"When you've still got the two big guys who haven't done anything yet, Price and Greinke, you kind of want to wait," Stewart told the Republic. The Detroit Tigers made the first big splash earlier Sunday by agreeing with right-hander Jordan Zimmermann on a five-year deal worth $110 million, a source confirmed to ESPN. Stewart also said he met with Cueto's agent, Bryce Dixon, at Chase Field.Ĭueto is one of multiple high-profile starting pitchers, along with David Price and Zack Greinke, available in free agency this offseason. The general manager was joined by chief baseball officer Tony La Russa and club president Derrick Hall for the Diamondbacks' pitch, a source said. Stewart told the Arizona Republic he met with Cueto in the Dominican Republic and made the right-hander an offer. Teams in the market for Cueto believe that he is seeking a deal worth between $140 million and $160 million, a source told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. Stewart would not reveal specifics of the Diamondbacks' offer, but MLB.com reported Sunday that Cueto rejected a six-year, $120 million deal. MLB, Arizona Diamondbacks, Kansas City Royalsįree-agent pitcher Johnny Cueto turned down a reportedly lucrative contract offer from the Diamondbacks earlier this month, Arizona general manager Dave Stewart told the Arizona Republic. Johnny Cueto turned down D-backs' offer, GM Dave Stewart says You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
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