2009 Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Preview:
There is a whole lot to like about the 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks. Dbacks Manager Bob Melvin has talent stacked all across his roster. Diamondbacks pitchers Jon Garland and Brandon Webb should help lead a talented pitching staff. Position players Eric Byrnes, Stephen Drew and Justin Upton will be huge to the Arizona hopes on offense and in the field. If the pieces come together for the Arizona Diamondbacks, there is no reason to believe they cannot win the National League pennant.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS INFORMATION:
Founded: 1998
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Stadium: Chase Field
Conference: National League
Division: West Division
Rivals: St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers
Notable Players: Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling
Arizona Diamondbacks World Series Title: 1 - 2001
Arizona Diamondbacks NL Championships: 1 - 2001
The Arizona Diamondbacks play baseball in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The team was first fielded in 1998 as a result of the fast expansion of the Phoenix area and the fact that many of those moving to Phoenix were from the baseball-friendly Midwest and Northeast of the country. The Diamondbacks began their history on fire, winning three division titles and a World Series in their first five years. Some of the great players to don the Diamondbacks uniform over the years include Randy Johnson, Luis Gonzalez, and Tony Womack.
The Arizona Diamondbacks play their home games at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. The field is also known as the Snake Pit or the BOB (from its former Bank of America sponsor). The stadium's retractable roof is an incredible feat of engineering. Three hours before each game, the roof is closed and the air is cooled 30 degrees before fans are allowed into the stadium, making for a comfortable experience even on a scorching hot Phoenix day. If you're willing to spend the money, you can even watch the game from a swimming pool in right center field! Buy Arizona Diamondbacks tickets today and don't miss any of the action!
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