2014 Season Report (50 Games)

It shouldn't surprise anyone following the Diamondbacks this season, but things continue to get worse. The injury bug has come back, this time biting the offense and pitching. The RA Dickey trade is probably going to soften the blow, but it's still going to sting. The Diamondbacks have come up a bit in the standing (17th, 22-28), but they now sit just ahead of the Colorado Rockies for 2nd in the NL West. The Rockies have used a MONSTER season from SS Troy Tulowitzki to push the Diamondbacks, but they should lose some steam in the coming months.

Offensively the Diamondbacks seem to be coming alive, especially with Paul Goldschmidt continuing to be an MVP candidate. Goldschmidt smashed two HRs on May 16th to bring his season total to 9, but his BB total has lagged so far. Things should balance out, but Goldschmidt will have to keep things going while the rest of the team comes around. RF Domonic Brown finally hit his 2nd HR, but he continues to hit under .250, much like Carlos Santana (.159) and Peter Bourjos (.218). Aaron Hill has (finally) found himself on the trainers table with shoulder issues, it is unknown if this is a long term issue or just a short term nuisance. Santana is also suffering from something, possibly concussion symptoms, either way it isn't helping.

Goldschmidt continues to be excellent

The problems on the mound got much worse when Gio Gonzalez was placed on the 15-Day DL with shoulder inflammation, not good news. AA call-up Chase Anderson managed to win his second start, but not without difficulty, giving up 5ER in 5.1IP with only 2K. A win is a win, but performances like that are going to get him sent back to Mobile. Ian Kennedy has taken over as the best starter (72K, 3.59ERA, 1.14WHIP) but still only has three wins on the season