D-backs outright prospects Newby, Carlin

Kyler Newby and Luke Carlin were outrighted to AAA-Reno. They have the option of rejecting the assignment and becoming free agents, although I can only see Carlin possibly doing so, as he has some major-league experience, while Newby played at Mobile last year. Likely opening some spots for the Rule 5 Draft, or for acquiring a veteran piece through trade for prospects that aren't on the 40-man roster.

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What do you think IHSB and Zephon? They both seem kind of like no brainer moves to me.

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by njjohn on Dec 4, 2009 5:10 PM EST reply actions

Yeah, pretty much a no brainer

This gives the dbacks the option of picking up a starter via the rule 5 draft.

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by C. Wesley Baier on Dec 4, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions

Yes.

It’s pretty obvious. Carlin is terrible, and Newby is too old for his level (plus saw a massive drop in K-rate). Not sure of our odds of getting a legit 4th starter in the Rule 5, but perhaps a bullpen arm isn’t too far out of the question. It would be on the cheap.

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by Dan Strittmatter on Dec 5, 2009 12:03 AM EST up reply actions