J.D. Martinez
J.D. Martinez as a Diamondback
Sports writers around the country are evaluating all the MLB trades now that the Monday deadline has passed, and many agree the Arizona Diamondbacks did very well by acquiring J.D. Martinez from the Tigers.
ESPN.com senior writer David Schoenfield writes:
The Martinez deal flew under the radar, but the Diamondbacks got him without giving up any significant prospects. He was the best bat available on the market, and even though teams always covet pitching this time of year, improving your offense can be just as valuable as improving your pitching.
In nine games with Arizona, Martinez already has five home runs and 12 RBIs. If the Diamondbacks can survive the wild-card game that they’re likely headed to, they have enough top-shelf talent with the likes of Paul Goldschmidt, Martinez, Zack Greinke and Robbie Ray to pull off a first-round surprise.
