Chris Iannetta to join Diamondbacks' catching mix

Posted Jan 13, 2017
The Diamondbacks agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.5 million deal with veteran Chris Iannetta on Friday, giving them the three-headed catching scenario they’d been contemplating since they non-tendered Welington Castillo in December. Iannetta, who turns 34 in April, brings a combination of power and on-base skills with solid pitch-framing ability (Arizona Republic)

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