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Masahiro Tanaka: not a Diamondback

On January 23, 2014 By

Masahiro Tanaka is now a Yankee and not a Diamondback; this much we know. The Yankees, an omnipresent force in all major free agent dealings, and Tanaka agreed to a 7-year, $155 million contract with an opt-out clause after the fourth year. Arizona had been rumored to have submitted a contract in the neighborhood of 6 years and $120 …

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Source: Diamondbacks Offer Tanaka 6 years, $120 Million

On January 19, 2014 By

Here at Inside the ‘Zona, we don’t report news very often, instead opting to analyze things that either did, can, should or should not happen. But this is TANAKA MANIA and I (unilaterally) suppose we can make an exception, Here’s the news:

The Diamondbacks have reportedly offered Masahiro Tanaka a 6-year, $120 million contract.

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So Towers Wants an Ace, Huh?

On December 5, 2013 By

By now, you’ve likely read or heard Kevin Towers’ comments regarding what’s on the Diamondbacks’ shopping list. If you’ve been reading Inside The Zona, you’re probably well aware of what those purported needs are, as we’ve been covering them for a couple of months. In short, Towers feels that the team needs a clear-cut leader of the pitching staff …

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