Author Archives: Jim Marshall
MLB: AZ DIAMONDBACKS KEYS TO SUCCESS FOR 2014
Three years removed from a National League West title and coming off back-to-back disappointing .500 finishes, there is naturally pressure for the Arizona Diamondbacks to make the playoffs in 2014. There are several things that will have to happen in … Continue reading
MLB: AZ Diamondbacks Closer for 2014
After being tied with the Houston Astros last year for the most blown saves in the majors with 29, the Arizona Diamondbacks went out and acquired closer Addison Reed from the Chicago White Sox. Everybody believed that Reed would take … Continue reading
MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Wade Miley
One highlight of last year’s average season for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ was Wade Miley’s ability to rebound from a lackluster start to finish the season with ten wins, giving the fans hope he could return to his 2012 pitching form … Continue reading
MLB:Arizona Diamondbacks Catcher Miguel Montero
As the Arizona Diamondbacks begin their second week of Spring Training let’s take a look at the player that needs to have a “bounce” back season in order for this team to get past its 81-81 “averageness”; that player is … Continue reading
MLB: AZ Diamondbacks Newest Pitcher Bronson Arroyo
In previous articles, I pushed for the Arizona Diamondbacks to sign Pitcher Bronson Arroyo. On Monday the team finalized his contract. Arroyo will get $19 million over two years, with the Diamondbacks holding an $11 million option for 2016. There … Continue reading
NCAA: Arizona State Sun Devils Baseball Preview
The Arizona State Sun Devils baseball team will begin their 2014 season with a three-game home series against Baylor starting on Arizona Statehood Day, February 14th. This will be the final home opener at Packard Stadium as the Sun Devils … Continue reading
MLB: AZ Diamondbacks Extend Kevin Towers and Kirk Gibson
On Monday afternoon the Arizona Diamondbacks made it known to the media and their fans that Manager Kirk Gibson and General Manager Kevin Towers had been signed to contract extensions. The Diamondbacks’ front-office did not announce monies or years on … Continue reading
MLB: AZ Diamondbacks Spring Training
The Arizona Diamondbacks pitchers and catchers will be reporting next week for the start of Spring Training. That means the 2014 Major League Baseball season is right around the corner. For die-hard baseball fans Spring Training is the start of … Continue reading
NBA: The Phoenix Suns Second Half
The second half of the NBA season has started and we find the Phoenix Suns in a playoff spot. A prediction like that would have sounded ridiculous at the beginning of the NBA season. After all, this was the year … Continue reading
NHL: Are Changes Coming for the Phoenix Coyotes
We all know how hard it is to win in the NHL, and lately that can certainly be said of the Phoenix Coyotes. Their current play has triggered some nervousness among the fans, as well as their coaches. Fans are … Continue reading
