For anyone following the Diamondbacks’ farm system in recent years, Tuesday’s three-team deal came with some sticker shock. Brandon Drury has been touted for years as an impact bat, Anthony Banda as a future rotation piece. Both were shipped out.
But here's an important consideration for this and nearly every recent Diamondbacks transaction of import: Paul Goldschmidt is going to be a free agent in two years. Their time to win is now. The Diamondbacks seem more worried about winning games than winning trades. And right fielder Steven Souza Jr. figures to help them win games.