Nick Ahmed, Arizona Diamondbacks Agree to a Four-Year Contract Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a four-year, $32.5 million contract, the team announced Monday afternoon. The deal means that the ballclub and the fifth-year player will avoid arbitration. The hearing would have happened on Wednesday. Defensive Prowess Nick Ahmed provided … [Read more...] about Nick Ahmed, Arizona Diamondbacks Agree to a Four-Year Contract
Potential Landing Spots For George Springer
Perhaps the biggest name on the free-agent market, George Springer is looking for a big dollar deal. Springer spent his first seven years with the Houston Astros, however, the star outfielder reportedly does not want to return. The 31-year-old is a three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, and World Series MVP. He has a regular-season career slash line of .270/.361/.491 and … [Read more...] about Potential Landing Spots For George Springer
Jake Faria “Pumped” to Make His First Diamondbacks Start
Jake Faria, one of the newest Arizona Diamondbacks, is starting Monday evening on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-hander spoke about this with the media Sunday afternoon, saying, “I’m pumped. It’s been a while — almost two and a half years since I’ve had a start in the big leagues. I’m excited to get on the mound again and start a game.” His arrival was not … [Read more...] about Jake Faria “Pumped” to Make His First Diamondbacks Start
Former Cy Young Winner Corbin Burnes Signs Six-Year Deal with Diamondbacks
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, 2021 National League Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, giving them a star at the front end of their rotation. The deal is reportedly for six years and $210 million, with an opt-out after two seasons. Burnes heads to the desert after starring in his one year with the Baltimore Orioles. … [Read more...] about Former Cy Young Winner Corbin Burnes Signs Six-Year Deal with Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks Trade for Christian Walker’s Replacement
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Arizona Diamondbacks will trade for first baseman Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland will receive right-hander Slade Cecconi and a Competitive Balance Round B draft pick in return. Full trade, per ESPN sources: Arizona acquires: 1B Josh Naylor Cleveland acquires: RHP Slade Cecconi and a competitive balance Round B draft … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Trade for Christian Walker’s Replacement