How they were built: Arizona Diamondbacks

         The Diamondbacks lost three of their key players this offseason, leaving them for mediocrity. This is how they were built.

         Catchers
Carson Kelly
Kelly was acquired from the Cardinals in December with Luke Weaver, Andy Young and a 2019 draft pick for Paul Goldschmidt.
John Ryan Murphy
Murphy was acquired from the Twins in July 2017 for Gabriel Moya.
Caleb Joseph
Joseph signed with the Diamondbacks in February.

          Infielders
Christian Walker
Walker was claimed off waivers from the Reds in March 2017.
Wilmer Flores
Flores signed a one year deal with an option for 2020 in January.
Ketel Marte
Marte was acquired with Taijuan Walker in November 2016 from the Mariners for Jean Segura, Mitch Haniger and Zac Curtis.
Eduardo Escobar
Escobar was acquired from the Twins in July for Jhoan Duran, Gabriel Maciel and Ernie De La Trinidad.
Nick Ahmed
Ahmed was acquired in January 2013 from the Braves with Martin Prado, Randall Delgado, Brandon Drury and Zeke Spruill for Justin Upton and Chris Johnson.
Ildemaro Vargas
Vargas signed with the Diamondbacks in May 2015.

            Outfielders
David Peralta
Peralta signed with the Diamondbacks in July 2013.
Adam Jones
Jones signed with the D-backs in March.
Jarrod Dyson
Dyson signed with the Diamondbacks in February 2018.
Tim Locastro
Locastro was acquired from the Yankees in January for Ronald Roman and cash.

             Pitchers
Zack Greinke
Greinke signed a six year deal with the Diamondbacks in December 2015.
Robbie Ray
Ray was acquired in a three team trade in December 2014. The Diamondbacks acquired Ray and Domingo Leyba and traded away Didi Gregorius.
Zack Godley
Godley was acquired in December 2014 from the Cubs with Jeferson Mejia for Miguel Montero.
Luke Weaver
Weaver was acquired from the Cardinals in December with Carson Kelly, Andy Young and a 2019 draft pick for Paul Goldschmidt.
Merill Kelly
Kelly signed with the Diamondbacks in December.
Matt Andriese
Andriese was acquired in July from the Rays for Michael Perez and Brian Schaffer.
Yoan Lopez
Lopez signed as an amateur free agent in January 2015.
Matt Koch
Koch was acquired in August 2015 from the Mets with Miller Diaz for Addison Reed.
Andrew Chafin
Chafin was a first round pick (43rd overall) in 2011.
Yoshihisa Hirano
Hirano signed a two year deal with Arizona in December 2017.
Archie Bradley
Bradley was the 7th overall pick in 2011.
Greg Holland
Holland signed with the Diamondbacks in January.

           IL
Steven Souza Jr.
Souza was acquired in February 2018 in a three team trade with Taylor Widener for Brandon Drury, Anthony Banda, Sam McWilliams and Collin Poche.
Jake Lamb
Lamb was a sixth round pick in 2012.
Alex Avila
Avila signed a two year deal in January 2018.

Published by carterhud

Carterhud.com. SI Kids Kid Reporter, Prime Time Sports Talk writer

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