Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-15
--2B/OF Chris Burke had his first home run of the season, his first since Sept. 16, 2007, a span of 166 at-bats. Burke, who will get more time at second base with Orlando Hudson out for the season, has five hits in his last 17 at-bats, although his averag... more
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Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-15
Manager Bob Melvin became the winningest manager in the Diamondbacks' short history with a 4-2 victory over Colorado on Tuesday, the day outfielder Adam Dunn played his first game with the team after a trade and Randy Johnson got his 294th career victory.... more
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Diamondbacks-Astros Preview
The Houston Astros have been the hottest team in baseball over the last three weeks. Arizona Diamondbacks ace Brandon Webb, however, appears to be a prime candidate to cool them off.The Astros look to extend their season-high win streak to nine games Frid... more
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Burke, Snyder go deep as D-backs cruise
Adam Dunn felt Chris Burke was due to hit a home run. In fact, the newly acquired Arizona slugger even predicted when it would happen.Chris Snyder and Burke hit consecutive homers in a five-run fifth inning, leading Dan Haren and the Arizona Diamondbacks... more
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Arizona Diamondbacks Roster Report 2008-08-14
MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. He began a rehab assignment with Class AAA Tucson on Aug. 4, and he was activated Aug. 13. 2B Orlando Hudson (fractured bone and ligament damage in left wrist) we... more
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Arizona Diamondbacks Notes, Quotes 2008-08-14
--SS Stephen Drew doubled in the seventh inning to extend his career-high hitting streak to 15 games. He had doubles in each of the first two games of the Colorado series to extend his career high to 30. He already has set career highs for home runs (14)... more
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Arizona Diamondbacks Inside Pitch 2008-08-14
Shortstop Stephen Drew prefers hitting near the top of the batting order, and it shows. Drew, who was moved into the leadoff spot July 12 in Philadelphia, has hit safely in 25 of the 27 games since, helping to get the Diamondbacks offense back on track af... more
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Diamondbacks-Rockies Preview 2008-08-14
The Arizona Diamondbacks once again have company atop the NL West. They're still hoping that, once again, they'll be able to stay there.The Diamondbacks will look to ensure that they maintain their season-long grip on first place on Thursday, when they pl... more
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