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D-backs: Best Rotation in the West?

Posted January 22, 2012 on diamondbacks.scout.com
PLAYERS: Joe Saunders,  Jason Kubel,  Trevor Cahill
TEAMS: Arizona Diamondbacks

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The Arizona Diamondbacks surprised many by re-signing Joe Saunders after having committed $16 million to left fielder Jason Kubel. Pecuniary issues aside, keeping Saunders in the fold after acquiring Trevor Cahill earlier in the offseason may give the D-backs the best starting rotation in the NL West and one of the top rotations in all of the National League.
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