Snakebites: Gonzo visits D-backs

PHOENIX - Former Diamondback great and fan favorite Luis Gonzalez returned to Chase Field Friday.

Gonzalez, who most recently played with the Marlins last season, said he was just visiting.

Gonzo spoke with Manager A.J. Hinch as well as members of the team's front office.

Montero improving behind the plate

While Miguel Montero's bat has justifiably earned a lot of attention, his play behind the plate has not gone unnoticed.

Hinch said Montero has improved significantly defensively.

"He's not a one-sided player, he's not strictly an offensive guy," Hinch said. "He's certainly far from a defensive liability.

"In fact, he's a defensive asset for us."

Montero's emergence has raised questions about what the team will do at the catcher position when Chris Snyder returns from his rehab assignment with triple-A Reno.

Snyder is expected to catch at least 7 innings Friday night, and then three of the next four games for the Aces.

Sports 620 KTAR's Craig Grialou contributed to this report