Joaquin Arias
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 29: Miguel Montero #26 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws the ball to first base to complete a double play on a ball hit by Joaquin Arias #13 of the San Francisco Giants after Buster Posey #28 was forced out at home plate in the sixth inning at AT&T Park on May 29, 2012 in San Francisco, California.
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I'm happy to contribute, because last year I didn't get any opportunities in the major leagues ... In the previous at-bat, I got a fastball from the middle out, and I was looking for a similar pitch. I got it, and that's why I was able to hit it that way.
But you can put me anywhere and I will play ... I have four gloves. My first baseman's mitt is on the way.
I am happy to be here ... I'm ready to play. If I get a chance to play, I will try to do everything they ask me.More quotes »
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D-Backs blow chances early in 3-1 loss to Giants
to third and Posey hit a sacrifice fly to deep right to give the Giants the lead. San Francisco added an insurance run on Joaquin Arias' forceout. Vogelsong allowed one run in seven innings but got a no-decision for San Francisco. Clay Hensley (2-3) pitched from KansasCity.com Read more »
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Ozzie pulls Bell, but offers vote of confidence
on Friday night. Bell entered the game with the Marlins holding onto a three-run lead and was behind career journeyman Joaquin Arias, 2-1, to lead off the inning. Bell opted to throw Arias a breaking ball that missed to put Arias in a hitter's count. Arias from MLB.com Read more »
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A difference of opinion between Marlins closer Heath Bell and manager Ozzie Guillen
But he doesn’t blame Guillen, either. After Friday’s game, Guillen was critical of Bell for throwing a 2-1 breaking ball to Joaquin Arias, who opened the ninth with a double. “Bad pitch selection. They were very comfortable at the plate against him,” Guillen from Palm Beach Post Read more »
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Heath Bell: "I'm not going to back down on my pitching style," Marlins trade for outfielder
care for Heath Bell' s pitch selection in Friday's near-catastrophe, and in particular the 2-1 curveball that Bell threw to Joaquin Arias, the Giants' leadoff hitter in the ninth, with the Marlins ahead by three runs. Arias took the pitch for a ball and eventually from Miami Herald Read more »
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Arias emerging from slump
Giants infielder Joaquin Arias hit a two-run homer Tuesday against the Brewers for his only hit in four at-bats. Arias is 3 for 10 (.300) in his last two games after going 4 for 34 in his previous 10 games. (Updated 05/23/2012) No information available at from CBS Sports Read more »
