Dbacks finalize 40 man roster

[devilfan02]

The Diamondbacks finalized their 40-man roster by adding seven players, including major league candidate Brian Barden, while designating left-hander Randy Choate for assignment.The D-Backs also added infielder Emilio Bonifacio, outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, shortstop Alberto Gonzalez, left-hander Evan MacLane, right-hander Jailen Peguero and second baseman Danny Richar to bring the roster to 40.

Choate, who was 0-1 with a 3.94 ERA in 30 games in two separate stints with the D-Backs last season, would have earned at least $562,500 this season, likely a factor in the decision to release him.

Doug Slaten emerged late last season as a top left-handed candidate for the bullpen.

Barden, who hit .298 with 16 home runs and 96 RBIs while playing third base and first base at Triple-A Tucson last season, is a candidate to make the D-Backs’ regular season roster, the team has said.

MacLane, a starting pitcher obtained from the New York Mets in the Shawn Green trade last August, has a 2.08 ERA after five appearances with Licey of the Dominican winter league, ranking in the top five in the league.

Peguero, 25, was signed as a minor league free agent from the Houston organization Nov. 1. He was 3-2 with a 2.04 ERA and 15 saves while splitting the season at Double-A Corpus Christi and Triple-A Round Rock. He had 14 saves and a 0.70 ERA in 27 appearances for Corpus Christi before being promoted.

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[coyoteshockeyfan]

I was wondering who Jailen Peguero was.

 

[devilfan02]

I was wondering who Jailen Peguero was.

How did his signing not make the local news (or did I miss it?)? I understand that it was just a minor league contract but he seems like he is a good pickup. Him and Slaten have a high possibility of contributing to this years bullpen.

While I'm on the topic of local news, whats the deal with the AZ Republics complete lack of coverage on the Dbacks? The East Valley Tribune is much better at covering the Dbacks. I realize that there really isn't anything going on right now but at least the EVT is reporting some of the stuff that's going on here (Wolf, Estrada, 40 man roster, Mulder). The AZ Rep has been very dissapointing this offseason, I don't get it