Diamondbacks and the Winter Meetings: Day 2 Round-up

The Montero move

@miggymont26 could see it coming; in context the #Dbacks already had added power bat Tomas and wanted to trim salary. http://t.co/2KyL7n6rNr

— Jack Magruder (@JackMagruder) December 10, 2014

GM Dave Stewart said Dbacks view Peter O'Brien as their catcher of the near future. They see him reaching majors sometime next year.

— Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) December 10, 2014

Even with O'Brien coming, Stewart said Dbacks need more catching. "We're going to add another catcher. We have to add another catcher."

— Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) December 10, 2014

Even with O'Brien coming, Stewart said Dbacks need more catching. "We're going to add another catcher. We have to add another catcher."

— Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) December 10, 2014

#Dbacks Stewart on replacing Miguel Montero: "We didn’t do this move without knowing there’s other things we could possibly do."

— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) December 10, 2014

David Ross is a possible target, according to NESN, who say that we, along with the Padres, Braves and Red Sox are reported to be interested in the veteran catcher.

#Dbacks Dave Stewart on how quickly he might find a catcher. "You guys see how I work. Anything can happen overnight."

— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) December 10, 2014

#Dbacks GM Dave Stewart says he discussed Montero with #Dodgers, #Padres, #RedSox and #WhiteSox before deal with #Cubs

— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) December 10, 2014

Cubs say there were other teams willing to take on Montero's full salary so no relief there..they will pay the full $40 mil

— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) December 10, 2014

Interestingly, it appears according to Jeff Passan that the Cubs are now looking to trade Welington Castillo, which is a surprise since the two would appear to have made a nice platoon. Maybe we can take him off their hands? Anyway. I'll leave the actual articles for our SnakeByter tomorrow morning!

And elsewhere

Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun writes, "Earlier this off-season, the Jays talked trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks, asking about right-hander Wade Miley and outfielder Mark Trumbo. The Jays wanted Miley (8-12, 4.34 in 33 starts, 2011/3 innings) as an upgrade for their rotation. They wanted Trumbo (.235 average, 14 homers, 61 RBIs) to flip to Seattle to acquire Michael Saunders. Arizona wanted young pitching in return."

The Dallas Morning News's Evan Grant quotes a major league source as saying "the Rangers have engaged in talks with Arizona about acquiring a starting pitcher," after talks with other teams came to nothing. Wade Miley's name is mentioned in particular, and Grant reckons the Diamondbacks "would likely ask for a package that starts with either pitcher Alex "Chi-Chi" Gonzalez, Jake Thompson or catching prodigy Jorge Alfaro." Trevor Cahill's name is also mentioned, as a "potential fallback."

The Dodgers are interested in trading Dee Gordon. Hmm. If only we didn't already have someone under contract until the heat death of the universe. Still no firm news on where Jon Lester might land, but the current leading whisper appears to be that the Cubs are the front-runners, so Miggy will have him to work with next year [as well as, I forgot to mention, being reunited with Edwin Jackson - the pair were the battery for a no-hitter during their time with Arizona] A certain former D-back pitcher, as yet unsigned, appears somewhat annoyed at the delay.

"Paper or plastic Mr. Lester?" *sun sets, rises, then sets again* "gimme a sec"

— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) December 10, 2014

Oh, Brandon... Never change!