The latest news from FutureBacks.com. Who's Hot, Who's Not, Who's Next for the Arizona Diamondbacks - FutureBacks.com http://diamondbacks.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://diamondbacks.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2009 FutureBacks.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. future_backs@yahoo.com info@scout.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:45:17 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:YESLER) 60 The Peoria Javelinas ended the Phoenix Desert Dogs' five-year un of Arizona Fall League Championships by defeating them in this weekend's championship game. The Scottsdale Scorpions finished the season one game under .500, but the seven Arizona Diamondbacks prospects on that squad had widely varying results. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/922762.html Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/922762.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:09:00 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today that four players were added to the club's 40-man roster. The team selected the contracts of infielder Cole Gillespie, right-handed pitchers Roque Mercedes and Daniel Stange and left-handed pitcher Jordan Norberto, bringing the roster to its 40-player limit. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/921838.html FutureBacks Staff http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/921838.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:53:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks The acquisition of Aaron Heilman was just the beginning for the Arizona Diamondbacks offseason. They may add another bullpen arm and a veteran corner infielder, plus they are certain to add an innings-eater to slot fourth in their starting rotation as they promise to increase their $73 million payroll from last year. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/921734.html The Sports XChange http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/921734.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks D-backs fans are used to seeing trades with a Chicago team, but this time, the Chicago White Sox are not involved. The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired right-handed pitcher Aaron Heilman today from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for left-handed reliever Scott Maine and first baseman Ryne White. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/921483.html Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/921483.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:02:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks Fifteen Arizona Diamondbacks minor leaguers have filed for free agency this winter. While it is possible for them to re-sign with the Diamondbacks, the team only retains exclusive negotiating rights to these players through 10 pm Mountain time on Thursday, November 19. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/921030.html FutureBacks Staff http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/921030.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:12:00 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks With the 45th overall pick in this summer's draft, the Diamondbacks selected a pitcher with only one career collegiate start and began converting him into a starting pitcher. Mike Belfiore averaged less than two innings per game until his last regular season college game, when he turned in 9 2/3 innings of shutout ball. He brings high risk, but also high rewards. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/920808.html Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/920808.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:14:00 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks The Missoula Osprey posted a 40-36 record and beat Great Falls in three games to take the North Division title before losing in the Championship Series in three games to Orem. They were the primary beneficiary of the fantastic Arizona Diamondbacks June Draft, as the Missoula roster featured 16 prospects selected within the first 20 rounds, including four who were among the top 60 picks overall. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/919465.html Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/919465.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:24:00 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks A deal that would have sent catcher Chris Snyder from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Toronto Blue Jays for first baseman Lyle Overbay fell through last week. But the fact that the trade was even being discussed speaks volumes about how comfortable the D-backs are with beginning next season with rookie Brandon Allen manning first base. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/919283.html The Sports XChange http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/919283.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:38:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks Hot News for C John Hester http://diamondbacks.scout.com/a.z?s=247&p=9&c=2&cid=918949&nid=4274597&fhn=1 Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/a.z?s=247&p=9&c=2&cid=918949&nid=4274597&fhn=1 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:26:51 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have added Matt Williams as first base coach and Bo Porter as third base coach, while Glenn Sherlock agreed to remain with the club as the bullpen and catching coach for the 2010 season under Manager A.J. Hinch. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/918612.html D-backs Press Release http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/918612.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:14:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks MOBILE, AL – Rico Brogna, a former major league first baseman who has worked with the Arizona Diamondbacks as both a scout and minor league field coordinator, will make his managerial debut for the organization's Double-A affiliate Mobile BayBears in 2010. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/918351.html FutureBacks Staff http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/918351.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:41:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks Hot News for C Chris Snyder http://diamondbacks.scout.com/a.z?s=247&p=9&c=2&cid=917609&nid=4115603&fhn=1 Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/a.z?s=247&p=9&c=2&cid=917609&nid=4115603&fhn=1 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:53:55 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks Hot News for 1B Brandon Allen http://diamondbacks.scout.com/a.z?s=247&p=9&c=2&cid=917238&nid=4521300&fhn=1 Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/a.z?s=247&p=9&c=2&cid=917238&nid=4521300&fhn=1 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:04:45 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks As expected, the Arizona Diamondbacks exercised their $8.5 million option on ace pitcher Brandon Webb rather than pay him a $2 million buyout. The decision was only in question because of the shoulder surgery that Webb underwent in August. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/916982.html FutureBacks Staff http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/916982.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:01:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks As expected, the Arizona Diamondbacks have declined to exercise their 2010 club option on infielder Chad Tracy. Additionally, pitchers Yusmeiro Petit and Doug Slaten have been claimed off waivers while the D-backs outrighted outfielders Trent Oeltjen and Alex Romero to Triple-A Reno. Pitcher Daniel Cabrera elected to become a free agent rather than accept his assignment to Reno. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/916719.html Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/916719.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:33:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks The South Bend Silver Hawks finished the 2009 season with a .431 winning percentage, yet slipped into the postseason for a seventh consecutive year anyhow. It was a good experience for a very young-yet-talented team. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/916559.html Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/916559.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:48:00 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks Hot News for 1B Brandon Allen http://diamondbacks.scout.com/a.z?s=247&p=9&c=2&cid=916035&nid=4521300&fhn=1 Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/a.z?s=247&p=9&c=2&cid=916035&nid=4521300&fhn=1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:06:12 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks Tony Abreu, Ryan Roberts, Augie Ojeda, and Rusty Ryal are all in competition for the Arizona Diamondbacks' starting second baseman's job. Recent reports have indicated that Abreu is the leading candidate for that vacancy, however, and reason agrees with that conclusion. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/915523.html Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/915523.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:34:00 GMT 0 247 Arizona diamondbacks Mark Haley, longtime manager of the South Bend Silver Hawks, served as a hitting coach during the Arizona Diamondbacks Instructional League earlier this fall. He shared his insights on who the most impressive prospects were with FutureBacks.com. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/914443.html Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/914443.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:06:00 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks What will Miguel Montero do in his first full season as a starter? Will Justin Upton take another step forward? Can Brandon Allen put up Rookie of the Year numbers? Will Chris Young rebound from a horrid season? Can Conor Jackson recover from Valley Fever? Will Mark Reynolds strike out 200 times for a third straight year? Our sneak peek of the 2010 Bill James Handbook continues. http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/913888.html Keith Glab http://diamondbacks.scout.com/2/913888.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:47:00 GMT 1 247 Arizona diamondbacks