Gonzo’s Greatest Moments

August 6th, 2010

By Ron Matejko
MVP Magazine

MVP9-Luis GonzalezWith Luis Gonzalez again part of the Arizona Diamondbacks organization and his number 20 being retired on August 7, now seemed like a good time to reflect on some of the most memorable moments during Gonzo’s tenure as a player with the team.

World Series Winner
This one is a no-brainer as the game-winning opposite-field bloop single in the bottom of the ninth in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series is the defining moment in Gonzo’s career and D-backs franchise history. The hit came against New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera and capped off a historic season for Gonzo and the D-backs.

Power Surge
Gonzalez showed uncharacteristic power during the magical 2001 season by belting a career-high 57 home runs and becoming just the 19th player to top 50 in a season. The output was 26 more than his previous high and he never hit more than 28 in a season after that. Whispers continue that Gonzo may have had some chemical help in the achievement. Even D-backs owner Ken Kendrick recognized the whispers but nothing has been proven to date.

Amazing April
Gonzo’s 57-home run season in 2001 was sparked by a remarkable April, which saw him tie Ken Griffey for the Major League record for the most home runs in the month with 13. The outburst was contrary to Gonzo’s track record so a pull back from the hot start was expected but it never happened.

Derby Champ
Gonzalez used the 2001 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby, as his coming out party by defeating defending champ Sammy Sosa to claim the title. Gonzalez brought his own batting practice coach to pitch to him, crediting Jeff Motuzas with helping him win. Gonzo had 35 home runs at the break, trailing only Barry Bonds’ 39 and this performance on the national stage gave Gonzalez a share of the spotlight for the remainder of the season.

Good Guy Award
Gonzalez won the 2005 Branch Rickey Award for community service for devoting more than 1,000 hours and generating more than $1 million in contributions for Arizona charities. Among the charities that benefited from Gonzalez’s help include Kids Going Gonzo for School, Arizona Quest for Kids, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and the Brain Injury Foundation.

The Hits Keep Coming
Diamondbacks fans didn’t know what they got when the team acquired Gonzo from Detroit for Karim Garcia but they quickly found out the deal was a steal. The new left fielder opened his first season with the team with a 30-game hitting streak. It was the longest streak in the National League in 10 years and ended on May 19, 1999 in an 8-3 loss to San Francisco.

On Cycle
On July 5, 2000, Gonzalez becomes the first Diamondback to hit for the cycle‚ hitting a double in the first inning‚ a single in the third‚ a triple in the eighth‚ and a home run in the ninth. Gonzalez is just the ninth player in MLB history to both hit for the cycle and have a 30+ game hitting streak.

MVP9-Gonzo's gumGum Sum
During the 2002 season, Gonzalez received unwanted publicity after a discarded piece of gum he chewed during a spring training game was sold for $10,000. The piece of gum that was bought was actually the second piece connected to Gonzo. The original wad of gum was posted for auction on eBay by a seller who claimed they got the game-chewed gum from a security guard who handed it him after Gonzo threw it to the side during a Cactus League game.

Automatic Hero
Gonzo was often a hero for the Diamondbacks on the field but he took that image a step further when he helped rescue some trapped motorists from a car following an accident outside Chase Field. Gonzo was on his way to the ballpark for a game when he saw the collision and immediately offered his help.

No Corny Honor
When it was announced Gonzalez would not be returning to the Diamondbacks, Mark Schnepf decided to honor him by carving Gonzo’s likeness into his cornfield at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek. Gonzo was surprised when, while flying in by helicopter for what he thought was a public-service announcement, he spotted his face in the cornfield maze below.

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Give Backs: Expect More Diamondbacks Trades

July 26th, 2010

By Ron Matejko
MVP Magazine

The Diamondbacks are a sinking ship and are doing the equivalent of throwing their heaviest items overboard. For the skidding franchise, that means unloading players with costly contracts in exchange for cheaper players in an effort to rebuild. The first deck chair went over the rail with the Conor Jackson trade, followed by the firings of GM Josh Byrnes and Manager A.J. Hinch and then the Dan Haren trade. However, this is only the beginning. MVP Magazine has identified the other Diamondbacks who likely face a uniform change by the July 31 non-waiver MLB trade deadline and their potential destinations.

Stephen Drew, SS
Brewers Diamondbacks BaseballDrew’s primary fault is he hasn’t lived up to lofty expectations and is the type of player who would be appreciated elsewhere. With arbitration looming this offseason, the Diamondbacks would like to avoid that and get something for him now beyond compensatory draft picks. Tony Abreu could replace him. Potential destinations: Minnesota, St. Louis, LA Angels, Detroit, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Seattle.

Kelly Johnson, 2B
Johnson was signed to only a one-year contract, making him an attractive rental player. He has good overall numbers from a strong April but has faded since. The Diamondbacks won’t resign him anyway with Tony Abreu likely to start at second base next season. Potential destinations: Minnesota, NY Mets, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Chicago White Sox.

Adam LaRoche, 1B
LaRoche was signed to only a one-year contract, making him an attractive rental player. Plus, he is a notorious strong second-half player, which makes him even more appealing. Brandon Allen has played well in the minor leagues in June after returning from a shoulder injury that kept him out for a month. This is an opportunity to see if the promising slugger is their first baseman of the future. Potential destinations: LA Angels, Texas, Boston, San Francisco.

MVP4-Chris SnyderChris Snyder, C
The only way the Diamondbacks will move Snyder is to pay some of his salary as he is due a ridiculous $9 million for the rest of this season and next season. There should be a market for him and many teams need a catcher. Potential destinations: Boston, Texas, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Seattle, Detroit, Milwaukee, Houston.

Brandon Webb, SP
Webb is the ultimate rental player. He comes relatively cheap for a pitching ace but doesn’t come without risk depending on when the former Cy Young Award winner returns from shoulder surgery. A contending team with deep pockets would be wise to take a chance that he could help down the stretch and during the postseason. Potential destinations: NY Yankees, NY Mets, Texas, Atlanta, St. Louis, Minnesota, Detroit, LA Angels, Tampa Bay.

Chris Young, CF
If you believe in selling high, then now is the time to trade the enigmatic Young. His ceiling is high but so is his salary so that makes him a likely trade piece. Young’s renaissance at the plate along with his reliable glove will make him an attractive building block for a team needing a center fielder. Potential destinations: Boston, Atlanta, NY Mets, Milwaukee.

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Watch Diamondbacks Press Conferfence Live

July 2nd, 2010

Watch the Diamondbacks press conference about the firings of General Manager Josh Byrnes and Manager AJ Hinch.

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Analysis: D-backs Fire Byrnes AND Hinch

July 1st, 2010

Byrnes HinchThe Diamondbacks brass deserves a lot of credit for firing both general manager Josh Byrnes and manager A.J. Hinch Thursday night.

Owner Ken Kendrick and his partners along with CEO Derrick Hall took a major financial hit by eating approximately $7 million from the remaining five years on Byrnes contract and nearly three years on Hinch’s deal. However, the financial losses they would have incurred by remaining with the status quo would have been much worse as the mass exodus of fans and sponsors from Chase Field continues.

“I appreciate the commitment and dedication that Josh and A.J. demonstrated during their tenures,” D-backs managing general partner Ken Kendrick said in a statement. “Their dismissal is a significant decision, but one that we find necessary in order to achieve a direction of winning consistently on the field again.”

The front office has had an air of trying to reinvent how an organization is run, beginning with the hiring of Byrnes who brought in a hybrid philosophy of sabremeterics and conventional baseball wisdom. Unfortunately, this lead to many head scratching moves that included gutting the bullpen, never securing a long-term solution at second base and signing many young players to long-term contracts after one quality season.

Byrnes was a disciple of former Cleveland GM John Hart, who made the same mistake of committing too much money to unproven players when he was with the Indians in the early to mid 90s, which eventually led to his firing.

Another major Byrnes flub was hiring AJ Hinch as manager when he was manager of minor league operations. Hinch had no managerial experience at any level. In fact, he was on the career track to eventually become a GM not manager.

Byrnes seemed to show defiance and smugness by signing Hinch to a four-year contract. The deal along with the now historic utterance of the term “organizational advocacy” reeked of Byrnes thinking he was the smartest guy in the room.

HinchHinch was a disaster since day one. He made many moves that reinforced his inexperience and managing a bad team never gave him a chance to truly learn on the job. The last straw may have been earlier in the week when he elected to let pitcher Dontrelle Willis hit with the bases loaded in a one-run game instead of pulling him for a pinch hitter. Willis got out and the Diamondbacks failed to score after loading the bases with no out. Hinch obviously had no faith in the bullpen, which is why he made the move as well as partially why he made the controversial decision to let Edwin Jackson throw 149 pitches in his no-hitter last week.

Hinch is a bit of a fall guy in the deal as he had less than a year to prove himself as the team is not very good but there were also no indications that he could handle a good team either. The team was 89-123 under his guidance and the team never won more than five in a row.

The house cleaning is expected to continue throughout the month of July until the non-waiver trade deadline on July 31. Numerous players could be on their way out as the front office is obviously determined to start over.

Finding capable replacements is vital for Kendrick and Hall. They named Jerry DiPoto as interim general manager but he is considered a rising executive and a hot GM candidate, who may end up shedding the interim title sooner than later. Logan White and Kevin Towers could also be replacements. White has ties to Hall and Towers did an excellent job in San Diego until ownership forced him to gut the team. He also knows how to put together a winner with a mid-level budget and was only fired from the Padres when Jeff Moorad took over as owner and brought in his own guy.

Kirk GibsonKirk Gibson was named interim manager but this team needs someone with experience in this position. Gibson brings the fire the team needs but someone like Bobby Valentine would be an excellent replacement for a franchise looking for experience, a winning track record and a take-no-crap attitude to shake the funk from underachieving sulkers like Stephen Drew and Justin Upton.

Unfortunately, the franchise had capable people for both positions but elected to let Mike Rizzo go to Washington where he is rebuilding a losing franchise and Bob Melvin, who was essentially fired for being too nice for a team of young players who had a sense of entitlement.

It takes a lot of nerve for the Diamondbacks front office to admit their mistakes and make the changes that have occurred to this point. However, recognizing your mistakes is only half the battle. The key is to not repeat them.

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Future D-backs Manager Among Florida Marlins Casulaties?

June 23rd, 2010

ToscaTwo former Diamondbacks coaches were among the Florida Marlins coaching casualties Wednesday, as bench coach Carlos Tosca and hitting coach Jim Presley were blown out with manager Fredi Gonzalez.

Many Marlins observers were surprised Tosca wasn’t named interim manager but that may just open a future opportunity for him … as the next manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Tosca has already replaced an unsuccessful, green manager when he took over the reigns of the Toronto Blue Jays in June 2002 for Buck Martinez who moved from the broadcast booth to the dugout despite no previous managerial experience.

Tosca had immediate success and managed the Blue Jays from 2002-2004 and compiled a 191-191 record, including two third-place finishes. Many would consider that a win as the American League East is dominated annually by the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox with the Tampa Bay Rays recently joining the fray.

The Cuba native was part of the Diamondbacks original coaching staff, serving as Buck Showalter’s bench coach for three seasons. He left the organization for the Toronto job before returning as Bob Melvin’s third-base coach in 2005-06.

If the Diamondbacks decide to fire manager A.J. Hinch after this season and want someone with MLB managerial experience who would not only come cheap, but also has ties to the organization, then Tosca may be their man.

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Conor Jackson Trade Analysis

June 15th, 2010

Conor JacksonThe trade of Conor Jackson to Oakland on Tuesday will accomplish a couple of goals for the Arizona Diamondbacks and both of them are good.

First, the team moved an under-performing player who is playing out of position and is nothing more than a doubles hitter who can hit for average when everything is going right. The problem is, nothing has gone right for Jackson during the last two seasons. At his best he was a 15HR, 75RBI, .290 hitter. Serviceable but not ideal production from a corner outfielder. Now the Diamondbacks can give Gerardo Parra regular playing time. This will inject more speed, power and average into the lineup while also sending the message that the team is no longer so attached to their young players that dead wood won’t be moved.

It doesn’t hurt that the team will save anywhere from $1 million to $1.5 million depending on when Demel joins the D-backs. For Jackson, the trade represents a return home as he went to school in the Bay Area at the University of California.

Sam DemelThe acquisition of reliever Sam Demel was a good one. The only problem is he isn’t a right hander, but at this point, any help in the porous bullpen will be welcomed with open arms. Demel has been successful at every level and is major league ready. He has recorded 200 strikeouts and only 90 walks in 180.2 innings throughout his pro baseball career. Demel was biding his time in Triple-A Jacksonville because Oakland has such a deep and talented bullpen. Now he’ll get a chance to contribute at the major league level immediately. Demel and Heilman will at least give Arizona two reliable arms out of the bullpen. Finding a closer is the next quest and Bobby Jenks could be the solution if Arizona wants to pay the White Sox closer, who looks like a probable trade deadline casualty. Heilman isn’t the answer as he has already failed as a closer elsewhere.

With Demel as the first choice in the seventh inning and Heilman in the eighth, the Diamondbacks could go a long way toward improving with a reliable closer. This team really isn’t as bad as it is made out to be. The club would be within striking distance of first place if the bullpen didn’t lose so many games. A strong bullpen was why the team overachieved in 2007 and a weak bullpen is why the team is underachieving in 2010. While there are many who are calling for a major overhaul, that isn’t necessary and the Jackson trade was the first step back to respectability.

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Whatchu Talking About? D-backs Acquire Willis

June 1st, 2010

Athletics Tigers BaseballThe D-backs on Tuesday acquired former All-Star pitcher Dontrelle Willis and cash considerations from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Billy Buckner. Willis, a 28-year-old left-hander, has compiled a 70-62 record and 4.06 ERA in 186 games during eight Major League seasons with the Florida Marlins and Tigers.

Willis was the National League Rookie of the Year after posting a 14-6 record and 3.30 ERA with 142 strikeouts in 160.2 innings for the World Champion Marlins in 2003. Willis also finished second in Cy Young Award voting in 2005 after posting career bests with 22 wins, a 2.63 ERA, 170 strikeouts and 236.1 innings pitched for Florida. This year he has a 1-2 record and 4.98 ERA with 33 strikeouts and 29 walks over 43.1 innings in nine games.

Comment: This trade is just an exchange of pitchers with bad numbers. Willis has been riding the reputation of his good rookie season for years and the D-Backs are just the latest team to hope he can recapture some of that glory. Meanwhile the Diamondbacks are giving up on yet another young arm. If nothing else, the gregarious Willis will loosen up a tense locker room. This move is just an example of reshuffling the chairs on the Titanic and the Diamondbacks are a sinking ship.

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Random Diamondbacks Notes

May 20th, 2010

MR. MAY HEATING UP
RF Justin Upton hit .429 (9-for-21) during the recent 5-game road trip and has collected hits in 14 of 18 games this month while batting .310 (22-for-71) with 3 doubles, 2 triples, 4 homers and 11 RBI…he has raised his season average to .256 after batting only .213 with 3 home runs and 10 RBI in April…he had a similar slow start last season, batting .250 with 2 homers and 8 RBI in April prior to batting .373 with 7 homers and 21 RBI to win NL Player of the Month honors in May.

RIGHT-SIDE PRODUCTION

1B Adam LaRoche (6 HR, 28 RBI) and 2B Kelly Johnson (12 HR, 25 RBI) have combined for 18 home runs and 53 RBI, tops among all first base-second base combos in the NL…the Phillies’ Ryan Howard (7 HR, 30 RBI) and Chase Utley (9 HR, 22 RBI) rank second with a combined 16 homers and 52 RBI, while the Marlins’ Dan Uggla (11 HR, 27 RBI) and Gaby Sanchez (4 HR, 18 RBI) are third with 15 homers and 45 RBI.

A RUN PRODUCER

CF Chris Young is off to the best start of his career with a .277 average and 28 RBI during the club’s first 41 games…Young, whose 28 RBI rank tied for second on the team with 1B Adam LaRoche behind 3B Mark Reynolds (30), is on pace to drive in 111 runs this season, which would shatter his previous best of 85 in 2008…since 2007, Young is tied with the Marlin’s Cody Ross for fourth among NL center fielders with 223 RBI behind the Mets’ Carlos Beltran (272), Dodgers’ Matt Kemp (244) and Giants’ Aaron Rowand (241).

FASTEST TO 100 HR AMONG 3B

With 99 home runs in 457 games, Mark Reynolds could become the fourth-fastest third baseman in Major League history to reach 100 home runs, placing him among an elite list:

Player, Team Career Games
Bob Horner, Braves 390
Eddie Mathews, Braves 397
Troy Glaus, Angels 456
Mike Schmidt, Phillies 472

THIRD BASE LEADER

Since debuting on May 16, 2007, Mark Reynolds’ 99 home runs lead all NL third basemen, with the Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman (77) and the Mets’ David Wright (76) second…Reynolds’ 291 RBI rank second behind Wright (312).

JOHNSON AMONG NL’S BEST 2B

Kelly Johnson, the NL Player of the Month for April, is one of the NL’s best second baseman at the dish, ranking first with 12 home runs and a .603 slugging percentage; second with 12 doubles, 25 RBI, 85 total bases and a .959 OPS; third with 28 runs scored; and tied for third with 20 walks.

KENNEDY CLEANING UP TOP OF THE ORDER

D-backs’ RHP Ian Kennedy has had success against opposing lineup’s most potent hitters in the No. 1-4 spots:

Batting Slot AVG AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO

Batting #1 .233 30 7 4 0 0 1 1 8

Batting #2 .161 31 5 2 0 2 5 0 4

Batting #3 .160 25 4 1 0 0 0 2 8

Batting #4 .231 26 6 1 0 3 4 1 7

Batting #1-4 .196 112 22 8 0 5 10 4 27

Batting #5 .261 23 6 2 0 1 1 2 6

Batting #6 .263 19 5 0 0 2 3 4 3

Batting #7 .350 20 7 1 0 1 3 2 1

Batting #5-7 .290 62 18 3 0 4 7 8 10

Batting #8 .167 18 3 1 1 0 1 4 7

Batting #9 .238 21 5 0 0 0 1 0 5

Batting #8-9 .205 39 8 1 1 0 2 4 12

SNYDER’S ERRORLESS STREAK

Chris Snyder’s current 226-game errorless streak is the third-longest streak in Major League history by a catcher:

Player Games Time Span

Mike Redmond 253 July 22, 2004-present

Mike Matheny 252 Aug. 2, 2002-Aug. 1, 2004

Chris Snyder 226 Aug. 22, 2007-present

WORKING THE COUNT

The D-backs lead the league by seeing an average of 4.03 pitches per plate appearance after ranking ninth in 2009 with a 3.83 average…Kelly Johnson is tied for fourth in the league by seeing 4.35 pitches, followed by Mark Reynolds (12th, 4.25), Justin Upton (T14th, 4.18) and Adam LaRoche (T18th, 4.13).

QUALITY AND QUANTITY

D-backs’ starting pitchers have thrown 4 quality starts in their last 6 games and are tied for seventh in the NL with 20 quality starts this year…Dan Haren, Rodrigo Lopez and Ian Kennedy are tied for the team lead with 5 quality starts each…since 2007, the D-backs lead the NL with 288 quality starts.

SNAKE BITES

• Edwin Jackson threw 8.0 scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts in Monday’s win @ Marlins…according to the Elias Sports Bureau, the only other Major League pitcher to record at least 12 strike­outs and not allow a run in a game this season is the Blue Jays’ Ricky Romero, who had 12 strikeouts in a complete-game shutout vs. Rangers last Saturday.

• Among NL teams, D-backs pitchers rank first with 19 hits, third with a .204 batting average (19-for-93) and .227 on-base percentage, tied for third with 3 doubles and tied for seventh with 4 RBI.

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Kelly Johnson Named N.L. Player of the Month

May 3rd, 2010

97632795CP014_Pittsburgh_PiArizona Diamondbacks second baseman Kelly Johnson has been named National League Player of the Month for April.

In his first month with the Diamondbacks, Johnson had the best April of his career, leading the National League with nine home runs and a .750 slugging percentage. In 22 games, Johnson batted .313 (25-80) with 18 RBI, 17 runs scored and a .404 OBP. His eight doubles were most among NL second basemen while his nine homers tied Steve Finley (2000) and Richie Sexson (2004) for the second-highest April totals in D-backs’ franchise history (Luis Gonzalez’s 13 HR in April, 2001 are first).

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MLBPA Comments on Arizona Immigration Law

April 30th, 2010

MLBPA_logoThe following statement was issued Friday by Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Michael Weiner regarding the immigration law recently passed by the
state of Arizona.

“The recent passage by Arizona of a new immigration law could have a negative impact on hundreds of Major League players who are citizens of countries other than the United States. These international players are very much a part of our national pastime and are important members of our Association. Their contributions to our sport have been invaluable, and their exploits have been witnessed, enjoyed and applauded by millions of Americans. All of them, as well as the Clubs for whom they play, have gone to great lengths to ensure full compliance with federal immigration law.

“The impact of the bill signed into law in Arizona last Friday is not limited to the players on one team. The international players on the Diamondbacks work and, with their families, reside in Arizona from April through September or October. In addition, during the season, hundreds of international players on opposing Major League teams travel to Arizona to play the Diamondbacks. And, the spring training homes of half of the 30 Major League teams are now in Arizona. All of these players, as well as their families, could be adversely affected, even though their presence in the United States is legal. Each of them must be ready to prove, at any time, his identity and the legality of his being in Arizona to any state or local official with suspicion of his immigration status. This law also may affect players who are U.S. citizens but are suspected by law enforcement of being of foreign descent.

“The Major League Baseball Players Association opposes this law as written. We hope that the law is repealed or modified promptly. If the current law goes into effect, the MLBPA will consider additional steps necessary to protect the rights and interests of our members.

“My statement reflects the institutional position of the Union. It was arrived at after consultation with our members and after consideration of their various views on this controversial subject.”

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Reynolds Named NL Player of the Week

April 26th, 2010

Diamondbacks logoArizona Diamondbacks third baseman Mark Reynolds has been named National League Player of the Week for the period of April 19-25, 2010.

Reynolds had a Major League-best 11 RBIs last week, while clubbing three home runs and hitting .421 (8-19). The 26-year-old also posted a .500 on-base percentage and slugged 1.000. Reynolds hit safely in all five of the games he played this week, including two multi-hit performances. On Sunday, the right-handed slugger hit a home run and drove-in four, including the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth inning, en-route to an 8-6 victory over the Phillies.

Reynolds is tied for the N.L. lead with 20 RBI.

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D-backs vs. Dodgers Draw High Ratings

April 16th, 2010

Fox SportsFOX Sports Arizona’s string of 23 possible game telecasts in 16 days got off to a flying start last night when the Arizona Diamondbacks/Los Angeles Dodgers game (April 15) generated the D-backs highest television rating of the season.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the FOX Sports Arizona telecast recorded a 5.3 rating/9 share in the Phoenix market. That rating means that an average of 95,537 households watched the 11-inning game telecast. The rating peaked at a 6.6 rating in the 9:45 quarter hour (118,971 households). At the time of its peak rating, it was the most-watched program in the market.

FOX Sports Arizona’s unmatched television coverage of one of the most exciting times in Arizona sports history rolls on tonight with two telecasts at the very same time. Game 2 of the Phoenix Coyotes/Detroit Red Wings NHL Playoff series will be televised on FOX Sports Arizona. Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. with the Qwest Coyotes Live pre-game show.

Meanwhile, fans can watch the Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres game on FOX Sports Arizona Plus. That contest begins at 7 p.m. For a complete list of what channels FOX Sports Arizona Plus can be seen, log onto www.foxsportsarizona.com

Source: Fox Sports Arizona

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Mascot Falls off Dugout

April 16th, 2010

The Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, played an exhibition game against the University of Nevada at Aces Ballpark to kick-off the 2010 season. Between innings, the Aces mascot, Archie, and University of Nevada mascot, Wolfie, danced atop the dugout for fans. Wolfie started his dance atop the dugout. He finished his dance inside of it.

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Hit Man: Arizona Diamondbacks Prospect Matt Helm

April 8th, 2010

By Ron Matejko
MVP Magazine

Matt Helm was a fictional U.S. government counter-agent, who was featured in dozens of books and movies from the 1960s to the 90s. The Arizona Diamondbacks prospect who shares the same name, has been working on writing his own story since being selected by the team in the seventh round of the 2009 MLB First Year Player Draft.

The former Hamilton High School star third baseman was considered a second-round talent at the beginning of last season but he dropped after missing most of his senior year with injuries. However, Helm has worked hard since then to prove the pick was a wise one as he passed on going to the University of Arizona and signed a pro contract at the Aug. 19 deadline, which included a $500,000 signing bonus.

With little time remaining in the minor league baseball season, Helm only made a 16-game cameo with Yakima of the Rookie Pioneer League. The rust showed at first but he bounced back and finished third on the team with a .291 average with a home run and five RBI.

The 6-2, 210-pound Helm is considered a good hitter with solid power potential. He will likely play A-ball this season and will work more in left field to speed up his ascent in the system.

MVP Magazine caught up with Helm in between workouts at Athletes Performance and discussed what lies ahead for the promising Diamondbacks prospect.

Note: This article originally ran in the March issue of MVP Magazine, which can be read at www.MVPtoday.com.

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Cubs-Dodgers Set Cactus League Single-Game Attendance Record

March 18th, 2010

Cactus LeagueThursday’s matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch-Glendale set a new Cactus League single-game attendance record after drawing a crowd of 13,391.

The previous Cactus League single-game mark of 13,366 was set March 12, 2004 at the Peoria Sports Complex when the Seattle Mariners played host to the Chicago Cubs.

Last year’s Camelback Ranch-Glendale inaugural season high of 13,311 for a Cubs-Chicago White Sox game on March 21 ranked third in all-time Cactus League single-game attendance entering the 2010 season.

Friday’s Cubs-White Sox game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale also is sold out.

Top 10 Cactus League Single-Game Attendance Records
No. Opponents, Site, Date, Attendance
1. Chicago Cubs @ Los Angeles Dodgers, Glendale, March 18, 2010, 13,391
2. Chicago Cubs @ Seattle Mariners, Peoria, March 12, 2004, 13,366
3. Chicago White Sox @ Chicago Cubs, Mesa, March 27, 2009, 13,327
4. Chicago Cubs @ Chicago White Sox, Glendale, March 21, 2009, 13,311
5. Colorado Rockies @ Chicago Cubs, Mesa , March 24, 2009, 13,289
6. Arizona Diamondbacks @ Seattle Mariners, Peoria, March 28, 2004, 13,171
7. San Diego Padres @ Chicago Cubs, Mesa, March 20, 2009, 13,162
8. Texas Rangers @ Chicago Cubs, Mesa, March 16, 2010, 13,157
9. Cleveland Indians @ Chicago Cubs, Mesa, March 29, 2009, 13,097
10. Chicago Cubs @ Seattle Mariners, Peoria, March 23, 2002, 13,060

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Five with Valley Ties on College FB Hall of Fame Ballot

March 11th, 2010

College FB HOF logoThe National Football Foundation released its 2010 College Football Hall of Fame ballot Thursday and the list included three former ASU Sun Devils a Diamondbacks coach and a former NAU Lumberjack.

The three ASU players who are eligible for election into the College Football Hall of Fame are tight end Bob Bruenig, linebacker Pat Tillman and former head coach Darryl Rogers. Arizona Diamondbacks bench coach Kirk Gibson is also eligible form his time as a wide receiver with Michigan. Former NAU running back Archie Amerson is also eligible as part of their Football Championship Subdivision list.

The ballot mailed this week to the more than 12,000 NFF members and current Hall of Famers whose votes will be tabulated and submitted to the NFF s Honors Court, which deliberates and selects the class. Chaired by Gene Corrigan, a former ACC Commissioner and NCAA president, the 13-member NFF Honors Court includes an elite and geographically diverse pool of athletics directors, conference commissioners, Hall of Famers and members of the media.

To be eligible for the ballot, players must have been named a First Team All-America by a major/national selector as recognized and utilized by the NCAA for their consensus All-America teams; played their last year of intercollegiate football at least ten years prior; played within the last 50 years and cannot be currently playing professional football. Coaches must have coached a minimum of 10 years and 100 games as a head coach; won at least 60% of their games; and be retired from coaching for at least three years. If a coach is retired and over the age of 70, there is no waiting period). If he is over the age of 75, he is eligible as an active coach. In both cases, the candidate s post-football record as a citizen may also be weighed.

The FBS Hall of Fame Class will be announced live May 27 from the NASDAQ Times Square site in New York City during a noon press conference and inducted at The National Football Foundation s Annual Awards Dinner on December 7, 2010 at the landmark Waldorf=Astoria Hotel also in New York City. The May 27 press conference has been carried live on ESPNEWS for the past three years, and the same coverage is anticipated again this year.

Bob Breunig, Arizona State – Linebacker — Named 1974 First Team All-America selection…Led ASU to 1972 WAC title and to consecutive Fiesta Bowl wins in 1972 and ‘73… Three-time All-WAC pick who ranks third all-time in career solo tackles (206) and fifth in career tackles (353) at ASU.

Pat Tillman, Arizona State – Linebacker — 1997 First Team All-America… Led Sun Devils to two consecutive bowl berths… First-ever ASU player named Defensive Player of the Year (1997) and led team to 1996 Pac-10 title…Two-time First Team Academic All-Pac-10.

Darryl Rogers- Cal State-Hayward (1965), Fresno State (1966-72), San Jose State (1973-75), Michigan State (1976-79), Arizona State (1980-84) — Took Fresno State to two bowl games. Achieved an unprecedented national ranking at San Jose State…Was Big Ten Coach of the Year in 1977 and National Coach of the Year by Sporting News in 1978…Won the Big Ten title in 1978.

Kirk Gibson, Michigan State – Wide Receiver — Named First Team All-America, led Big Ten in receiving in league play and helped the Spartans to a Big Ten Co-Championship and a No.12 national ranking in 1978…Played MLB for 17 seasons.

Archie Amerson, Northern Arizona – Running Back — Named First Team All-American in 1996…Finished as school’s all-time career rushing leader despite only playing two seasons (3,196 yards)…1996 Walter Payton Award recipient as Division I-AA’s most outstanding offensive player… Led NAU to its first-ever IAA playoff appearance.

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Diamondbacks Sign Upton to Six-Year Contract

March 2nd, 2010

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached an agreement with right fielder Justin Upton on a six-year contract, sources told ESPN.

The deal is worth approximately $51 million, sources told ESPN’s Pedro Gomez.

“Justin, we’ve worked very hard on the relationship, he’s done his part,” Diamondbacks General Manager Josh Byrnes told MLB.com. “What he’s done at his age is Hall of Fame caliber. So the relationship is very strong.”

FoxSports.com first reported that Upton and the Diamondbacks were closing in on a deal, expected to be announced Wednesday.

The contract would cover all three years in which Upton, 22, would be eligible for salary arbitration, as well as his first two years of eligibility for free agency. Without a new deal, Upton would have been eligible for arbitration after this season.

In 2009, Upton hit .300 with 26 home runs and 86 RBIs — all improvements over his 2008 production.

Source: ESPN

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Top Cactus League Prospects

March 1st, 2010

By Ron Matejko
MVP Magazine

Cactus LeagueThere is no better opportunity for baseball fans to get autographs of their favorite players than during spring training. Cactus League workouts and games offer unusual close-up access that is not available during the regular season. Baseball fans already know the high-profile players they want to get signatures from but there are also a number of prospects that are on hand. In many cases, these prospects won’t play with the big club this season, but will have a chance to make their mark in the near future. If you are an autograph hunter, then use this list of suggested prospects for your Spring Training autograph shopping list.

Dustin Ackley, OF, Seattle
Seattle grabbed the best hitting prospect with the second-overall pick in the 2009 MLB First Year Draft. The former North Carolina star has all the tools, and is above average on offense and defense. Ackerly is good enough to see some time with Seattle sometime next season.

Madison Bumgarner, SP, San Francisco
Bumgarner is considered a Randy Johnson clone with a potent fastball and nasty slider. There is some concern about a dip in velocity last year, but that may have been fatigue. Though only 20, Bumgarner has been dominant during his short pro career and is considered a potential future Cy Young winner.

Aroldis Chapman, SP, Cincinnati
This Cuban import has a big reputation and a bigger fastball that reportedly has hit 102 MPH. Much of his hype is based on expectations but if the hype is true, and he can harness his control issues, the Reds will have an ace on their hands.

Alcides Escobar, SS, Milwaukee
Escobar’s talent was too good to keep in the minors, so he was recalled midway through last season to replace the struggling J.J. Hardy. Escobar performed well enough that Milwaukee traded Hardy in the offseason, clearing the path for this future Gold Glove winner.

Neftali Feliz, P, Texas
We got a tease of how talented Feliz could be during his late season call-up in 2009. He was dominant thanks to a mid-high 90s fastball while posting a 1.74 ERA with 39 strikeouts in 31 innings. He is a future star, but will it be as a starter or reliever?

Buster Posey, C, San Francisco
Bengie Molina recently signed a one-year contract to return to San Francisco, delaying Posey’s opportunity to grab the starting job but he is destined for stardom. Think Joe Mauer light, as Posey is as dangerous at the plate as he is behind it.

Carlos Santana, C, Cleveland
A top MLB prospect, Santana is the reason Cleveland was willing to trade all star catcher Victor Martinez last season. The converted third baseman has drawn comparisons to his predecessor, only he is better behind the plate, and should get a chance to fulfill his promise beginning sometime this season.

Justin Smoak, 1B, Texas
The Texas Rangers think so highly of the switch-hitting Smoak and his prodigious power that they wouldn’t even trade him for pitching ace Roy Halladay. Smoak is a Mark Teixeira clone who should hit for power and average while playing solid defense. He is one of baseball’s next great sluggers.

2010 Cactus League schedule

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Diamondbacks Spring Tickets on Sale Saturday

January 21st, 2010

Diamondbacks logoTickets to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 15 Cactus League games at Tucson Electric Park in Tucson will go on sale this Saturday at 9 a.m. in person at the Tucson Electric Park ticket office. Beginning at 11 a.m., tickets can also be purchased at dbacks.com or by calling the D-backs ticket office at 866.672.1343.

The D-backs will kick off the exhibition schedule by hosting the Colorado Rockies on March 4 at 1:05 p.m. at Tucson Electric Park. Ticket prices for games at Tucson Electric Park are: Field Level Infield $18; Covered Mezzanine $16; Field Level Grandstand $14; Lower Bleachers $9; Upper Bleachers $7; Lawn seats $5.

The D-backs will also allow kids to run the bases after Sunday games on March 7, March 21 and March 28 and offer a $2 ticket discount to all military personnel that present a military identification card at all games at Tucson Electric Park. The team is also offering various ticket options for groups of 20 or more again in 2010 by offering $2 group ticket discounts in select seating areas as well as All-You-Can-Eat tickets for $25 each. For more information on group tickets, please call Michael Sistak at 520-434-1320.

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Randy Johnson to Retire – Career Highlights

January 5th, 2010

By Ron Matejko
MVPtoday.com

Former Arizona Diamondbacks ace Randy Johnson will reportedly announce his retirement Tuesday night, so MVP is taking a look back at some of the memorable moments from the Hall of Fame career of one of the most dominant pitchers of all time.

“There has been some speculation that I was retiring,” Johnson said during a Tuesday night press conference. “At this time I would like to announce it and I will be officially retired after today.”

After 10 seasons in Montreal and Seattle and one in Houston, Johnson signed a four-year $53 million free agent contract with Arizona in 1999. The deal turned out to be a steal as Johnson won four Cy Young Awards with Arizona and led the team to the 2001 World Series. Johnson was traded to the New York Yankees in January 2005 but was traded back to Arizona where he played in 2007 and 2008.

Randy_Johnson_04During his eight seasons with Arizona, Johnson went 118-62 with a 2.83 ERA and 2,077 strikeouts. His record should have been even better but he was often the victim of poor run support.

The surly Johnson provided Diamondbacks fans with numerous memorable moments but one game during the magical ride in 2001 will stand above them all. His relief appearance during Game 7 of the World Series after pitching a gem in game 6, is the second most electric moment in Diamondbacks history only behind Luis Gonzalez’ series-winning hit. When Johnson stepped out of the bullpen, the crowd let out the loudest ovation heard to date; at least until a half hour later when Gonzalez made his own history.

Johnson pitched for one season with the San Francisco Giants in 2009 where he eclipsed 300 career victories. Shoulder issues plagued him last season and ultimately played a role in his retirement. Amazingly, when Johnson finished the 2009 MLB season at 46 years of age, he was still only the second oldest player in baseball behind Jamie Moyer. Johnson retires with five Cy Young awards, 303 wins, 4,785 strikeouts and a 3.29 ERA.

Now that Johnson is retired, the next question is which cap will he wear when he is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in five years. He pitched for Seattle for 10 seasons and had some memorable moments there but there is no doubt he cemented his legendary status in Arizona. There were some hard feelings by Johnson toward the Diamondbacks but the second stint here may have softened them enough to give the Diamondbacks its first true hall of fame player.

Johnson still lives in the Valley and the Diamondbacks would be wise to reach out to him to work with pitchers during spring training.

Then, the franchise would be wise to set aside a date sometime during the 2010 season for Randy Johnson Day where his number 51 is retired and hung in the rafters at Chase Field.

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Randy Johnson Arizona Diamondbacks stats (8 seasons):

Record: 118-62
ERA: 2.83
WHIP: 1.06
SO/9: 11.5
Starts: 232
Complete games: 38
Shutouts: 14
Innings pitched: 1,630.1
Strikeouts: 2,077

Career highlights:
• Pitched a no-hitter on June 2, 1990 against the Detroit Tigers
• Johnson struck out 20 batters in a game on May 8, 2001 against the Cincinnati Reds, but because the game went into extra innings, it was not categorized by MLB as an “official” 20-strikeout game
• On July 19, 2001 set record for strikeouts in relief stint with 16 in seven innings.
• On August 23, 2001, struck out three Pittsburgh batters on nine pitches, becoming the 30th pitcher to accomplish the feat
• 2001 World Series Co-MVP
• In 2002, won the pitching Triple Crown, leading the NL in wins, ERA and strikeouts
• Pitched a perfect game on May 18, 2004 against the Atlanta Braves at 40 years of age, the oldest pitcher to do so in Major League history
• One of five pitchers to pitch a no-hitter in both leagues
• Second All-time in strikeouts with 4,875
• Became the 24th pitcher in MLB history to win 300 games on June 4, 2009 against the Washington Nationals
• First member of the 300 win club to defeat every MLB team at least once

Career stats:
5x Cy Young Award winner
10x All Star
4x ERA leader
9x strikeout leader
6, 300-strikeout seasons

Misc.
• During a light moment, threw a fastball over the head of Phillies first baseman John Kruk during 1993 All Star Game
• He did it again to Larry Walker in 1997
• Inadvertently struck and killed a dove with a fastball during a 2001 spring training game

• In 2005, shoved a camera and yelled at TV news cameraman on New York streets shortly after arrival from trade

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• Guest starred in The Simpsons episode “Bart Has Two Mommies”, which aired on March 19, 2006.
• Appeared in the movie Little Big League, playing himself.
• Appeared in a Right Guard commercial where he fired dodgeballs at Kyle Brandt, who represented odor.
• Appeared in several commercials for Nike in 1998.
• Made a cameo appearance in a commercial for MLB 2K9 with Giants teammate Tim Lincecum.

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NY Times: D-backs Three-Team Trade Done

December 8th, 2009

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The New York Times is reporting that the reported blockbuster three-team trade that includes the Arizona Diamondbacks is a done deal pending medical examinations.

In the trade that has taken place during the annual MLB Winter Meetings, the Diamondbacks will receive pitcher Ian Kennedy from the New York Yankees and pitcher Edwin Jackson from the Detroit Tigers. In return, the Diamondbacks send pitchers Max Scherzer and Daniel Schlereth to Detroit. The Yankees receive centerfielder Curtis Granderson and send pitcher Phil Coke and outfield prospect Austin Jackson to Detroit.

The Times reached Kennedy at his home in Nevada on Tuesday, and he said he had not heard confirmation of the deal. But he said he had refined his two-seamer in an impressive showing in the Arizona Fall League and believed that pitch would make a major difference for him next season.

“Before, I couldn’t command my two-seamer; it was always talking off the plate and no one would swing at it,” Kennedy told the New York Times. “It would be really cool to do that famous Greg Maddux thing and start it at a left-hander’s front hip. I’d love to learn that. Right now, it’s something to get guys to swing at and put the ball in play and save pitches.”

Commentary:
This trade appears to be a pre-emptive move by the Diamondbacks to prepare themselves for life without ace Brandon Webb. Edwin Jackson has two years remaining on his contract and Webb can walk after this season. Webb could command at least $20 million per season if he bounces back to form and the Diamondbacks are not in a position to sign him to a nine-figure contract. With Haren, Jackson and stud pitching prospect Jarrod Parker, the Diamondbacks still set up to have a potentially strong top three in the rotation if Webb does depart. Expect the D-backs to get something for Webb if they fall out of the pennant race by the trade deadline, or if they already are resigned to not being able to afford him.

The Diamondbacks had to give up something to get a front-of-the-rotation starter like Jackson, and Scherzer was the bait. He was better than his 9-11 record indicates, with a 4.15 ERA. He struck out 174 batters in 170 1/3 innings, but walked 63. The Diamondbacks must believe Scherzer, a former first-round pick, isn’t built to succeed as a long-term starter and they wouldn’t pass on acquiring Jackson to keep him for the bullpen.

Schlereth is also a former first-round pick who made his way to the major leagues quickly. Perhaps a little too fast even though he was developed as a college pitcher out of Arizona. Schlereth has a good high 90s fastball but was very hittable. He still has a chance to be a good back-end relief pitcher and likely just needs more seasoning and teaching.

In Jackson, the Diamondbacks get a pitcher they are acquainted with having seen him pitch in Los Angeles from 2003-05. Jackson broke out as a starter during the past two seasons and went 13-9 with a 3.62 ERA in 2009, which is impressive for an American League pitcher. He struck out 161 batters in 214 innings and had a 1.26 WHIP. Detroit only looked to trade him to avoid contract negotiations with his agent Scott Boras when he comes up for free agency after two more seasons. With that said, Jackson is still considered a high-risk, high-reward pitcher because when he is off, he is bad. He has a 95 MPH fastball and has developed a better slider and curve but sometimes goes sideways with his control as evidenced by his 70 walks last season.

Overall, the Diamondbacks came out of the trade with a still somewhat unproven frontline starter and insurance for Webb;s potential departure. In return they received two young pitchers with limited major league service time who have the potential upside to make the D-backs regret the trade.

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Wife of Ex-D-Backs Pitcher Died of Drug Overdose

December 1st, 2009

The Arizona Republic reported Tuesday that Gabrielle Schoeneweis, the wife of former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Scott Schoeneweis, died in May of a drug overdose.

Click this link to read the entire story:  Schoeneweis death

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Stephen Strasburg Scratched From Arizona Fall League Championship Game

November 19th, 2009

Phoenix Desert Dogs right-handed pitcher Stephen Strasburg will miss his scheduled start in Saturday’s Arizona Fall League championship game.

The Washington Nationals issued the following statement Thursday evening.

“Stephen Strasburg has been scratched from Saturday’s start in the Arizona Fall League championship game due to a twisted left knee, suffered during a Phoenix Desert Dogs workout this afternoon.

“The injury is not considered serious. An MRI returned showing inflammation.

“As a precaution, Strasburg is scheduled to fly to Washington, D.C. on Friday to be examined by Nationals Medical Director Dr. Wiemi Douoguih.”

The Desert Dogs will name another starting pitcher Friday. Anthony Varvaro (SEA) is the Peoria Javelinas’ scheduled starting pitcher.

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Haren Finishes 5th in N.L. Cy Young Voting

November 19th, 2009

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San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum won his second consecutive National League Cy Young Award today. Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Dan Haren finished fifth in the voting.

Haren, who received a single third-place vote, finished behind Chris Carpenter, Adam Wainwright and Javier Vasquez. Haren posted a 14-10 record with a 3.14 ERA and led the National League with a 1.00 WHIP in 2009. He was a victim of poor run support throughout the season and had a spectacular first half.

Lincecum finished with 100 points, only six ahead of Carpenter, which is tied for the third closest finish since the format was expanded in 1970. Throw in Wainwright and the voting was even closer as he finished third, despite having the most first-place votes. Only 10 points separated first place from third.

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Conor Jackson Shreds Dominican League Pitching

November 18th, 2009

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Fantasy baseball players looking for a sleeper next season may want to keep an eye on D-backs left fielder Conor Jackson, who tore the cover off the ball while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic. When Jackson recently left to return to the U.S., he departed as the league leader in average (.425), hits (31), doubles (6), stolen bases (9), runs scored (16), walks (21), base percentage (.564), slugging (.594) and OPS. (1.158).

He was also was second in RBIs (16), total bases on hits (43) and tied for third in homers (2).

Not bad for 23 games.

Jackson missed most of the 2009 season with Valley Fever. It looks like he’s back.

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Dodgers and White Sox Announce Cactus League Dates

November 12th, 2009

Camelback Ranch-Glendale announces its 2010 schedule of Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers Cactus League baseball.

The host Dodgers and White Sox welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks (2), Chicago Cubs (3), Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians (2), Colorado Rockies (2), Kansas City Royals (3), Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2), Milwaukee Brewers (2), Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres (2), San Francisco Giants (2), Seattle Mariners (2) and Texas Rangers in addition to facing each other three times.

All start times are 1:05 p.m. with three 7:05 p.m. exceptions for night games — Monday, March 15 (Royals at White Sox, Saturday, March 20 (Padres at Dodgers), and Monday, March 29 (Angels at White Sox).

Season, mini-plan, and group tickets are now on sale. Fans interested in purchasing 2010 tickets should call CBR-G at 623-302-5000 or visit www.camelbackranchbaseball.com.

Date Opponents Time (AZ)
Fri., March 5…………Dodgers @ White Sox…………..1:05 p.m.
Sat., March 6…………White Sox (ss) @ Dodgers…….1:05 p.m.
Sun., March 7*………Cubs @ White Sox……………….1:05 p.m.
Mon., March 8……….Mariners @ White Sox………….1:05 p.m.
Tue., March 9………..Rockies @ Dodgers………………1:05 p.m.
Wed., March 10……..Diamondbacks @ Dodgers…….1:05 p.m.
Thurs., March 11……Indians @ White Sox…………….1:05 p.m.
Fri., March 12……….Reds @ Dodgers…………………..1:05 p.m.
Sat., March 13……….Brewers @ White Sox (ss)……..1:05 p.m.
Sun., March 14………Rangers @ Dodgers………………1:05 p.m.
Mon., March 15……..Royals @ White Sox……………..7:05 p.m.
Tue., March 16………Rockies @ White Sox……………1:05 p.m.
Wed., March 17……..White Sox @ Dodgers…………..1:05 p.m.
Thurs., March 18*….Cubs @ Dodgers…………………..1:05 p.m.
Fri., March 19*……..Cubs @ White Sox……………….1:05 p.m.
Sat., March 20……….Padres (ss) @ White Sox……….1:05 p.m.
Padres (ss) @ Dodgers (ss)…….7:05 p.m.
Sun., March 21………Indians @ Dodgers……………….1:05 p.m.
Mon., March 22……..Angels @ Dodgers………………..1:05 p.m.
Tue., March 23………Giants @ White Sox……………..1:05 p.m.
Wed., March 24……..Diamondbacks @ White Sox….1:05 p.m.
Thurs., March 25……Brewers @ Dodgers………………1:05 p.m.
Fri., March 26……….Royals @ Dodgers………………..1:05 p.m.
Sat., March 27……….Mariners @ Dodgers……………..1:05 p.m.
Sun., March 28………Royals @ White Sox (ss)……….1:05 p.m.
Mon., March 29……..Angels @ White Sox…………….7:05 p.m.
Tue., March 30………Athletics @ White Sox………….1:05 p.m.
Wed., March 31……..Giants @ Dodgers (ss)…………..1:05 p.m.

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