The Angels are known to be open to an everyday addition at third base, and Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports they’ve at least gauged the respective asking prices for Nolan Arenado, Alec Bohm and Eugenio Suarez in talks with the Cardinals, Phillies and Diamondbacks, respectively. The Halos are reportedly one of the at least six teams to which Arenado would … [Read more...] about Angels Have Checked In On Arenado, Bohm, E. Suarez
Diamondbacks Sign Jeff Brigham To Minor League Deal
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. After being drafted by the Dodgers in 2014, Brigham was included in a wild three-team, thirteen-player trade … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Sign Jeff Brigham To Minor League Deal
Report: Diamondbacks Explored Montgomery/Bellinger Trade With Cubs
There has been plenty of trade speculation surrounding the Diamondbacks’ Jordan Montgomery and the Cubs’ Cody Bellinger this offseason, as both players have outsized salaries and are somewhat imperfect roster fits on their respective clubs. These same issues have seemingly led to a rather quiet trade market for either player to date, though USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes … [Read more...] about Report: Diamondbacks Explored Montgomery/Bellinger Trade With Cubs
Diamondbacks’ Starters Drawing Trade Interest
As free agent starters begin to find new homes — Blake Snell, Yusei Kikuchi, Frankie Montas, Matthew Boyd and Kyle Hendricks have all signed in the past two weeks — interest in the Diamondbacks’ collection of rotation arms has “started to pick up,” general manager Mike Hazen tells Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The D-backs have at least six starters on the roster at … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks’ Starters Drawing Trade Interest
Diamondbacks Interested In Re-Signing Joc Pederson
Free agent Joc Pederson is one of the better left-handed bats available and the Diamondbacks are interested in bringing him back, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal also mentions the Rays and Rangers as possible landing spots, though those seem more speculative, so it’s unclear to what degree those clubs are interested. Pederson, 33 in April, is a limited player but … [Read more...] about Diamondbacks Interested In Re-Signing Joc Pederson