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Madison Bumgarner Signs with the Arizona Diamondbacks When the news broke Sunday night that Madison Bumgarner had signed a five-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks worth $85 million, it surprised most of the baseball world. There had been little to no indication at all that the Diamondbacks were even interested in pursuing Bumgarner. The team’s biggest remaining needs were … [Read more...] about Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks: Why It Happened, How It Happened, and What It Means

Kole Calhoun Comes to the Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday reached a two-year deal with free agent outfielder Kole Calhoun. He will make $6 million in 2020 and $8 million in 2021. The deal also includes a $9 million club option for 2022 with a $2 million buyout. That’s a two-year, $16 million guarantee from the Diamondbacks. How Kole Calhoun Arrived in … [Read more...] about Kole Calhoun Comes to the Arizona Diamondbacks

Héctor Rondón Signs with Arizona Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks have come to terms with right handed relief pitcher Héctor Rondón. It’s a one-year, $3 million contract with a club option for 2021.  If they decide to pick up the option and keep him for 2021, he could make up to $5 million with incentives for the second year. Héctor Rondón Addresses Bullpen Need The … [Read more...] about Héctor Rondón Signs with Arizona Diamondbacks

Nick Ahmed, Arizona Diamondbacks Agree to a Four-Year Contract Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a four-year, $32.5 million contract, the team announced Monday afternoon. The deal means that the ballclub and the fifth-year player will avoid arbitration. The hearing would have happened on Wednesday. Defensive Prowess Nick Ahmed provided … [Read more...] about Nick Ahmed, Arizona Diamondbacks Agree to a Four-Year Contract

Perhaps the biggest name on the free-agent market, George Springer is looking for a big dollar deal. Springer spent his first seven years with the Houston Astros, however, the star outfielder reportedly does not want to return. The 31-year-old is a three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, and World Series MVP. He has a regular-season career slash line of .270/.361/.491 and … [Read more...] about Potential Landing Spots For George Springer