Benny Sieu-Imagn Images The Burnes deal adds to our starting pitcher surplus. What could the D-backs do to turn that surplus into value? Wow. The Diamondbacks came swooping in at the 11th hour (literally) and got the prized arm on the 2024/5 free agent market. There were no reports that Arizona was even in the hunt for Burnes’ services, and yet, the team came to terms … [Read more...] about Corbin Burnes is a Diamondback. What’s Next?
Snake Bytes, 12/28: The precious! It Burnes!
The baseball world reacts to the Corbin Burnes signing by Arizona Guess what? [MLB Trade Rumors] Diamondbacks To Sign Corbin Burnes - it’s especially surprising coming from an Arizona team that previously indicated that they planned to run a payroll for 2025 that more or less matched their 2024 figure. As noted by RosterResource, Arizona spent just $173MM on payroll in 2024 … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes, 12/28: The precious! It Burnes!
Diamondbacks sign Corbin Burnes, six years, $210 million
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Merry, slightly belated, Christmas! Well, I did not see that coming. But in arguably the most stunning move in franchise history, the team nobody thought had a chance has signed one of the biggest free-agent pitchers on the market this winter. Breaking: Corbin Burnes to Diamondbacks, $210M, 6 years. opt out after 2 years.— Jon … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks sign Corbin Burnes, six years, $210 million
Analyzing the 2024 Diamondbacks by draft position
Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images Where did our team members go in the draft? This train of thought was started when I was thinking about what role Tim Tawa might play on the 2025 Diamondbacks. He was added to the 40-man roster this winter, which indicates the team sees value in him. The details of that, however, will have to wait for another day. What stood out … [Read more...] about Analyzing the 2024 Diamondbacks by draft position
2024 Diamondbacks Reviews #2: AJ Puk
A.J. Puk | Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images He is one of the best relievers in the Majors. 2024 overview Rating: 8.47 2024 Stats as Marlin: 32 G, 44.0 IP, 4.30 ERA, 3.64 FIP, 1.341 WHIP, 0.1 bWAR 2024 Stats as D-back: 30 G, 27.1 IP, 1.32 ERA, 1.63 FIP, 0.732 WHIP, 1.3 bWAR Date of birth: April 25, 1995 (29 years old) 2024 Earnings: … [Read more...] about 2024 Diamondbacks Reviews #2: AJ Puk