Nick Piecoro Joins To Talk Ketel Marte Rumors, Pitching Development Woes, Top Prospects and More
Special guest Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic joins to discuss his D-backs takeaways from the GM meetings — including the latest on a potential Ketel Marte trade. We also dive in to a recent story Nick wrote about the Diamondbacks' ongoing issues with pitcher development, his latest top prospects list at Baseball America, the D-backs' upcoming non-tender decisions and more. Join Jesse Friedman, Jack Sommers and Nick Piecoro on this special edition of Snakes Territory.
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Did The Mariners Overpay For Josh Naylor?
Former Diamondbacks first baseman signed back with the Seattle Mariners for a reported five years and $92.5 million. Given Naylor's power regression, did the Mariners pay too much? We also reflect on Naylor's short but memorable Diamondbacks career. Meanwhile, we ponder a larger D-backs offseason question: Should they consider a quick rebuild? We discuss what that would look like and why it might serve the D-backs well even if it's unlikely. Finally, we react to an under-the-radar D-backs roster move and Corbin Carroll joining Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.Get 15% off The Perfect Jean with the code FOUL15 at theperfectjean.nyc/FOUL15 #theperfectjeanpod
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Mailbag: Could D-backs Acquire A Top Position Player This Offseason?
It's no secret that the Diamondbacks will focus on pitching this offseason, but could they also land a top position player? In this mailbag episode, we discuss the possibility of the D-backs signing Pete Alonso — a proposal made by ESPN's Jeff Passan. We also discuss what a D-backs package for Tarik Skubal might look like, as well as whether it would be worthwhile to trade Ketel Marte for two years of a controllable starter. Other mailbag topics include which top prospects could debut in 2026, Rule 5 draft decisions and more. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this mailbag edition of Snakes Territory.Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase)
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Do D-backs Have the Resources to Build a Contender in 2026?
With several key players hitting free agency and the Diamondbacks widely expected to cut payroll, can the club really field a contender in 2026? We discuss whether Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen is boxed in before the offseason even begins.We also dive into all the D-backs reporting from the GM Meetings, including the latest on a potential Ketel Marte trade and why one of Jake McCarthy or Alek Thomas is likely to be moved. Plus, the voting for NL MVP was announced. Where did Geraldo Perdomo finish? Should he have done better?And finally, what should fans expect from right-hander Corbin Burnes after he returns from Tommy John surgery next year? We discuss what history has to stay. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.Check out square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods.
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D-backs Give Zac Gallen Qualifying Offer As MLB Free Agency Begins
To the surprise of no one, the Diamondbacks extended a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer to Zac Gallen that Gallen is widely expected to reject. Could that somehow change? Is it possible that Scott Boras will overplay his hand and Gallen will wind up back with the D-backs? In other news, the D-backs made several notable roster moves, including cutting both Ildemaro Vargas and John Curtiss. What went into those decisions and what do they tell us about the team's offseason plan? We also discuss three D-backs taking home Silver Slugger Awards and the Colorado Rockies' fascinating decision to have Paul DePodesta run baseball operations. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase)
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An Arizona Diamondbacks show hosted by long-time D-backs writer/podcaster Jesse Friedman and Diamondbacks On SI publisher Jack Sommers. Snakes Territory brings you inside info and analysis on the D-backs all year long. ST is part of the Foul Territory network: baseball the way it should be covered!
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