NorthJersey.com-USA TODAY NETWORK Go out and vote! Then come back and check out these links. Diamondbacks News Diamondbacks claim ASU product Seth Martinez off waivers by Kevin Zimmerman [Arizona Sports] Ketel Marte named finalist for Silver Slugger, Diamondbacks nominated for team award by Alex Weiner [Arizona Sports] Christian Walker Receives $21M Qualifying Offer … [Read more...] about SnakeBytes 11/5: Election Day
How much does wealth matter in MLB?
Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The big-budget teams were back with a vengeance this year Back in December, the Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani, while fudging the numbers so that he was paid less than Scott McGough in 2024. A lot of people, including myself, weren’t happy about it, and I wrote about my concerns. After setting a new record with the … [Read more...] about How much does wealth matter in MLB?
Snake Bytes, 11/4: “And a little blooper… Base hit!”
Our World Series win is now almost old enough to rent a car. Team news [Dbacks.com] Walker wins third Gold Glove, ties Goldy in D-backs history - Whether the D-backs can compete with other offers for Walker has yet to be determined, but they certainly would love to have him back. “We have a long history with Christian Walker, way back in the day," Hazen said. "All the way back … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes, 11/4: “And a little blooper… Base hit!”
SnakePit Round Table: Competitive Balance
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images This week’s topic is competitive balance. Does the playoff system help conceal a balance problem? Does baseball need a salary cap? Or a floor? Is balance getting better or worse? Can baseball learn lessons from other sports? Makakilo: The only team that has never appeared in the World Series is the Mariners (although 5 teams have never … [Read more...] about SnakePit Round Table: Competitive Balance
Christian Walker wins Gold Glove
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images But that was the only joy for the D-backs defense this season. First baseman Christian Walker won his third Gold Glove, having previously won in 2022 and 2023. That's the same number as the previous occupant of the position, Paul Goldschmidt, in his time with the Diamondbacks. Only Zack Greinke, with four Gold Gloves, has won more in … [Read more...] about Christian Walker wins Gold Glove