To secure a few openings on the pitching staff of the Arizona Diamondbacks, let the competition begin.
For the first week of training camp, this was a “wait and see” period for manager Torey Lovullo and his staff. During the opening days, Lovullo wanted to put a face to a name and began the communication process.
After the Diamondbacks defeated Grand Canyon University 9-1 Wednesday afternoon at Salt River to open their spring slate, “it’s a different evaluation starting today,” Lovullo said.
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Pitchers used by Lovullo against Grand Canyon represented those pressed with an immediate need to impress.