Correspondent Report March 8 2002
May 23, 2002
By: Nate Meeds
Date: March 8, 2002
Archived Reports
Todd Stottlemyre was back in a game Monday the 3rd for the first time since September 21, 2000. He said he felt good but if that is his version of good I don't want to see his bad. He went one inning allowed two runs on three hits while walking one and striking out two. Still, it is a positive step for Todd and I think we will see him coming out of the pen this year.
Matt Williams broke his leg Monday the 24th of February. He had surgery on Tuesday. He is not expected back before the all star break. Durazo is pushing for at bats this spring and may be succeeding. On Thursday, he went 3 for 3 with a homer and has been hitting very well this spring. I don't expect him to get a starting job this year. Junior Spivey has had a hot spring so far and if he continues it is not out of the question that he would be the starting 2b man; if he is, draft him.
Rumor Mill
The off season has been rather quiet for the D-Backs except for the David Wells problem. The only real rumor going around right now is with Durazo. It has him going to the A's for Dye or the Braves for Wes Helms. In my opinion I don't think that Durazo is going anywhere; but, if he does pick him up immediately - he is a 40 HR/100 RBI/300 AVG type of player if he gets playing time.
Local Perspective
Fans have been surprisingly happy about Matt Williams' injury. I don't know why that is because the D-backs don't have a good back up; their best bet is Jay Bell. Craig Counsell is very popular with the fans right now. If you counted his fan clubs he likely has more than Randy, Curt and Gonzo combined, This could result in more playing time at second base.
On The Farm
One's to Watch in 2002:
Lyle Overbay: This guy is great; he is the Diamondbacks' 1B of the future. Hopefully, Durazo will not get in his way when it becomes Overybay's time to take over the 1B job. Look for him in 2003
Alex Cintron: When given the chance, Cintron can play. I don't expect him to make the roster out of spring training but look for a mid-season call-up
Quick View
Add: Miguel Batista (new)
Jay Bell (new) - Will start at 3B
Junior Spivey (new)
Drop: Matt Williams (new)
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