The Astros are hiring Tony Perezchica to serve as third base coach, reports Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Perezchica has held the same role with the Diamondbacks for the last eight years. Piecoro notes that Perezchica had served as an infield instructor with Arizona and is expected to do the same in Houston while taking on an expanded role working with minor league … [Read more...] about Astros To Hire Tony Perezchica As Third Base Coach
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SnakeBytes 10/22: Fair Winds, Tony
Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Coach Perezchica is leaving for Houston after 22 seasons with the Diamondbacks. Diamondbacks News Tony Perezchica to leave D-backs for role with Astros by Nick Piecoro [AZ Central] Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Tucker Barnhart by Aaron Hughes [SI] One Year Ago Today - Alek Thomas Took the Ride of His Life by Jacob Hardin … [Read more...] about SnakeBytes 10/22: Fair Winds, Tony
SnakePit Round Table: Defense
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Let’s talk about fielding! General topic this week: defense. The D-backs were nominated for five Gold Gloves. Any surprises? How many do you think will be won? Did you think our defense was worse this year? Who improved or declined? Who are the best and worst fielders in team history? Preston: Regarding this year, I was a bit surprised … [Read more...] about SnakePit Round Table: Defense
Previewing Upcoming Qualifying Offer Decisions: Position Players
While the baseball world’s immediate focus is on the upcoming showdown between two behemoths, the offseason looms just after the World Series. One of the first key decisions for teams is whether to issue a qualifying offer to any of their impending free agents. Clubs have until the fifth day after the conclusion of the World Series to make QO decisions. The QO is a one-year … [Read more...] about Previewing Upcoming Qualifying Offer Decisions: Position Players