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Clark not stunned by release: Tony Clark says he will continue to work out the next few weeks in case an opportunity arises elsewhere.
Diamondbacks release 1B Tony Clark: In another move made in part with an eye on 2010, the Diamondbacks on Sunday released veteran first baseman Tony Clark.
D-Backs lose in 9th on Clark error: Big mistake: Tony Clark dropped the ball on a routine play with the bases loaded.
Clark returns to D-Backs after long absence: The Arizona Diamondbacks have activated Tony Clark from the disabled list after the veteran infielder missed 41 games with a sprained hand.
Tony Clark returns to D-backs after long absence: The Arizona Diamondbacks have activated Tony Clark from the disabled list after the veteran infielder missed 41 games with a sprained hand.
Lopez, Clark put on a show in opener: It was a heavyweight fight Monday at Chase Field, especially with the left-right, left-right combinations from Felipe Lopez and Tony Clark.
Diamondbacks nip Rockies in home run derby: Strong pitching is supposed to make the Arizona Diamondbacks a contender. Big bats made them a winner on opening day. Tony Clark and Arizona newcomer Felipe Lopez each homered from both sides of the plate, and the Diamondbacks outslugged the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Monday.
Diamondbacks ride five homers past Rockies: Tony Clark and Arizona newcomer Felipe Lopez each homered from both sides of the plate and the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 9-8 in a home run derby of an opener.
Lopez, Clark power Arizona past Rockies (AP): Strong pitching is supposed to make the Arizona Diamondbacks a contender. Big bats made them a winner on opening day. Tony Clark and Arizona newcomer Felipe Lopez each homered from both sides of the plate, and the Diamondbacks outslugged the Colorado Rockies 9-8 on Monday. Eight home runs were hit in the game, including the decisive shot by Chad Tracy leading off the seventh inning against reliever...
Managing is just 1 option for Clark: This past off-season, Tony Clark began to wonder for the first time what he might do next.
Clark to remain with D-backs in '09: The D-backs have signed free agent first baseman Tony Clark to a one-year deal. The deal will pay the veteran $800,000.
D-Backs re-sign Clark to 1-year deal: The Diamondbacks agreed to terms with infielder Tony Clark on a one-year contract.
Diamondbacks, 1B Clark agree to new contract: Tony Clark has reached preliminary agreement on a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks for a salary of about $800,000.
Diamondbacks, 1B Clark agree on 1 year (AP): First baseman Tony Clark is returning to the Arizona Diamondbacks, agreeing Friday to an $800,000, one-year contract. The 36-year-old Clark played for Arizona from 2005-2007 and had a prominent role on the 2007 NL West champions. He left after that season to sign with San Diego but returned to the Diamondbacks last July.
D-backs looking to re-sign Clark: The D-backs are progressing in their talks to re-sign free-agent first baseman Tony Clark to a one-year contract, but nothing has been finalized yet.
D-backs not expected to make splash: The D-backs lost seven players to free agency, key contributors such as Orlando Hudson, Randy Johnson, Adam Dunn, Brandon Lyon, Juan Cruz, Tony Clark and David Eckstein. But they have limited funds to full those holes, and aren't expected to be a major player in free agency.
Clark files for free agency: First baseman Tony Clark was among the 42 players to file for free agency on Friday, the second day in which players were able to do so.
Dunn amped for pennant race: Adam Dunn sat in a folding chair talking with Tony Clark in the D-backs clubhouse on Tuesday afternoon. It was just one step in the process the veteran will be going through as he tries to get to know his new teammates.
D-backs put Upton on DL to make room for Clark: The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right fielder Justin Upton on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained oblique muscle Friday night, making room for newly acquired first baseman Tony Clark.
D-backs reacquire Clark from Padres: The Padres traded first baseman Tony Clark back to the Diamondbacks for a Minor League pitcher on Thursday. The deal would have been made sooner, but the Padres were waiting to see if Clark would waive his $500,000 trade assignment bonus.
D'backs acquire first baseman Clark from Padres: The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired first baseman Tony Clark from the San Diego Padres on Thursday for minor league pitcher Evan Scribner.
D-Backs work deal, get Clark back: The D-Backs traded a minor-leaguer to the Padres to bring first baseman Tony Clark back.
D-backs acquire Tony Clark from Padres: The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired first baseman Tony Clark from the San Diego Padres on Thursday for minor league pitcher Evan Scribner. Diamondbacks general manager Josh Byrnes said the team was "thrilled" to have Clark back in Arizona, where he spent three...
NL NOTES: Diamondbacks trade for Padres 1B Clark: The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired 1B Tony Clark from the San Diego Padres on Thursday in exchange for minor league pitcher Evan Scribner.
D-backs acquire former Tiger Tony Clark from Padres: PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired first baseman Tony Clark from the San Diego Padres on Thursday for minor league pitcher Evan Scribner.
D-backs acquire Tony Clark from Padres: The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired first baseman Tony Clark from the San Diego Padres on Thursday for minor league pitcher Evan Scribner.
D-Backs close to Clark deal: The D-Backs appear to be closing in a trade with the Padres that will bring first baseman Tony Clark back to Arizona.
D-Backs exploring bringing back Clark: The D-Backs appear to be exploring the idea of bringing first baseman Tony Clark back to Arizona.
Another dramatic win for Padres: Tony Clark hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning off the Mets' Billy Wagner as the Padres won their fifth straight game, 8-6, on Sunday at PETCO Park.
White Sox extend winning streak to six: Tony Clark hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning off the Mets' Billy Wagner as the Padres won their fifth straight game, 8-6, on Sunday at PETCO Park.
Clark's pinch-hit HR off Wagner gives Padres sweep: SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Pinch-hitter Tony Clark connected for a go-ahead, three-run homer off Billy Wagner with two outs in the eighth inning to lift the San Diego Padres over the New York Mets 8-6 Sunday for a four-game sweep....
NL: Padres top Mets on Clark's pinch HR: Tony Clark took a smooth swing and let Billy Wagner supply the power.
D-backs filling Clark's leadership void: Tony Clark may have gone to the Padres, but he's still an interested party in the D-backs, the team with which he spent the previous three seasons. The D-backs are filling Clark's leadership void in various ways this season.
Padres' Clark doubtful with groin strain: Padres backup first baseman Tony Clark was not available to the team on Saturday because of a groin strain suffered during Thursday's 22-inning marathon game against Colorado, and his status for Sunday's afternoon tilt against the D-backs was in question.
Nixon getting comfortable with D-backs: Needing someone to fill the void left by the departure of Tony Clark, the D-backs may have opponents seeing red if Trot Nixon is on their bench.
D-backs veterans to fill leadership role: For the past three seasons, whenever one of the young players on the D-backs had a question, they knew to turn to veteran Tony Clark. Chad Tracy will be among a group of veterans that include Eric Byrnes, Orlando Hudson and Chris Snyder that will need to pick up the slack with Clark now a member of the Padres after departing via free agency.
Clark wins title as hoops coach: Tony Clark -- that's coach Tony Clark -- is a champion.
Clark 'disappointed' with D-Backs: Tony Clark's first choice was to stay in Arizona, and he remains disheartened by his off-season.
Pressure is on Jackson at 1B: With Tony Clarkout of the mix, Conor Jackson knows the team is counting on him to be more productive.
Baseball pays the bills, but hoops still a passion for Clark: Tony Clark still has a basketball jones. Nearly two decades after his San Diego-area high school team lost in the state championship game, Clark gets another shot at a title. This time it's as an assistant coach at Phoenix's Northwest Christian,...
Clark finalizes 1-year deal with Padres: Tony Clark gets to play for the team he grew up rooting for.
Padres, Clark Finalize Deal: SAN DIEGO (AP) -- First baseman Tony Clark and his hometown San Diego Padres finalized a $900,000, one-year contract on Thursday....
Padres agree to deal with veteran Clark: In an expected move to strengthen their bench, the Padres have come to terms with veteran first baseman Tony Clark on a one-year deal. The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Sunday that the 35-year-old Clark, a San Diego native who played at San Diego State, would receive $900,000 this season.
Clark close to deal with San Diego: Tony Clark was closing in on a $900,000, one-year deal Sunday with his hometown San Diego Padres.
Tony Clark, Padres close to finishing $900,000, one-year contract: Tony Clark was closing in on a $900,000, one-year deal Sunday with his hometown San Diego Padres. Both sides said there was still some work to do on the deal, which would bring the big first baseman back to the city where he played high school and...
Tony Clark, Padres close to signing one-year contract: SAN DIEGO -- Former Tiger Tony Clark was closing in on a $900,000, one-year deal Sunday with his hometown San Diego Padres.
Clark, Padres close to finishing deal: Tony Clark was closing in on a $900,000, one-year deal Sunday with his hometown San Diego Padres.Both sides said there was still some work to do on the deal, which would bring the big first baseman back to the city where he played high school and college ball. The Padres appear to be the player's best option after the Arizona Diamondbacks all but abandoned attempts to re-sign him after pulling off big trades with Oakland and Houston on Dec. 14. The 6-foot-7, 240-pound Clark batted .
Clark close to 1-year deal with hometown Padres: Tony Clark was closing in on a $900,000, one-year deal Sunday with his hometown Padres.
Tony Clark, Padres discussing one-year contract: Tony Clark and the San Diego Padres are discussing a one-year deal that could bring the big first baseman back to the city where he played high school and college ball. Agent John Boggs said there's a 50-50 chance the 35-year-old Clark will sign with...
Lawyers claim photos show evidence against Clemens:
Roger Clemens'accuser, Brian McNamee, gave a seven-hour deposition behind closed doors Thursday, and the trainer's lawyers presented photographs of evidence they said prove the star pitcher was injected with steroids.
One photo shows a beer can that Richard Emery, one of McNamee's attorneys, said was taken out of a trash can in Clemens'New York apartment in 2001. Emery said the can contained needles used to inject Clemens. That picture also shows what Emery said was gauze used to wipe blood off Clemens after a shot.The other picture shows vials of what Emery said were testosterone and needles -- items the attorney said Clemens gave to McNamee for safekeeping at the end of the 2002 baseball season.Clemens'repeated denials of McNamee's allegations about drug use drew Congress'attention. Clemens spoke under oath to the committee Tuesday -- the first time he addressed the allegations under oath, and therefore the first time he put himself at legal risk if he were to make false statements.A public hearing is set Wednesday, when Clemens, McNamee and other witnesses, including Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte, are to testify.McNamee's attorneys said their client turned over physical evidence to a federal prosecutor for the Northern District of California last month.Schilling injured?Curt Schilling has what is believed to be a partial tear of his rotator cuff in his right shoulder, and the pitcher has been squabbling with the Boston Red Sox over whether he should have surgery that could cost him the season or try something less drastic.Writing on his blog, 38pitches.com, Schilling said Thursday he has agreed to abide by the club's request to rely on rest and rehabilitation, despite the recommendation of the doctor who operated on the shoulder in 1995.The Boston Globereported that even without surgery Schilling would be out until at least the All-Star break.Schilling, 41, who spent seven weeks on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis last year, went 9-8 with a 3.87 ERA during the regular season. In the playoffs, he went 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA to help Boston win its second World Series in four seasons.He agreed in November to a one-year, $8 million contract that allows him to earn an addition $5 million in performance and weight bonuses.Steinbrenner Field?Tampa officials have given their blessing to rename Legends Field in honor of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.Not that they needed to approve the idea, Tampa councilman Charlie Miranda noted Thursday after the council voted unanimously to encourage the christening.Miranda expects the Yankees to make the change on Feb. 29 at a spring training game against South Florida.BrieflyYankees:The new Yankee Stadium, set to be ready for the 2009 season, will have party suites, a members-only restaurant, a martini bar and a price tag to match -- $1.3 billion, up from the original estimate of $1 billion.Padres:Tony Clark and San Diego are discussing a one-year deal that could bring the big first baseman back to the city where he played high school and college ball.Deals leave no room for Clark: The Diamondbacks will be without Tony Clark's powerful bat this season.{b} Hello, Haren; Goodbye, Valverde
Veteran Clark, seeking an AL team, catches Twins' interest: The Twins are one of seven teams interested in veteran switch-hitter Tony Clark to help boost their offense next season. Clark, 35, hit .249 with 17 homers and 51 RBI last season with Arizona, where his leadership was integral to the Diamondbacks reaching the postseason. He only had 221 at-bats in a reserve role, but his ratio of a homer every 14.4 plate appearances was the third best in baseball among players with at least 100 plate appearances. Clark has hit at least 30 homers in a season four times in his career, most recently in 2005. Clark could re-sign with Arizona but is intere
Clark, D-Backs not close on deal: Tony Clark likely will file for free agency Tuesday.
Helton trade to Tigers seems unthinkable now: Deal for Tony Clark didn't happen, and the veteran now is the face of the Rockies.
D-Backs want Clark back: Veteran first baseman Tony Clark's value extends beyond the box scores for the Diamondbacks.
Clark, Young realize task: No need to give first baseman Tony Clark a history lesson.{b} Friend spoils Hernandez showing {b}More from the Denver Post
Clark, Young realize task at hand: No need to give first baseman Tony Clark a history lesson. He was on the losing end of Boston's epic comeback in 2004.{b} Friend spoils Hernandez showing
Arizona's Clark is squadfather: In Tony Clark, the Diamondbacks have a switch-hitting first baseman with power, a 6-foot-7 pinch-hitting presence capable of altering a game with one swing and an eloquent, insightful, engaging veteran whose contributions extend far beyond the field.
Veterans Clark, Helton enjoying ride: The youth movement in Arizona and Colorado clearly came of age in 2007, and two players who couldn't be happier about it are a couple of veteran first basemen and former first-round Draft picks, Arizona's Tony Clark and Colorado's Todd Helton.
D-Backs' Clark a father figure: Tony Clark does some of everything for the D-Backs.Maybe most important, he's the team's elder statesman.{l} Young in Chicago | Wrigley pics | Who's clutch? | More
Clark a father figure: Tony Clark does a little bit of everything for the Diamondbacks.Maybe most important, he's the team's elder statesman.{b} Superfan truly loves his D-Backs
Diamondbacks 12, Dodgers 3: PHOENIX (AP) -- One at-bat by Tony Clark on Friday night exemplified everything that's gone right this season for Arizona, and everything that's gone wrong lately for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Hawpe, Rockies Inch Closer to Padres: Tony Clark and the Arizona Diamondbacks made beating the Los Angeles Dodgers look easy. Nothing was simple for the San Diego Padres, who fell to the resurgent Colorado Rockies....
Tweak to swing helps Clark: Tony Clark regularly makes adjustments in his swing. The recent one he made appears to have some staying power.
Diamondbacks 9, Padres 1: PHOENIX (AP) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks hammered Chris Young again and narrowed the gap in the NL West. Extending their mastery of San Diego's All-Star, Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes homered as the Diamondbacks defeated San Diego 9-1 on Tuesday night to pull within .001 of the division-leading Padres.
Diamondbacks beat Padres' Young again (AP):
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The Arizona Diamondbacks roughed up Chris Young again as the NL West race tightened. Extending their mastery of San Diego's All-Star, Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes homered and the Diamondbacks defeated San Diego 9-1 on Tuesday night to pull within .001 of the division-leading Padres. Doug Davis (13-11) allowed one run in seven innings as he reached a career high in victories.
Notes: Clark available despite bump: D-backs first baseman Tony Clark made a game-saving play in Sunday's win over the Cubs, despite hitting his head earlier that day and suffering a concussion. Clark was available to hit Monday night, but was left in the on-deck circle when the final out was made.
Notes: Clark setting veteran example: The D-backs surprisingly have the National League's best record, and one reason why is the team's versatility, which means not everyone gets to play every day. But Eric Byrnes says no one is griping, thanks to the example set by veteran Tony Clark.
Diamondbacks 4, Pirates 2: PHOENIX (AP) -- Tony Clark homered and drove in two runs, and Doug Davis won his fourth straight decision as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 Thursday night.
Milwaukee ace's start in doubt: First baseman Tony Clark was back in the starting lineup on Saturday night, his first start in nearly two weeks.{b} D-Backs may seek starter
Clark makes most of chances: First baseman Tony Clark was back in the starting lineup on Saturday night, his first start in nearly two weeks.{b} D-Backs may seek starter
Arizona rallies from six down, tops Rays (AP):
Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Young, center, is swarmed by teammates after hitting a walk-off, two-run home run off Tampa Bay Devil Rays pitcher Al Reyes in the tenth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 19, 2007, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks' 10-8 win is the first in franchise history over the Devil Rays. " align="left" border="0">
With late homers by Tony Clark and Chris Young, the Arizona Diamondbacks matched the greatest comeback in team history and finally solved the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. One inning after Clark tied the game with a two-run pinch hit homer in the ninth, Young hit a game-ending, two-run homer to defeat the Devil Rays 10-8 Tuesday night.
Clutch hard to define, achieve: Arizona's Chris Young had his own definition, and it stems from a conversation with veteran Tony Clark. {b} 8,000 seats may be cut at Chase
D-Backs engineer 6-run comeback: Carlos Quentin, Tony Clark power Arizona to unlikely victory.{b} Melvin: Johnson's soreness typical | Box | Callaspo returns
D-Backs rally past Pirates: Carlos Quentin's two-run single in the eighth inning finished off Arizona's franchise record-tying comeback, and the Diamondbacks rallied from six runs down with the help of Pittsburgh's ineffective bullpen for a 9-8 victory Saturday night. Tony Clark's pinch-hit grand slam in the seventh tied it for Arizona.
Tracy's decision looms large in 9-8 loss: It seemed a questionable choice, to be generous. Arizona was slithering back into the game, down four runs in the seventh inning, and bases were loaded. A big hit was needed, and the Diamondbacks'pinch-hitter for light-hitting Robby Hammock surely would be switch-hitting slugger Tony Clark, owner of 232 career home runs and extraordinary power.[Read this article]
Arizona comes from six down to beat Bucs (AP):
Arizona Diamondbacks Carlos Quentin, right, hits a two-run single in front of Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit in the eighth inning of the baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 19, 2007. The runs lifted the Diamondbacks to a franchise record-tying comeback in a 9-8 win. " align="left" border="0">
Watching Tony Clark take a key at-bat in a pivotal situation after 13 years in the majors helped the much less-experienced Carlos Quentin do the same thing an inning later. The result was one of the best comebacks in the Arizona Diamondbacks' brief history. The slumping Quentin's two-run single in the eighth inning finished off Arizona's franchise record-tying rally, and the Diamondbacks came from...
Clark's long homer tops Phillies: Pinch-hitter Tony Clark hit a long home run to right field in the seventh inning, putting the D-backs ahead for good in a 3-2 win on Tuesday night. The homer made right-hander Micah Owings the winner.
Clark, Byrnes power D-Backs: Eric Byrnes and Tony Clark hit home runs that traveled a combined 930 feet, and the Diamondbacks defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Tuesday night.{b} Box score | Byrnes offers versatility in lineup
Clark leads way in D-backs win in finale: Tony Clark homered twice and drove in three runs to help lead the D-backs past the Padres, 7-4, Thursday night in front of 16,792 at Chase Field.
Cubs' Soriano Hurt Trying to Make Catch: Tony Clark shows the young Diamondbacks how it's done on Sunday, driving in three runs with two homers to help Arizona beat the Colorado Rockies, 6-4.
NL: Wright's hitting streak, Nats-Mets ppd.: Sunday's NL roundup: Tony Clark drove in three runs with two homers and the Diamondbacks beat Colorado 6-4 to take two of three from the Rockies.
Clark clubs D-backs past Rockies: Tony Clark homered twice to lead the D-backs past the Rockies, 6-4, in front of 21,904 on a perfect Sunday afternoon for baseball at Chase Field.
Clark Shows Young D-Backs How It's Done: Tony Clark shows the young Diamondbacks how it's done on Sunday, driving in three runs with two homers to help Arizona beat the Colorado Rockies, 6-4.
Clark delivers fitting Robinson tribute: It was going to be a memorable day for Tony Clark. When he walked into the clubhouse Sunday morning and saw a No. 42 jersey hanging in his locker, he got goose bumps.
Gonzalez is 'very happy' playing for Dodgers: Tony Clark's son, Aeneas, summed up his dad's feelings on Luis Gonzalez's first trip back to Chase Field tonight when the Los Angeles Dodgers open a two-game series."He said, 'Daddy, I don't like him in blue,'"Clark said.
D-Backs down Rockies again: Tony Clark is a graybeard among all the youngsters in the Arizona Diamondbacks' lineup, and he gave the kids a lesson in power hitting on Sunday.
Clark's HRs power Arizona by Rockies (AP): The "elder statesman" had a big day for Arizona. Tony Clark drove in three runs with two homers and the Diamondbacks beat Colorado 6-4 on Sunday to take two of three from the Rockies. "We're a talented group," Clark said. "We're a very young group. That being said, these guys come to the ballpark every day trying to be better than they were the day before.
Webb shows Cy Young form vs. Nats: Brandon Webb showed the form that earned him his first Cy Young award in 2006 on Saturday in a 7-1 victory over the Nationals. He pitched seven innings while allowing one run on a disputed homerun call in the sixth inning. Chad Tracy and Tony Clark drove in runs in the first inning.
Clark's slam leads D-backs' comeback: Veteran Tony Clark hit a grand slam in a 10-run sixth inning Thursday, his first homer of the spring, as the D-backs overcame a nine-run fourth inning by the Rangers and won, 15-12.
Clark embraces role as team sage: Whether it's being relied upon to get a clutch pinch hit or be a leader among the mostly young roster, Tony Clark hopes to lead by example this season for the Diamondbacks.
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