D’Backs J.D. Martinez Seeking 7-Year, $210 Million Contract

Published

2 years ago

November 15, 2017

When it comes to free agency, Arizona Diamondbacks free agent outfielder J.D. Martinez reportedly is looking to not only break the bank, but print his own money.

Martinez is asking for a seven-year, $210 million contract at the general manager meetings taking place this week, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.

Martinez smacked 40 homers this past season, marking the fourth straight year he topped 20 homers.

Martinez has some defensive deficiencies, which were improved this year but still will cause teams to question his asking price.

Diamondbacks Promoting Kevin Cron

Published

5 months ago

May 24, 2019

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The Arizona Diamondbacks are promoting corner infield prospect Kevin Cron to the major league level, according to 98.7 Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro.

Cron, 26, is a former 1st round pick, and has been putting up some \monster numbers with Triple-A Reno.

Cron has hit 21 home runs so far this season, to lead all of Minor League Baseball.

Diamondbacks Place Alex Avila On IL

Published

6 months ago

April 8, 2019

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The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed catcher Alex Avila on the 10-day injured list with a strained left quad, according to the Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro.

Avila, 32, has performed well over his four starts for Arizona this season, posting a slash line of .333/.524/.800 in his 21 plate appearances, including 2 homeruns.

In a corresponding move, the Dbacks have recalled utilityman Tim Locastro from Triple-A.

Diamondbacks Agree to Terms with Greg Holland

Published

9 months ago

January 30, 2019

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The Arizona Diamonds have agreed to terms on a one-year pact with veteran free agent reliever Greg Holland, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Robert Murray.

Holland is set to earn a guaranteed $3.25 million along with $3.5 million in potential incentives, according to MLB.com’s Jon Heyman.

Holland, 33, had an up and down season for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals, following a terrific season for the Colorado Rockies, so it will be interesting to see which version of Holland the Diamondbacks will see in 2019.