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Gabriel Moreno is sharpening his skills behind the plate as the Diamondbacks embrace the new ABS challenge system, giving him an edge that could reshape their defensive strategy. Meanwhile, the team is in the midst of exhibition play, highlighted by a 6-3 loss to Mexico, where Alek Thomas impressed with a 2-for-3 performance against his future teammates. As fans weigh in on who should be the Opening Day starter, the pressure is mounting on Torey Lovullo to make a decision. On the injury front, Merrill Kelly is making progress, now throwing from 60 feet as he works his way back from a back issue. All these elements are converging as the D-backs gear up for a season filled with potential and uncertainty.
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MLB.com
As D-backs adjust to ABS, Moreno finds new edge behind plate
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Diamondbacks are continuing to refine their strategy when it comes to the new ABS challenge system and as Gabriel Moreno has discovered, it changes the way a catcher sees the game.
AZ Snake Pit
Diamondbacks Reacts Survey: Opening Day starter
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Diamondbacks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Maybe it made sense for Torey Lovullo to wait before announcing his Opening Day starter. He […]
AZ Snake Pit
Arizona Diamondbacks 3, Mexico 6
The tune-up for the World Baseball Classic also gave the D-backs a chance to run out some young players, with the absence of a number of regulars, now off to play for their country. Those actually include Alek Thomas, who was in the opposition dugout here, and went 2-for-3, driving a run against his regular […]
Mlbtraderumors
Blue Jays Re-Sign Joe Mantiply To Minor League Deal
The Blue Jays announced they’ve re-signed lefty reliever Joe Mantiply to a minor league contract. The ISE Baseball client receives a non-roster invite to MLB camp. Mantiply finished last season in the Toronto organization. Released by the Diamondbacks in June, he signed a minor league deal with the Jays shortly after the All-Star Break. Mantiply spent […]
Rotowire
Merrill Kelly: Throwing from 60 feet
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Kelly (back) has extended his throwing distance to 60 feet, Alex D'Agostino of SI.com reports.
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Yahoo Sports
Exhibition Game Thread: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Great Britain
Brewers take on GBR in a World Baseball Classic tune-up in Arizona