az diamondbacks 7-2

[JMarkJohns]

I know that Texas needs pitching, so it might involve someone like Scherzer along with a guy like Tracy or CoJack. Scherzer is really a luxury right now, especially with how well our pitching has been performing.

Sounds like a great option. CoJack/Scherzer for Teixara.

And I like Owings as much as the next guy, but I'd gladly give him up for a chance at Cabrera.

I don't want to give up Owings for anything other than another young stud pitcher. The Diamondbacks have plenty of hitting prospects. They have options for trades. They can't just give up highly-rated pitching prospects with the age of the current staff for offense.

If they had another young stud that was proven/in the process of proving such status, then sure, trade one of the pair, but after Webb, the staff is really old, or unproven.

I'd give up similar to above (maybe switch out Jackson for Tracy), plus throw in a prospect like Carlos Gonzalez of AAA, and pitcher like Nippert.

Only problem with both these guys is extensions. I'm not certain the Diamondbacks can offer the money other clubs will, so trading a lot for them for a season or two could be viewed as an unnecessary risk.

[OldDirtMcGirt]

I really think that our best option right now is to go with Texiara. Cabrera is a fantastic player, and he's sure as alot better than Tracy, but when he becomes a free agent he'll defy the laws of money. While Texiara is a stud, he's less of star, and when this offense matures we might not even need Cabrera. Upton, Young, and Quentin are all guys who could give us 30 homers a year, and if you add that to Byrnes and O-dog and you have a pretty potent offense. Plus, Mark Reynolds has looked fantastic.

As for Scherzer, I really like the guy, although I've heard that he's probably best suited to be a closer. Valverde still makes me nervous, but with the way he's pitching there's no way we can get rid of him.

As for the money situation, I believe that this offseason is when we finally get to cut down on all of our debt payments. In a couple of years, we should be pretty compe ive in the free agent market.

[JMarkJohns]

Teixeira's agent is Scott Boras. They've had some real issues with Boras clients recently. Without the money to compete with the likes of the Dodgers, Braves, Mets, Cubs, Red Sox, Yankess, Angels, etc... I'm not sure the Diamondbacks will pull a four-month rental type deal.

[JMarkJohns]

Well, the Diamondbacks got that series win. The injuries for the Mets suck, but the Diamondbacks have had their fair share early on as well that probably cost them some games. They missed Tracy, Jackson, Young and even Johnson missed a start or two.

They are looking really good right now.

[tsb2000]

I'm kind of disappointed that the Mets are so banged up, it would be nice to see this team against the best squad in the national league. Our pitching has been absolutely out of the world.

My only worry about the Diamondbacks is Bob Melvin. I've never been a Melvin fan at all, but as long as we're winning I can't complain.

Well, the Red Sox are coming, so the DBacks will get their test soon enough, for sure.

[tsb2000]

Yeah. The Mets are definately beat up. Arizona's had its fair share of injuries as well. Wish both teams were healthy, but that's seldom the case.

As for Melvin, he's better than Brenley. He was terrible. I maintain the Diamondbacks won the Series despite him. Melvin isn't very good, however. He does seem to manage fairly well.

What is it with Arizona pro teams and their inept coaching? I'll leave the Cardinals off for now, but the Suns, D-backs and Coyotes all have coaches that are lacking alot of coaching know-how.

Eh, I was a big Brenly fan. He brought the rings to AZ, so I can't complain about him. He wasn't much of a teacher, but he was a great manager for the team he had.

Also, it will be a great day in Phoenix when Wayne Gretzky fires himself.

[tsb2000]

Teixeira's agent is Scott Boras. They've had some real issues with Boras clients recently. Without the money to compete with the likes of the Dodgers, Braves, Mets, Cubs, Red Sox, Yankess, Angels, etc... I'm not sure the Diamondbacks will pull a four-month rental type deal.

It will be interesting next month to see if the DBacks are buyers, a la the perennial Yankees and Red Sox. Now that I think about it, it will also be nice to see Steinbrenner finally be a "seller" this year, if their losing trends (not withstanding this weekend) continue!

Who wants ARod?

[OldDirtMcGirt]

Eh, I was a big Brenly fan. He brought the rings to AZ, so I can't complain about him. He wasn't much of a teacher, but he was a great manager for the team he had.

Also, it will be a great day in Phoenix when Wayne Gretzky fires himself.

I had to watch Game 7 in 2001 with defibrillator and the emergency room on speed dial. At least Brenly/Kim made it more exciting .

Ditto on Gretzky though.

[JMarkJohns]

!!!

[tsb2000]

I had to watch Game 7 in 2001 with defibrillator and the emergency room on speed dial. At least Brenly/Kim made it more exciting .

Ditto on Gretzky though.

The screams in my neighborhood after Gonzo got that winning hit were deafening. Very good day. The funny thing was there was a Yankee fan down the street who we heard screaming when they did well during that game. We all gave him an earful afterward!

[JMarkJohns]

!!!

Lather. Rinse. Repeat! Can't wait until this weekend! Bring on them Red Sox!

[OldDirtMcGirt]

Chris Young is ballin'!

[JMarkJohns]

I'm real glad we traded Javier Vasquez for him. At the time I was iffy as Vasquez was a proven talent. Now, I don't know what I was thinking. HUGE deal that will go down as one of the moves that made this team great! He, Quentin and Upton will comprise one of the most talented outfields I've seen. Granted, I've only followed for a decade, but still...

[tsb2000]

Snakes played great last night; it's good to see they can win the close ones!

[JMarkJohns]

I can't remember the stat, but they are one of the best, if not the best team in one-run games thus far this season. They said it a day or two ago, but I forget. There's been win or two mor added, which only adds to my confusion

[tsb2000]

So much for the streak. Papa Grande choked on the save. D'oh! Oh well, bring on the Sox!

[tsb2000]

A whole new streak of the wrong kind has begun. DBacks got OWN3D tonight by the Red Sox! D'oh!

[OldDirtMcGirt]

A whole new streak of the wrong kind has begun. DBacks got OWN3D tonight by the Red Sox! D'oh!

I really don't like Doug Davis for some reason. Every time he's pitching I cringe, but at least it's not as bad as EdGo.

[JMarkJohns]

Well, I was at each of the last two games. Really enjoyed each, but obviously was hoping for a Saturday win. Yesterday was great. Way too many Boston fans. Really ticked me off. I couldn't even say anything Saturday since the Diamondbacks lost. Yesterday I started a chant that got picked up around where I sat, but didn't catch on with the stadium of, "Go-Home-Red-Sox!!!" I was absolutely sick to death of the morons constantly starting their "Let's Go Red Sox" chants. Also, while they were chanting, "Manny, Manny, Manny!!!" I was screaming "Lazy, Lazy, Lazy" in response!

Glad to see them win that last game and hope it get's them going for a series win vs. New York.

[tsb2000]

Well, I was at each of the last two games. Really enjoyed each, but obviously was hoping for a Saturday win. Yesterday was great. Way too many Boston fans. Really ticked me off. I couldn't even say anything Saturday since the Diamondbacks lost. Yesterday I started a chant that got picked up around where I sat, but didn't catch on with the stadium of, "Go-Home-Red-Sox!!!" I was absolutely sick to death of the morons constantly starting their "Let's Go Red Sox" chants. Also, while they were chanting, "Manny, Manny, Manny!!!" I was screaming "Lazy, Lazy, Lazy" in response!

Glad to see them win that last game and hope it get's them going for a series win vs. New York.

I hear you. There's two of those (Sox fans) in my office. I heard a lot of garbage before the weekend, but they insisted all was good now since the DBacks were playing the Yankees tomorrow. Either way, I'm glad the DBacks didn't get swept. If only the bullpen had showed up, the DBacks would have won on Sat.

Also, look who has the most wins in the NL? It's not the Mets!

[JMarkJohns]

YIKES!!!

*insert covering eyes emoticon here*

[tsb2000]

Nice comeback last night, even if it was the O's. I'll take any wins as they come. This interleague crap needs to get finished, and soon!

[JMarkJohns]

Nice comeback last night, even if it was the O's. I'll take any wins as they come. This interleague crap needs to get finished, and soon!

They have a nice opportunity to get their swagger back vs. the Orioles and at home vs. the Devil Rays in the next five (six counting last night) games.

Go on a 5-1, 6-0 type run exiting Interleague play. Hopefully get them going because they play more games on the road than at home in the upcoming month.

[tsb2000]

Definitely, hopefully, the Snakes can get back on their horse and get on the right track again this week.

Only bad news was that RJ was put on the DL for what the Republic called a "tight glute." I about fell off my chair laughing!

[JMarkJohns]

He's been suffering from "tight glute syndrome" his entire career...

It's not a bad thing. I actually like when they go every other start with Johnson and Gonzalez. Each needs starts, but one needs to be good and strong for the post-All-Star break stretch run, while the other needs experience in case of injury and/or for showcasing for a trade.