The Diamondbacks are acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Guardians for right-hander Slade Cecconi and a Competitive Balance Round B draft pick, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Jon Heyman of the New York Post first reported that a deal between the sides involving Naylor was close. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported the draft pick’s inclusion in … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Acquire Josh Naylor
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D-backs acquire Josh Naylor in trade with Guardians
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
Arizona Diamondbacks acquire 1B Josh Naylor from Guardians
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images It’s the first meaningful move of the off-season for Arizona As first reported by Jeff Passan, the Diamondbacks have traded for first baseman Josh Naylor from the Cleveland Guardians. Arizona will be sending Slade Cecconi and their competitive balance (Round B) pick to Cleveland in the deal. Naylor is 27 years old, and is a … [Read more...] about Arizona Diamondbacks acquire 1B Josh Naylor from Guardians
2024 SnakePit Awards: Rookie of the Year – Justin Martinez
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Fire in the hole! Voting is still open as I begin writing, but given the margin currently enjoyed by Justin Martinez, I feel fairly optimistic he’s going to be able to hang on. For he currently has received 79% of the votes. And that’s despite me managing to inadvertently leave his name off the ballot initially! Fortunately, I got a … [Read more...] about 2024 SnakePit Awards: Rookie of the Year – Justin Martinez