2014 Arizona Diamondbacks

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:33 pm

Putting a whoopin' on the Rockies tonight. 16-8 top of the 9th.

Mods, can we get a sub-forum for MLB up one level? Then move this thread there. Thanks.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:37 pm

still in last place?

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:43 pm

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 6:56 pm

DBacks are undefeated since this site started. Coincidence? I think not.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:08 pm

Goldy with another long ball.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:23 pm

32 runs, 48 hits in a sweep of the Rockies.

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:29 pm

Pretty crazy. Without Pollock too...

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:22 am

Sounds like they got a very high-ceiling pitcher with their 1st, and some quality talent with other first-day picks in multiple positions.

Baseball America said their 1st-Rounder might have the highest ceiling of any prep pitcher in the class. He's very young, very raw with command, but plus-plus curve, plus fastball at 91-95 consistent, plus-plus frame and motion, and improving change-up/slider.

The Goat · Post by **The Goat** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 11:53 pm

The whole first day was pretty awesome. The DBacks took guys who fell to them and made their picks count. Touki has as much talent as any pitcher in the draft and to get him at 16 is great value.

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 4:01 am

You think that was mostly the influence of LaRussa?

General reviews had the Diamondbacks among first-day winners.

The Goat · Post by **The Goat** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:54 am

I think it was just Montgomery and his scouting department continuing the fine work they have done. The DBacks don't do many things I like (Closing off their Dominican presence by losing valuable scouts like Carlos Gomez, trading away cheap affordable talent, etc..) but they have been acquiring talent in the draft for a long time.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:46 am

Maybe they can trade Cahill for a bag of peanuts. What a terrible trade that was by Kevin Towers, as most of his trades and transactions have been. Looking forward to the day he is gone.

azcat34 · Post by **azcat34** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:30 pm

Cahill DFA'd?? Wow, someone will take him off the Dbacks hands for the minimum.

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:05 am

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:42 pm

Goldschmidt continues to own Lincecum.

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 5:26 am

Read they signed their top 12 selections from the draft.

That's a great start to restocking reserves, especially considering the high ceilings most had.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 5:07 am

Rally Duffel?

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:40 am

Touki getting paid:

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:39 am

Traded Thatcher and Campana yesterday.

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Mon Jul 07, 2014 3:27 pm

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Fri Aug 08, 2014 9:15 pm

So, Peralta... This good or no chance?

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Fri Aug 08, 2014 9:20 pm

Stealing home is pretty cool.

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 8:19 pm

JMarkJohns wrote:So, Peralta... This good or no chance?

Seriously...

3/5, 3runs, 5rbi, 2B/GS and basically stole home again, this time from 2nd, with some daft base running.

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:19 pm

Shirt Nazi's?

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 9:22 pm

Nice to see Hudson back on the mound. Throwing 95 mph.

pokinmik · Post by **pokinmik** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 6:19 am

Towers fired... going to be announced today. Good riddance.

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 10:15 am

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 4:24 pm

Coop Cat wrote:

Done deal along with De Jon Watson.

D-backs hire Stewart as new general manager

http://m.dbacks.mlb.com/news/article/96 ... al-manager

PHOENIX -- Dave Stewart officially became the D-backs' fourth full-time general manager Thursday, while De Jon Watson was hired for a key role in the baseball operations department.
Both men will report to chief baseball officer Tony La Russa, with Stewart holding the title of senior vice president and general manager, and Watson as senior vice president of baseball operations.

Given the dual hire, it appears Stewart's focus will be on the Major League roster and contract negotiations, while Watson will focus on player development and scouting, areas he had been involved with in his previous role as assistant general manager of the Dodgers.

"I am excited to be able to bring in two talented and uniquely qualified individuals as part of our front-office leadership team that I feel will improve our organization," La Russa said in a statement. "Our various strengths blend well with more than a century of experience in different areas of the game, and we will work together to get this team moving in the right direction."

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Fri Sep 26, 2014 1:20 pm

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Fri Sep 26, 2014 1:56 pm

Makes sense.

I'm excited to see the new focus.

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Fri Sep 26, 2014 2:19 pm

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Fri Sep 26, 2014 2:29 pm

Gambo saying Jay Bell a candidate.

wooha · Post by **wooha** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 7:41 am

Let's hope this upcoming #1 draft pick turns out better than the last one did.

pokinmik · Post by **pokinmik** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 7:53 am

The Dbacks were such a joke all year, that double-header beating by the Dodgers in Australia just carried over for 160 more games haha.

Crazy that the Rockies were 45-36 at home this year, which is right in-line with many of the playoff teams, and still finished 30 games under .500

The Goat · Post by **The Goat** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 7:41 pm

wooha wrote:Let's hope this upcoming #1 draft pick turns out better than the last one did.

I would be fine if the pick turned out like Upton outside of the whole have the front office trash him, kill his trade value, then deal him for fucking peanuts.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 7:45 pm

Didn't last years overall #1 pick go unsigned?

The Goat · Post by **The Goat** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:10 pm

Yeah, I guess that is what wooha meant. Thought he was talking about last time the DBacks had the #1 pick. Aiken was a mess, but I wouldn't mind the DBacks using some of the similar game theory considering there is no lock for the top spot. If there is a group of guys they consider to be of similar value see who will sign the cheapest and use the rest of the cash on overslot guys later.

the real dill · Post by **the real dill** » Tue Sep 30, 2014 8:39 am

What are ya'lls thoughts on AJ Hinch?

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:01 am

the real dill wrote:What are ya'lls thoughts on AJ Hinch?

He has the 2nd worst winning percentage in Diamondback's history at .420

pokinmik · Post by **pokinmik** » Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:34 am

I can't remember many specifics, seems like a decade ago that Hinch was the AZ manager, but I do remember I didn't like him one bit. Was surprised to see his name in the news again.

the real dill · Post by **the real dill** » Tue Sep 30, 2014 1:05 pm

wooha wrote:Let's hope this upcoming #1 draft pick turns out better than the last one did.

You definitely don't want to draft a pitcher with an infant's UCL

wooha · Post by **wooha** » Tue Sep 30, 2014 4:15 pm

The Goat wrote:
wooha wrote:Let's hope this upcoming #1 draft pick turns out better than the last one did.
I would be fine if the pick turned out like Upton outside of the whole have the front office trash him, kill his trade value, then deal him for fucking peanuts.

This is actually exactly what I meant.

the real dill wrote: You definitely don't want to draft a pitcher with an infant's UCL

...But this is definitely a solid and valid interpretation too.

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Wed Oct 01, 2014 10:57 am

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:34 am

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Fri Oct 03, 2014 11:47 am

I'd like to give Phil Nevin a shot.

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 7:15 am

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 7:23 am

Bear Down!

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 7:47 am

UAEebs86 wrote:Bear Down!

That's right, hale was a Cat back in the mid 80's.

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:12 am

Nothing like a 2-year contract to inspire confidence and establish authority for a first-time manager. Maybe someone can explain this logic, but creating a lame duck scenario just one full year into his tenure seem foolish, especially in a rebuild that, if done properly, should take 3/4 years.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:19 am

azgreg wrote:
UAEebs86 wrote:Bear Down!
That's right, hale was a Cat back in the mid 80's.

On the 1986 national championship team.

Hey it worked for the Red Sox with Francona.

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