Snakes Territory: an Arizona Diamondbacks podcast

D-backs Give Zac Gallen Qualifying Offer As MLB Free Agency Begins

Episode Summary

To the surprise of no one, the Diamondbacks extended a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer to Zac Gallen that Gallen is widely expected to reject. Could that somehow change? Is it possible that Scott Boras will overplay his hand and Gallen will wind up back with the D-backs? In other news, the D-backs made several notable roster moves, including cutting both Ildemaro Vargas and John Curtiss. What went into those decisions and what do they tell us about the team's offseason plan? We also discuss three D-backs taking home Silver Slugger Awards and the Colorado Rockies' fascinating decision to have Paul DePodesta run baseball operations. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory. Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase)

Episode Notes

To the surprise of no one, the Diamondbacks extended a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer to Zac Gallen that Gallen is widely expected to reject. Could that somehow change? Is it possible that Scott Boras will overplay his hand and Gallen will wind up back with the D-backs? 

In other news, the D-backs made several notable roster moves, including cutting both Ildemaro Vargas and John Curtiss. What went into those decisions and what do they tell us about the team's offseason plan? 

We also discuss three D-backs taking home Silver Slugger Awards and the Colorado Rockies' fascinating decision to have Paul DePodesta run baseball operations. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.

Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase)