer. Not much to write about on that one. That move was about as exciting as watching grass grow.

So, who does have trade value on this team? Well, more than you think. The only real untouchables would be Justin Upton, mainly because he is still so talented and still so young, and Ian Kennedy, who is still under contract for five years. I think even young guys like Stephen Drew and Mark Reynolds have the ability to be traded. Who can you get back in return though? That of course all depends on who the Dbacks are willing to part with, and yes that might even include Dan Haren.

So who do you think Arizona will trade first? Chime in and tell us.

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Dbacks Pitchers Having Tough Afternoon

Scott Allen — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:33:39 +0000

Well, the Arizona Diamondbacks have come back to reality this afternoon. Currently in the top of the 7th inning, the Dbacks are losing 11-3 to the Toronto Blue Jays. Starter Billy Buckner had a rough go of it and got lit up for eight runs and 11 hits in only four innings. Ok, his chance is gone, who’s next?

Cesar Valdez came in and fared no better. He gave up two runs and three hits in two innings. Now, Saul Rivera, who has managed to come in and give up three hits in his first seven pitches. Oh and remember last night I said don’t pitch to Edwin Encarnacion today. Well no one listened. He’s already hit his fifth home run of the series today. It just keeps getting better….stay tuned

Scott Allen

Diamondbacks Start New Homestand

Scott Allen — Thu, 20 May 2010 00:30:03 +0000

So the Arizona Diamondbacks went 0-6 in their last home stand. Tonight, they start a brief five game tease at Chase Field against the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are here for two games. Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays come to town for three.

Ian Kennedy takes the mound tonight. He’s been solid, more so, much more so than Dan Haren, so I consider him the ace right now. Kennedy has a 3.58 ERA. Haren’s is 4.83.

Hopefully the bullpen won’t make an appearance. Even the new guys are stinking up the place. Saul Rivera. Bust. Carlos Rosa. Bust. The “older” guys, no better. I’m praying for a complete game by Kennedy. However, we know Dbacks manager A.J. Hinch won’t let that happen. He doesn’t like complete games and this was 1985, Kennedy would be completing every game. Unfortunately it’s 2010 though and quickly feeling like 2004. We all know what happened in 2004 when the Dbacks gave up in early June and finished 51-111. Good times! Let’s win one this trip home boys!

Scott Allen