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Analysis of the Jon Garland signing by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Where the money came from, what this means for the Diamondbacks and what they can expect from their new man.

The team avoided an arbitration hearing with Chad Qualls, agreeing to a deal worth $2.535m for the man anointed as Opening Day closer in 2009. That's a nice increase over the $1.31m he received...

Well, we may have lost half of our World Series punch, but is there a possibility we could get back the other one? Tyler Bassett of 620 KTAR reports, "After missing the entire 2008 season, Curt...

Looks at the resurrection of rumors connecting Arizona catcher Miguel Montero to the Red Sox in a possible trade for a pitching prospect.

Discusses the possibility of Arizona signing Ben Sheets as a free-agent pitcher. Covers his injury history, performance and likely cost.

ESPN, and other subsequently, are reporting this is now a done deal, pending a physical. The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached preliminary agreement on a three-year, $14.25 million guaranteed...

Are the Diamondbacks looking to pick up another starter? We examine the evidence, and look at some possible candidates.

Analyzes the trade for left-handed reliever Scott Schoeneweis and the other recent moves by the Diamondbacks. Also discusses the potential roster and batting order.

Day Four of the Winter Meetings, and we'll follow the Diamondbacks deals and any picks in the Rule 5 Draft.

Day 3 of the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas, and we will be following the D-backs moves and rumors as they happen.