Montgomery: 'I've told them I've got two older brothers, so it's not going to hurt my feelings."

Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery reacted to owner Ken Kendricks comments after coming into camp in better shape.

Diamondbacks pitcher Jordan Montgomery was asked about criticism from team owner Ken Kendrick after last season, and said it won't hurt his feelings.

Jordan Montgomery enters the new season with thick skin, a slimmer trim and a short memory. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Jordan Montgomery is under a microscope as he starts his second season with the Diamondbacks.

Montgomery, who was cleared for a bullpen session after an exam last Wednesday, had been scheduled to throw Saturday, but it's now been moved to Tuesday. The left-hander built up prior to spring training and doesn't expect there to be any issue with being ready for the start of the season.

Exam coming Wednesday

Set to throw soon

Not yet throwing

Cuts weight over offseason

Montgomery (finger) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. Montgomery has been limited this spring by a left index finger strain but has been cleared for mound work.

The New York Mets have two key injuries to the rotation and one MLB analyst urges the team to acquire Jordan Montgomery.

Arizona Diamondbacks embattled starter Jordan Montgomery threw a "front box" session Saturday at Salt River Fields without incident and said he felt good. Speaking in the clubhouse afterwards he said that he expected to be ready for the start of the season.