May 16, 2008 Chad Tracy is still working his way back onto the field, but once he does finally return to action, don't look for him to remain with the D'backs for very long, according to Jayson Stark of ESPN.
Our View:Considering that Tracy plays third base and first, and brings a left-handed bat to the party, it's a a bit odd to think the team might move Tracy, but on a slow news day, this was worth reporting.
May 15, 2008 Chad Tracy's return to the D-Backs has been slowed by illness, but may return by the end of next week, according to the Arizona Republic. Manager Bob Melvin said he wants to see Tracy play in about a week of games for Triple-A Tucson before activating him. If all goes favorably, Tracy could be activated from the DL by the end of next week. He is recovering from right knee surgery.
Our View:Tracy won't beat out Mark Reynolds at third base, or Conor Jackson at first base, so he will have to settle for a backup role when he returns.
May 11, 2008 Chad Tracy has missed the past two days due to an illness, the Arizona Republic reports. He has played in two minor league rehab games, and the club hopes he can log 10 contests before returning to the majors. Tracy is coming off microfracture surgery in his right knee.
Our View:Tracy will likely return as a backup at both first base and third base when he's ready.
May 1, 2008 Chad Tracy had five hits, including two doubles, in an extended spring training game on Tuesday and played first base Wednesday, his first time in the field while recovering from September right knee surgery, according to the East Valley Tribune. Tracy gave his knee a good workout, running from second to home and sliding twice. Arizona hopes to move him to Triple-A Tucson in a week or so.
Our View:Tracy will fight Mark Reynolds for playing time at third base when he eventually returns, but would be hard-pressed to play a lot as Reynolds blasted seven homers and 24 RBI so far. He wouldn't push Conor Jackson at first base either, as Jackson is belting .348 with five homers and 25 RBI.
April 30, 2008 Chad Tracy began playing games in his rehab from right knee surgery, and went 2-for-6 with a home run in extended spring training, according to the Arizona Republic. Manager Bob Melvin said, "He is not yet playing the field and will remain in extended spring training for several games before playing for Triple-A Tucson."
Our View:Tracy will fight Mark Reynolds for playing time at third base when he eventually returns, but would be hard-pressed to play a lot as Reynolds blasted seven homers and 24 RBI over 26 games so far.
