Diamondbacks Sign Pitcher Russ Ortiz
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The Arizona Diamondbacks kept busy Friday, signing free-agent pitcher Russ Ortiz to a four-year deal a day after agreeing to terms with third baseman Troy Glaus.
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When the Diamondbacks signed Russ Ortiz to a four-year deal as the Winter Meetings officially opened for business Friday, they added a bulldog of a right-hander they hope will be a core veteran on a team on the rise in 2005.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed shortstop Craig Counsell, who has played for two World Series championship teams.
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By abc12/Associated Press. The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed in principle to a deal that would send the Big Unit to the New York Yankees.
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Veteran relief pitcher Bob Wickman, a double All-Star, was signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.
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All-Star third baseman Troy Glaus agreed Thursday to a four-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who hope the 2002 World Series MVP will rebound from a season cut short by an injured shoulder.
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ANAHEIM - The Diamondbacks, flush with new investment, signed pitcher Russ Ortiz to a four-year, $33 million contract, giving Ken Kendrick a chance to explain how the formerly financially challenged club could commit $78 million in two days.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly agreed to a trade that will send five-time Cy Young Award winner Randy Johnson to the New York Yankees.
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David Ortiz is recovering from a nagging right-shoulder injury and hopes to be healthy when spring training starts next month.
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New York, NY (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly agreed to a trade that will send five-time Cy Young Award winner Randy Johnson to the New York Yankees.
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PHOENIX - Craig Counsell is returning to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the latest in an offseason spree of signings designed to turn baseball&#39;s biggest losers into winners again.
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The San Diego Padres signed infielders Damian Jackson and Jesse Garcia to minor league contracts Wednesday and invited them to spring training.
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PHOENIX (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks made a  big splash in the free-agent market on Thursday by signing  third baseman Troy Glaus to a four-year contract.
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PHOENIX (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks have  fired Wally Backman, just four days after hiring him to manage  the club. The Diamondbacks, at a Friday news conference, named  former Seattle skipper Bob Melvin as their new manager.
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The Diamondbacks introduced shortstop Royce Clayton as their newest member Tuesday after free-agent pitcher Matt Clement visited Bank One Ballpark.
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The Reds abandoned their build-for-the-future mode Tuesday and made a move with 2005 in mind. The Reds obtained starting pitcher Ramon Ortiz from the Anaheim Angels for pitching prospect Dustin Moseley.
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The Houston Astros acquired pitchers Jason Jennings and Miguel Asencio from the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday after failing to sign Jon Garland from the Chicago White Sox.