Earlier this week, the Arizona Diamondbacks pulled the surprise of the MLB offseason, signing ace pitcher Corbin Burnes to a six-year deal. Burnes reportedly had bigger offers from the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants,

The story of Burnes’ sweeper is the latest reason why so many in the industry view him as a pitcher worthy of a long-term commitment.

Friday was a busy day in the NL West. Or, really, Friday night and early Saturday morning. First, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-upped slugger Teoscar Hernández to a three-year deal worth $66 million. That was one of those obvious moves that was a great fit for the team and a great fit for the player.