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Snake Bytes, 2/15: And, so... It begins

[AZ Central] Healthy Robbie Ray is valuable in many ways - The logic here is straightforward. Ray has as much upside as any pitcher on the roster. He has a blazing fastball and a pair of breaking balls that have proven effective. He has the ability to be a difference-making force atop the Diamondbacks rotation. An effective Ray would seemingly increase the Diamondbacks’ chances to contend as much as any player on the roster could. At the same time, one player can do only so much, and even a dominant Ray doesn’t assure the Diamondbacks of competing for a postseason spot.