ARZ Offseason Thread

[Azlen]

Ziegler is a viable closer, just not a prototypical one.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Just curious, because Zig reminds me of Dan Quissenberry, who was a closer (right?)...how hard did Dan throw back in the day? Also, I like that you referenced coming in with clean bases, because back in the day that wasn't usually the case.


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Good reference, certainly not very hard. Looked up his bio, died at 45 from brain cancer...sad stuff.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Good reference, certainly not very hard. Looked up his bio, died at 45 from brain cancer...sad stuff.

Yeah, I remember when he died...also remember him pitching when I was kid...just didn't remember how hard he threw.

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[overseascardfan]

So...you argument is that he isn't an ideal closer because he isn't ideal in your theoretical "situational pitcher" scenario? Closers more often than not come in with clean bases, so not sure why the scenario above is relevant.

The guy converted 30 of 32 save opps, with a 1.85 ERA - I'd love to know any team that wouldn't want those numbers from a closer. Just because he doesn't throw 98 doesn't mean he isn't extremely effective as a closer.

He filled the role well when ARZ shifted him there but I think ARZ is looking for a true closer. They were exploring a Chapman trade last year and were believed to be interested in Andrew Miller.

 

[Dback Jon]

He filled the role well when ARZ shifted him there but I think ARZ is looking for a true closer. They were exploring a Chapman trade last year and were believed to be interested in Andrew Miller.

Good thing we didn't get Chapman

 

[unseenaz]

we need bullpen help.. hope something comes through

 

[Kel Varnsen]

we need bullpen help.. hope something comes through

Melancon is expected to be dealt.

 

[Dback Jon]

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[devilalum]

Anybody in the know think Brito will get Ender's roster spot?

Ender is a more proven commodity but Brito may have more potential.

 

[overseascardfan]

Melancon is expected to be dealt.

For a king's ransom I've read.

 

[BC867]

Anybody in the know think Brito will get Ender's roster spot?

Ender is a more proven commodity but Brito may have more potential.

Toward the end of last season, both Brito and O'Brien were mentioned in the group behind Peralta/Pollock/Tomas/Inciarte. Now it's down to a workable five.

 

[Ronin]

Can't wait...

Arizona Diamondbacks ‏@Dbacks 4m4 minutes ago
For the 1st time since '08, #Dbacks will play in @ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball when they face the Giants on July 10.

 

[overseascardfan]

http://venomstrikes.com/2015/12/21/arizona-diamondbacks-sign-tim-stauffer/

ARZ signs Stauffer.

 

[Ronin]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman
dbacks have been talking to howie kendrick but their people seem hesitant to give up a 2nd draft choice to sign him for now

 

[unseenaz]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeyman
dbacks have been talking to howie kendrick but their people seem hesitant to give up a 2nd draft choice to sign him for now

not happening apparently

""We're not going to give up the pick," Stewart said of the D-backs, who have the 37th selection (Competitive Balance Round A). "It's just tough after we've already given up our first pick. To give up our top two picks, that would be difficult for us to do.""

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on...s-not-willing-to-surrender-another-draft-pick

 

[overseascardfan]

not happening apparently

""We're not going to give up the pick," Stewart said of the D-backs, who have the 37th selection (Competitive Balance Round A). "It's just tough after we've already given up our first pick. To give up our top two picks, that would be difficult for us to do.""

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on...s-not-willing-to-surrender-another-draft-pick

I agree. Would prefer dealing for Phillips if they want another bat.

 

[unseenaz]

I agree. Would prefer dealing for Phillips if they want another bat.

Yeah, we NEED some offense from the middle infield one way or another

 

[Matt L]

I wouldn't mind seeing them sign a back up catcher.

 

[overseascardfan]

Read on MLB Rumors that ARZ was considering a straight swap of Inciarte for Gio Gonzalez. Not sure if it was legit or just a rumor. Gonzalez is 5 years older and has been on a decline the last 3 years but ARZ would still have Swanson & Blair.


Also read ARZ may have some interest in Fernando Rodney and so do the Cubs.

 

[Ronin]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal
Sources: #DBacks still reluctant to give up second pick (currently No. 39) for Howie Kendrick. Believe Owings will bounce back offensively

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal
#DBacks could recoup pick if they sign Kendrick for 1 yr and make him qualifying offer. The risk is he would accept - and they like Owings.

 

[82CardsGrad]

DBacks trade Chase Anderson and Aaron Hill to Brewers for SS Jean Segura and P Tyler Wagner...

 

[JerkFace]

DBacks trade Chase Anderson and Aaron Hill to Brewers for SS Jean Segura and P Tyler Wagner...

Dbacks also included Isan Diaz which is really surprising since I thought he was tabbed the shortstop of the future that made Swanson expendable.

 

[GatorAZ]

Dbacks also included Isan Diaz which is really surprising since I thought he was tabbed the shortstop of the future that made Swanson expendable.

What! Where are you seeing Diaz being included?

 

[JerkFace]

What! Where are you seeing Diaz being included?

Ken Rosenthal is reporting it.

Update: Brewers tweet also confirming Diaz is included.

https://twitter.com/brewers/status/693576704728645632

 

[82CardsGrad]

What! Where are you seeing Diaz being included?

Ken Rosenthal is reporting it.

Update: Brewers tweet also confirming Diaz is included.

https://twitter.com/brewers/status/693576704728645632

And the Dbacks also kicked in cash...