Jordan Montgomery has officially turned his postseason heroics into a big payday, as he signs with the Arizona Diamondbacks. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the two sides have agreed to a free-agent deal, pending a physical. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic further reported that the deal is for one year and $25 million, and contains a vesting player option for the same amount … [Read more...] about Jordan Montgomery Signs With The Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks Release Two-Time All Star After Invite to Big League Camp
The Arizona Diamondbacks released Elvis Andrus on Friday. Andrus presumably opted out of his minor league contract after being told he would not be part of the Opening Day roster. He went for 2-for-17 at the plate this spring. The 35-year-old will now be on the lookout for a new club that needs infield depth coming off the bench. Arizona also optioned Pavin Smith and Andrew … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Release Two-Time All Star After Invite to Big League Camp
MLB’s Worst Seasons: 2004 Diamondbacks
Life is full of lessons in which we learn how to progress as human beings. The same is true of baseball teams. A bad season can often spur a transition into an elongated period of success. Fans have borne firsthand witness as rebuild after rebuild has resulted in championship runs for multiple teams in recent years. However, to find such success, one first has to fail, and in … [Read more...] about MLB’s Worst Seasons: 2004 Diamondbacks
Five Cubs Games That Could Set the Tone Early on in the Season
A common saying is that a division cannot be won in the first month, but it certainly can be lost. Even though there is a strong emphasis on the last two weeks of the season, the games in the standings count just as much in April as they do in September. With some uncertainty surrounding the ballclub, some games will matter more for the Wrigley Nine. Therefore, let’s look at … [Read more...] about Five Cubs Games That Could Set the Tone Early on in the Season
Diamondbacks Add Outfield Depth, Sign 32-Year-Old Veteran
Randal Grichuk and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports. The 32-year-old will earn $1.5 million in base salary in 2024 with a $500,000 buyout on a mutual options for 2025. Outfielder Randal Grichuk and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement on a one-year, $2 million contract that includes a mutual option for … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Add Outfield Depth, Sign 32-Year-Old Veteran