The Arizona Diamondbacks have finally made their first move of the offseason, as they agreed to terms for a one year deal with back-up infielder Augie Ojeda. Ojeda hit .242 with 17 RBI and 2 triples in 231 at-bats last season for the Snakes.
Ojeda, who made $550,000 last season, will receive a modest raise, agreeing [...]
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SubscribeThe D-Backs failed to offer arbitration to two of their five free agents: Adam Dunn and Randy Johnson. The Diamondbacks were forced to decline arbitration on both players, as each could’ve received $10 million or more next season. The Snakes don’t figure to have too much more than $10M to spend total this offseason.
Because Arizona [...]
The Arizona Diamondbacks days in Tucson appear to be numbered. This week it was announced that the Chicago White Sox would be heading north to Glendale beginning this spring to join the Los Angeles Dodgers in the brand new “Camelback Ranch” facility. Arizona shared the Tucson Electric Park facility with Chicago since entering the league [...]
Baseball’s second season has been over for almost two weeks now and the most interesting bit of news coming from the D-Backs front office is that of a new pool RideNow Powersports and staff reductions.
Never heard of RideNow Powersports? You’re not alone. The company sells new and used motorcycles, ATVs, and watercraft. RideNow takes over [...]
The Diamondbacks management continues to bet on this season’s team, making yet another trade. This time they acquired David Eckstein from the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league pitcher Chad Beck. Eckstein, hitting .277 with 18 doubles in 260 at-bats, adds a desperately needed consistent veteran bat to the D-Backs line-up. Eckstein will likely split [...]
