It’s important to keep all options open in the days leading up to the trade deadline, and apparently Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers is doing just that.
The D-backs have lost out on the Jake Peavy sweepstakes, as the right-hander has reportedly been traded to the Boston Red Sox, but are still in the running for Houston Astros pitcher Bud Norris.
Arizona remains in play on Bud Norris, as do Pittsburgh and Baltimore. Teams involved expect him to be moved before deadline.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 31, 2013
As first reported by MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart, the D-backs are one of the three teams — along with the Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates — trying to acquire the Houston Astros right-hander.
Norris, who was removed from his start Tuesday, has a 6-9 record with a 3.93 ERA in 2013.
For his career, the 28-year-old is 34-46 with a 4.33 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. His current contract with the Astros expires in 2015.
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June 24, 2017 - Hour 1
Saturday June 24
Jordan Byrd and Andy Greenberg talk Suns, NBA Draft, D-backs and Coyotes -
Steve Berthiaume, D-backs' TV play-by-play
Friday June 23
Steve Berthiaume looks back at the series win versus the Rockies and previews the Phillies coming to -
Mike Ferrin, D-backs Pre- and Post-game show host
Friday June 23
Mike and Andy talk Zack Godley and if the D-backs will be buyers at the trade deadilne
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Big Deal...or No Deal?
Thursday June 22
Three picks, unwritten rules and a famous person not wearing their seat belt -
Derrick Hall, Diamondbacks President and CEO
Thursday June 22
Derrick Hall discusses the role of a team owner during the draft process.