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Sure, they both found success in baseball, but in many ways, these two men could not be more different. Johnson is a wonderful retired left-handed pitcher from Walnut Creek, Calif. who stood at 6'10" inches, won five Cy Young Awards, threw a no-hitter 14
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In 2010, the Arizona bullpen was a disaster. What's that? Tell you something that's new? If you insist... Much of the credit for Arizona's bullpen renaissance in 2011 has been given to GM Kevin Towers and three of his key acquisitions - J.J. Putz, David
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Willie Bloomquist, left, and J.J. Putz speak during a news conference for baseball's National League division series on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011, in Milwaukee. The Diamondbacks are scheduled to face the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 5 of... View Photo »
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Zduriencik was hired 1,206 days ago – a long time to spend talking to a volleyball while stranded on an island perhaps, but not so long for an executive entrusted to change the direction of a foundering baseball team. Rebuilding projects demanding a comp
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Just because the Mariners aren’t supposed to contend for a playoff berth in 2012 doesn’t mean it’ll be a free-pass summer for general manager Jack Zduriencik. Zduriencik was hired 1,206 days ago – a long time to spend talking to a volleyball while strand
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This post is inspired by Aaron Gleeman’s review of the Johan Santana trade over at Baseball Prospectus earlier this week, as well as Ted Berg’s earlier look back at the same trade. Basically, the idea is that the trade hasn’t worked out ideally for eithe
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Arizona Diamondbacks' J.J. Putz finishes Game 3 of baseball's National League division series against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in Phoenix. Arizona won the game 8-1. View Photo »
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Every baseball season there are significant transitions in bullpens around the major leagues, and 2012 projects to be no different. Getting out ahead of those promotions and demotions with smart waiver plays and late-round draft selections can pay great
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In 2010, the D-backs bullpen had the worst ERA among all 30 teams. Not only were they grossly awful with a 5.74 ERA, but they were more than a full run behind the next worst team - the Cubs - at 4.72. Then Kevin Towers became the new GM and the great rel
About J.J. Putz
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Joseph Jason "J. J." Putz (/pʊtz/; born February 22, 1977) is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Mets. Full Article
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Arizona Diamondbacks' J.J. Putz finishes Game 3 of baseball's National League division series against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in Phoenix. Arizona won the game 8-1.
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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 25: Relief pitcher J.J. Putz #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks runs onto the field to pitch during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field on September 25, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks...
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher J.J. Putz, left, is congratulated by catcher Miguel Montero, right, after Putz recorded the final out against the San Francisco Giants in the ninth inning of an MLB baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won 5-2.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' J.J. Putz, left, Chris Young, and Henry Blanco celebrate in the team'S locker room after an MLB baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks defeated the Giants 3-1 and won the 2011 National League West...
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Arizona Diamondbacks' J.J. Putz, center, celebrates the final out in an MLB baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks defeated the Giants 3-1 and won the 2011 National League West Champions title.
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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 21: Relief pitcher J.J. Putz #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on September 21, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamodbacks defeated the Pirates 8-5.
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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 21: Relief pitcher J.J. Putz #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks runs out of the bullpen to pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on September 21, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamodbacks...
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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 21: Relief pitcher J.J. Putz #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates with catcher Miguel Montero #26 after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on September 21, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamodbacks defeated...
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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 19: Starting pitcher Ian Kennedy #31 of the Arizona Diamondbacks receives a shaving cream salute from J.J. Putz #40 as he is interviewed by Fox television personality Jody Jackson following the Major League Baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase...
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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 19: Starting pitcher Ian Kennedy #31 of the Arizona Diamondbacks talks with the media after receiving a shaving cream prank from teammate J.J. Putz (not pictured) following the Major League Baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field on...
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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 19: Relief pitcher J.J. Putz #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on September 19, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Pirates 1-0.
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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 19: Starting pitcher Ian Kennedy #31 of the Arizona Diamondbacks spits out shaving cream after a prank from teammate J.J. Putz (not pictured) following the Major League Baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Chase Field on September 19, 2011 in...
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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 19: Starting pitcher Ian Kennedy #31 of the Arizona Diamondbacks receives a shaving cream salute from J.J. Putz #40 after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on September 19, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The...
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Ian Kennedy, left, hugs relief pitcher J.J. Putz, center, as catcher Miguel Montero, right, looks on after Putz preserved Kennedy's win against the Pittsburgh Pirates following an MLB baseball game, Monday, Sept. 19, 2011, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won 1-0.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: J.J. Putz #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 18, 2011 in San Diego, California.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 04: J.J. Putz #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on September 4, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Closer J.J. Putz #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks throws a pitch in the tenth inning on his way to picking up the save against the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 13, 2011 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Diamondbacks won 5-4 in ten innings.
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PHOENIX, AZ - SEPTEMBER 08: Relief pitcher J.J. Putz #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates with catcher Miguel Montero #26 after defeating the San Diego Padres in the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on September 8, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the...
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DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 07: Relief pitcher J.J. Putz #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks works against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 7, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher J.J. Putz (40) celebrates a save with catcher Miguel Montero following a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Denver. Arizona beat Colorado 5-3.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 04: J.J. Putz #40 and Miguel Montero #26 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate after they beat the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on September 4, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
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PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 29: Relief pitcher J.J. Putz #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks high fives teammates after defeating the Colorado Rockies in the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on August 29, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Rockies 5-1.
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PHOENIX, AZ - AUGUST 31: J.J. Putz #40 of the Arizona Diamondbacks yells in celebration after closing out the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field on August 31, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. Arizona won 4-2.
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Arizona Diamondbacks closer J.J. Putz, left, is congratulated by catcher Miguel Montero after pitching a scoreless ninth inning and earning his 33rd save against the San Diego Padres during a baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won the game 3-1.
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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher J.J. Putz, right, celebrates 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals with catcher Miguel Montero, left, in a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011, in Washington.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' J.J. Putz finishes Game 3 of baseball's National League division series against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in Phoenix. Arizona won the game 8-1.
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