SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Pitchers and catchers reported for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday and there are plenty of questions at both positions for new manager Chip Hale.
Hale, bench coach for Bob Melvin in Oakland, took over for the fired Kirk Gibson,
He says 12 to 14 pitchers have a chance to make the rotation. And he says the competition is “wide open” to replace departed catcher Miguel Montero. Hale says all eight catchers in camp have a chance to make the team.
The Diamondbacks had the worst record in baseball last season at 64-98.
