Dbacks this year so far..

[Shaggy]

Do they look better then last year? Do they have a better record this year so far then the day last?

 

[Dback Jon]

To be 500 is an accomplishment they had a horrible start last year

 

[Phrazbit]

They're definitely better than last year, and more interesting.

 

[Matt L]

Last year through ten games their record was 2-8 so they are definitely better record wise. I would be happy if they were around .500 all year.

 

[frankeegee1]

I couldn't be more happy with their play this year, so far, from what was being expected of them this year.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Don't care about the record... they are FAR more interesting and engaging to watch!!

 

[BC867]

Don't care about the record... they are FAR more interesting and engaging to watch!!

Our weak point is the starting pitching staff. And with the pitchers who will be returning from Tommy John surgery later in the season, there could be an improvement.

This is starting out to be an exciting and entertaining rebuilding season, now being fully led by impressive people.

 

[Shaggy]

Don't care about the record... they are FAR more interesting and engaging to watch!!

So true. I am wanting to watch them more now then I did last year and try to catch all the games on TV.

 

[unseenaz]

So true. I am wanting to watch them more now then I did last year and try to catch all the games on TV.

This is an important step for the organization. getting people OTHER than the die hards WANTING to tune in to games. this team is young and showing reasons to be excited for the future.

 

[Avondale Red Rage]

This is an important step for the organization. getting people OTHER than the die hards WANTING to tune in to games. this team is young and showing reasons to be excited for the future.

I know Jake Lamb has my daughters attention. Goldy's still her guy though.

 

[WildBB]

It'll be hard to sustain a winning record, BUT they are interesting to watch. You never know with injuries, maybe they hit other teams in the division this season.

I think .500 is a good stepping stone for a young team with an inexperienced starting rotation, other than Collmenter. Nice outing yesterday.

 

[Brian]

Our weak point is the starting pitching staff. And with the pitchers who will be returning from Tommy John surgery later in the season, there could be an improvement.

This is starting out to be an exciting and entertaining rebuilding season, now being fully led by impressive people.

Yep. Help is coming. I keep telling my wife the old baseball saying "You can't win it all in April but you sure can lose it", as evidenced by the horrific start to last year's season where it was over by May.

If they can just hang around until June, Hellickson will probably be replaced by Corbin which is a HUGE upgrade, and Arroyo may or may not be back to challenge somebody's spot in the rotation. Nuno is always available too.

Either way, I think this year that the NL West is the Padres to lose (can't believe I just typed that but they are loaded everywhere).

My biggest concern early on, is how much this offense just falls off a cliff after the 5 hole. 6-9 is a sucking vortex of ineptitude. Tuffy gives you professional, Major League AB's and I'll take his defense any day sacrificing the offense. Ahmed either has to figure it out soon or get replaced.

Just gotta pray they stay healthy. We all know Kemp and Tulo will spend a bunch of time on the DL, so that may affect the Rockies and Pads for a couple of L's. Maybe Kershaw or Grienke can do us a favor and spend some time on the DL as well. One can dream I suppose.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Yep. Help is coming. I keep telling my wife the old baseball saying "You can't win it all in April but you sure can lose it", as evidenced by the horrific start to last year's season where it was over by May.



If they can just hang around until June, Hellickson will probably be replaced by Corbin which is a HUGE upgrade, and Arroyo may or may not be back to challenge somebody's spot in the rotation. Nuno is always available too.



Either way, I think this year that the NL West is the Padres to lose (can't believe I just typed that but they are loaded everywhere).



My biggest concern early on, is how much this offense just falls off a cliff after the 5 hole. 6-9 is a sucking vortex of ineptitude. Tuffy gives you professional, Major League AB's and I'll take his defense any day sacrificing the offense. Ahmed either has to figure it out soon or get replaced.



Just gotta pray they stay healthy. We all know Kemp and Tulo will spend a bunch of time on the DL, so that may affect the Rockies and Pads for a couple of L's. Maybe Kershaw or Grienke can do us a favor and spend some time on the DL as well. One can dream I suppose.

Agree about Ahmed... Man, when was the last time thIs team had a solid hitting SS?

 

[AZ Native]

Yep. Help is coming. I keep telling my wife the old baseball saying "You can't win it all in April but you sure can lose it", as evidenced by the horrific start to last year's season where it was over by May.

If they can just hang around until June, Hellickson will probably be replaced by Corbin which is a HUGE upgrade, and Arroyo may or may not be back to challenge somebody's spot in the rotation. Nuno is always available too.

Either way, I think this year that the NL West is the Padres to lose (can't believe I just typed that but they are loaded everywhere).

My biggest concern early on, is how much this offense just falls off a cliff after the 5 hole. 6-9 is a sucking vortex of ineptitude. Tuffy gives you professional, Major League AB's and I'll take his defense any day sacrificing the offense. Ahmed either has to figure it out soon or get replaced.

Just gotta pray they stay healthy. We all know Kemp and Tulo will spend a bunch of time on the DL, so that may affect the Rockies and Pads for a couple of L's. Maybe Kershaw or Grienke can do us a favor and spend some time on the DL as well. One can dream I suppose.

I agree. We have done fairly well so far but over 162 this will drag us down.

 

[overseascardfan]

Agree about Ahmed... Man, when was the last time thIs team had a solid hitting SS?

Tony Womack????? Stephen Drew when healthy?

With top SP's going down to injury at the top of the draft (Matuella & Aiken) and ARZ's obvious need for a franchise SS, I guess Brendan Rogers is the clear cut #1 pick.

 

[Iceman]

Love how teams are projected to be the worst in the league and end up the complete opposite. Hopefully it's the case with this years Dbacks

 

[BC867]

Love how teams are projected to be the worst in the league and end up the complete opposite. Hopefully it's the case with this years Dbacks

I wouldn't expect the D-backs to be the complete opposite this season -- worst to first.

But I do expect that the Front Office and coaching staff will lay the foundation during this season.

A contrast to the Suns failure to do so in five years so far. The D-backs front office certainly has the personnel to give us hope.

 

[az jam]

I wouldn't expect the D-backs to be the complete opposite this season -- worst to first.

But I do expect that the Front Office and coaching staff will lay the foundation during this season.

A contrast to the Suns failure to do so in five years so far. The D-backs front office certainly has the personnel to give us hope.

Playing exciting ball. Will definitely go out to see them.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

More fun with stats:

Dbacks 2nd in the NL in Runs scored but 9th in home runs.

That means the team isn't relying on the 3 run jack to win games now. In fact, they are tied for 5th in combined doubles and triples.

Dbacks are 3rd in the NL in OBP

They are 4th in strike outs but 8th in walks. Combined with the OBP you can see they are working the counts late

Dare I say that they are Mark Grace like in hitting?