April 2015 - Arizona Diamondbacks Wiretap

Diamondbacks May Be Looking To Save Bonus Money With No. 1 Pick

May 15, 2015 2:41 PM

The Arizona Diamondbacks may think outside the box when it comes to using the No. 1 pick in next month's Major League Baseball draft.

UC Santa Barbara pitcher Dillon Tate, Lake Mary (Fla.) shortstop Brendan Rodgers and Vanderbilt shortstop Dansby Swanson are believed to be the top prospects in the class. However, Arizona is reportedly considering other high school players who might consider lower bonuses.

That would allow the Diamondbacks to have more bonus money for picks No. 43 and 76.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

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Keith Law Lists Brendan Rodgers As Top Draft Prospect

May 8, 2015 4:22 PM

Keith Law, who works in scouting for ESPN, has updated his list of the top 100 prospects ahead of next month's MLB Draft.

"This year's draft class is indeed one of the weakest in recent memory, not just at the top of the first round, but also in specific areas that are usually deeper, such as college starting pitching and catchers of any stripe. There is, however, a lot of depth in the middle infield," writes Law.

Brendan Rodgers, a shortstop out of Lake Mary High School (FL), is ranked first on Law's list.

Keith Law/ESPN

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Saltalamacchia Close To Deal With Diamondbacks

May 7, 2015 12:23 PM

The Arizona Diamondbacks are finalizing a contract agreement with Jarrod Saltalamacchia, according to a source.

Saltalamacchia, 30, became free to sign with any club after the Miami Marlins released him with more than $14 million left on his three-year, $21 million contract.

The Diamondbacks expect to complete their deal with Saltalamacchia once he clears waivers, and they will have to pay him only the minimum salary.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

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