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Arizona went 89-73 last season.
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And if so, should they keep rebuilding?
As Ben noted yesterday, starting pitching seems to be at a premium this winter. We’re not just seeing free-agent pitchers make out, signing deals like Max Fried’s $218 million, eight-year deal to the Yankees, or Blake Snell’s $182 million contract for only five years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. There was also the trade that sent Garret Crochet to the Red Sox, with the White Sox getting a haul of...
A lot of new faces on the pitching side...
The Arizona Diamondbacks coaching staff under Manager Torey Lovullo (9th season) for the 2025 season includes 4 returning coaches and 5 new. Returning to the staff are Jeff Banister (bench coach, 4th season), Dave McKay (first base coach, 12th season), Joe Mather (hitting coach, 4th season) and Damion Easley (assistant hitting coach, 4th season). Rick Short has transitioned to Minor League Field Coordinator after serving as Major League...
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Rating: 7.19
2024 stats: 28 G, 148.0 IP, 14-6, 3.65 ERA, 1.264 WHIP, 3.38 FIP, 2.7 bWAR
Date of birth: August 3, 1995 (age 28 season)
2024 salary: $10,011,000.
2025 status: Third (and final) year of arbitration, estimated arbitration salary is $14,100,000
While Brandon Pfaadt took a big step forward and will soon be receiving some well-deserved plaudits for his first full season in a Major League rotation, the fact of the matter is that Zac Gallen...
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How do the recent contract signings affect the D-Backs?
Now that we’re officially past the Winter Meetings and the “Hot Stove” has officially been lit with the ludicrous 15 years/$765 million signing by Juan Soto, I thought it might be worthwhile to do another reset for where the D-Backs stand. At this point, it’s extremely straightforward given that they are one of many teams that have made no significant moves or signings to this point in the offseason....
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The reigning 2023 NL Rookie of the Year endured a sophomore slump, but then rediscovered his all-star form to help keep Arizona in the playoff hunt.
Overview Rating: 2024 stats: 158 G, 684 PA, .231/.322/.428, 107 OPS+, 3.4 bWAR Date of birth: August 21, 2000 (age 23 season) 2024 earnings: $3,625,000 2025 status: $5,625,000 in year two of 8-year/$111 million contract. Voting overview2024 Review
Coming off his dominant 2023 performance which garnered...
Earlier this month, the Diamondbacks signed right-hander Jeff Brigham to a minor league deal, as confirmed by his player page on MLB.com. Arizona’s Triple-A affiliate, the Reno Aces, confirmed that Brigham will receive an invitation to major league spring training.
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I certainly enjoyed rewatching all of these... But there can be only one winner!
The D-backs didn’t make the post-season, but that certainly does not mean the 2024 campaign was devoid of entertainment. There were days where the team seemed absolutely unbeatable - whether that was rolling to blowout victories, powering back from behind, or edging past their opponents in slugfests. Below are what I’ve decided - with a little help from my fellow...
Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty ImagesOverview
Rating: 7.12
2024 stats: 72 games, 70 IP, a record of 8-3, with 5 saves. He had a 3.21 ERA, 1.200 WHIP and a 2.85 FIP. He gave up 6 home runs, walked 15 and struck out 77.
Date of birth: March 24, 1994
2024 salary: He was on a 1 year contract, Fan Graphs has the contract worth $1.225 Million, but Baseball Reference says $1.23.
2025 status: He is arbitration eligible this season and has 2 options remaining.
2024 in review
I think we all...
The Winter Meetings have begun. Juan Soto and Blake Snell have both signed, jolting the free agency market into action. When will Arizona make its move?
Hazen Unlikely to Make Move at Winter Meetings
With most teams looking for MLB talent in return for MLB-ready talent instead of prospects, making a deal to fill the team’s needs is not as straight forward as it seems.
Kyle Tucker Seen as More and More Likely to be Traded
Houston may take a somewhat unorthodox approach to trying to...
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The Non-Roster Invitee ended up logging more games played than Perdomo, Blaze, Peterson and Lawlar.
Overview Rating: 2024 stats: 111 G, 311 PA, .278/.311/.375, 91 OPS+, 1.8 aWAR Date of birth: August 4, 1993 (age 30 season) 2024 earnings: $1m (per Spotrac but there are differing reports) 2025 status: Signed with LAA for 1 yr/$2.5m Voting overview 2024 reviewKevin Newman started off the year as a Non-Roster Invitee to Diamondbacks Spring Training...
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The odds were not in their favor
There was a small - very small - chance that the D-backs would pick first in the MLB draft next year. It used to be, teams used to pick strictly in order of their record the previous season. But that was considered to be an encouragement to tank repeatedly, and since the end of 2022, there has been a lottery carried out, with a franchise’s chance of getting the #1 pick merely dependent on their record. This...
The New York Yankees renewed contract talks with free-agent first baseman Christian Walker on Sunday night after losing out on the Juan Soto sweepstakes. Joel…
Perdomo challenged by a line drive. | Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images
How did the Diamondbacks fall short of the playoffs?
Last season, what were some of the Diamondbacks’ strengths?
Offense. Their offense scored the most runs (886) in the Majors. Defense. FanGraph’s ranked their defense as fifth best (Def of 20.2). Baserunning. Their reputation for chaos on the basepaths is an indication of superior base running. Winning close games. The Diamondbacks improved their win-loss...Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
With the biggest domino now fallen, expect the offseason to start cranking up the heat.
First, make sure to nominate your favorite Game of The Year! Now, on with the news... Diamondbacks NewsMike Hazen Clarifies Adrian Del Castillo’s Role Next Season by Jack Sommers [SI]
I had a chance to to ask Mike Hazen at the winter meetings in Dallas if they have thought about using him elsewhere.
“Thought about it? Yes. Are we planning on doing it? No,”...
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The backend of the ‘pen was as good as any in the game. So why was our bullpen so bad last year?
When a team finishes a tie-breaker shy of the playoffs, the blame can go anywhere. The result of a single ballgame - perhaps hinging on the outcome of a single inning, a single at-bat, a single pitch - going differently than it did would have changed the Diamondbacks 2024 season outcome. It can be maddening that after 162 games, the margin for error would be so...
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A strong first impression, but defensive work needed...
Overview Rating: 6.86 2024 stats: 25 games, 80abs .313/.368/.525 146 OPS+ .5 bWAR Date of Birth: September 27th, 1999 Salary: Pre-arbitration, league minimum Status: Rookie Status intact, six years of controlJust based on offensive production, I think you can call Adrian Del Castillo's 2024 season a success. In 105 games for AAA Reno, Del Castillo hit an impressive .312/.399/.603 good...
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After a breakout season, can he sustain the momentum as he ages?
By the Numbers:
Rating: 6.70 2024 Stats: 67 G, 66.1 IP, 3.26 ERA, 3.30 FIP, 129 ERA+, 1.0 bWAR, 0.9 fWAR Date of Birth: June 26, 1992 2024 Earnings: $1,350,000 (per Spotrac) 2025 Status: Agreed to arbitration contract of $3,070,000 IntroductionOne of my favorite parts about baseball is the sheer amount of depth that is required to be successful. Not only does a team need nine players at a...
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89 candidates here, more or less...
All eighty-nine of those wins are good. But they are probably not equally good. However, victories come in a range of shapes and sizes. What I will be doing here, is coming up with a few possible categories that might contain candidates worth having on the final ballot. But it’s by no means definitive. I have also been searching the recaps for the words “Game of the Season”, but I feel sure there were candidates...
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Report: Cubs Turned Down Jordan Montgomery for Cody Bellinger Deal
https://www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks/arizona-diamondbacks-news/report-cubs-turned-down-jordan-montgomery-cody-bellinger-deal
Report: Diamondbacks Explored Montgomery/Bellinger Trade With Cubs
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/report-dbacks-explored-montgomery-bellinger-trade-with-cubs.html
Previewing the Diamondbacks Checklist at the Winter...