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Photo credit should read ASIT KUMAR/AFP via Getty Images Grab yer flame-retardant underwear Bumped back from Wednesday, due to all that “pitchers and catchers report” mad excitement... But it also seemed appropriate to finish off the ‘Players We Love’ row on Valentine’s Day! Day #2 results Day #2 was a discussion of “Loved by fans, average player,” and in the end it … [Read more...] about Filling in a Diamondbacks grid, Day #3

Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Jordon Montgomery updates, thoughts on the bullpen, and more! Dbacks News (SI.com) D-backs’ Jordan Montgomery’s Throwing Program Delayed by Injury Presuming this is a minor setback, Montgomery will go about the business of trying to earn a rotation spot. He doesn’t view it that way however. He believes his … [Read more...] about SnakeBytes 2/14: And it begins!

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images If his entrance music isn’t the Undertaker’s theme, I’m gonna be miffed. Multiple reports indicate that the Arizona Diamondbacks have made the long-awaited move to strengthen the bullpen, signing reliever Kendall Graveman to a one-year deal. The contract guarantees the right-hander $1.35 million, but he can significantly boost that, with … [Read more...] about Arizona Diamondbacks sign Kendall Graveman

Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Which of the non-roster invitees are most likely to make an impact on the season? Introduction The beginning of baseball season, much like spring itself, starts with the subtlest of signs: the lengthening of the daylight, the first crocuses popping out of the ground, or buds of leaves beginning to be … [Read more...] about Thursday Tidbits: Non-Roster Invitees

Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Team News Diamondbacks would like to name closer by end of spring training, still looking to add “We’re just here to win,” Puk said on Wednesday when asked about competing for the closer’s role. “I don’t know what the roles would be, if it’s gonna be the same thing with the matchups. All I want to do is just win, get to the World … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes 2/13: It’s finally here!