ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

The 10 most-defining transactions of Kevin Towers’ tenure as D-backs general manager

Sep 5, 2014, 5:32 PM | Updated: 10:23 pm

...

The Arizona Diamondbacks finally did it.

Late Thursday, word came out that the team had decided to dismiss Kevin Towers from the role of general manager.

Towers was with the D-backs for nearly four full years, and in that time the team certainly had its share of ups and downs. The GM who was known to have a gunslinger’s mentality made his fair share of deals, but which were the most impactful?

In chronological order, here are the top-10:

Kelly Johnson traded for Aaron Hill and John McDonald — Aug. 23, 2011

Arizona Diamondbacks

General view of action during the MLB spring training game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Ang...

Bailey Leasure

Chicago Cubs plan to make upgrades to spring training facility Sloan Park

The city of Mesa and the Chicago Cubs submitted documents for upgrades to Sloan Park, the Cubs' spring training facility.

20 hours ago

pitcher Kevin Ginkel...

Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks’ Kevin Ginkel honing in on adjustment to landing platform

Arizona Diamondbacks standout reliever Kevin Ginkel is working on a mechanical issue to get back on track after tough week.

1 day ago

Brandon Pfaadt...

Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks’ Brandon Pfaadt dominates with sweeper in win over Reds

Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt is on a roll, showing "no-hit stuff" in a gem outing Wednesday against the Reds. 

2 days ago

Torey Lovullo and David Bell...

Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks’ Lovullo honors Mike Bell, adds David Bell to MLB All-Star Game staff

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo had a personal reason to select Reds skipper David Bell to join his All-Star Game staff.

2 days ago

Manager Torey Lovullo #17 of the Arizona Diamondbacks gestures at umpire Mark Carlson #6 after Joc ...

Bailey Leasure

D-backs’ Kevin Newman would approve of MLB changes to how strike zone is called

D-backs shortstop Kevin Newman discusses a potential automated strike zone system in baseball on Burns & Gambo.

2 days ago

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo...

Alex Weiner

‘Mental leap’: Diamondbacks’ Slade Cecconi breaks down disconnect after loss to Reds

Diamondbacks starter Slade Cecconi said it is time to make a mental leap after giving up six earned runs in a loss to the Reds.

3 days ago

The 10 most-defining transactions of Kevin Towers’ tenure as D-backs general manager