Photo by Graphic House/Archive Photos/Getty Images Who might it be? The process starts here... I always enjoy this category. Not least because it’s an easy one, since I don’t have to come up with a list of initial nominations. Indeed, it’s possible I may have copied the entire post wholesale from last year’s version. I’ll never tell. But it’s all on you, folks! As … [Read more...] about 2024 SnakePit Awards: Unsung Hero nominations open
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Snake Bytes 12/22: Naylor’d
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Team News Arizona Diamondbacks land slugger to replace Christian Walker in deal with Guardians “He’s a really good player,” Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said. “We just think he’s going to be middle-of-the-order presence for us and really complement a lot of really good hitters in our lineup that can run and are going to get on … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes 12/22: Naylor’d
2024 Diamondbacks Reviews: #8 Randal Grichuk
Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Where will a key cog to the offense end up? By the numbers: Rating: 7.77 2024 Stats: 106 G, 279 PA, .291/.348/.528, 140 OPS+, 2.2 bWAR, 1.5 fWAR Date of Birth: August 13, 1991 2024 Earnings: $2,000,000 (per Spotrac) 2025 Status: Unrestricted free agent I love the confidence of the votes for 10s Introduction “Why … [Read more...] about 2024 Diamondbacks Reviews: #8 Randal Grichuk
Diamondbacks Acquire Josh Naylor
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