Diamondbacks Opinion & Analysis
Series Preview # 25: Diamondbacks @ Giants
Two teams battle with aspirations to win the NL West.
A Diamondbacks’ Perspective on The Trade Deadline
Opportunity knocks!
Alek Thomas
His path forward.
A Perspective on Four Batters
Of the 8 above average Diamondbacks’ batters, four are most interesting.
Series Preview # 19: Diamondbacks vs Braves
This series is about who has the better rotation with three great pitching matchups.
David Bednar
In November David Bednar was an acquisition candidate. This season, how did he peform?
Do Diamondback Batters Approach Each Inning Differently?
The second inning approach might be different than the others.
Series Preview # 16 : Diamondbacks @ Phillies
The Diamondbacks’ offensive advantage could be magnified by the Phillies pitching.
Konnor Pilkington
The pilk man is now a Diamondback.
Double Plays
Diamondbacks’ double-plays per-opportunity were above-average.
Series Preview #12 : Diamondbacks vs Marlins
The Diamondbacks need to win this series with the Marlins to stay ahead of the Mets and the Cubs in the wild card race.
Thwarting Stolen Bases
Which team has supernatural talent in preventing stolen bases?
Series Preview #7 : Diamondbacks vs Padres
Will these teams split another series?
How Teams Made Their Active Rosters
Teams have different styles to make their active rosters.
Series Preview #3: Diamondbacks vs Dodgers
And the wizard returned.
Series Preview #2 : Diamondbacks @ Padres
These two teams are better than last season.
Will Diamondbacks or Giants Win More Games?
The race will be close.
Four Infielders Who Defended the Outfield
Their infield defense was impacted.
A Perspective of Andrew Chafin
His pitching is good at two levels.
Bullpen reinforcements: those we didn’t sign.
We revisit some previous articles.
Book Review: The Life You Imagine
Advice from Derek Jeter
Plate Appearances With Runner(s) on Base
With one out and runner(s) on base the Diamondbacks were at their best. Next season their results will likely improve.
A Different Diamondbacks’ Offseason Report Card
Did the team improve?
A Perspective of Diamondbacks’ Saves in Relief
An improved bullpen will dramatically increase saves. The closer will likely be a platoon of Mark Melancon and one of the newly acquired relievers.
A Perspective on Sustainability of the Diamondbacks
Although full sustainability is not yet achieved, sustainability was increased in five ways.
What Are Pavin Smith’s Batting Strengths?
Three strengths stood out.
Who Will Be Next Season’s Unsung Hero for the Diamondbacks?
It’s very much unpredictable. That didn’t stop me from identifying the most promising players.
A Perspective of Diamondbacks’ Rebuilt Offense
Despite the trade, Diamondbacks will likely win more games.