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Diamondbacks Will Consider Multi-Year Pitching Options
The Arizona Diamondbacks will consider making multi-year offers when they look at this year's pitching free agent class, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.
Although Piecoro notes that GM Josh Byrnes has previously been reluctant to pursue free agent pitching, he writes that Byrnes could go that route this year. The free agent market looks particularly appealing given the Diamondbacks' relative lack of trade chips. Chris Snyder, who they've already discussed in at least one potential trade, has health questions and an unfavorable contract.
As for who the Diamondbacks might pursue, John Lackey is likely out of the question. Piecoro, however, suggests that a pitcher like Randy Wolf, Joel Pineiro, Jason Marquis, or perhaps a strong bullpen arm could be a possibility.
"Just looking at our payroll, we do have some flexibility going into 2011 and 2012," says Byrnes. "I don't think we'd do it just to do it, but if we felt like it was the right guy, we'd do a multiyear."
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Is Peavy eligible for free agency?
Posted by: Bluemargay | November 11, 2009 at 08:49 PM
No.
Posted by: Tomahawk368 | November 11, 2009 at 09:10 PM
Your Joking Right?
Posted by: kcatlantis | November 11, 2009 at 09:20 PM
As of right now, Peavy is signed through the 2010 season.
Posted by: allstarlineup | November 11, 2009 at 09:23 PM
Sheets maybe, or Wolf would be a solid pick up. But Sheets makes sense if they plan on dumping Webb but want to compete in the next couple years. He would fill the two spot if Webb left. If they can pick up a 1stbaseman for snyder I see no reason why they cant afford a second starter in free agency; since they are suppose to have 20 mil to spend. Or maybe trade Snyder for a number 5 starter sign a number 3 and 1stbaseman then bullpen help.
Posted by: Eric | November 11, 2009 at 09:53 PM
if the D-Backs somehow landed Lackey, that would be a really scary rotation of Haren/Lackey/Webb - maybe the best in baseball?
Posted by: ThinkBlue | November 11, 2009 at 09:57 PM
If we could land piniero for $8M a year, 2-3 year deal, I'd do it. No more than that. I hear he wants a 3 year $30M deal and in that case, no go. So if we get a steal? Do it.
I'd be ok with wolf I guess. Marquis would demand too much.
No way we can afford Lackey.
Posted by: dbacknation | November 11, 2009 at 10:26 PM
"if the D-Backs somehow landed Lackey, that would be a really scary rotation of Haren/Lackey/Webb - maybe the best in baseball? "
Perhaps, but why speculate on something that isn't happening?
Posted by: vtadave | November 11, 2009 at 10:26 PM
So far we only have Webb/Haren and Sherzer. Is it even possible for us to get Brad Penny or Carl Pavano?
Posted by: Gonzo42 | November 11, 2009 at 11:03 PM
They landed Randy Johnson so it's possible. Highly unlikely but possible.
Posted by: Bluemargay | November 12, 2009 at 12:08 AM
"They landed Randy Johnson" and he's still their third highest paid starting pitcher ($2M deferred in 2010).
Posted by: jwb | November 12, 2009 at 03:08 AM