It should be noted that Marte has started all but two games since rejoining the club, and that in the previous three seasons he had averaged more than 130 appearances a year.

The Arizona Diamondbacks went into full-blown damage control on Monday, Aug. 18 trying to defuse the escalating criticism of All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte.

Marte has dealt with a torrent of criticism after a report in the Arizona Republic last week said that some teammates were frustrated with the second baseman's behavior over the past month and that h...