Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Not QUITE as good a year as last... And there was no repeat for the D-backs. While they did win five more games in the regular season than in 2023, that wasn’t enough to get them to the dance. Consequently, no Cinderella run to the World Series for Arizona in 2024. However, I think it’s safe to say that the season still had its moments … [Read more...] about 2024 SnakePit Awards will start this weekend
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2024 Diamondbacks Reviews: #39, Tommy Henry
John Geliebter-Imagn Images Took a big step back in 2024. 2024 rating: 3.49 Wait...no 9 or 10?? 2024 stats: 9 G, 38.1 IP, 7.04 ERA, 6.38 FIP, 1.75 WHIP, 1.67 SO/BB, 60 ERA+, also: gave up 9 homeruns and hit 4 batters. Date of birth: July 29, 1997 (27 years old) 2024 earnings: $163,560 (Pre-Arb, via Spotrac) 2025 status: Buried in Reno, 1 minor … [Read more...] about 2024 Diamondbacks Reviews: #39, Tommy Henry
12 Players Decline Qualifying Offers
Twelve of the 13 qualified free agents have declined the QO, tweets Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The exception was Nick Martinez, who accepted the $21.05MM offer from the Reds over the weekend. The players who rejected the offer: Willy Adames (Brewers) Pete Alonso (Mets) Alex Bregman (Astros) Corbin Burnes (Orioles) Max Fried (Braves) Teoscar Hernández (Dodgers) Sean Manaea … [Read more...] about 12 Players Decline Qualifying Offers
Diamondbacks protect INF Tim Tawa, RHP Joe Elbis from Rule 5 Draft
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected the contracts of infielder Tim Tawa and right-handed pitcher Joe Elbis to the 40-man roster on Tuesday to protect them from next month’s Rule 5 Draft. Tuesday was the deadline to submit 40-man rosters, and eligible players left unprotected will enter the Rule 5 Draft pool at the Winter Meetings on Dec. 11. Players who sign at 18 years old or … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks protect INF Tim Tawa, RHP Joe Elbis from Rule 5 Draft
D-backs’ Torey Lovullo finishes 4th for NL Manager of the Year, former Sun Devil Pat Murphy wins
Arizona Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo finished fourth in the voting for 2024 National League Manager of the Year, the BBWAA announced on Tuesday. Milwaukee Brewers manager and former Arizona State head baseball coach Pat Murphy won the award after his first year leading the club following longtime skipper Craig Counsell’s departure. Milwaukee won the NL Central with a … [Read more...] about D-backs’ Torey Lovullo finishes 4th for NL Manager of the Year, former Sun Devil Pat Murphy wins