Arizona Diamondbacks News
Arizona Diamondbacks News
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Butler tabbed skipper at Triple-A Reno
The D-backs announced their Minor League coaching staffs on Wednesday, including Brett Butler's return to the managerial ranks at Triple-A Reno.
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Meetings could be quiet for D-backs
Last year, the D-backs were in the thick of the Winter Meetings buzz. This year, Arizona will likely be pretty quiet at the Winter Meetings, which get underway Monday in Las Vegas.
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Fans can support D-backs hurlers
The D-backs have three players up for This Year in Baseball Awards. Ace Brandon Webb is up for Starting Pitcher of the Year, fellow starter Doug Davis is up for Moment of the Year and Chad Qualls is up for Setup Man of the Year.
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D-backs offer arbitration to trio
The Diamondbacks offered salary arbitration to three of their five free-agent players hours before Monday's deadline.
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D-backs lose Tinsley to Mariners
Add first-base coach to the list of things the D-backs are looking for this winter. Lee Tinsley, the club's first-base coach for the last three seasons, accepted a similar job with the Mariners.
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Grace just kept hits comin' in his career
Mark Grace delivered one double after another and plenty of singles and eventually became the Major League hits leader of the 1990s with 1,754 knocks. And the glib first baseman, who played 16 seasons, will now see if all those hits were enough to get him into the Hall of Fame.
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Williams makes debut on Hall ballot
Matt Williams, a five-time All-Star who finished with 378 home runs and 1,218 RBIs to go with a .268 batting average in 10 seasons with the Giants, one with the Indians and six with the D-backs, is making his first appearance on the Hall of Fame ballot.
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Bell's determination leads to Hall ballot
Jay Bell never thought he would play 18 seasons in the big leagues. Instead, he finds himself on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame for the first time.
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Mailbag: Are Ojeda, Burke options?
With the club seemingly interested in Damion Easley and Mark Loretta, what does that mean for the future of Augie Ojeda and Chris Burke with the D-backs? Beat reporter Steve Gilbert addresses this question and more in this week's edition of the mailbag.
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D-backs face several decisions
The D-backs will have extra picks in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft. How many will depend on how many of their free agents they offer salary arbitration to by Monday's 10 p.m. MST deadline.
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D-backs lend hand with ticket program
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the business of selling tickets, but each year it is the ones that they give away that leave the biggest smile on Derrick Hall's face. It's just one of the ways the D-backs made a difference in the community in 2008.
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Mailbag: Will D-backs ink Vazquez?
Will the D-backs sign Ramon Vazquez to fill the hole at second base? Will Arizona move Eric Byrnes so Conor Jackson can play left field? Beat reporter Steve Gilbert answers these questions and more in this week's edition of the D-backs mailbag.
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Vazquez waiting on next D-backs offer
The agent for free-agent infielder Ramon Vazquez said his client is waiting on a second offer from the D-backs. Arizona's first offer was less than that of another team interested in Vazquez, who has said he prefers a multiyear deal.
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D'Antona released by D-backs
Jamie D'Antona, who was once among one of the D-backs' top prospects after being drafted in the second round of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft, was released on Monday so he can sign a contract with the Yukult Swallows of Japan's Central League.
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D-backs looking at Loretta, Easley
After offering left-handed-hitting infielder Ramon Vazquez a contract late last week, the D-backs are still looking for a right-hander to help out against lefties, including free agents Damion Easley and Mark Loretta.
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Desert Dogs' AFL reign continues
Athletics prospect Josh Donaldson went 3-for-5 with a homer, four RBIs and two runs scored Saturday as the Phoenix Desert Dogs won their fifth straight Arizona Fall League title with a 10-4 victory over Mesa.
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Diamondbacks Hot Stove report
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D-backs make offer to Vazquez
The Diamondbacks have made an offer to free-agent infielder Ramon Vazquez, according to a Major League source, as they look to replace Orlando Hudson at second base.
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D-backs court infielder Vazquez
The Diamondbacks have made a contract offer to free agent infielder Ramon Vazquez with an eye toward the impending vacancy at second base. The 32-year-old has further experience at third base and shortstop, and would also supply a valuable utility role.
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Davis enjoys triumphant return
Doug Davis treated it like just another game, though clearly it was much, much more than that for Arizona's veteran left-hander.
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