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Photo by Karl-Josef Hildenbrand/picture alliance via Getty Images Lovullo takes stock of ‘24 as D-backs turn page to ‘25 https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/torey-lovullo-discusses-d-backs-2024-looks-ahead-to-2025Potential D-backs Free Agency Target: Josh … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes 12/19

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Likely no surprises here As discussed in the call for nominations, there were a lot fewer rookies to select from this year: a mere ten in total, and at least half of those will still be eligible for the category at this point next winter. [The jury is still out on Blake Walston!] Only two players actually received serious nominations - … [Read more...] about 2024 SnakePit Awards: Rookie of the Year nominations

Torey Lovullo | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images He is a top-5 manager in the Majors. Rating: 7.53 Date of birth: July 25, 1965 (59 years old) 2024 stats: 89 wins-73 losses, 5 wins better than the previous season. 2024 salary: Neighborhood of $1 Million plus. 2025 status: 9th season as Manager of the Diamondbacks. Vote Breakdown: AZ Snake Pit. … [Read more...] about 2024 Diamondbacks Reviews #11: Torey Lovullo

Grace Cunard on vintage playing card. | Photo by Nextrecord Archives/Getty Images Will the Diamondbacks be added to the group? With 89 wins in 2024, the Diamondbacks became one of 17 teams to have a streak of 4 consecutive seasons with higher wins than the prior season. Their streak is worth noting because the Diamondbacks (and the Rays) have only existed for 27 seasons … [Read more...] about Six Remarkable Teams

Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK Coach Wooden’s words of wisdom should be remembered here as we anxiously wait for Hazen to enter the Hot Stove. First, make sure to nominate your D-backs Rookie of the Year! Now, on with the news... Diamondbacks News Potential D-backs Free Agency Target: Paul Goldschmidt by Aaron Hughes [SI] The priority for Mike Hazen … [Read more...] about SnakeBytes 12/17: “Don’t mistake activity for achievement”