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D-backs GM Towers hosts web chat Friday, 3 February 2012, 12:09 am
D-backs general manager Kevin Towers interacted with fans during a February web chat. With pitchers and catchers reporting to Salt River Fields on Feb. 20, Towers said the D-backs will not play cautiously this season as they seek to defend their National League West title.
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Montero, D-backs agree to deal at last minute Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 7:43 pm
Moments before a scheduled salary-arbitration hearing Tuesday, the D-backs and catcher Miguel Montero settled on a one-year deal worth $5.9 million.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Steve Gilbert
D-backs, Roberts settle on salary for 2012 Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 7:41 pm
After reaching a settlement just moments before a salary-arbitration hearing with catcher Miguel Montero, the D-backs settled with another arbitration-eligible player in third baseman Ryan Roberts, who will make $2.0125 million in 2012.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Steve Gilbert
D-backs could have next great power duo Friday, 27 January 2012, 9:25 pm
D-backs outfielder Justin Upton and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, both of whom are just 24, should give Arizona one of the elite power duos in the game for years to come.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Bernie Pleskoff
D-backs trio among top 100 prospects Thursday, 26 January 2012, 3:00 am
The D-backs had three pitchers -- Trevor Bauer, Archie Bradley and Tyler Skaggs -- ranked in the top 21 of MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects list.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Steve Gilbert
D-backs sign Ziegler to one-year contract Wednesday, 25 January 2012, 8:21 pm
The D-backs signed reliever Brad Ziegler to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration, the team announced on Wednesday.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Steve Gilbert
D-backs add catcher Tatum to roster Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 2:49 am
The D-backs had some interest in Craig Tatum when the catcher was on waivers in October, but they did not have the roster flexibility to claim him. But with their 40-man roster at 39, the D-backs on Monday claimed Tatum, who was once again on waivers, from the Astros.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Steve Gilbert
Fantasy Campers test skills vs. former players Sunday, 22 January 2012, 12:44 am
D-backs publication director Josh Greene relays the story of the final day of Fantasy Camp and a game pitting the camp champions against the staff.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Josh Greene / Special to D-backs.com
Fantasy Campers rub elbows with big leaguers Saturday, 21 January 2012, 5:41 am
Steve Gilbert, who covers the D-backs for MLB.com and is taking part in the club's seventh annual Fantasy Camp, looks at the interactions between the campers and Major Leaguers working out at the Spring Training complex at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Steve Gilbert
Players having ball at D-backs Fantasy Camp Friday, 20 January 2012, 3:38 pm
Each team's outstanding performer from the previous day's games is recognized in a daily MVP presentation at D-backs Fantasy Camp. There's also no shortage of applause and congratulations for each and every winner.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Josh Greene
D-backs host first Most Valuable Partner Awards Friday, 20 January 2012, 7:51 am
The D-backs honored some of their biggest supporters Thursday night at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino with an Academy Award-like celebration fit for Hollywood. The first annual Most Valuable Partner Awards featured an evening of songs, dances, videos and jokes on stage. But the real stars of the night were corporate sponsors seated directly in front of the show.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Jesse Sanchez
Campers determined to stay on the field Friday, 20 January 2012, 4:25 am
Playing through pain is a common occurrence at D-backs Fantasy Camp, where the trainer's room is often the most crowded place in the clubhouse.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Steve Gilbert
Grace holds court at D-backs Fantasy Camp Thursday, 19 January 2012, 3:30 pm
Before hitting the practice fields every morning, the long-honored staple known as kangaroo court goes into session.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Josh Greene
Fantasy Campers provide boost to kids Thursday, 19 January 2012, 5:51 am
Three years ago, when D-backs Fantasy Camper David Weekly was looking for a way to give back to the community, he started the "Camper Fund," which raises money for the D-backs Outreach and Development program. The goal was to help kids in financial need attend various D-backs Baseball Academy camps.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Steve Gilbert
Trainers' activity picks up at fantasy camp Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 3:20 pm
Aside from maybe the clubhouse and the cafeteria, the other most popular room at D-backs Fantasy Camp is the trainers' room. That's because, with any physical activity, the multitude of bumps, scrapes, tweaks, strains, contusions and other assorted maladies can quickly pile up.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Josh Greene
Series champs spice up Fantasy Camp Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 4:20 am
The Arizona Diamondbacks are holding their seventh annual Fantasy Camp this week at their Spring Training complex at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. Steve Gilbert, who covers the D-backs for MLB.com, is taking part in the camp and is sharing some of his experiences.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Steve Gilbert
Saunders deal completes D-backs' staff Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 2:05 am
Joe Saunders might have briefly fallen out of the D-backs' plans, though the left-handed pitcher never completely fell off their radar. On Tuesday, the D-backs and Saunders agreed to a one-year deal worth $6 million, thus essentially finalizing their starting rotation for 2012.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Corey Brock
Seventh annual fantasy camp in full swing Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 7:00 pm
The Arizona Diamondbacks are holding their seventh annual Fantasy Camp this week at their Spring Training complex in Scottsdale, Ariz. Josh Greene, the D-backs' publications director, is taking part in his first camp and will be writing a daily recap of his experiences.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Josh Greene
Skaggs No. 4 on list of top LHP prospects Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 4:34 pm
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Salt River facilities awe Fantasy Camp players Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 4:58 am
On the first day of Fantasy Camp, the newcomers are always impressed to see a D-backs uniform with their name on the back hanging from a locker that has their name above it. But this time, everyone's jaws dropped as they got their first behind-the-scenes look at the team's Salt River Field complex.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks News | Steve Gilbert
Total of 142 players file for salary arbitration Saturday, 14 January 2012, 2:17 am
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