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  • panthers_freak
    Rookie
    • Mar 2009
    • 182

    #1

    2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

    I created this thread last season and i was the only one that responded for 2 months haha. hopefully we can get some real discussion going this season.

    Anyway, I love the signing of Adam LaRoche. His terrible hitting in the first half should be helped by chase field. hopefully, he can do well enough so when the all star break comes around and he gets hot, we are still in the nl west race.

    I think with webby back this year, and the addition of edwin jackson we can compete for second place this year. sadly i dont think we have enough offense to win the division over LA, but second is definitely doable.
  • panthers_freak
    Rookie
    • Mar 2009
    • 182

    #2
    Re: 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

    Upton re-signs! A great move by the D-Backs. Keeping Upton in Arizona through 2015. This deal will be great for the snakes if Upton turns out to be the amazing player everyone says he is going to become.

    Also, first spring training game tomorrow. I'm excited to take a look at who is going to win the 5th spot in the rotation. My money is on Billy buckner, but we shall see...
    Last edited by panthers_freak; 03-03-2010, 09:22 PM. Reason: made it say re-signs instead of resigns

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    • panthers_freak
      Rookie
      • Mar 2009
      • 182

      #3
      Re: 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

      0-2 in spring training so far. The pitching has been ridiculously bad. Billy Buckner hurt his chances for the final rotation spot.

      The one bright spot? J Up hit a grand slam ysterday...his breakout starts this season.

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      • CKW11
        MVP
        • Mar 2009
        • 1540

        #4
        Re: 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

        I LOVE the signing of LaRoche. I live in the Atlanta marketing area so their games are on tv alot for me, and i was a fan of him when he was with the Braves. He is definately an upgrade over Brandon Allen (who i think will be a good major league player one day but he just isnt ready yet imo).

        And speaking of LaRoche, on a side note he has been a beast for me in my franchise in The Show lol

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        • Nike Fattz
          Banned
          • Mar 2010
          • 182

          #5
          Re: 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

          Originally posted by panthers_freak
          0-2 in spring training so far. The pitching has been ridiculously bad. Billy Buckner hurt his chances for the final rotation spot.

          The one bright spot? J Up hit a grand slam ysterday...his breakout starts this season.
          Justin Uptons breakout started last season, this year he'll cement his position as one of the best players in the league. Take a look at his month by month OPS in comparison to the best CF in the majors.

          Kemp '08 numbers

          April - .848 ops
          May - .648 ops
          June - .725 ops
          July - .959 ops
          August - .780 ops
          Sept/Oct - .749 ops

          Upton '08 numbers

          April - .745
          May - 1.154
          June - .915
          July - .750
          Aug - 1.212
          Sept - .758

          Mind you, Kemp was 25 last season and Upton was 21. A .300/26/86/20 is a remarkable state line for any player, let alone a 21 year old.

          If Stephen Drew develops like most thought he would, Chris Young plays up to his potential, Adam LaRoche and Conor Jackson put together solid OPS's? The sky's the limit this season for Upton.

          I'm predicting a 30/30 season.

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          • panthers_freak
            Rookie
            • Mar 2009
            • 182

            #6
            Re: 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

            Great Game today! Drew with an inside the park homerun, and haren shutting the padres down.

            What i liked most about this game was mark reynolds patience. He took 2 walks, and the time he struck out was on a questionable call. If he gets his k totals around 170 instead of 220 he could hit near .280 this season.

            Upton also had 2 hits and looked good swinging the bat. hes definitely going to hit above .300 this season.

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            • panthers_freak
              Rookie
              • Mar 2009
              • 182

              #7
              Re: 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

              off to a good start so far. Ian kennedy sure looked great yesterday.

              adam laroche isnt doing much of anything though.

              we are gonna wipe the floor with the pirates

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              • Nike Fattz
                Banned
                • Mar 2010
                • 182

                #8
                Re: 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

                Originally posted by panthers_freak
                off to a good start so far. Ian kennedy sure looked great yesterday.

                adam laroche isnt doing much of anything though.

                we are gonna wipe the floor with the pirates
                The Pirates had a decent showing against the Dodgers, who based upon last season, our much better than ourselves.

                Upton hit his first bomb. Hopefully he heats up and hits two more before the week concludes.

                Miguel Montero is solidifying his position as the second best catcher in the NL behind Brian McCann.

                Adam L. needs to start getting on base.

                Kelly Johnson looked great yesterday.

                This maybe Chris Youngs comeback season.

                I was very impressed with Ian Kennedy.

                We need Brandon Webb back.

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                • panthers_freak
                  Rookie
                  • Mar 2009
                  • 182

                  #9
                  Re: 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

                  i agree with all of those statements

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                  • panthers_freak
                    Rookie
                    • Mar 2009
                    • 182

                    #10
                    Re: 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

                    good call on chris young haha. A grand slam and 5 rbis

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                    • panthers_freak
                      Rookie
                      • Mar 2009
                      • 182

                      #11
                      Re: 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

                      Holy Crap! 13 runs in one inning!!!!!

                      4-2 after winning two series to start the season

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                      • Nike Fattz
                        Banned
                        • Mar 2010
                        • 182

                        #12
                        Re: 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

                        Originally posted by panthers_freak
                        Holy Crap! 13 runs in one inning!!!!!

                        4-2 after winning two series to start the season
                        If we can take this series from the Dodgers, than I may just say we have a chance at the division. We look great at the moment. We need J-Up to step up big time though.

                        And yes, I called Chris Youngs comeback season. Hopefully he'll keep it up.

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                        • panthers_freak
                          Rookie
                          • Mar 2009
                          • 182

                          #13
                          Re: 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

                          ian kennedy got lit up by the dodgers. i dont see him keeping his rotation spot for long

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                          • Nike Fattz
                            Banned
                            • Mar 2010
                            • 182

                            #14
                            Re: 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

                            We pulled out a very solid win yesterday in extra innings. Justin Upton shook off his mini slump, lets hope he can keep up the stellar play. I'll tell you what, we have a very good offense. If we ever get a true leadoff hitter(we should try and sign Carl Crawford) we'll be stupid scary. Chris Young is also playing like a man possessed.

                            If we get Brandon Webb back in time, and he plays well, I can easily see 80+ wins.

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                            • panthers_freak
                              Rookie
                              • Mar 2009
                              • 182

                              #15
                              Re: 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks

                              they were saying yesterday that webb might not be back until june. it we can just hold up until then, and webb comes back and throws moderatley well, we can challenge the dodgers.

                              If we signed crawford, who would you send to the bench?
                              Who would you send down to reno?

                              Adam laroche isnt pulling his slow start crap so far either. Hes started off well. I think if he hits around .285 this season, he can easily knock in 100 rbis with jackson drew and upton hitting in front of him.

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