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 Series and win a ring. Whatever those matchups are, whatever role they put me in, I’ll be happy.”
“I’m not really thinking about that,” Martinez added. “I’m here to work hard be able to show that I’m ready.”
https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/closer-bullpen/3573681/
D-backs’ Ryne Nelson keeping things in perspective this spring training
“I did not add anything,” Nelson said. “I would love to be able to add a sinker, a knuckleball, a splitter, but I think that can be a little overwhelming sometimes.
“Jack of all trades, master of none. I tried to just keep what I had and sharpen and refine.”
https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/ryne-nelson/3573679/
D-backs RHP Drey Jameson confident he’ll be ready for Opening Day
“I know he was champing at the bit, me just spending three months here I can’t imagine what a whole year feels like,” Kelly said. “I feel like he handled it pretty well. I never really heard him gripe or complain about doing anything and got his stuff done. I know he’s been throwing cheese in the bullpen.”
https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/drey-jameson/3573682/
D-backs have tough decisions ahead in these 2 areas
https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/news/d-backs-open-spring-training-2025
Arizona Diamondbacks open camp with big pitching questions, and more, in need of answers
Diamondbacks Flamethrower Looking to Build on 2024 Success
Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo Addresses the Closer Competition
Diamondbacks’ New Ace Focused on Building Relationships
“That’s a relationship [with Moreno] that’s going to take time to grow. I’ve done kind of three years in a row now with a new catcher, so it’s something I’ve gotten used to, but we’ve got seven or eight weeks here at camp to get it figured out. It’s a relationship that will continue to grow throughout the entire year,” Burnes said.
We have an “Ex Dback on the move” entry
Astros sign veteran IF Guillorme on Minors deal (source)
https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/luis-guillorme-astros-minor-league-contract
Other Baseball
Alex Bregman reportedly agrees with Red Sox on 3-year, $120 million deal
Red Sox, Alex Bregman Agree To Three-Year Deal
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/02/red-sox-to-sign-alex-bregman.html
Nick Pivetta joins Padres on 4-year, $55 million deal: Report
https://sports.yahoo.com/nick-pivetta-joins-padres-on-4-year-55-million-deal-report-021503654.html
College baseball 2025 preview: 6 storylines to watch as the season begins Friday
Mets finalize Pete Alonso deal; Jose Iglesias return unlikely
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43817622/mets-finalize-pete-alonso-deal-jose-iglesias-return-unlikely
Blue Jays legend Bautista elected to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/news/jose-bautista-canadian-baseball-hall-of-fame
Phillies look to follow in Eagles’ footsteps: ‘It’s your turn’
https://www.mlb.com/phillies/news/phillies-spring-training-2025-eagles-super-bowl-win
Lot’s of respect for me. See you in the playoffs.
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— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) February 10, 2025
Anything Goes
This day in history:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/day/february-13
Fire bombing of Dresden in 1945.
This day in baseball:
https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/February_13
The Baseball Hall of Fame had a secret inductee.
In 1988, a surreptitious addition to the Baseball Hall of Fame was made without anyone knowing. A bar owner visiting the hall slipped a photo of his father in a baseball cap into one of the glass cases. This photo remained in the hall for over 6 years before being discovered.
When you sneeze, your heart stops for a millisecond.
Ever let out a sneeze so hard, you feel like everything stopped for a moment? Well, your heart literally does stop when you sneeze, but only briefly.
