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Grace just kept hits comin' in his career (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Big Unit bolts D-backs for Giants — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:00:00+0100

Mark Grace delivered one double after another and plenty of singles and eventually became the Major League hits leader of the 1990s with 1,754 knocks. And the glib first baseman, who played 16 seasons, will now see if all those hits were enough to get him into the Hall of Fame.

Webb won't pitch in Classic (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

D-backs release spring schedule — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:26:00+0100

D-backs ace Brandon Webb said it would be an honor to pitch for the United States in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, but he would decline an invitation if one were extended so he could concentrate on getting ready for the regular season.

One gift stands out to Jackson (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Despite hot start, D-backs miss playoffs — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:00:00+0100

Christmas came a little early for Conor Jackson this year as D-backs manager Bob Melvin announced that Jackson would be his starting left fielder heading into Spring Training. Jackson recently took time to chat about the holidays and one of his favorite presents.

Moorad sets sights squarely on Padres (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Clark to remain with D-backs in '09 — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:33:00+0100

Jeff Moorad resigned as chief executive officer of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday to pursue his purchase of the San Diego Padres.

Mailbag: Byrnes on the move? (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

One gift stands out to Jackson — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:33:00+0100

Should Eric Byrnes and his large salary be traded? That issue is foremost on fans' minds in the latest mailbag of questions to beat reporter Steve Gilbert.

Hall takes over as D-backs CEO (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

D-backs only need finishing touch — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:04:00+0100

D-backs Chief Executive Officer Jeff Moorad resigned his position on Friday and will be replaced by team president Derrick Hall.

Despite hot start, D-backs miss playoffs (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Williams makes debut on Hall ballot — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:00:00+0100

The D-backs got off to a hot start in 2008 and looked to be on their way to their second straight division title, but they cooled off late in the season and fell to a second-place finish.

D-backs release spring schedule (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Blackley added to D-backs' pitching mix — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:00:00+0100

The D-backs released their Spring Training schedule and ticket prices on Thursday. The exhibition slate features 19 games at Tucson Electric Park, including a matchup with Mexico's World Baseball Classic squad.

D-backs only need finishing touch (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Arizona Diamondbacks News — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:01:00+0100

The D-backs filled most of their roster holes with a busy offseason, including moves during the front office's holiday "break." That means Arizona just needs to secure a starter as Spring Training approaches.

D-backs looking to re-sign Clark (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Mailbag: Byrnes on the move? — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:51:00+0100

The D-backs are progressing in their talks to re-sign free-agent first baseman Tony Clark to a one-year contract, but nothing has been finalized yet.

D-backs feeling confident about 2009 (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Moorad sets sights squarely on Padres — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:00:00+0100

The D-backs don't expect to wow the fans with a flurry of offseason moves, largely because GM Josh Byrnes and manager Bob Melvin like their chances with the current core of promising young players.

D-backs extend Snyder's contract (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Diamondbacks Hot Stove report — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:50:00+0100

The Diamondbacks have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement on a three-year contract extension with catcher Chris Snyder.

D-backs bring back Bundy (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Arizona produces rally for the ages — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:05:00+0100

Lorenzo Bundy, who spent four seasons in the D-backs' Minor League system as a hitting coach, is returning to the organization as the club's first-base coach.

Clark to remain with D-backs in '09 (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Hall takes over as D-backs CEO — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:16:00+0100

The D-backs have signed free agent first baseman Tony Clark to a one-year deal. The deal will pay the veteran $800,000.

Blackley added to D-backs' pitching mix (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

D-backs looking to re-sign Clark — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:09:00+0100

The D-backs on Friday announced that they have added a left-handed pitcher heading into Spring Training competition -- Travis Blackley, who pitched in the Phillies' organization last season.

Big Unit bolts D-backs for Giants (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

D-backs extend Snyder's contract — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:58:00+0100

Former Arizona left-hander Randy Johnson signed a one-year deal with the National League West-rival Giants on Friday night, a team the D-backs will face 18 times in 2009.

Arizona produces rally for the ages (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Webb won't pitch in Classic — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:00:00+0100

Relive the Diamondbacks' dramatic come-from-behind victory over the Brewers from July 3 of this past season on MLB.com Live on Wednesday at 1 p.m. MST.

Moorad resigns from D-backs, plans to buy Padres (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona ...

Diamondbacks Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:23:02+0100

Jeff Moorad has resigned as Arizona Diamondbacks chief executive officer and says he has reached an agreement in principle to buy the San Diego Padres. Moorad said Friday he heads a "small but significant" group of investors that has an exclusive right to complete the specifics of negotiations with Padres owner John Moores.

Snyder agrees to 3-year deal with Diamondbacks (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks ...

Diamondbacks sign C Snyder to three-year extension (PA SportsTicker) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:59:54+0100

Looking to lock up another regular, the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a three-year contract with catcher Chris Snyder. The deal is worth a reported $14.5 million and runs through 2011 with a club option for the 2012 season. It follows Arizona's multiyear contracts with players such as center fielder Chris Young and pitcher Dan Haren, infielder Chad Tracy and outfielder Eric Byrnes.

Zelasko seeks Dodgers' play-by-play gig (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

Teixeira agrees to $180M Yankees deal — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:36:44+0100

If successful, she be 1st woman to land such a job in MLB.

Yankees add Burnett to Sabathia (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Blackley agrees with Diamondbacks (AP) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:14:40+0100

Forty-two players lost their jobs, many let go by teams looking to cut costs. No such money worries for the New York Yankees, who made another splashy addition to their starting rotation Friday by reaching a preliminary agreement on an $82.5 million, five-year contract with A.J. Burnett. Just two days after striking a $161 million, seven-year deal with CC Sabathia, New York added Burnett to a...

Winter meetings, with a National bent (Yahoo! Sports) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona ...

D-Backs moving closer to deal with Loretta (Yahoo! Sports) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:27:00+0100

What do NL teams need? Where are free agents likely to land? Who might be dealt? Answers here.

Twins owner Pohlad dead at age 93 (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

Pat Burrell agrees to terms with Rays — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:17:13+0100

2 World Series crowns under his ownership.

Teixeira agrees to $180M Yankees deal (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

D-Backs, Snyder near 3-year deal — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:39:48+0100

Free-agent prize Mark Teixeira will play in NY.

Swap of center fielders hits a snag (Yahoo! Sports) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks ...

Rule 5 Report (RotoWire) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:36:00+0100

Brewers' Mike Cameron appeared bound for New York for Melky Cabrera, but not so fast.

Stability part of Moorad's legacy (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

D-Backs re-sign Clark to 1-year deal — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:42:54+0100

Jeff Moorad has been credited with not only for leading the team out of turmoil, but more.

Recession-proof Yankees keep on spending (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

Johnson ready for fresh start — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:23:00+0100

The Yankees are flexing their mighty checkbook.

Read the Mitchell Report online (East Valley Tribune - Diamondbacks / MLB)

Cactus League schedule released; attendance records expected — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:02:01+0100

Read a copy of the Mitchell Report assessing steroid and illegal supplement use in Major League Baseball.

Piecoro: Huge payday awaits Webb (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

Zelasko seeks Dodgers' play-by-play gig — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:54:36+0100

If the Diamondbacks don't extend pitcher Brandon Webb's contract this winter, will they lose him?

Pat Burrell agrees to terms with Rays (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

Bradley, Cubs agree to $30 million deal — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:21:52+0100

The Tampa Bay Rays added a big bat for the middle of their batting order, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with Pat Burrell.

Notes from the winter meetings: Boras dictates the pace (SportingNews. ...

D-Backs offer contract to lefty-reliever Rhodes (Yahoo! Sports) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:07:02+0100

Greg Maddux's retirement announcement is the biggest event of opening day in Las Vegas, partly because Maddux's agent, Scott Boras, arranged it that way, says Stan McNeal.

NY, NY: Yankees and Mets big winners at meetings (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona ...

Diamondbacks sign 2B Lopez (PA SportsTicker) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:11:39+0100

Two teams from New York took over the town at baseball's winter meetings. It helps to arrive in Vegas carrying plenty of cash. As baseball's annual swap session broke up Thursday, the boys from the Big Apple went home big winners. Highlighting a hectic week, the Yankees landed pitching prize CC Sabathia while the Mets solidified their previously wretched bullpen with All-Star relievers Francisco...

Moorad resigns as Diamondbacks CEO, Hall promoted (East Valley Tribune - Diamondbacks / MLB)

D-Backs, Clark agree on 1-year deal — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:48:06+0100

Jeff Moorad has resigned as Arizona Diamondbacks chief executive officer and says he has reached an agreement in principle to buy the San Diego Padres.

Johnson, Giants agree to deal (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

Recession-proof Yankees keep on spending — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:30:17+0100

Randy Johnson's time with the Diamondbacks has ended. Again.

Johnson ready for fresh start (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

Haren not likely to pitch in WBC — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:35:22+0100

Randy Johnson is refreshed and focused on being a baseball player again this winter.

Haren not likely to pitch in WBC (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

D-Backs, Snyder finalize deal — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:48:07+0100

Haren said he turned down Team Mexico.

GM, CEO are D-Backs part owners (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

azcentral.com | diamondbacks — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:20:14+0100

GM Josh Byrnes and President and CEO Derrick Hall both have ownership stakes in the team.

Diamondbacks, 1B Tony Clark agree to 1-year deal (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona ...

Moorad resigns from D-backs, plans to buy Padres (AP) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:10:15+0100

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 but returned to the Diamondbacks last July.

Diamondbacks sign IF Ojeda (PA SportsTicker) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Diamondbacks bring back Ojeda (AP) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:54:01+0100

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed infielder Augie Ojeda to a one-year deal on Wednesday.

Diamondbacks sign C Snyder to three-year extension (PA SportsTicker) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - ...

Diamondbacks CEO Moorad resigns (PA SportsTicker) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:35:03+0100

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday signed catcher Chris Snyder to a three-year contract extension.

Diamondbacks sign 2B Lopez (PA SportsTicker) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Diamondbacks finalize deal with INF Felipe Lopez (AP) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:44:02+0100

PHOENIX (Ticker) - The Arizona Diamondbacks signed free agent second baseman Felipe Lopez to a one-year contract Friday.

Diamondbacks re-sign 1B Tony Clark (PA SportsTicker) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona ...

Diamondbacks, 1B Tony Clark agree to 1-year deal (AP) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:23:01+0100

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday re-signed veteran first baseman Tony Clark to a one-year contract worth $800,000.

Diamondbacks non-tender four (PA SportsTicker) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks News)

D-Backs acquire Schoeneweis from Mets (AP) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:29:01+0100

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday did not tender contracts for 2009 to second baseman Chris Burke, lefthander Wil Ledezma, catcher Robby Hammock and outfielder Jeff Salazar.

Diamondbacks finalize deal with INF Felipe Lopez (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona ...

Diamondbacks acquire LHP Schoeneweis (PA SportsTicker) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:26:15+0100

Free-agent infielder Felipe Lopez and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized their $3.5 million, one-year contract on Friday. "We feel that Felipe fits our club well," general manager Josh Byrnes said. "He is a switch hitter with an ability to impact the game with power, speed and defense." By adding Lopez, the Diamondbacks fill a hole left when three-time Gold Glove second baseman Orlando Hudson...

Diamondbacks bring back Ojeda (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks News)

BoSo, D-Backs discussing Lugo for Byrnes swap (Yahoo! Sports) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:38:14+0100

The Diamondbacks agreed to terms on a $712,500, one-year contract with Augie Ojeda on Wednesday, keeping the utility infielder in Arizona for a third season. The 33-year-old Ojeda, who was pressed into a greater role when Orlando Hudson injured his wrist, played a career-high 105 games last season for the D-backs and batted .242 with no home runs and 17 RBIs.

Diamondbacks acquire LHP Schoeneweis (PA SportsTicker) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona ...

Diamondbacks non-tender four (PA SportsTicker) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:38:02+0100

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday acquired lefthander Scott Schoeneweis and cash considerations from the New York Mets for righthander Connor Robertson.

Diamondbacks Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks News — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:26:44+0100

Like the athletes he once represented, Jeff Moorad is attempting to take another step up an organizational ladder.

Moorad, a one-time super agent, resigned from the Diamondbacks' ownership group Jan. 2 in order to pursue the acquisition of the San Diego Padres from owner John Moores, who recently hired the firm of Goldman Sachs to search for a potential buyer. Moores is involved in divorce proceedings.

Moorad was one of five D-backs' ownership partners, including managing general partner Ken Kendrick, Dale Jensen, Mike Chipman and Jeff Royer. Moorad will have to sell his small interest in the D-backs if he is successful in purchasing the Padres.

"Jeff has established himself through the years with us, and I think Major League Baseball, from discussions I've had...

Diamondbacks CEO Moorad resigns (PA SportsTicker) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Diamondbacks re-sign 1B Tony Clark (PA SportsTicker) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:20:01+0100

The Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday announced the resignation of chief executive officer Jeff Moorad.

Diamondbacks CEO Moorad resigns (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

Stability part of Moorad's legacy — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:34:29+0100

Jeff Moorad, general partner and chief executive officer, steps down and Derrick Hall is promoted.

D-Backs, catcher Snyder agree to 3-year deal (East Valley Tribune - Diamondbacks / MLB)

Moorad resigns as Diamondbacks CEO, Hall promoted — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:27:55+0100

Looking to lock up another regular, the Diamondbacks have agreed to a three-year contract with catcher Chris Snyder.

D-Backs, Snyder near 3-year deal (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

Johnson, Giants agree to deal — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:57:53+0100

The Diamondbacks are close to locking up catcher Chris Snyder with a multiyear contract.

D-Backs, Snyder finalize deal (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

Diamondbacks CEO Moorad resigns — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:46:38+0100

The D-Backs and Chris Snyder sign a three-year, $14.25 million contract extension Tuesday.

D-Backs, Red Sox could still deal for Eric Byrnes (Yahoo! Sports) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - ...

A deal has gotten done for only one Boras client (Yahoo! Sports) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:40:43+0100

The Arizona Diamondbacks are still strapped for cash and the Boston Red Sox still need a fourth outfielder, so...

D-Backs, Clark agree on 1-year deal (East Valley Tribune - Diamondbacks / MLB)

Cubs spring training tickets go on sale Tuesday online — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:53:07+0100

First baseman Tony Clark is returning to the Diamondbacks, agreeing Friday to an $800,000, one-year contract.

D-Backs unlikely to deal Montero (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

Piecoro: Huge payday awaits Webb — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:31:02+0100

Catcher Miguel Montero has received limited playing time in a bench role for the D-Backs.

D-Backs sign LHP Blackley (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

D-Backs near 1-year deal with Clark — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:11:51+0100

Travis Blackley was 5-10 with a 5.41 ERA last season in the Phillies' Triple-A organization.

D-Backs re-sign Clark to 1-year deal (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

Twins owner Pohlad dead at age 93 — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:59:15+0100

The Diamondbacks agreed to terms with infielder Tony Clark on a one-year contract.

D-Backs offer contract to lefty-reliever Rhodes (Yahoo! Sports) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona ...

Arizona considering Wigginton at second base (Yahoo! Sports) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:14:08+0100

The Arizona Diamondbacks offered a contract to left-handed reliever Arthur Rhodes and should know soon whether...

D-Backs near 1-year deal with Clark (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

25-cent seats for Yankee Stadium openers — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:32:29+0100

Likely will receive deal worth less than $1 million.

D-Backs moving closer to deal with Loretta (Yahoo! Sports) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona ...

Notes from the winter meetings: Boras dictates the pace (SportingNews.com) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:36:39+0100

The Arizona Diamondbacks appear to be getting closer to adding a veteran infielder to the mix at second base,...

D-Backs acquire Schoeneweis from Mets (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks News)

Yankees add Burnett to Sabathia (AP) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:34:19+0100

The New York Mets traded left-hander Scott Schoeneweis to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, cutting loose one of the most maligned members of last season's shaky bullpen. Schoeneweis went 0-3 with a blown save and a 5.40 ERA in September as New York collapsed down the stretch for the second straight year.

Cubs spring training tickets go on sale Tuesday online (East Valley Tribune - Diamondbacks / MLB)

East Valley Tribune - Diamondbacks / MLB — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:31:45+0100

Chicago Cubs spring training game tickets go on sale 9 a.m. Tuesday. The first home game of spring training at Mesa’s HoHoKam Park is 1:05 p.m. Feb. 25 when the Cubs meet the L.A. Dodgers.

Cactus League schedule released; attendance records expected (East Valley Tribune - ...

D-Backs, catcher Snyder agree to 3-year deal — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:28:03+0100

The addition of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians could mean new attendance records for spring training in the Valley in 2009. A record 1.3 million fans attended Cactus League contests last season, and now that there are 14 teams as opposed to 12, that number is expected to be broken.

Bradley, Cubs agree to $30 million deal (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

GM, CEO are D-Backs part owners — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:47:00+0100

Switch-hitting Milton Bradley was a top priority.

BoSo, D-Backs discussing Lugo for Byrnes swap (Yahoo! Sports) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona ...

Swap of center fielders hits a snag (Yahoo! Sports) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:13:18+0100

ESPN.com is reporting trade discussions between the Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks that would send Eric...

Blackley agrees with Diamondbacks (AP) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks News)

D-Backs, Red Sox could still deal for Eric Byrnes (Yahoo! Sports) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:31:51+0100

Pitcher Travis Blackley agreed Friday to a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 26-year-old left-hander would be paid $405,000 if he is in the major leagues -- $5,000 over the minimum -- and $105,000 if he is in the minors. The native of Melbourne, Australia, was 5-10 with a 5.41 ERA in 28 games last season for the Philadelphia Phillies' Triple-A Lehigh Valley farm team.

Arizona considering Wigginton at second base (Yahoo! Sports) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona ...

Diamondbacks sign IF Ojeda (PA SportsTicker) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:27:13+0100

While the Houston Astros are having trouble finding a taker for Miguel Tejada, they are also shopping Ty...

A deal has gotten done for only one Boras client (Yahoo! Sports) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona ...

Snyder agrees to 3-year deal with Diamondbacks (AP) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:27:23+0100

Felipe López is a 28-year-old journeyman second baseman who has a .262 career batting average.

25-cent seats for Yankee Stadium openers (azcentral.com | diamondbacks)

D-Backs unlikely to deal Montero — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:51:40+0100

The price of a bleacher seat for exhibition games.

Rule 5 Report (RotoWire) (Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Arizona Diamondbacks News)

NY, NY: Yankees and Mets big winners at meetings (AP) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:17:00+0100

Diamondbacks Hot Stove report (Arizona Diamondbacks News)

D-backs feeling confident about 2009 — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:46:44+0100