While major-league contracts have been notable by their absence at Chase Field this winter, there has been a lot of activity on the “invite to spring training” front. We’ll probably be talking about all the non-roster invitees, including the team’s prospects, after they are announced. Indeed, don’t be surprised to see some of the paragraphs below showing up again there (I am a firm believer in recycling...). But it’s definitely worth being aware of who the team has signed, as there is always the possibility of a diamond in the coal-heap. Remember, we signed Clay Buchholz to a minor-league deal in May 2018, and he then went 7-1 with a 2.