Majors: Organization Reports: Arizona Diamondbacks: 2008
Mr. Consistent
May. 11, 2008
First baseman Josh Whitesell has been a model of consistency in his four full minor league seasons, and the Diamondbacks have seen it in his first year with them, too. "He swings the bat well, he plays good defense and he plays the game with a purpose," farm director A.J. Hinch said. "He has a plan when he goes up to the plate, and he has a certain slow-burn mentality that is a good approach for him. He puts up quality at-bats." [...] Continue Reading »
Adding Deception
May. 1, 2008
The Diamondbacks had spoken to the Reds in previous years about lefthander Jon Coutlangus, so when the Reds designated him for assignment on Opening Day, it simply opened another door. The Diamondbacks acquired Coutlangus for minor league outfielder Daniel Perales on April 7, giving them another lefthanded reliever in an organization that remains a bit thin in that specialty. [...] Continue Reading »
Max Effort
Apr. 10, 2008
Righthander Max Scherzer made an immediate impact in his first major league spring training camp. Scherzer hit 96 mph on the radar gun in the Diamondbacks' exhibition game against the White Sox, his first time against major league hitters, and he topped out at 97 mph in his second appearance. [...] Continue Reading »
Abreu-Like
Apr. 1, 2008
It did not take long for sweet-swinging outfielder Gerardo Parra to draw comparisons to a more prominent Venezuelan countryman in spring training. In his first major league camp since being added to the 40-man roster this winter, Parra opened eyes immediately by getting six hits in his first six spring training at-bats. [...] Continue Reading »
Steady Progress
Mar. 19, 2008
Hector Ambriz has been moving slowly, but steadily through the Diamondbacks system. [...] Continue Reading »
Diamondbacks Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
Like a lot of organizations, the Diamondbacks have a number of prospects from Latin America, most of them signed by super scout Junior Naboa. [...] Continue Reading »
Diamondbacks Organization Report
Feb. 19, 2008
It was not his body of work that compelled the Diamondbacks to take a run at Tyrell Worthington in the 2007 draft. It was, well, his body. [...] Continue Reading »
Diamondbacks Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
The Diamondbacks received good reports on righthander Juan Gutierrez for several years and liked what they saw of him in the Dominican Republic this winter. [...] Continue Reading »
Diamondbacks Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Billy Buckner was involved in one of three trades the Diamondbacks made in the span of a day. [...] Continue Reading »
Diamondbacks Organization Report
Jan. 2, 2008
The Diamondbacks made three trades in one day, which included a deal for righthander Dan Haren. [...] Continue Reading »
Mr. Consistent
May. 11, 2008
First baseman Josh Whitesell has been a model of consistency in his four full minor league seasons, and the Diamondbacks have seen it in his first year with them, too. "He swings the bat well, he plays good defense and he plays the game with a purpose," farm director A.J. Hinch said. "He has a plan when he goes up to the plate, and he has a certain slow-burn mentality that is a good approach for him. He puts up quality at-bats." [...] Continue Reading »
Adding Deception
May. 1, 2008
The Diamondbacks had spoken to the Reds in previous years about lefthander Jon Coutlangus, so when the Reds designated him for assignment on Opening Day, it simply opened another door. The Diamondbacks acquired Coutlangus for minor league outfielder Daniel Perales on April 7, giving them another lefthanded reliever in an organization that remains a bit thin in that specialty. [...] Continue Reading »
Max Effort
Apr. 10, 2008
Righthander Max Scherzer made an immediate impact in his first major league spring training camp. Scherzer hit 96 mph on the radar gun in the Diamondbacks' exhibition game against the White Sox, his first time against major league hitters, and he topped out at 97 mph in his second appearance. [...] Continue Reading »
Abreu-Like
Apr. 1, 2008
It did not take long for sweet-swinging outfielder Gerardo Parra to draw comparisons to a more prominent Venezuelan countryman in spring training. In his first major league camp since being added to the 40-man roster this winter, Parra opened eyes immediately by getting six hits in his first six spring training at-bats. [...] Continue Reading »
Steady Progress
Mar. 19, 2008
Hector Ambriz has been moving slowly, but steadily through the Diamondbacks system. [...] Continue Reading »
Diamondbacks Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
Like a lot of organizations, the Diamondbacks have a number of prospects from Latin America, most of them signed by super scout Junior Naboa. [...] Continue Reading »
Diamondbacks Organization Report
Feb. 19, 2008
It was not his body of work that compelled the Diamondbacks to take a run at Tyrell Worthington in the 2007 draft. It was, well, his body. [...] Continue Reading »
Diamondbacks Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
The Diamondbacks received good reports on righthander Juan Gutierrez for several years and liked what they saw of him in the Dominican Republic this winter. [...] Continue Reading »
Diamondbacks Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Billy Buckner was involved in one of three trades the Diamondbacks made in the span of a day. [...] Continue Reading »
Diamondbacks Organization Report
Jan. 2, 2008
The Diamondbacks made three trades in one day, which included a deal for righthander Dan Haren. [...] Continue Reading »
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