By now, you’ve heard that the Arizona Diamondbacks have pulled off the deal of the offseason, signing one of the best pitchers in baseball, Corbin Burnes.
Corbin Burnes left bigger offers on the table to play for the Diamondbacks and stay close to his wife and three children.
Corbin Burnes, the big-name free agent signing for the Diamondbacks this offseason, met with media members in his formal introduction Wednesday.
Corbin Burnes' desire to be close to his family year-round steered him toward his six-year, $210 million agreement with the Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick had no problem throwing shade at the Cubs after the team landed Corbin Burnes in free agency.
Last season the Diamondbacks led the major leagues in runs scored. Next season they could have one of the National League's top rotations.
Even though it had been nearly three weeks since ace right-hander Corbin Burnes had agreed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $210 million, six-year deal, it was still a little stunning to see him in the team's jersey at Chase Field on Wednesday.
As the Diamondbacks signed Corbin Burnes to a massive deal, the star pitcher speaks on his goals for the team.
The Arizona Diamondbacks unveiled their newest star, right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes, on Wednesday. Burnes, who signed a reported six-year, $210 million contract with the D-backs in December, is ecstatic for this new chapter in his career.
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.
Corbin Burnes ’ six-year, $210MM contract with the Diamondbacks stands out as perhaps the most surprising move of the 2024-25 offseason, as Arizona wasn’t viewed as a prime contender to either spend that much money, or even make a move for a frontline pitcher given the depth already present in the Snakes’ rotation.
The Diamondbacks might not have been able to follow up on their magical run to the World Series last year, but most of their core remains in 2025.