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What Arizona Cardinals’ Budda Baker said about his future with team
Budda Baker hopes to remain with the Arizona Cardinals in the future
Budda Baker, a five-time Pro Bowler, wants to win as an Arizona Cardinal, and said being in the last year of his contract will take care of itself.
Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker on Monday said he hopes to remain with the team in the future as he heads into the final year of his current contract.
He said he will let his agent handle whatever happens with another contract, and will focus on playing good football above everything else. Baker, drafted by the Cardinals in the second round in 2017, signed a four-year extension worth $59 million before the 2020 season, the salary which took effect in 2021.
“Of course, me being here seven years, going into year eight, of course you would love to be in the football team you got drafted to,” Baker said. “I know it’s not the same GM or it’s not the same head coach, but I understand if I can continue to do my job at a high level — this is our fourth coaching staff and I’m still on the team — so it shows what type of character that I have, what type of work ethic I put onto the field. No matter who’s there, who’s coaching, I’m gonna do my job and I’m gonna be that person that other guys can look onto and ask questions to and all that other stuff as well.
“Of course I want to be a Cardinal. But at the end of the day I understand it’s a business … every year changes,” Baker added. “Most importantly, the name of the game is to win. We haven’t really done that much. I really want to win. I really want these fans to be happy and excited and come to the games and have those packed-out houses.”
Baker, 28, is a five-time Pro Bowler who played in a career low 12 games last season. He said he tore a hamstring in practice before the Week 2 game of last season and wound up missing five games before making it through the rest of the season after his return.
Baker said he played last season at about “85 or 90” percent.
“He’s another coach on the field, and in the meeting rooms,” Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said of Baker. “The most value that I see with Budda is … his perspective of ‘Hey, here’s how this has to fit with all five of us or six of us out there. This is what you need to be thinking because this is what this guy is doing. Here’s what I’m doing, here’s what I’m thinking.’”
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Where to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 7
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MLB launches ABS challenge system as players test robot umpire calls in a groundbreaking season.
Baseball is back and finding what channel your favorite team is playing on has become a little bit more confusing since MLB announced plans to produce and distribute broadcasts for nearly a third of the league.
We’re here to help. Here’s everything you need to know Thursday as the Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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What time is Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks?
First pitch between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates is scheduled for 3:40 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, May 7.
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Triple-digit temps return to Arizona for Mother’s Day weekend
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Warmer weather is in store for Mother’s Day weekend in the Valley, with temperatures jumping 10 to 15 degrees above average.
We have issued First Alert Weather Days for Saturday and Sunday with high temps expected near 104-105. A heads-up in case you’re planning any Mother’s Day activities, because you may want to take part in outdoor events in the morning or move those activities indoors.
And high temperatures could get even warmer by next week. Right now, models are hinting at temps near 107 Monday and 106 Tuesday. These above-average temperatures are due to a ridge of high pressure building from the west.
For the weekend, a widespread Moderate Heat Risk is expected. What that means is that the weather will affect those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without cooling/hydration, and some health systems and industries.
Right now, there are no Extreme Heat Watches or Warnings in effect from the National Weather Service, but we will keep you posted.
By the end of next week, an incoming weather system could lead to slightly cooler temperatures, but temps should still stay above average.
We’re not tracking any chances for rain in the Valley for the next five to seven days.
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