The Diamondbacks have already had an eventful offseason. They traded Chris Young for Heath Bell and Cliff Pennington, and exercised their option on JJ Putz's contract. But this Arizona team is actually set for next year with no major league free agents lined up.
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At shortstop, the Diamondbacks didn't get a lot of production from the injured (and now traded) Stephen Drew, defensive-minded John McDonald, and utility player Willie Bloomquist, but in adding Pennington, they're hoping they can get some sort of consistency at the position. The team also apparently wants a veteran starting pitcher to join Trevor Cahill, Wade Miley, and Ian Kennedy in their starting five, which is an odd direction to me considering the breadth of Arizona's minor league pitching depth. Upgrading at third base also could be an option for the team despite Chris Johnson being acquired last July. Johnson qualified as a Super Two this week, and his salary will be taking a big jump in ar...
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Throw the book at Mark Grace. No special treatment just because he's a has-been ballplayer and lousy commentator.
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October 26, 2012
