Justin Upton Rumors: Diamondbacks ‘Highly Unlikely’ to Trade OF

Now that the Arizona Diamondbacks have filled what they consider to be their areas of need through yesterday’s three-team trade, general manager Kevin Towers told reporters, including Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, that outfielder Justin Upton is “highly unlikely” to be traded this winter. Towers: "Highly unlikely" #DBacks trade Upton. Needs filled, better team with him. "At this point, I don't think that is going to happen." — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 12, 2012 During yesterday’s trade between the Diamondbacks, Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds that centered on Shin-Soo Choo, Drew Stubbs and Trevor Bauer, Arizona acquired shortstop Didi Gregorius, left-hander Tony Sipp and first baseman Lars Anderson. While they were shopping Upton throughout the start of the offseason, the Diamondbacks made it clear that they were seeking a young shortstop in return. They have now acquired a young shortstop in Gregoriu...