Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic reports that RFA Deuce Lutui will finally sign his $1.76 million tender…in a few days. Apparently, Lutui’s new agent, Ken Harris, met with the Cardinals and informed them that Deuce will sign his tender before June 15th.I still contend that the Cardinals want Lutui starting at right guard, despite [ ... ] ...
Live Fox Sports Arizona Web Chat with Jack Magruder (and me!) ... Jack Magruder, who covers the D-backs for FoxSportsArizona.com, will be doing his usual Wednesday webchat on the site this evening, throughout tonight's game. This week, I'll be his special guest - I'm sure you already know my opinions, but please pop in and quiz the more-informed Mr. Magruder about trade possibilities, what to do regarding the bullpen, our draft picks, etc. It kicks off at 6:30 pm - go to the link above ...
Christian Petersen - Getty Images ... Joe West explains Rule 8.02, and Blaine Boyer's breaking thereof, to AJ Hinch ... View full size photo » ... Record: 23-36. Pace: 63-99. Change on last season: -2. Change on 2004: 0 ... 8.02 ... The pitcher shall not -- ... (a) (1) Bring his pitching hand in contact with his mouth or lips while in the 18 foot circle surrounding the pitching rubber ... PENALTY: For violation of this part of this rule the umpires shall immediately call a ball ... --
Kris Medlen ... RHP, 3-1, 2.79 ... Edwin Jackson ... RHP, (3-6, 5.33 ... Another nine shutout innings from Edwin Jackson tonight? We can but hope so - and, ideally, with a little bit more in the way of run support from the offense this time. If Jackson throws more than 103 pitches tonight, he'll probably move in to the top five for pitches thrown this season in the NL - he's currently ranked eighteenth, but only two of those ahead of him (Yovani Gallardo and Chris Carpenter) are starting
More photos » ... Chris Carlson - AP ... Browse more photos » ... Amare made it clear he won't be picking up the option on the final year on his contract and he talked about seeking a max deal. He also talked about wanting to stay in Phoenix. He also probably talked about some other things ... I wrote this up over at SB Nation Arizona so go read the full story there ... Also, as he said he would, Grant Hill picked up his player option for next season ...