Diamondbacks and the Winter Meetings: Day 1 Round-up

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