Upton Inks Six-Year Deal

With the second biggest contract in franchise history, the Arizona Diamondbacks have signed a six-year deal with outfielder Justin Upton. Upton, who has continued to improve during his time with the Diamondbacks, hit .300 with 26 homeruns and 86 RBI in 2009. Beginning his fourth year in Arizona, Upton looks to be a long-term fixture in the outfield for the D-backs. Justin Upton opted not to go year-to-year as a result of negotiations with the club that seem to have ended favorably for both sides. Read more

The real problem with the Diamondbacks, it’s deeper than it appears

So if you are reading this column on this site you are probably much like me and sitting here thinking about how the Diamondbacks offense has been pathetic this year, again. While it is obvious based on the problems we see between the lines the Diamondbacks have some struggles at the plate, the problems go a lot deeper than the obvious. Read more