The Arizona Diamondbacks unveiled their newest star, right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes, on Wednesday. Burnes, who signed a reported six-year, $210 million contract with the D-backs in December, is ecstatic for this new chapter in his career.
Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick had no problem throwing shade at the Cubs after the team landed Corbin Burnes in free agency.
Even though it had been nearly three weeks since ace right-hander Corbin Burnes had agreed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $210 million, six-year deal, it was still a little stunning to see him in the team’s jersey at Chase Field on Wednesday.
As the Diamondbacks signed Corbin Burnes to a massive deal, the star pitcher speaks on his goals for the team.
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
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 has been the model of health over his time in MLB. The Arizona Diamondbacks are paying him a franchise record contract because of that and how excellent he has performed over that time.
Even though it had been nearly three weeks since ace right-hander Corbin Burnes had agreed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $210 million, six-year deal, it was still a little stunning to see him in the team's jersey at Chase Field on Wednesday.
D-backs RHP Corbin Burnes has had to evolve throughout his career, and he explained the recent dip in strikeouts as an approach change.