When asked what message he thought it sent to Diamondbacks fans when the team signed free agent right-hander Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million contract last month, managing general partner Ken Kendrick was short and to the point.

Speaking during and after the Corbin Burnes introductory press conference, the Arizona Diamondbacks' Managing General Partner opened up on a variety of topics

Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick has been consistent about his views on spending money. If there's good reason to spend, he will.

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.

Corbin Burnes, the big-name free agent signing for the Arizona Diamonndbacks this offseason, met with media members in his formal introduction Wednesday.

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Agent Scott Boras received feedback that the Diamondbacks are of concern for teams looking to compete after the addition of Corbin Burnes.

The 30-year-old Burnes — who is originally from California — moved to Arizona in 2018 when he played for the Milwaukee Brewers, partially so he could be close to the Brewers’ spring training facility. He and his family liked the area so much they stayed, and it was a big factor in his decision to sign with the Diamondbacks.

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.

As revealed on Wednesday during Burnes’ introductory press conference, the concept of Burnes joining the D’Backs also seemed unlikely to all parties involved at the start of t

It’s a great day to be a D-back” That was how Ken Kendrick opened the press conference this afternoon, and I think that’s a sentiment that all Diamondbacks fans can get behind with this official announcement of the signing of ace pitcher,