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D’Backs Closing In On Deal With Lyle Overbay

By Luke Adams 2 | December 6, 2011 at 10:24pm CDT

10:24pm: No deal is done yet, but the two sides are thought to be discussing a contract worth about $1MM, tweets Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports.

9:20pm: The Diamondbacks didn't get a definitive yes or no from Lyle Overbay on their latest contract offer, but the two sides appear to be working toward completing a deal, reports MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. Overbay and the D'Backs are discussing a one-year contract, and GM Kevin Towers is optimistic about their progress.

"I would say it's progressing well, but it's not done," Towers said. "Everything looks good, although it's not a done deal. I'm cautiously optimistic. We still have some things that we have to work through that we're still working through, but nothing's really changed. My gut is he'll still end up coming here."

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  1. baseball52

    14 years ago

    Lol

    Reply
  2. jwsox

    14 years ago

    why they should trade for konerko…apparently kenny williams is trading away good players for high A ballers now..

    Reply
  3. Triple Hawpes Brewed

    14 years ago

    “Cautiously optimistic” As if he’s courting a high-profile player or even one coveted by multiple teams LOL what a joke

    Reply
  4. Triple Hawpes Brewed

    14 years ago

    “Cautiously optimistic” As if he’s courting a high-profile player or even one coveted by multiple teams LOL what a joke

    Reply
  5. Spencer VonHershman

    14 years ago

    Damn everyone hold onto your hats. After the dust settles on an Overbay signing, then we just might see what the first baseman market looks like.

    How in the hell do the Diamondbacks not have any decent minor leaguer they could throw on first base instead of wasting money on this scrub.

    Reply
    • rfffr

      14 years ago

      he’s being signed as a backup for Goldschmidt

      Reply
    • rfffr

      14 years ago

      he’s being signed as a backup for Goldschmidt

      Reply
    • jwsox

      14 years ago

      thats what im wondering…what happened to goldschmidt

      Reply
  6. qudjy1

    14 years ago

    They are just looking for a veteran lefthanded 1B to spell Goldschmidt from time to time..   This shouldnt be a big deal.

    Reply
  7. qudjy1

    14 years ago

    They are just looking for a veteran lefthanded 1B to spell Goldschmidt from time to time..   This shouldnt be a big deal.

    Reply
  8. WrigleyTerror37

    14 years ago

    hes just going to be the back up and a ph no big as long as its a cheap deal and 1 year who cares.

    Reply
  9. Fstuffup

    14 years ago

    Ex-Jays = hot commodity

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    • Lunchbox45

      14 years ago

      ex jays = cheap

      Reply
  10. CaseyBlakeDeWitt

    14 years ago

    Guys… There is no “overpay” joke yet. What is going on? (Other than the fact that we don’t know how much he’s getting paid)

    Reply
  11. bigpat

    14 years ago

    D’Backs fans won’t be able to sleep until this deal gets done. Hopefully it’s very soon!!!

    Reply
  12. joe smith 5

    14 years ago

    Could do worse for $1M…maybe.

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