Diamondbacks 2016 Offseason Transactions

[Davis_Mike]

@Arizona_Sting Sticky this when you get a chance.

 

[Davis_Mike]

I was thinking Matt Williams was a likely candidate or choice when he was fired & Green left to coach the Padres.

 

[Davis_Mike]

As for the other moves so far:

-Bringing back both Collmenter Ziegler was a no-brainer. No matter where you slot him in the BP, Ziegler's deal is probably below market now. While Collmenter had a rough time as a starter, he pitched much better in his familiar longman role. $1.3 mil is not much for a guy who can pitch 2+ innings out of the BP & spot start if needed.

-I think they should let Hernandez find another team. We have too many young arms that need some time in majors for us to waste a BP on him.

-I wouldn't mind bringing Salty back for cheap if he can't find a starting role with another team. I doubt any will give him a starters job.

 

[Davis_Mike]

His arb number was pegged at $1.8 mil. I don't understand why they wouldn't roll with him through spring.

 

[tuffydahog]

The Diamondbacks are going to have so much money to spend there is no excuse not to sign one of the top starters available.

 

[Davis_Mike]

AAA fodder

 

[Davis_Mike]

I thought Palka had more value than a AAA 27 year old catcher.

 

[Davis_Mike]

 

[Davis_Mike]

I wonder if they will just promote Grace & hire another assistant. No mention of why Turner Ward is leaving. I thought he did a good job.

 

[Davis_Mike]

I like this trade if it doesn't include any top 20 prospects from our farm. It's basically a wash in salary for 2016(+$1 mil) & we would add $14 mil for 2017. We have plenty of space to take on that salary for a very good 2B. Just take on all of Phillips salary for a lower prospect. That would free up more of the younger infield guys to be included in a trade for a SP.

 

[The Derski]

I like this trade if it doesn't include any top 20 prospects from our farm. It's basically a wash in salary for 2016(+$1 mil) & we would add $14 mil for 2017. We have plenty of space to take on that salary for a very good 2B. Just take on all of Phillips salary for a lower prospect. That would free up more of the younger infield guys to be included in a trade for a SP.

I heard there almost a 100 percent chance Phillips vetoes any trade. I would love the trade though. Seems pretty on sided. Aaron Hill is trash and at least Phillips looked capable last season.

 

[Davis_Mike]

I can't believe we found someone to take him & his $6+ mil off our hands. For a top 30(27th) ranked lotto ticket.

 

[johnson]

D-Backs saving more money. Great. Are they going to spend some on someone that isn't a joke?

Would love Brandon Phillips in a D-Backs uniform, esp if it means the Chris Owings experiment is over.

Marco Estrada just signed a 2-year, $26 million deal. Were the Snakes even in on this guy? Seems perfect for them and at a good price considering his performance last year.

 

[Davis_Mike]

Marco Estrada just signed a 2-year, $26 million deal. Were the Snakes even in on this guy? Seems perfect for them and at a good price considering his performance last year.

Estrada was tendered a QO by Toronto. No way is he worth the 13th pick in the draft. Also, he is a #3 SP, we already have enough of those.

 

[johnson]

Ah, got ya.

Based on this year, Estrada would have been the Dbacks ace. He's a #3 guy on a playoff roster. The Dbacks, who we all know won't spend money, do need to target guys like Estrada.

 

[DweeberAZ]

The Dbacks, who we all know won't spend money, do need to target guys like Estrada.

Apparently $206 Million is not a lot of money.

Sources: Greinke joins D-backs on 6-year deal

 

[Davis_Mike]

Apparently $206 Million is not a lot of money.

Sources: Greinke joins D-backs on 6-year deal

I love it. There is a thread on the main MLB board we all have been discussing this in.

 

[johnson]

Apparently $206 Million is not a lot of money.

Sources: Greinke joins D-backs on 6-year deal

And I'm sure you saw that coming lol.

WOW. I am impressed. I take it all back!

 

[The Derski]

We just acquired Shelby Miller from Atlanta. Holy shit

 

[The Derski]

Inciarte headed to Atlanta.