Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images Christian Walker’s time in the desert has officially come to an end. Christian Walker Signs with AstrosArizona’s Goldy successor has left the desert and will instead play in Houston, looking to take advantage of that short left field porch. The deal is reportedly a 3-year pact worth $60 million. Cardinals Decline Arenado for Stroman TradeThe … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes 12/21: A Farewell to Walker
Diamondbacks
Christian Walker Reportedly Seeking Four-Year Deal
Christian Walker has been a popular target in free agency thus far in the offseason, drawing interest not only from the incumbent Diamondbacks but also the Yankees, Mariners, Astros and Nationals, among other clubs. ESPN’s Jeff Passan writes that interested teams have been unwilling to extend their offers beyond three years but that Walker’s camp “would love to get a fourth … [Read more...] about Christian Walker Reportedly Seeking Four-Year Deal
What’s next for D-backs after Walker agrees to terms with Astros?
A farewell to Christian Walker
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images He’ll be an Astro next year Even though Christian Walker turned down the Diamondbacks’ qualifying offer, there was still hope expressed in some quarters that a longer-term contract to remain in Arizona could be negotiated. That now appears to have been extinguished, with the reports today that Walker has signed a three-year, $60 … [Read more...] about A farewell to Christian Walker
SnakePit Hall of Fame 2025 ballot
One inductee over three years - will this time add to the tally? Previous SnakePit Hall of Fame Inductees 2015 - Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez 2016 - Ken Griffey Jr. 2017 - Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Vladimir Guerrero, Mike Piazza, Curt Schilling, John Smoltz 2018 - Chipper Jones, Ivan Rodriguez, Edgar Martinez 2019 - Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman, Jim Thome 2020 … [Read more...] about SnakePit Hall of Fame 2025 ballot