Forum: Arizona Diamondbacks

If a mod wants to, he can move all the threads I've started into this one. 9:53am: MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports that the Diamondbacks have agreed to one-year contracts with Yusmeiro Petit, Leo Rosales and Kyler Newby. They'll each make around $400K this year. ...

The DBACKS have called up several members of the RENO ACES PCL (AAA). Trent Oltgen OF and INF RUSTY RYAL and optioned OF CHRIS YOUNG to RENO.

I am heading over to the 'States on Monday and will be spending a couple of days in Phoenix...I will be attending a game against the Astros on Sunday 30th. I am really looking forward to my first visit to Bank One. I will be wearing one of the D'Backs WS shirts, and rootin' for the home team!! ...

Eric is now on rehab here in Reno with the RENO ACES (PCL)

After spending almost the whole season on rehab here in Reno the dBacks gave Gordon his release on August 12.

PHOENIX -- The D-backs began looking to the future Tuesday when they dealt reliever Tony Pena to the White Sox in exchange for first-base prospect Brandon Allen. "Primarily as we look at our team, our position players, and try to keep our offense moving forward, we wanted another big...

There must not be many Diamondback fans b/c i haven't seen a new thread in over a month!

The Diamondbacks claimed right-hander Bobby Korecky, 29, off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and, to clear room on the 40-man roster, designated reliever Jailen Peguero for assignment. Last season, Korecky had a 4.58 ERA in 17 2/3 innings in the majors and a 2.91 ERA in 74 1/3 innings in...

Signed free agent C Luke Carlin, who had been with the Padres, to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/transactions/

http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090520&content_id=4839262&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

This guy is from my hometown. He is leading the Southern League in hitting. There are two more Cubans on the Mobile roster. SS Sanchez and RHP Morlan. Viti my blog about Cuban Ball players: http://cubanballplayers.blogspot.com/

Right-hander Reid Mahon was sent to minor league camp, Melvin said, in order to iron out mechanical problems. ...

http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/hot_stove/posts/53782 They signed Tony Pena.

PHOENIX, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced Tuesday the signing of infielder/outfielder Conor Jackson to a one-year contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The 26-year-old Jackson played in 144 games last season for Arizona, batting .300 (162-for-540) with 12 home runs...

Which Non Roster Invitees do you think will contribute to the team this year, if any, heres my list Seth Etherton Luke Carlin Ryan Roberts Josh Wilson Chris Roberson Brandon Watson

There was a time when Chris Roberson was fairly highly touted; however he has yet to measure up. In 85 big league games (only 69 at-bats), he has a .232 batting average. He too was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Another Diamondbacks signing: Ryan Roberts. He has made brief appearances each...

PHOENIX -- The D-backs have invited 17 non-roster players to Spring Training, which kicks off when pitchers and catchers begin reporting on Saturday. The first workout for pitchers and catchers will be on Sunday at the Kino Sports Complex beginning around noon MT. Position players report Feb. 17...

Veteran relief pitcher Tom Gordon, a member of last season's world champion Philadelphia Phillies, signed a one-year, $500,000 contract Friday with the Diamondbacks. The right-hander can make an additional $2 million in bonuses under the agreement. Gordon, 41, had a 5-4 record, two saves and...

http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/NickPiecoro/44762

PHOENIX -- For the second straight year, D-backs reliever Chad Qualls avoided a salary-arbitration hearing and for that the right-hander is very thankful. Qualls, 30, signed a one-year, $2.54 million contract on Tuesday prior to the deadline for teams and players to submit salary arbitration...

I just wanted to let you D'Backs fans know that I was able to interview Kyler Newby for my blog. He should make the big leagues next year. http://collegesummerball.blogspot.com/2009/01/summer-ball-interviews-kyler-newby.html

PHOENIX (AP) — First baseman Tony Clark is returning to the Arizona Diamondbacks, agreeing Friday to an $800,000, one-year contract. The 36-year-old Clark played for Arizona from 2005-2007 and had a prominent role on the 2007 NL West champions. He left after that season to sign with San Diego...

PHOENIX -- The D-backs have reached an agreement with catcher Chris Snyder on a three-year contract extension with a team option for 2012. Snyder, who will turn 28 in February, will make a guaranteed $14.25 million with the possibility of getting as much as $20.25 million if the option is picked...

The Diamondbacks signed left-hander Travis Blackley on Friday to a major league contract. Terms were not disclosed. Blackley, 26, pitched in 28 games (21 starts) last season for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley in the Phillies organization. He went 5-10 with a 5.41 ERA with 59 walks and 87 strikeouts...

The Diamondbacks did not tender contracts to infielder Chris Burke, lefty Wil Ledezma, catcher Robby Hammock and outfielder Jeff Salazar, making them free agents. It likely marks the end of Hammock's career with the Diamondbacks; he had been in the organization since 1998. Burke was a part of...