Um, yeah. I'm so tired of reading about how Hinch is frustrated but optimistic, so I'll spare you all the pain of reading quotes from the articles.
Recaps and Previews
- [dbacks.com] Offensive rut continues for D-backs in loss
Yep. We suck. - [espn.com] Wa happen? Dodgers blindside Haren and Diamondbacks, 13-3
I hate including things from the other team, but...yeah. -
[FoxSportsArizona.com] D-Backs get no relief
"The last two times Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch went to the mound to change pitchers Tuesday night, he did not say a word. He just reached out his hand to take the ball from another beleaguered reliever. Maybe Hinch is right. Maybe the time for talk is over." - [mlb.com] Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks - May 12, 2010
Great. Edwin Jackson vs Hiroki Kuroda. I hope EJax can make me like him again... - [miamiherald.com] Los Angeles Dodgers (16-17) at Arizona Diamondbacks (14-20), 9:40 p.m.
Yeah, super excited.
After the jump, Derrick Hall comments on the All-Star Game "situation", a pitcher only a mother could love, and both sides of the Ryal-Kuroda matchup from last summer. And no, I didn't see anything about roster moves, but there is a lot of bullpen doom and gloom again.
Team and Player News
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[scout.com] D-backs Desperate to Resolve Bullpen Woes
I direct you here - [dbacks.com] Ryal not dwelling on scary hit vs. Kuroda
- [latimes.com] Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda returns to site of scary moment
I didn't realize that Ryal ended up with a ground rule double. That's slightly awesome, until I remember that a guy got hit in the face with that ball. - [dbacks.com] With off-day, D-backs to skip Valdez
This could be a very, very good thing. - [dbacks.com] Hinch, D-backs keep positive mood
Right. I'm sure. Just like we're keeping a positive mood here. - [dbacks.com] D-backs keep options open for bullpen
I am really curious as to what Zavada's mysterious problem is. Dude can't pull the Valley Fever thing, it's been done. Need to give it a season. - [azcentral.com] Are changes in store for Arizona Diamondbacks' bullpen?
Let's hope so. -
[D'Backs' Venom] How much worse can the Diamondbacks’ Bullpen get?
"Obviously, it is not practical for the entire bullpen to be replaced. But I think there will be some changes. " - [azcentral.com] Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Bob Howry optimistic despite heavy criticism
And now, the pitcher only a mother could love. Actually, I bet she calls him every night and tells him how disappointed she is. - How much worse can the Diamondbacks’ Bullpen get? | D'Backs' Venom
- [azcentral.com] Arizona Diamondbacks confident 2011 All-Star Game will remain in Phoenix
Hall says he doesn't think it'll happen. I won't tell you what I think.