2014 Season Report (70 Games)

Almost to the mid-point of the season, and things are looking a little better for the Diamondbacks. Thanks to some offensive explosions and better pitching, the Diamondbacks have crept up to 12th (35-35) overall and 10th in the NL. The only comfort is that if they were in the AL they would be in a Wild Card slot, but the NL is deep so they are three spots out and looking up at the Marlins, Braves, and Cardinals.

Injuries are still a concern, with Matt Adams currently rehabbing at AAA Reno, but at least Carlos Santana has returned to the lineup. The biggest story of the last 10 games was the tremendous offensive explosion of Lonnie Chisenhall. Chisenhall has an incredible month 10 game stretch packed into a single game, with 3HR and 9RBI on a 5/5 performance that put him tied for 2nd on the team in HR and 2nd in RBI. Chris Owings continues to be an everyday player, and the demotion of Grant Green to AAA Reno makes it even more important that he continue doing so. Goldschmidt continues to prop up the offense, and if the rest of the team can get hot they could make a mid-season run for that Wild Card spot.

Chisenhall's career day was big for Arizona

Now the pitching staff, they continue to play musical chairs with the DL and the minors. Trevor Cahill, who has been more than terrible, was DFA'd and will be sent to AAA Reno to try and save his season and possibly his career. Cahill is a free agent after the season, and he could find himself out of a job if he doesn't pull it together. Word out of Reno is that Dave Duncan will personally work with Cahill, he will also be seeing mental performance coach Peter Crone. If Cahill fails it won't be for lack of effort on Arizona's part.

Henderson Alvarez, coming off an amazing streak, has been slowed by injuries and missed a start. Gio Gonzalez is still on the DL, and the Diamondbacks desperately need him to come back strong. Jim Johnson's season is developing into a lost year, he is pitching like a below-average reliever instead of the guy who saved 101 games in two seasons. Many expect the Diamondbacks to trade Johnson as soon as possible.