Dbacks Blogtag:,2008-03-29:/15352008-07-29T23:44:28ZTracking the Arizona DiamondbacksMovable Type 4.14-en-trunk--20080321Owings Sent Downtag:dailyfungo.mlblogs.com,2008://1535.4069912008-07-29T23:36:35Z2008-07-29T23:44:28ZNick Piecoro's reporting that Micah Owings has been optioned to Triple-A Tucson:Right-handed reliever Jailen Peguero was recalled. He'll probably only be here for two days, at which point Juan Cruz will be activated from the disabled list. Owings was 6-9...Mike McClaryhttp://www.dbacksblog.com
Nick Piecoro's reporting that Micah Owings has been optioned to Triple-A Tucson:
Right-handed reliever Jailen Peguero was recalled. He'll probably only
be here for two days, at which point Juan Cruz will be activated from
the disabled list.
Owings was 6-9 / 5.93 ERA with 41 walks and 87 strikeouts in 18 starts and four relief appearances.
As for Peguero, he's posted a 5-4 record for the Sidewinders with a 4.42 ERA in 41 relief appearance with four saves. This is his second tour with the Dbacks this season; he appeared in two games (three innings pitched) with a 6.00 ERA and three strikeouts.
Who knows? Owings could get his act together and provide a lift during the stretch run. ]]>
Teixeira Not Coming. Thank Goodness.tag:dailyfungo.mlblogs.com,2008://1535.4069412008-07-29T23:06:47Z2008-07-29T23:20:34ZWhen a team is hovering near - or in the Diamondbacks' case, in - first place, the Trade Deadline is huge.This year, Dbacks fans were looking forward to the team opening up the wallet and farm system to add a...Mike McClaryhttp://www.dbacksblog.com
in - first place, the Trade Deadline is huge.
This year, Dbacks fans were looking forward to the team opening up the wallet and farm system to add a big bat or arm. Mark Teixeira, anyone? Well, that ain't happening but it's hardly surprising, is it?
Would you have wanted to trade Conor Jackson and who knows who else to the Braves? Not me. Maybe Chad Tracy in a package deal. Maybe.
Do the Dbacks need to do more than Jon Rauch and Tony Clark? Of course, and they likely will. But will it be a blockbuster? I tend to think not. This club is poised for years of success and I just can't see them trading premium prospects for rental players or even stop-gap guys.
Watch for a complementary player, an outfielder with some pop to join the Dbacks this week. But you can rule outJose Guillen.
Fact is, no matter what Arizona does between now and the end of August -- the final trade deadline -- the thin talent in the division will make this team fun to watch. ]]>