ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS

Gibson: ‘Chavez is a great addition to our team’

Dec 5, 2012, 10:24 PM | Updated: 11:48 pm

The Arizona Diamondbacks have come to an agreement with former All-Star third baseman Eric Chavez.

Speaking with Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo, Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson confirmed, pending a physical, the gold glove third baseman will be making the move to Phoenix. With the deal all but assured, Chavez will become the second veteran player signed to the D-backs in the last 24 hours. Outfielder Eric Hinske agreed to a one year deal with Arizona on Tuesday.

“I know [Chavez] is a worker. Our interest in Eric, Hinske and Chavez, is that they’re veteran guys,” Gibson said, noting their comfort with hitting in high leverage situations. “But for our situational hitting, they’re guys that know how to do that and can be counted on to do that and beyond what they can do individually, I think it’s just a great addition to our team.”

Gibson said Chavez will play a major role for the team in 2013.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Chase Field bees...

Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks-Dodgers game delayed by swarm of bees at Chase Field

The start of Tuesday's game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field was delayed by a swarm of bees. 

3 hours ago

Pitcher Kyle Nelson...

Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks’ Kyle Nelson to miss extended time with TOS surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kyle Nelson is going to miss significant time recovering from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome surgery.

4 hours ago

Tommy Henry...

Arizona Sports

Diamondbacks option Tommy Henry to Reno, select contract of Brandon Hughes

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned starting lefty Tommy Henry to Triple-A and selected the contract of Brandon Hughes.

8 hours ago

Freddie Freeman...

Alex Weiner

Diamondbacks reach rare, dubious strikeouts feat in loss to Dodgers

The Diamondbacks, for the first time in franchise history, walked eight batters without a strikeout in Monday's loss against the Dodgers.

23 hours ago

Zac Gallen pitches during the first inning against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 26, 2024 ...

Damon Allred

D-backs ace Zac Gallen to make start Wednesday vs. Dodgers after exiting last start early

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen will make his regularly scheduled start on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

23 hours ago

Corbin Carroll...

Associated Press

Report: MLB will modify Nike uniforms by start of 2025 season

MLB plans to modify its Nike uniforms by the start of the 2025 season following complaints this spring from players and fans,

1 day ago

Gibson: ‘Chavez is a great addition to our team’