Diamondbacks Beat Division Rivals For 10-Time All-Star

Diamondbacks Beat Division Rivals For 10-Time All-Star

The Diamondbacks beat the Padres to acquire Nolan Arenado, winning a divisional battle without taking on significant financial risk.

D-Backs Notes: Arenado, Donovan, Bullpen, Puk

The months of Nolan Arenado trade rumors came to a close on Tuesday when the Cardinals dealt the 10-time Gold Glove winner to the Diamondbacks. St. Louis paid his contract down to two years and $11MM, while Arizona parted with last year’s eighth round draft pick (Jack Martinez). The Cardinals had made no secret of their desire to shed a portion of Arenado’s salary and open space at third base for younger players, with Nolan Gorman likely to get …