Steven Souza Jr.’s three-run blast onto the grassy berm at Salt River Fields created the perfect spring tableau.
It was only one swing in the first inning of the Cactus League opener over the weekend, but for those looking for reasons to be hopeful about the Diamondbacks’ chances in 2019, it was hard to beat. Souza’s homer was an encouraging sign from a bounce-back candidate, a moment that fuels optimism for a team that many already have counted out.
It is tough to look at the Diamondbacks and say they’re positioned to improve on last year. On paper, they probably have their worst roster since 2015.