Article: Diamondbacks 2, Athletics 1.(Sports)

Article: UPTON IS ON THE UPSWING.(Sports)
The Virginian Pilot;  June 17, 2009 ;     700+ words ......Associated Press PHOENIX As Arizona's Justin Upton stumbled to a 1-for-17...May. He didn't panic, Arizona manager A.J. Hinch said. Upton has cooled off - through...231 games in the minors, Upton was promoted to Arizona in August 2007. At 19...

Article: Arizona can't pass on Upton; Ex-Marshalltown star Clement goes 3rd to Marineers
Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque);  June 8, 2005 ;     700+ words ......AP) - Justin Upton was simply too good for the Arizona Diamondbacks to...Stephen Drew, Arizona's top pick last...at shortstop. Upton, 17, was mainly...they picked me," Upton said. "Everybody...time." It was Arizona's first No. 1...

Article: Justin Upton Outdoes Brother in Draft
AP Online;  June 7, 2005 ;     604 words ......Steve Earley) Justin Upton put an Arizona Diamondbacks cap and...resist taking the talented Upton. Arizona also has Stephen Drew...good problem to have," Arizona general manager Joe Garagiola Jr. said. Upton batted .519 with 11 home...

Article: One Upton one-ups older brother
Charleston Gazette;  June 8, 2005 ;     700+ words ......YORK - Justin Upton was simply too good for the Arizona Diamondbacks to...Stephen Drew, Arizona's top pick last...at shortstop. Upton, 17, was mainly...they picked me," Upton said. "Everybody...time." It was Arizona's first No. 1...

Article: Virginia H.S. star drafted No. 1 by Arizona
Deseret News (Salt Lake City);  June 8, 2005 ;     700+ words ......YORK -- Justin Upton was simply too good for the Arizona Diamondbacks to...Stephen Drew, Arizona's top pick last...at shortstop. Upton, 17, was mainly...they picked me," Upton said. "Everybody...time." It was Arizona's first No. 1...

Article: How good can Diamondbacks' Upton be?
East Valley Tribune (Mesa, AZ);  February 23, 2007 ;     700+ words ......Scott Bordow TUCSON, Ariz. _ Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin...the first time he saw Justin Upton in an Arizona uniform last spring. He was...Melvin replied. That's a man. Upton, the Diamondbacks' No. 1 selection...an NFL strong safety. But Arizona didn't give him a $6.1 ...

Article: ARIZONA, OTHERS CAUGHT IN THE DRAFT.(Sports)
Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO);  August 26, 2005 ;     700+ words ......drawn-out negotiation with Upton, who has indicated he will...the 2006 draft, after which, Upton again would be eligible for the draft. Arizona has offered Upton $4,675,000, but he has asked...should be a starting point. Arizona has countered it was able...was coming out of college. ...

Article: Upton does not enroll; still talking to Arizona.(Sports)
The Virginian Pilot;  August 31, 2005 ;     229 words ......THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT Justin Upton and the Arizona Diamondbacks still were trying...junior college passed Tuesday. Upton, a Great Bridge High School...was picked first overall by Arizona in June, threatened to enroll...club did not come to terms. Upton did not enroll here, Louisburg...

Article: Upton Turning Heads in Diamondbacks Camp
AP Online;  February 25, 2006 ;     568 words ......Ariz. As Justin Upton pulled on his brand-new Arizona Diamondbacks jersey...said. In June, the Arizona Diamondbacks picked...the club gave Upton a $6.1 million...be able to sign Upton, who threatened to go to college if Arizona didn't meet his...

Article: Diamondbacks expected to select Upton with No. 1 overall pick.
East Valley Tribune (Mesa, AZ);  June 6, 2005 ;     548 words ......then the outfield as his career progressed. With Drew and Upton, the D-Backs will own the position players generally considered...whether it is a high school shortstop or a college pitcher. Upton, 17, who attends Great Bridge High in Chesapeake, Va...dash, a mark that compares with the fastest prospects. ...

Article: Upton says he's made no decision about baseball future.(Sports)
The Virginian Pilot;  August 14, 2005 ;     175 words ......continue with the Arizona Diamondbacks. On...Espn.com reported Upton could head to Louisburg...to do right now, Upton said. Upton was picked first overall by Arizona after an illustrious...school career. But Upton's advisor, Larry...million signing bonus. Upton reportedly is ...

Article: Arizona Signs Top Draft Pick Upton
AP Online;  January 7, 2006 ;     390 words ......over five years. Arizona announced the agreement Friday and said Upton will be introduced...second season in the Arizona organization. Upton hit .519 during his...2004. At the time Upton was drafted June 7, Arizona scouting director...

Article: Upton, Diamondbacks yet to reach deal; slugger endures waiting game.(Sports)
The Virginian Pilot;  July 28, 2005 ;     383 words ......FRANKENBERRY THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT Justin Upton is still waiting to take his first swings as a professional baseball player. Upton, the No. 1 overall pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in last month's major league...end, trying to meet in the middle, said Upton, a June graduate of Great Bridge ...

Article: UPTON KEEPS HIS OPTIONS OPEN IN DEALINGS WITH DEVIL RAYS.(SPORTS)
The Virginian Pilot;  August 27, 2002 ;     501 words ...Byline: Tom Robinson B.J. Upton's nose must have pressed a dent in the window by now. Chesapeake's Upton, the second pick in the June baseball draft...Devil Rays' supposed deadline for getting Upton's name on a contract. Hopefully, in the next...