Corbin Burnes ’ six-year, $210MM contract with the Diamondbacks stands out as perhaps the most surprising move of the 2024-25 offseason, as Arizona wasn’t viewed as a prime contender to either spend that much money, or even make a move for a frontline pitcher given the depth already present in the Snakes’ rotation.

Corbin Burnes, the big-name free agent signing for the Diamondbacks this offseason, met with media members in his formal introduction Wednesday.

As revealed on Wednesday during Burnes’ introductory press conference, the concept of Burnes joining the D’Backs also seemed unlikely to all parties involved at the start of t

At their Corbin Burnes introductory news conference, Diamondbacks team officials sounded more encouraged about finding funding for the ballpark.

The Diamondbacks' advantage of offering players the chance to play at home all year led to the addition of star pitcher Corbin Burnes.

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Arizona’s often spent on the wrong pitchers at the wrong times. The $210 million Corbin Burnes contract may break that slump.

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When the D-backs signed top-of-the-line starting pitcher Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million contract on Dec. 30, much of the baseball world was stunned.