The Corbin Burnes sweepstakes are officially over. The San Francisco Giants did not win those sweepstakes. And, for the first time in a while, the famous Mystery Team has swooped in to snag a high-profile free agent.
Unfortunately, that mystery team happens to play in the same division as the Giants. With nary a report nor a rumor preceding their motion, the Arizona Diamondbacks waited until well after midnight on the east coast to agree to terms with Burnes on a six-year deal that will pay him $210 million, with an opt-out after the second year.