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Decision for Yoshihisa Hirano The Arizona Diamondbacks have many decisions to make over the next few months as Free Agency begins and arbitration gets underway. They have several players eligible for arbitration and free agency. One player they must decide on is pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano, who had an up and down 2019 after a strong first season in a Diamondbacks uniform. Coming … [Read more...] about Yoshihisa Hirano: Decision Time for Arizona Diamondbacks

Madison Bumgarner Signs with the Arizona Diamondbacks When the news broke Sunday night that Madison Bumgarner had signed a five-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks worth $85 million, it surprised most of the baseball world. There had been little to no indication at all that the Diamondbacks were even interested in pursuing Bumgarner. The team’s biggest remaining needs were … [Read more...] about Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks: Why It Happened, How It Happened, and What It Means

Kole Calhoun Comes to the Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday reached a two-year deal with free agent outfielder Kole Calhoun. He will make $6 million in 2020 and $8 million in 2021. The deal also includes a $9 million club option for 2022 with a $2 million buyout. That’s a two-year, $16 million guarantee from the Diamondbacks. How Kole Calhoun Arrived in … [Read more...] about Kole Calhoun Comes to the Arizona Diamondbacks

Héctor Rondón Signs with Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks have come to terms with right handed relief pitcher Héctor Rondón. It’s a one-year, $3 million contract with a club option for 2021.  If they decide to pick up the option and keep him for 2021, he could make up to $5 million with incentives for the second year. Héctor Rondón Addresses Bullpen Need The … [Read more...] about Héctor Rondón Signs with Arizona Diamondbacks

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