Jon Garland told the Arizona Diamondbacks no once, but he couldn’t do it again. Garland and the D-backs have agreed on a one-year contract with possibly a mutual option for a second year. Garland is expected to make between $6-$8 million next season.

Things worked out well for the Diamondbacks considering that Garland turned down a higher offer from the Los Angeles Angles back in December. This year’s free agent market has really dropped and pitchers are looking to sign quicly before prices drop any farther.

The deal is pending Garland passes a physical. Garland was also a type b free agent so he will not cost the Diamondbacks a draft pick.

Hey everyone, sorry for the lack of updating as of late. Was busy over the holidays and up until recently there wasn’t a whole lot of talk about the Diamondbacks to blog about. I’m sure you have already heard about this news but I figured I’d throw it up on the site anyways.

The D-backs have signed catcher Chris Snyder’s contract as they have gave him a three year exention which should keep him in a Diamondbacks uniform through 2012. Snyder will earn a guranteed $14.25 million but could earn upwards of $20.25 if the option for 2012 is picked up.

The team also announced that they would be bringing veteran Tony Clark back. Clark was signed for one year and will be paid $800,000. I like this move as Clark is a good veteran to have in the clubhouse and can continue helping the young guys out.

The other big news was that Jeff Moorad resigned as CEO of the team as he is part of a group that is trying to purchase the San Diego Padres. To take Moorad’s spot the Diamondbacks announced that Derrick Hall.

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Utlity player Augie Ojeda will be a member of the 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks as the two agreed on a one year contract. The one year deal has Ojeda making $712,500 so it isn’t like the D-backcs broke the bank to bring him back. I still expect them to make more deals as they could still use some infield help.

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It is being reported that the Arizona Diamondbacks and outfielder Trot Nixon have agreed on a minor league contract.  Nixon will give the Diamondbacks another option in the outfield and another left handed batter.

The Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Toronto Blue Jays were also interested in aquiring Nixon.

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Juan Cruz and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed on a one year contract worth just below $2 million.  Cruz had a really good year for the Diamondbacks last year going 6-1 with a 3.10 ERA.  Cruz just has nasty stuff out of the bullpen and really had all his pitches working for him last season.

I’d expect another great year out of Cruz.  He is hitting that point in his career where he is really learning each batter, and knows what he needs to do to get each guy out.  Cruz is making great progress, and in another free agent year, I expect great things from him.

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