Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images The final group of nominations in this year’s awards! It’s going to be an all-position player ballot for the 2024 SnakePit MVP award, after no pitchers received any nominations for the final category. But considering only Zac Gallen finished in the top ten by average WAR, and he was already honored as our Pitcher of the Year, I think … [Read more...] about 2024 SnakePit Awards: MVP nominations
Snake Bytes 1/8: Well, They Did Something
Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Diamondbacks pulled off a trade with the Houston Astros in a move that should barely register for either club. Diamondbacks News Diamondbacks Make Deal with Houston for Grae KissingerIn order to make room for former Diamondback Christian Walker, the Astros designated Kissinger for Assignment. The Diamondbacks … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes 1/8: Well, They Did Something
Comparing Relief Pitchers
Corbin Carroll and Bryce Jarvis at college football game. | Photo by Bruce Yeung/Getty Images Let’s be prepared to compare a relief pitcher acquisition to bullpen candidates. In the next few months, the Diamondbacks are likely to acquire a relief pitcher, probably via trade or waiver claim. And it is possible that Jordan Montgomery or Ryne Nelson start the season … [Read more...] about Comparing Relief Pitchers
Snake Bytes, 1/7: It’s a Small World…
Photo by Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images Tim's having fun out of state, so here's me! Team news [Dbacks.com] Kelly amped to share rotation with Burnes in '25 - "Corbin has earned it," Kelly said. "He's special, he's a workhorse. I think we learned last year with all of us getting hurt that you can never have too much pitching." But the good news for … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes, 1/7: It’s a Small World…
Corbin Carroll: Future Gold Glover
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Perhaps we were a bit put off by his so-so performance in centerfield to start the year, but Carroll is a really good right fielder. For all the amazing tools and skills that Corbin Carroll has displayed in his 2+ years in the Majors, the one area of his game that is most commonly disparaged is his defense. The criticisms leveled at his … [Read more...] about Corbin Carroll: Future Gold Glover