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D-Backs, Montero Agree To $3.2M Deal

The Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million contract with catcher Miguel Montero.

Montero, 27, hit .266 with nine homers and 43 RBIs in 85 games last season.

The agreement allows the two sides to avoid arbitration.

Montero tied for the Major League lead with a .996 fielding percentage and committed a career-low two errors.

Via Associated Press


Tigers Deal Galarraga To D-Backs

The Diamondbacks have acquired right-handed starter Armando Galarraga from the Tigers for pitching prospects Kevin Eichhorn and Ryan Robowski.

Galarraga, who came within one out of a perfect game last season, was 4-9 with a 4.49 ERA in 25 appearances in 2010.

Last week, Detroit designated Galarraga for assignment shortly after agreeing with him on a $2.3 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration.

Via ESPN


D-Backs Interested In Armando Galarraga

The Diamondbacks are showing strong interest in Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga, who could fill out their rotation.

The clubs are said to be exchanging names in trade talks, but nothing is imminent.

Detroit has a week to trade him, release him or place him on waivers.

Via Arizona Republic


Drew Signs $13.75M Deal With D-Backs

The Diamondbacks and shortstop Stephen Drew have avoided arbitration by signing a two-year, $13.75 million contract.

The deal includes a mutual option for a third year at a salary of $10 million.

Arizona also signed arbitration-eligible left-hander Joe Saunders to a one-year, $5.5 million contract.

Via ESPN


Bloomquist Signs With Arizona

The Diamondbacks will sign Willie Bloomquist to a one-year deal with $1.05 million guaranteed.

Both sides will have an option for 2012.

Via Jon Heyman/SI.com (via Twitter)


Diamondbacks Jan 2011 Archive