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Yasmany Tomas: officially a Diamondback
We had footage of his signing earlier, but the front-office also talked about him at a press conference in San Diego this afternoon.
"The game starts with talent. This young man's got very special talent." -Tony La Russa, on Yasmany Tomas pic.twitter.com/0qpRAg65zt
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) December 9, 2014
#Dbacks manager Chip Hale says Yasmany Tomas will be given every opportunity to win 3B job during Spring Training. pic.twitter.com/9fmd6t1bOo
— Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) December 8, 2014
If Yasmany Tomas opts out after the fourth year, Dbacks will be able to make him a qualifying offer, a source said.
— Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) December 8, 2014
#Dbacks designate RHP Zeke Spruill for assignment to make room on 40-man roster for Tomas.
— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) December 8, 2014
Dave Stewart and DeJon Watson love Tomas' character. Saw and heard from coaches that he is a good teammate, competitor
— Jody Jackson (@Jody_Jackson) December 8, 2014
Miggy-style Dodger Dogs?
#Dbacks La Russa said they had discussions w/ #Dodgers about Montero but did not have any deal in place.
— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) December 9, 2014
Tony La Russa said ownership did not block a Montero/Ethier deal with the Dodgers from happening, contrary to a published report.
— Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) December 9, 2014
La Russa said ownership has not deemed Montero untouchable and he said deals with the Dodgers can still happen.
— Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) December 9, 2014
Could a Montero/Dodgers deal still happen? "The conversations are not what they were before. I think it’s less likely," La Russa said.
— Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) December 9, 2014
Bits and pieces
Reports indicate Dave Stewart's stated aversion to trading Mark Trumbo may be not as definitive as his statements would appear:
Source: Mark Trumbo definitely in play with Diamondbacks. There was talk of a three-way deal with him that fell through. Still available.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 8, 2014
#Dbacks expect LHP Patrick Corbin to return in June, Hale said.
— Jack Magruder (@JackMagruder) December 9, 2014
#Dbacks Hale: 2B/SS Owings may not be ready for start of spring training after left shoulder surgery, but should be 100 % for opening day.
— Jack Magruder (@JackMagruder) December 9, 2014
Chip Hale on the MLB Network