SAN DIEGO – If their intentions were at all unclear after they acquired right-hander Matt Andriese earlier in the week, the Diamondbacks left no doubt on Friday afternoon by trading for infielder Eduardo Escobar. They are going for it.
Despite being a team that, since April, hasn’t been able to avoid ice-cold streaks. Despite a roster filled with questions, if not holes. Despite having to peel away from an already-depleted farm system. The Diamondbacks are going for it – because, really, what else are they supposed to do?
As the trade deadline has inched closer, the Diamondbacks’ front office has found itself in what – from the outside, at least – has looked like an uncomfortable position.