Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Let’s talk about fielding! General topic this week: defense. The D-backs were nominated for five Gold Gloves. Any surprises? How many do you think will be won? Did you think our defense was worse this year? Who improved or declined? Who are the best and worst fielders in team history? Preston: Regarding this year, I was a bit surprised … [Read more...] about SnakePit Round Table: Defense
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Previewing Upcoming Qualifying Offer Decisions: Position Players
While the baseball world’s immediate focus is on the upcoming showdown between two behemoths, the offseason looms just after the World Series. One of the first key decisions for teams is whether to issue a qualifying offer to any of their impending free agents. Clubs have until the fifth day after the conclusion of the World Series to make QO decisions. The QO is a one-year … [Read more...] about Previewing Upcoming Qualifying Offer Decisions: Position Players
No. 7 prospect among Fall League’s Week 2 top performers
Snake Bytes, 10/21: The Darkest Timeline
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Welp. And here we are. Diamomdbacks-related news [MLB Trade Rumors] Each Team’s Draft Compensation For Losing A Qualified Free Agent - [If Christian Walker] is a QO-rejecting free agent who signs elsewhere for more than $50MM in guaranteed money, the compensatory pick falls after the first round of next year’s draft. … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes, 10/21: The Darkest Timeline
Diamondbacks outfield prospect Kristian Robinson looking for more consistency in the Arizona Fall League
Diamondbacks prospect Kristian Robinson in the Arizona Fall League. | Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images After undergoing his first full season in the Diamondbacks organization, Robinson is looking to improve his game in the Arizona Fall League. Outfield prospect Kristian Robinson is one of the three hitters the Diamondbacks are sending to the Arizona … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks outfield prospect Kristian Robinson looking for more consistency in the Arizona Fall League