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<item><title><![CDATA[First Grand Slam Award goes to Kitchen on the Street]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120210&amp;content_id=26641270&amp;vkey=pr_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:06:31 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120210&amp;content_id=26641270&amp;vkey=pr_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[First Grand Slam Award goes to Kitchen on the Street]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D-backs organization preview, Top 20 Prospects]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120205&amp;content_id=26582456&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120205&amp;content_id=26582456&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[D-backs organization preview, Top 20 Prospects]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Organizations usually feel fortunate to have one top-of-the-rotation guy coming through the system. The D-backs, thanks to the Draft and trade, have a trio to develop.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jonathan Mayo</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[MLB Notebook: Upton starts off hot in desert]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120209&amp;content_id=26624264&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:02:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120209&amp;content_id=26624264&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[MLB Notebook: Upton starts off hot in desert]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Last season, Justin Upton produced an OPS+ that was tied for the 31st all-time for any full-time qualifying outfielder in his age-23 season since 1901. Could it be a sign of future greatness?]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Roger Schlueter</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D-backs agree with Breslow on one-year deal]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120208&amp;content_id=26623240&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120208&amp;content_id=26623240&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[D-backs agree with Breslow on one-year deal]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The D-backs on Wednesday agreed to terms with left-hander Craig Breslow, their lone remaining unsigned arbitration-eligible player, on a one-year contract. The Boston Globe reported the deal is worth $1.795 million. Breslow had been seeking $2.1 million, while the D-backs submitted a $1.5 million figure.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Gilbert</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D-backs hurlers serve up Subway sandwiches]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120208&amp;content_id=26622464&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:44:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120208&amp;content_id=26622464&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[D-backs hurlers serve up Subway sandwiches]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Subway may have Jared as its everyday pitchman, but on Wednesday the sandwich restaurant chain had D-backs pitchers Ian Kennedy, Daniel Hudson and Joe Saunders as guest Subway Sandwich Artists at its downtown Phoenix location.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Josh Greene</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bond of baseball keeps Young Sr. close to son]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120208&amp;content_id=26607578&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120208&amp;content_id=26607578&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[Bond of baseball keeps Young Sr. close to son]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Baseball bonded Eric Young Sr. with his son during his Major League career and the experience helped Young Jr. decide to forgo a football scholarship and instead sign with the Rockies in 2003.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Gilbert</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D-backs GM Towers hosts web chat]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26557792&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120202&amp;content_id=26557792&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[D-backs GM Towers hosts web chat]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D-backs general manager Kevin Towers interacted with fans during a February web chat. With pitchers and catchers reporting to Salt River Fields on Feb. 20, Towers said the D-backs will not play cautiously this season as they seek to defend their National League West title.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Montero, D-backs agree to deal at last minute ]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120130&amp;content_id=26513540&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:43:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120130&amp;content_id=26513540&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[Montero, D-backs agree to deal at last minute ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Moments before a scheduled salary-arbitration hearing Tuesday, the D-backs and catcher Miguel Montero settled on a one-year deal worth $5.9 million. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Gilbert</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D-backs, Roberts settle on salary for 2012]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120131&amp;content_id=26524862&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120131&amp;content_id=26524862&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[D-backs, Roberts settle on salary for 2012]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After reaching a settlement just moments before a salary-arbitration hearing with catcher Miguel Montero, the D-backs settled with another arbitration-eligible player in third baseman Ryan Roberts, who will make $2.0125 million in 2012.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Gilbert</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D-backs could have next great power duo]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120127&amp;content_id=26488896&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:25:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120127&amp;content_id=26488896&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[Pleskoff: D-backs could have next power duo]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D-backs outfielder Justin Upton and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, both of whom are just 24, should give Arizona one of the elite power duos in the game for years to come.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Bernie Pleskoff</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D-backs trio among top 100 prospects]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120124&amp;content_id=26456276&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120124&amp;content_id=26456276&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[D-backs trio among top 100 prospects]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The D-backs had three pitchers -- Trevor Bauer, Archie Bradley and Tyler Skaggs -- ranked in the top 21 of MLB.com&#39;s Top 100 Prospects list.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Gilbert</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D-backs sign Ziegler to one-year contract]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120125&amp;content_id=26461578&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:21:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120125&amp;content_id=26461578&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[D-backs sign Ziegler to one-year contract]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The D-backs signed reliever Brad Ziegler to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration, the team announced on Wednesday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Gilbert</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D-backs add catcher Tatum to roster]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120123&amp;content_id=26445792&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:49:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120123&amp;content_id=26445792&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[D-backs add catcher Tatum to roster]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The D-backs had some interest in Craig Tatum when the catcher was on waivers in October, but they did not have the roster flexibility to claim him. But with their 40-man roster at 39, the D-backs on Monday claimed Tatum, who was once again on waivers, from the Astros.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Gilbert</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Campers test skills vs. former players]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120121&amp;content_id=26417130&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:44:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120121&amp;content_id=26417130&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[Fantasy Campers test skills vs. former players]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D-backs publication director Josh Greene relays the story of the final day of Fantasy Camp and a game pitting the camp champions against the staff.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Josh Greene / Special to D-backs.com</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Campers rub elbows with big leaguers]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120121&amp;content_id=26413744&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:41:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120121&amp;content_id=26413744&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[Fantasy Campers rub elbows with big leaguers]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Steve Gilbert, who covers the D-backs for MLB.com and is taking part in the club&#39;s seventh annual Fantasy Camp, looks at the interactions between the campers and Major Leaguers working out at the Spring Training complex at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Gilbert</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Players having ball at D-backs Fantasy Camp]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120120&amp;content_id=26403816&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:38:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120120&amp;content_id=26403816&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[Players having ball at D-backs Fantasy Camp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Each team&#39;s outstanding performer from the previous day&#39;s games is recognized in a daily MVP presentation at D-backs Fantasy Camp. There&#39;s also no shortage of applause and congratulations for each and every winner. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Josh Greene</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D-backs host first Most Valuable Partner Awards]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120120&amp;content_id=26401460&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120120&amp;content_id=26401460&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[D-backs host first Most Valuable Partner Awards]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The D-backs honored some of their biggest supporters Thursday night at Wild Horse Pass Hotel &amp;amp; Casino with an Academy Award-like celebration fit for Hollywood.  The first annual Most Valuable Partner Awards featured an evening of songs, dances, videos and jokes on stage. But the real stars of the night were corporate sponsors seated directly in front of the show.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jesse Sanchez</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Campers determined to stay on the field]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&amp;content_id=26401360&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:25:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&amp;content_id=26401360&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[Campers determined to stay on the field]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Playing through pain is a common occurrence at D-backs Fantasy Camp, where the trainer&#39;s room is often the most crowded place in the clubhouse.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Gilbert</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Grace holds court at D-backs Fantasy Camp]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&amp;content_id=26389510&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&amp;content_id=26389510&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[Grace holds court at D-backs Fantasy Camp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Before hitting the practice fields every morning, the long-honored staple known as kangaroo court goes into session.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Josh Greene</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fantasy Campers provide boost to kids]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&amp;content_id=26387502&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:51:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120119&amp;content_id=26387502&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[Fantasy Campers provide boost to kids]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Three years ago, when D-backs Fantasy Camper David Weekly was looking for a way to give back to the community, he started the &quot;Camper Fund,&quot; which raises money for the D-backs Outreach and Development program. The goal was to help kids in financial need attend various D-backs Baseball Academy camps.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Steve Gilbert</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Trainers&#39; activity picks up at fantasy camp]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120118&amp;content_id=26376466&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:20:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120118&amp;content_id=26376466&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[Trainers&#39; activity picks up at fantasy camp]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Aside from maybe the clubhouse and the cafeteria, the other most popular room at D-backs Fantasy Camp is the trainers&#39; room. That&#39;s because, with any physical activity, the multitude of bumps, scrapes, tweaks, strains, contusions and other assorted maladies can quickly pile up.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Josh Greene</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Saunders deal completes D-backs&#39; staff]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120117&amp;content_id=26370518&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:05:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120117&amp;content_id=26370518&amp;vkey=news_ari&amp;c_id=ari&amp;partnerId=rss_ari</guid><description><![CDATA[Saunders deal completes D-backs&#39; staff]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Joe Saunders might have briefly fallen out of the D-backs&#39; plans, though the left-handed pitcher never completely fell off their radar. On Tuesday, the D-backs and Saunders agreed to a one-year deal worth $6 million, thus essentially finalizing their starting rotation for 2012.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Corey Brock</dc:creator>
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