The next financial efficiency report we will dive into is the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks finished the regular season with a 94-68 record, eight games ahead of the Giants for the NL West title (their first playoff appearance since 2007). The Diamondbacks then took on the Brewers in the NLDS, and after being down 0-2 [...]
01/27/12
The Detroit Tigers are reluctant to use center fielder Austin Jackson as their leadoff hitter for the 2012 season. According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, the Tigers will look for one this off season as they do not have any logical internal candidates.
Crasnick says that Jose Reyes is the “dream candidate,” but that David DeJesus [...]
11/05/11
The Arizona Diamondbacks and infielder John McDonald, have agreed to a two-year $3mm deal, Jack Magruder of FOXSportsArizona.com reports. The deal will provide insurance in case shortstop Stephen Drew isn’t ready for the start of the season, as he recovers from a serious fractured ankle.
McDonald was acquired this past August from the Blue Jays along [...]
11/03/11
According to a Tweet by John Gambadero of Sports 620 KTAR, the Arizona Diamondbacks have traded second baseman Kelly Johnson to the Toronto Blue Jays for second baseman Aaron Hill and shortstop John McDonald.
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08/23/11
According to Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a contract extension with second baseman Rickie Weeks. The four-year deal plus an option is valued at $50 million.
Rosenthal adds that the Brewers can void Week’s contract if the second baseman is not an everyday player in 2013 and 2014.
Weeks requested [...]
02/16/11
The Milwaukee Brewers are still working on a multi-year contract with second baseman Rickie Weeks, Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports reports.
“We’re making progress. We’re not done yet. We’re inching our way.” said Gordon Ash, Brewers assistant GM.
Rosenthal adds that the deal would be between three and five years, buying out at least two of Week’s free [...]
02/15/11
According to Shaun Rachau, the Vice President of Communications for the Diamondbacks, the team has avoided arbitration with second baseman Kelly Johnson by agreeing to a one-year deal.
Johnson had an an arbitration hearing scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, but both parties were talking with the hopes of avoiding the arbitration process.
Earlier this month, Diamondbacks [...]
02/15/11
Arizona Diamondbacks’ GM Kevin Towers confirmed to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com that the team and Kelly Johnson have an arbitration hearing scheduled for Wednesday, February 16. However, the two sides are talking today with the hopes of avoiding the arbitration process.
Earlier this month, Tower said, “This case may be a little tougher. It’s a pretty [...]
02/13/11
In an effort to avoid an arbitration hearing, the Arizona Diamondbacks will reach out to the agent of second baseman Kelly Johnson sometime on Wednesday or Thursday, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com.
“We haven’t had any dialogue since the numbers were filed,” Diamondbacks’ general manager Kevin Towers said.
Johnson is seeking $6.5 million, while Arizona countered [...]
02/02/11
Many people in the know, close to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, expect this year’s August 31st deadline to be the quietest in years. Most executives expect that only a few bullpen and bench pieces will get moved before tonight’s midnight deadline to have player on your roster eligible for post season player.
“It’s not as [...]
08/31/10