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You had to figure the D-backs were due to break out at some point. Playing in one of the baseball's best ballparks to hit in, but posting a .133 Isolated power rate, below even the .140 league average? That wasn't going to last. And Ted Lilly, 5-0 an...

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Eric Karabell checks in on the fantasy status of Chris Young and Stephen Drew, who are expected to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks' lineup soon.

Blog | Conversation | May 17, 2012

Getty Images The Mets face three starters for the first time this weekend: (l to r) Wade Miley, Patrick Corbin and Trevor Cahill. METS (13-12, third place/NL East) vs. ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (13-13, second place/NL West) Friday: RHP Dillon Gee (2-...

Arizona manager Kirk Gibson says it was "unrealistic" to think shortstop Stephen Drew would be ready to play by Opening Day.

Buster Olney writes that with Stephen Drew unlikely to be ready by Opening Day, Arizona may be forced to come up with an immediate replacement. This isn't a pressing issue for the D-backs, but crucial long-term decisions hinge on Drew's health.

Blog | Conversation | March 14, 2012

Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew is making progress in his rehab, but he's still feeling his way along and trying to learn how much stress his ankle can endure.

Dave Cameron of FanGraphs writes that while Justin Upton is the best player on the Diamondbacks, you could argue Stephen Drew is the most valuable. Drew's value to the D-backs reflects his ability at one of the most the barren positions in baseball.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2012

Brian Gramling lays out the notable players who could become free agents at the end of the 2012 season, including Josh Hamilton and Brandon Phillips, and speculates on what their teams might decide to do with them.

Eric Karabell identifies four more players who should bounce back from last season's disappointing performance

Blog | Conversation | February 29, 2012

Buster Olney writes that Arizona's Stephen Drew might face an even tougher road back than Buster Posey, as it won't be easy for Drew to regain the agility necessary to be an effective defensive shortstop. Arizona will be keeping an eye on Drew's recovery.

Blog | Conversation | February 18, 2012

Stephania Bell looks at the most notable injury issues among the shortstop position heading into the 2012 season.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed infielder Willie Bloomquist to a two-year, $3.8 million deal.

Keith Law's buyer's guide series continues with a look at the free agent middle infielders. Jose Reyes, anyone?

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2011

Dave Cameron of FanGraphs explains why the Diamonbacks will be able to overcome the injury to Stephen Drew and hang with the Giants until the end.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2011

Justin Upton and Miguel Montero combined to drive in 11 runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Colorado Rockies 12-3 on Saturday night.