The Arizona Diamondbacks finished a disappointing 2009 season with a record of 70-92 and in last place in the NL West—this after having posted winning records in each of the two prior seasons.
They should be considerably improved in 2010, if only because they have added veteran leadership and should get bounce back years from a couple of key performers.
Some pundits have speculated they could win the division this season—to that suggestion I have to wonder aloud what they are smoking. This team is still at least a couple of high caliber players away from competing for a title.
Key additions
RHP Bob Howry, 2B Kelly Johnson, LHP Ian Kennedy, and 1B Adam LaRoche
Key subtractions
OF Eric Byrnes, LHP Doug Davis, RHP Max Scherzer, and LHP Daniel Schlereth
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2010 NL West Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks Will Be Snakebitten in 2010
Posted: 29th March 2010 by Jeffrey Brown in MLBComments Off on 2010 NL West Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks Will Be Snakebitten in 2010