All Entries in the "Arizona Diamondbacks" Category
How good is a #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 starting pitcher? The NL remix!
This was inspired by a piece over on Royals Review, which made an effort to establish typical values for ERA, etc. returned by starters #1 through #5. It got me to do something similar, albeit with a slightly different approach - and also...
October 23, 2008 | AZ Snake Pit | Comments 0
2008 World Series: Philadelphia Phillies vs Tampa Bay Rays
From 30 teams to 2, we have arrived at the end of the race. The National League Champion Phillies now take on the American League Champion Rays to determine the best team in the world*. Welcome to.... the World Series. (There's only...
October 22, 2008 | AZ Snake Pit | Comments 0
2008 World Series Preview: Phillies vs. Rays
It's down to the final pair of teams, with the other 28 - including the Diamondbacks - being reduced to the role of spectators. The Philadelphia Phillies of the National League now take on the Tampa Bay Rays of the American League...
October 21, 2008 | AZ Snake Pit | Comments 0
October 21, 2008 | AZ Snake Pit | Comments 0
Melvin’s staff to return intact next season
Melvin's staff to return intact next season The Diamondbacks reached agreements with the remainder of manager Bob Melvin's staff, ensuring that all of the club's coaches will be back for 2009. "This entire staff has been here most of the last two years, and...
October 21, 2008 | AZ Snake Pit | Comments 0
The 2008 ‘Pitties: Game of the Year
With Max Scherzer having won the expected massive victory as Rookie of the Year - getting 75% of the votes - it's time to move on to the next of the 'Pitties. The season may have ended without a division title or play-off...
October 20, 2008 | AZ Snake Pit | Comments 0
Diamondbacks sign Kim. Fortunately, not *that* one…
Diamondbacks sign Kim. Fortunately, not *that* one... "The Arizona Diamondbacks have made their second signing in Korea, inking catcher Kim Jae-yoon from Whimoon High School in Seoul... Kim was scouted at during last summer’s AAA World Junior Championships in Edmonton, a tournament the Korean...
October 20, 2008 | AZ Snake Pit | Comments 0
Mark Ellis Off the Market; What Now?
Mark Ellis Off the Market; What Now? Looks like Oakland has locked Ellis away for at least a few years, though the terms haven't been announced yet. So now where do the Diamondbacks go from here? ...
October 19, 2008 | AZ Snake Pit | Comments 0
