“At least six teams…plan to aggressively pursue” free agent first baseman Christian Walker, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes, adding that the Yankees, Nationals, and Diamondbacks are some of the teams involved in the hunt. The Mets are mentioned as perhaps more of a peripheral suitor, as Nightengale speculates that the Mets could chase Walker if Pete Alonso isn’t … [Read more...] about D’Backs, Nationals, Yankees Among Teams Interested In Christian Walker
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2024 Diamondbacks Player Reviews #48: Dylan Floro
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Overview Rating: 2.49 2024 stats: With Arizona: 15 games, 16.1 IP, a record of 3-1, with no saves. He had a 9.37 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and a 6.29 FIP. He gave up 4 home runs, walked 4 and struck out 8. With Washington: 51 games, 52.1 IP, a record of 3-3, with no saves. He had a 2.06 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and a 2.63 FIP. He gave up 1 home run, … [Read more...] about 2024 Diamondbacks Player Reviews #48: Dylan Floro
Snake Bytes, 11/11: Veterans Day
Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Lest we forget. Team news [AZ Central] Diamondbacks extend qualifying offer to Christian Walker - Walker has to choose whether to accept or decline the qualifying offer, which amounts to a one-year, $21.05 million deal. If he takes it, he would lock in a hefty salary and would be prohibited from receiving such an offer in the … [Read more...] about Snake Bytes, 11/11: Veterans Day
SnakePit Round Table: Spending Time
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Let's fantasy budget for fun! Jack estimated the D-backs have about $30 million to spend. How would you spend it? Makakilo: Because I wrote that I would extend a qualifying offer to Christian Walker, I previously used $21 Million. What would I do with my remaining $9 Million? The following table shows the Fielding Bible’s DRS by … [Read more...] about SnakePit Round Table: Spending Time