Arizona Diamondbacks Collector/Talk Thread

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Yeah, definitely would agree with that. I just don't see him making the roster as a 4th OF, I'm guessing Socrates Brito has that spot lined up.

PS, I'm officially 1-3 in my Heritage Superfractor quest as of last evening's mail day!

Nice! Which one just came in?

I'm still waiting on my case of Heritage.

 

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Speaking of O'Brien, he just hit a 2-run HR

 

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Segura continues to rake and hits a 2 run single.
.636 avg

 

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Couple more hits for Segura, up to a .692 avg

 

[nkdbacks]

Ted Williams record, here comes Jean Segura!

Sorry, got distracted by the Game of Thrones trailer. Can't wait to see what you get out of Heritage, it looks like a really fun break this year!

 

[nkdbacks]

Some other non-goldy pickups, while I'm at it:

 

[death2redemptions]

Ted Williams record, here comes Jean Segura!

Sorry, got distracted by the Game of Thrones trailer. Can't wait to see what you get out of Heritage, it looks like a really fun break this year!

Holy Godsmack, that is an awesome card! How much did that set you back?

 

[death2redemptions]

Pretty good first inning for Robbie Ray
1 IP 0 ER 1 H 1 BB 2 SO

 

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Another solid inning for Ray
2 IP 0 ER 2 H 1 BB 3 SO

I believe Ray could become a very effective mid rotation pitcher if he can learn to be more pitch count effective. It seems as if it always takes 20-25 pitches for him to complete an inning which is why he only averages 5.1 IP per game and puts up a relatively high WHIP. Otherwise, he puts up a good ERA and has the potential to become a decent strikeout pitcher.

 

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RBI double for Drury.

I really like this kid.

 

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Give Drury a stolen base and run scored.

 

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Assuming this was his final inning Robbie Ray pitched a very solid game
3 IP 0 ER 2 H 1 BB 3 SO

This Spring
5 IP 0 ER 3 H 1 BB 6 SO

I'm assuming he'll end up with the #5 spot.

 

[death2redemptions]

RBI double for Brito, his second hit of the day. Puts him up to a .625 avg

It's likely that he'll grab the 4th outfielder slot.

 

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I'm thinking Opening Day rotation will look like this:
1. Greinke
2. Miller
3. Corbin
4. de la Rosa
5. Ray

I'm hoping for this lineup
1. ******* (OF)
2. Segura (2B)
3. Goldschmidt (1B)
4. Peralta (OF)
5. Castillo (C)
6. Tomas (OF)
7. Drury (3B)
8. Ahmed (SS)
9. Greinke

Brito 4th outfielder
Gosselin infield utility
Lamb infield utility
Gosewisch backup catcher
O'Brien primary pinch hitter/5th outfielder

Bullpen:
Ziegler
Clippard
Bradley
Hudson
Collmenter
Chafin
Delgado
Godley

That would be my preferred 25 man roster but I'm sure Owings will find his way on and either Drury/O'Brien/bullpen arm will be replaced.

 

[death2redemptions]

Multi-hit game for Drury (2-3 Double, SB, R, RBI) and he's up to a .429 avg.

 

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Game is on tv and Greinke is pitching

Perfect 1-2-3 1st inning

 

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Greinke gives up a few hits but manages to get out of it unscathed. So another scoreless inning.

 

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And a scoreless 3rd inning for Greinke! Likely his last so his stat line for the day:
3 IP 0 ER 4 H 0 BB 0 SO

 

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His Spring stats as of now:
5 IP 0 ER 5 H 0 BB 2 SO 0.00 ERA 1.00 WHIP

 

[nkdbacks]

GREINKE FOR MVP!

But seriously, can't wait to see this guy pitch. Wish I could watch at work somehow, but guess I'll settle for Opening Day!