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Mostly Real Quotes
"I'm pretty sure Jean just needed to know that Arizona had better beer." - Josh Collmenter
"Obviously, you know they gave up a lot. The only thing I can do is be confident in myself, and when I get the ball every fifth day, go out there and compete as hard as I can. I have way more to worry about than what the Diamondbacks gave up." - Shelby Miller
"It's not something we're going to do forever. That's two No. 1 picks we've moved, and that hurts. We've been an organization that prides ourselves in drafting and development." - Derrick Hall
"Brandon didn't have his electric stuff today. He certainly didn't have his command which he needs to be successful at this level. His velocity was down and his breaking ball was kind of a roller today." - Bryan Price
Diamondback News
Segura has 3 hits, Gosselin homers and D-backs beat Reds 9-3 - Jean Segura had three hits and Phil Gosselin hit a two-run homer to help the Arizona Diamondbacks rough up Brandon Finnegan and beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-3 Sunday.
Diamondbacks can get more out of Paul Goldschmidt - The Arizona Diamondbacks' offense was terrific in 2015. Their 720 runs were the second-most in the National League, behind only the Colorado Rockies' 737.
Diamondbacks gave up a lot for Shelby Miller, but he just might be worth it - It was one of the most controversial trades in years: The Arizona Diamondbacks, who had signed Zack Greinke a few days before, acquired Shelby Miller from the Atlanta Braves for two minor leaguers -- shortstop Dansby Swanson, the first overall pick in the 2015 draft, and pitcher Aaron Blair -- plus speedy outfielder Ender Inciarte.
Other News
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The Hazards of Evaluating Pitchers
Assessing a Potential Adam LaRoche Grievance
It's officially tater-mashin' season, because Bryce Harper just hit two homers in one game
Yasiel Puig's arm is so powerful, it probably titled Earth's axis (MLB loves it some Puig)
Switch-pitcher Pat Venditte faced off against switch-hitter Antoan Richardson