Diamondbacks get INF Tony Abreu from Dodgers to complete Aug. 31 trade for GarlandOctober 9th, 2009 Diamondbacks get INF Tony Abreu from DodgersPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired infielder Tony Abreu from the Dodgers to complete a trade that sent pitcher Jon Garland to Los Angeles. The teams made the move Friday, finishing off the deal from Aug.
World Series star Luis Gonzalez retires, rejoins Diamondbacks as special assistantAugust 30th, 2009 'Gonzo' joins Diamondbacks' front officePHOENIX — A teary Luis Gonzalez announced his retirement as a player Saturday and rejoined the Arizona Diamondbacks as a special assistant in the front office. In his new role, "Gonzo" will assist Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall and other departments throughout the organization.
Right-handers Luis Ayala, Tim Wood recalled by Marlins to provide bullpen helpAugust 29th, 2009 Needing pitchers, Marlins recall 2 right-handersMIAMI — Right-handers Luis Ayala and Tim Wood have been recalled by the Florida Marlins from Triple-A New Orleans. The moves were made Saturday before Florida played the San Diego Padres.
Twins acquire right-hander Jon Rauch from Diamondbacks for more bullpen helpAugust 28th, 2009 Twins acquire RHP Rauch from DiamondbacksMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-hander Jon Rauch from the Arizona Diamondbacks to fill another hole in their bullpen. The Twins agreed to send the Diamondbacks a player to be identified later in the deal completed Friday.
Marlins 8, Diamondbacks 1July 13th, 2009 Marlins 8, Diamondbacks 1E_Reynolds (15). LOB_Florida 8, Arizona 10.
Johnson blanks Arizona for 6 innings, Marlins win 8-1 to split seriesJuly 13th, 2009 Johnson, Ross lead Marlins past D-backs 8-1PHOENIX — All-Star Josh Johnson blanked Arizona through six innings and Cody Ross drove in three runs with a pair of doubles, leading the Florida Marlins past the Diamondbacks 8-1 Sunday for a split of their four-game series. Jeremy Hermida hit a two-run homer off the right-field foul pole and NL batting leader Hanley Ramirez singled three times as the Marlins entered the All-Star break two games above .500, four games behind first-place Philadelphia in the NL East.
Upton, Garland lead Diamondbacks to 5-1 victory over MarlinsJuly 12th, 2009 Upton, Garland lead Diamondbacks over MarlinsPHOENIX — All-Star Justin Upton matched a career high with four hits, Jon Garland allowed one run in eight innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Florida Marlins 5-1 on Saturday night. Upton had three singles, a triple and an RBI, and Miguel Montero added a two-run double for the Diamondbacks, who won for the seventh time in eight games.
Haren throws 4-hitter to lead Diamondbacks to 8-0 rout of MarlinsJuly 11th, 2009 Diamondbacks drub Marlins 8-0PHOENIX — All-Star Dan Haren threw his second career shutout, Felipe Lopez hit a three-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Florida Marlins 8-0 on Friday night. One night after blowing a seven-run lead — the biggest collapse in team history — the Diamondbacks jumped to a 7-0 fourth-inning lead on Florida starter Ricky Nolasco (6-7), who lost for the first time since June 7.
Diamondbacks 8, Marlins 0July 11th, 2009 Diamondbacks 8, Marlins 0LOB_Florida 5, Arizona 4. 2B_Gload (6), S.Drew (16).
Marlins' Burke Badenhop knocked out of game by line driveJuly 10th, 2009 Marlins' Badenhop hit by linerPHOENIX — Florida Marlins reliever Burke Badenhop was hit in the right arm by a line drive off the bat of Arizona's Gerardo Parra and had to leave Thursday night's game. After the ball hit Badenhop he collapsed to the mound, where he remained for several seconds.
Marlins 14, Diamondbacks 7July 10th, 2009 Marlins 14, Diamondbacks 7
E_Bonifacio (14), Boyer (2), Reynolds (14). DP_Arizona 1.
Florida Marlins set club record with 10-run inning at ArizonaJuly 10th, 2009 Marlins set club record with 10-run inningPHOENIX — The Florida Marlins scored a team-record 10 runs in the eighth inning at Arizona on Thursday night. The avalanche helped the Marlins overcome a 7-0 fifth inning deficit and propelled them to a 14-7 lead.
Ten-run inning lifts Marlins to 14-7 rout of DiamondbacksJuly 10th, 2009 Marlins rout Diamondbacks 14-7PHOENIX — Pinch-hitter Brett Carroll's three-run homer sparked a franchise-record 10-run eighth inning, and the Florida Marlins stormed back from a seven-run deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-7 on Thursday night. Florida matched the team record for the biggest comeback victory and Arizona set a club record for the largest blown lead.
As injuries mount, Diamondbacks put catcher Chris Snyder on 15-day DLJune 24th, 2009 Diamondbacks put catcher Snyder on 15-day DLPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed catcher Chris Snyder on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain. The Diamondbacks on Tuesday promoted catcher Luke Carlin from Triple-A Reno, where he hit .287 with four homers and 22 RBIs in 44 games.
Florida Marlins place RHP Kiko Calero on 15-day DL, recall righty Tim WoodJune 21st, 2009 Marlins place RHP Calero on 15-day DL, recall WoodMIAMI — The Florida Marlins have placed right-hander Kiko Calero on the 15-day disabled list because of right shoulder inflammation. The team recalled right-hander Tim Wood from Triple-A New Orleans on Sunday.