Takashi Saito Joins Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached agreement on a one-year, $1.75 million contract with 41-year-old right-hander Takashi Saito. The former All-Star went 4-2 with a 2.03 ERA in 30 relief appearances for the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers last season. Saito is 21-15 with 84 saves and a 2.18 ERA over parts of six seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston, Atlanta and...

As they made their march to the NL West title in 2011, the Diamondbacks were basically a two-man show at the end of the game. David Hernandez developed into a solid workhorse setup man after being acquired from the Orioles in the Mark Reynolds trade, and J.J. Putz had his best season in four years as the closer. Joe Paterson got some work as the lefty specialist and Bryan Shaw was...

Last week, seemingly out of nowhere, the Oakland A’s traded all-star pitcher Trevor Cahill to the Diamondbacks for prospects. My initial reaction was that it was fair for both sides and I maintain that stance. I am confused about the timing, though. The talk of the town has been about Gio Gonzalez and Andrew Bailey (which I’ll get to later) and then Billy Beane does the unexpected...

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached agreement on a one-year, $1.75 million contract with 41-year-old right-hander Takashi Saito. The former All-Star went 4-2 with a 2.03 ERA in 30 relief appearances for the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers last season. Saito is 21-15 with 84 saves and a 2.18 ERA over parts of six seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston, Atlanta and Milwaukee.

In a post to Twitter, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports says LHP Joe Saunders has developed a healthy market for himself, although the Diamondbacks, who non-tendered him earlier this week, are no longer in the running for him. Last week, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic said the Diamondbacks offered Saunders a new two-year contract before they non-tendered him, and rather than non-tendering...

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to terms on a one-year contract with reliever Takashi Saito on Wednesday.

All general managers have strengths and weaknesses, some of which are easier to observe than others. When it comes to the Diamondbacks’ Kevin Towers, the ability to construct a solid bullpen without breaking the bank is clearly the feather in his cap. Towers first worked that magic during his 15-year tenure with the Padres, before bringing it with him to Arizona in September...

Despite having their top four rotation spots set for next season, the Diamondbacks appear to still be looking to add one more starter,  according to MLBTradeRumors.com. Joe Saunders and Hiroki Kuroda are two names that remain attached to Arizona. Here is a brief blurb from MLBTradeRumors.com about the D’Backs showing interest. The Diamondbacks continue eyeing Saunders and...

D-backs manager Kirk Gibson, ace right-hander Ian Kennedy and fan Ian McMillan gave Arizona three winners during the GIBBY Awards.

Well, we all know that there ain't much more happening in Colletti-land for the rest of this off-season (cries). But at least we can keep up with some former Dodgers and where they're headed! The Arizona Diamondbacks signed 41-year-old Takashi Saito for one year, $1.75M. So I guess we'll see Sammy around Chavez Ravine a bit more in 2012 (relative to when he played...