Arizona Diamondbacks Wiretap

D'Backs Sign 2006 First-Round Pick Max Scherzer

The Diamondbacks agreed to a contract with 2006 first-round draft pick Max Scherzer as Wednesday night's deadline approached.

The Diamondbacks, who chose Scherzer 11th overall last June, would have lost Scherzer if the deal had not been made by 9 p.m. local time.

After the deadline passed, Diamondbacks spokesman Mike McNally said the team had not reached an agreement with Scherzer. Later, the team said there was a deal.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Via Associated Press


D-Backs Still Negotiating With Last Season's First Round Pick

The Diamondbacks face a Wednesday night deadline to sign first-round draft pick Max Scherzer. General Manager Josh Byrnes said negotiations are continuing but would not discuss specifics.

Via Arizona Republic


D-Backs Rookie Reynolds Draws Comparisons To McGwire

Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin puts rookie Mark Reynolds in select company. Recalled from Class AA Mobile on May 16 after Chad Tracy was placed on the disabled list with an injury to his rib cage, Reynolds has hit .442 (19-for-41) with three doubles, two triples, three homers and 13 RBI in his first 13 games.

"Watching him taking batting practice, I have never seen anything like it," Melvin said. "It reminds me of (Mark) McGwire when he was hitting balls in the bleachers and out of buildings."

Via Yahoo.com


Diamondbacks May 2007 Archive

  • Unit To Miss Next Start

    Randy Johnson got a cortisone injection in his wrist Tuesday and will miss his scheduled start Friday with tendinitis in his left forearm.

  • Pence, Valverde Named Co-NL Players Of The Week

    Astros rookie outfielder Hunter Pence and Diamondbacks righthander Jose Valverde were named co-NL Players of the Week on Monday.

  • D-Backs' Tracy Goes On 15-Day DL

    Arizona placed third baseman Chad Tracy on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained left rib cage and promoted Mark Reynolds from Double-A Mobile to take his roster spot.