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11/20/2009 | D-backs round out 40-man roster
The D-backs did some shuffling of their 40-man roster Friday, adding four players to it while also activating a trio of players.

11/19/2009 | Fourth starter among D-backs' needs
Josh Byrnes has some money to spend, but the D-backs general manager also has plenty of holes to fill as the free-agent season gets under way Thursday at 10:01 p.m. MST.

11/19/2009 | D-backs acquire Heilman from Cubs
The D-backs bolstered their bullpen on Thursday acquiring right-hander Aaron Heilman from the Cubs in exchange for a pair of Minor Leaguers.

11/17/2009 | D-backs' payroll expected to increase
The D-backs' payroll likely will rise in 2010 to north of $75 million when all is said and done, an increase over the approximately $73 million it was last season, managing general partner Ken Kendrick said.

11/17/2009 | D-backs unveil Spring Training slate
On Tuesday, the D-backs released their Spring Training schedule for 2010, the last year they'll prepare for the season at Tucson Electric Park.

11/17/2009 | Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season
The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping.

11/16/2009 | Facility for D-backs, Rockies under way
Under conditions that would have favored a pitcher, the D-backs and Rockies broke ground on a new Spring Training facility on Monday.

11/16/2009 | Hall chats about offseason interests
During a live Web chat with fans on Monday, D-backs president and CEO Derrick Hall chatted about the club's offseason interests and more.

11/16/2009 | Last-place D-backs quiet on awards front
For the first time in years the D-backs, who finished last in the NL West in 2009, do not have a player up for one of the major awards.

11/12/2009 | Hester named a Topps Triple-A All-Star
D-backs catching prospect John Hester was named to the Topps' Triple-A All-Star Team for his play with Reno this past season.

11/11/2009 | D-backs add Williams, Porter to staff
Matt Williams and Bo Porter will join the D-backs' coaching staff in 2010, the team announced on Wednesday.

11/11/2009 | Webb throws for first time since surgery
For the first time since undergoing right shoulder surgery in August, D-backs ace Brandon Webb threw a baseball on Wednesday.

11/10/2009 | D-backs' Augenstein learning in AFL
D-backs prospect Bryan Augenstein allowed three hits over four innings in his best start of the fall Tuesday as Scottsdale blanked Phoenix, 2-0.

11/9/2009 | Snyder debunks notion of rehab setback
Chris Snyder's health became a topic recently when the D-backs and Jays apparently were closing in on a deal, which would have sent him to Toronto in exchange for first baseman Lyle Overbay, before talks stalled.

11/9/2009 | Reynolds' Silver Slugger fate approaching
D-backs third baseman Mark Reynolds figures to be a top contender for the Silver Slugger Award following a season in which he slugged 44 home runs.

11/8/2009 | Possible D-backs, Jays trade on hold
A potential deal between the D-backs and Blue Jays that would have sent Chris Snyder to Toronto and Lyle Overbay to Arizona has been put on hold, a Major League source said Sunday.

11/6/2009 | D-backs pick up Webb's option for 2010
The D-backs have exercised their $8.5 million club option for 2010 on Brandon Webb, who made just one start last season and underwent right shoulder surgery on Aug. 4.

11/6/2009 | Schoeneweis files for free agency
D-backs reliever Scott Schoeneweis filed for free agency Friday, making him the third Arizona player to do so.

11/5/2009 | D-backs lose Petit, Slaten on waivers
The D-backs lost Yusmeiro Petit and Doug Slaten on waiver claims, and outrighted Trent Oeltjen and Alex Romero to Triple-A. The 40-man roster currently stands at 35.

11/5/2009 | D-backs decline Tracy's 2010 option
In a move that was expected, the D-backs on Thursday declined to exercise the $7 million contract option of Chad Tracy for 2010 and instead gave the infielder a $1 million buyout.

11/5/2009 | D-backs' Davis files for free agency
D-backs pitcher Doug Davis and infielder Chad Tracy filed for free agency on Thursday.

11/4/2009 | Rivera perfect in Fall Classic since '01
Eight years ago Wednesday, with the Yankees leading Game 7 of the 2001 World Series, 2-1, Mariano Rivera could not nail down the save in his only Fall Classic blown save in 12 attempts.