The Diamondbacks and Rockies are each locking in core players to build around. Recently, both the Diamondbacks and Rockies have signed contract extensions with some of their players. They have strategically traded with their cores in mind.
Which team has more core players?
A core player plays the position this season and he is under control for at least two additional seasons. This season, looking at the go-to lineup (8 players), starting pitchers (5 players) and the closer, the surprising answer is the Diamondbacks!
- The Diamondbacks have more core players locked up through 2024 (12 vs 9).