Diamondbacks Ink Parra @ $2.35m
The Diamondbacks did it again, once more completing their set of arbitration-eligible players by agreeing to a one-year deal with Gerardo Parra, worth $2.35m according to reports.
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D'Backs Sign Prado To Four Year Deal
Martin Prado has been extended by the Diamondbacks after having been acquired from Atlanta in the Upton trade exactly a week ago.
Bye Bye Upton
The Atlanta Braves have acquired outfielder Justin Upton from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks Extend J.J. Putz Through 2014
Having exercised the 2013 option on closer J.J.Putz, the team went one step further, extending the reliever for 2014, in a deal reported to be worth $7 million.
Upton Vetoes Seattle Trade
The rumor mills are grinding again this afternoon regarding Justin Upton. Word circulated that the "Uptown" section at Chase was being dismantled - and, it seems a deal with Seattle for the outfielder was almost consummated, until vetoed by Upton.
D-backs sign Cody Ross
Word on the street is that Cody Ross is coming to the desert for 3 years, $26MM
New coaches: Steve Sax and Turner Ward
The two vacancies on the Diamondbacks coaching staff have been filled. Steve Sax will be the new first-base coach, and Turner Ward becomes the assistant hitting coach to Don Baylor, a new position for 2013.
Diamondbacks Sign Brandon McCarthy
The D-backs have signed Brandon McCarthy to a two-year deal worth $15.5 million.
Diamondbacks 2013 Spring Training Schedule Out!
The Arizona Fall League isn't quite over, but you can start thinking about spring, with the release of the D-backs' spring training schedule for 2013...
Rookie Of The Year: Not Wade's World
It probably didn't come as much of a surprise, but Wade Miley was indeed overlooked for National League Rookie of the Year, the award going to the Nationals' Bryce Harper.
D-backs decline options on Blanco and Lindstrom
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced this afternoon that they have declined the 2013 options on back-up catcher Henry Blanco and reliever Matt Lindstrom.
Mark Grace Faces Felony DUIs: Jail Beckons
The Arizona Republic is reporting that the Maricopa County Attorney's Office has indicted Mark Grace on four felony DUI counts. He faces the possibility of between 12 and 45 months in jail for each charge.
2014: Your Arizona DownUnderbacks?
A report from the Sydney Morning Herald says the Dodgers may face the Diamondbacks in Australia, for the 2014 season opener
Towers Talks Today's Trades
Kevin Towers spoke with the media Saturday afternoon about two trades made by the Arizona Diamondbacks: sending outfielder Chris Young to the Oakland A's in exchange for Cliff Pennington, and the trade with the Miami Marlins for reliever Heath Bell.
D'backs Exercise Option on J.J. Putz
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that they have exercised the 2013 team option on closer J.J. Putz. He closed out 52 games last season, earning 32 saves with a 2.82 ERA. Putz will make $6.5 million.
Berthiaume, Brenly Are New D'backs Broadcast Team
ESPN's Steve Berthiaume and Cubs broadcaster Bob Brenly have agreed to become the new broadcasting pair for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The team previously announced Daron Sutton and Mark Grace would not return and would hire a new pair within weeks.
Young, Valera Not Returning As D-backs Coaches
The team announced this afternoon that first-base coach Eric Young will not be returning to the team in 2013. Major league coach Wilson Valera will also not be back.
D-backs interested in Steve Berthiaume for TV gig
The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached out to ESPN anchor Steve Berthiaume regarding the team's opening as a play-by-play announcer.
