Wow.
The Diamondbacks came swooping in at the 11th hour (literally) and got the prized arm on the 2024/5 free agent market. There were no reports that Arizona was even in the hunt for Burnes’ services, and yet, the team came to terms with him on the largest deal in team history. I don’t even think Mike Hazen ever once mentioned starting pitching as part of his offseason To-Dos, outside of trading away from our perceived wealth there. Well done, Mr. Kendrick and Mr. Hazen.
I wanted to get the Thank Yous and Well Dones out of the way early because I didn’t want to sound like a brat (though I’m probably using an outdated definition of that word) when I ask: “What’s next?