Corbin Burnes has signed a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, leaving Baltimore Orioles fans disappointed. The move is partly driven by family reasons, as Burnes' family is settled in Arizona.
Just a couple of days after Christmas last year, the Arizona Diamondbacks made a big free agency splash by signing right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million contract on Dec.
Corbin Burnes discusses the unknowns during free agency, electing to stay close to home, finding the strike zone a lot more last season and more
Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick had no problem throwing shade at the Cubs after the team landed Corbin Burnes in free agency.
Corbin Burnes left bigger offers on the table to play for the Diamondbacks and stay close to his wife and three children.
MLB pitchers Corbin Burnes and Josh Hader were teammates for five years (from 2018-2022) when they played for the Milwaukee Brewers in the big leagues.
While the D-Backs are soon to have one too many infielders, the New York Yankees are one short. Yankees’ GM Brian Cashman has been in an exhaustive search for an infielder all winter. Cashman has scoured the MLB looking for a plus fielder with a quality bat but is intent on maintaining a budget. Luckily, there may be a feasible solution.
As the Diamondbacks signed Corbin Burnes to a massive deal, the star pitcher speaks on his goals for the team.
The Diamondbacks are still shopping for two key items on their offseason checklist. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.