Dbacks trade Segura...

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This could end up being an absolute steal. Walker hasn't hit his stride yet but is extremely talented and only 24. Even in his inconsistent 2016 state, he's better than every starter but Greinke (which granted doesn't take much)
 
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This could end up being an absolute steal. Walker hasn't hit his stride yet but is extremely talented and only 22. Even in his inconsistent 2016 state, he's better than every starter but Greinke (which granted doesn't take much)

Not sure why but he didn't register a ton of innings... But seems to put up consistently solid WHIP's which is encouraging...
 

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This could end up being an absolute steal. Walker hasn't hit his stride yet but is extremely talented and only 22. Even in his inconsistent 2016 state, he's better than every starter but Greinke (which granted doesn't take much)
He's 24, 25 next season
 

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I like this deal on paper. Walker was almost a Diamondback before Upton used his NTC clause back in 2013.
 

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I was a big fan of Segura and hate to see him go but I am glad that for once we sold high on a player. I would be surprised if he could repeat his 2016 season.
 

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Ketel Marte, too.

Looks really good to me.

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SO what's our plan at 2b? Drury?
'Sorry to see Segura go, but we desperately need starting pitching to back up Greinke.

I am so glad that management felt an obligation to reward Drury for his dedicated performance while bouncing between four positions last season at one of his two best -- 2B.

This will be a beneficial move that gives good players more than lip service and sets a positive example. And I would like to see the D-backs build chemistry with a day-to-day starting unit and bench strength. Baseball is an individual game played within a team concept and that shouldn't be overlooked.
 
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Good to know! I really like this trade, regardless of how it ultimately pans out... Because:

1.) This regime said nothing derogatory about Segura before trading him...That alone is a refreshing change!
2.) They traded an asset who was at his peak!
 

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Good to know! I really like this trade, regardless of how it ultimately pans out... Because:

1.) This regime said nothing derogatory about Segura before trading him...That alone is a refreshing change!
2.) They traded an asset who was at his peak!

I agree with you and I also like the potential of Taijuan Walker/Ketel Marte. I think Segura probably had his best possible season and the GM received a couple of good assets in exchange for Segura.
 

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I agree with you and I also like the potential of Taijuan Walker/Ketel Marte. I think Segura probably had his best possible season and the GM received a couple of good assets in exchange for Segura.
And our priority is starting pitching to back up Greinke, following the disappointment of Miller. It would be great if Walker's off-season surgery solves his bone spur problems and he can fill that all important #2 starter role. And, of course, we have Brandon Drury ready to step in at 2B and settle into one position instead of four. We have gained two starters by trading one.
 

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