BC867
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Two lead Catchers and a third Catcher with experience playing corner IF and OF positions available.
It's about time we stopped carrying four Catchers.
2019 Arizona Diamondbacks transactions
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It's about time we stopped carrying four Catchers.
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Nick Piecoro @nickpiecoro 16m16 minutes ago
The Diamondbacks optioned infielder/outfielder Tim Locastro to Triple-A Reno to make room for right-hander Taylor Clarke, who will start tonight against the Rays.
The Diamondbacks optioned infielder/outfielder Tim Locastro to Triple-A Reno to make room for right-hander Taylor Clarke, who will start tonight against the Rays.
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Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks)
5/9/19, 3:15 PM
#Dbacks recall right-handed pitcher Jon Duplantier from the Triple-A Reno @Aces and option Taylor Clarke to Reno.
5/9/19, 3:15 PM
#Dbacks recall right-handed pitcher Jon Duplantier from the Triple-A Reno @Aces and option Taylor Clarke to Reno.
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Guess this will be the ride for these two this season... up & down throughout the year. Not sure I'm totally onboard with this philosophy, however, I am not one to argue much with Hazen and Torey...
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The Rays series with the bullpen usage dictated this - they need a fresh arm up. Question is, who will get the next start? Clarke or Duplantier?
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Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB)
5/10/19, 11:00 PM
Ildemaro Vargas optioned to Reno after the game. Corresponding move tomorrow
5/10/19, 11:00 PM
Ildemaro Vargas optioned to Reno after the game. Corresponding move tomorrow
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Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks)
5/11/19, 1:25 PM
#Dbacks reinstate catcher Alex Avila from the 10-day Injured List after optioning infielder Ildemaro Vargas to the Triple-A Reno @Aces following last night's game.
5/11/19, 1:25 PM
#Dbacks reinstate catcher Alex Avila from the 10-day Injured List after optioning infielder Ildemaro Vargas to the Triple-A Reno @Aces following last night's game.
Just what we need...another below average catcher...
BC867
Long time Phoenician!
As I posted in today's game thread . . .
Before being hurt, Avila was not only a solid defensive Catcher, but he was, by far, our best hitting Catcher.
1Sun, you, I and one or two others were in the same camp on the Suns board about (what appeared to
us to be) the obvious deficiencies about Igor as Head Coach. And Sarver as meddling Investor.
And that proved to be right.
But, here on the D-backs board, I notice that you post only negative comments in every thread.
We're in second place, for cripes sake. They D-backs must be doing something right, despite the
shortcomings of our starters and relievers. And the 21st Century syndrome of Major League
hitters to lift everything into the air, especially when facing a tough Pitcher.
If you are going to seek the worst, at least seek the best as well. Rays of sunshine are a good thing.
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BC867
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That is the best thing they could do for his development. It is a relief to hear it. Pardon the pun.
Let him get back to his routine of four games between appearances as a starter on a regular basis.
When the D-backs decide that Godley is not a starter, bring back Duplantier to fill that role.
It was asinine to bring up a rookie, then have him play a new position at the Major League level.
Hopefully, I won't have to post that anymore.
That is the best thing they could do for his development. It is a relief to hear it. Pardon the pun.
Let him get back to his routine of four games between appearances as a starter on a regular basis.
When the D-backs decide that Godley is not a starter, bring back Duplantier to fill that role.
It was asinine to bring up a rookie, then have him play a new position at the Major League level.
Hopefully, I won't have to post that anymore.
Like I said, Duplantier should have taken Godley's spot from the beginning.
BC867
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See my new thread -- Player development.
Torey admitted that he gave player development a lower priority.
Torey admitted that he gave player development a lower priority.
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BC867
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I hope that means they will use him in 'what got him here' -- late inning relief on a regular basis.
If he makes it, great. If he can't at the Major League level, it will be no worse, considering the
disappointments of Archie and Yoshi in the 7th-8th inning appearances.
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Zach Buchanan (@ZHBuchanan)
5/22/19, 11:42 AM
Wilmer Flores is back in Phoenix and will get an MRI on his foot. He's already on the IL but the Diamondbacks hope his stay will last only the minimum 10 days.
5/22/19, 11:42 AM
Wilmer Flores is back in Phoenix and will get an MRI on his foot. He's already on the IL but the Diamondbacks hope his stay will last only the minimum 10 days.
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Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro)
5/25/19, 10:25 AM
Murphy was hitting .177 with four homers in 62 at-bats. He had been Zack Greinke’s personal catcher.
5/25/19, 10:25 AM
Murphy was hitting .177 with four homers in 62 at-bats. He had been Zack Greinke’s personal catcher.
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Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro)
5/25/19, 10:26 AM
It could be that the Diamondbacks are moving away from carrying three catchers, though they still have Blake Swihart, who has played only outfield since coming over. Club also has Caleb Joseph in Triple-A. We’ll see what they have to say.
5/25/19, 10:26 AM
It could be that the Diamondbacks are moving away from carrying three catchers, though they still have Blake Swihart, who has played only outfield since coming over. Club also has Caleb Joseph in Triple-A. We’ll see what they have to say.
BC867
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It's about time they made this move. With two Catchers and a third primarily playing the outfield
(where he is not that good a fielder), it should give us a stronger offense, while having it covered.
We don't need four Catchers tying up the roster.
And give the majority of the playing time to Avila, who has power and is a good defensive Catcher,
instead of twice every five games. If, as I've posted, they don't bat him 8th in front of the Pitcher,
where he has been pitched around. We desperately need his bat in the lineup on a regular basis.
