10 Q's for the '08 D'Backs

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1: How is Randy Johnson’s back?
Johnson threw off a mound at Brett Fischer’s training complex the first week of February and the reports were good. The D-Backs believe they have a good gauge on what they can expect this season after seeing him in spring training.
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7: Is Justin Upton ready for the big time?
Upton came within a single of becoming the first teenager in major league history to hit for the cycle last Aug. 7, his home debut, but he had only 259 at-bats above Single-A before his promotion to the D-Backs last year.
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10: Will this be the season Stephen Drew breaks out?
Drew had 12 hits in 31 postseason at-bats, shucking off a .238 batting average in his first full regular season. He never seemed to let his struggles at the plate affect him, playing quality defense and getting 60 RBIs.

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Definitely one of the more interesting teams heading into the 2008 season. Their fans have a lot to look forward to. They certainly have the pieces to make a pennant run, although I think the loss of Valverde may loom larger than they think down the stretch. Valverde is an absolute bull.