Snakes Territory: An Arizona Diamondbacks Podcast

On Thursday afternoon, the Diamondbacks traded utility man Blaze Alexander to the Baltimore Orioles for an intriguing young reliever in right-hander Kade Strowd and a pair of prospects. How has Strowd looked in his young major-league career, and what is there to like about prospects Wellington Aracena and Jose Meija?
On the flip-side, how are the Diamondbacks going to manage without Alexander in the infield? What does this mean for Jordan Lawlar, Tim Tawa, Ildemaro Vargas and others? Will the D-backs need to backfill externally?
Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers break down all angles of the deal in the latest episode of Snakes Territory.
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After months of conversations about a Paul Goldschmidt reunion, the Diamondbacks instead signed Carlos Santana to a one-year deal on Tuesday. What type of player was Santana in 2025, and does he have anything left in the tank as he enters his age-40 season? Would the D-backs be better off leaning on their young players?
Meanwhile, Zac Gallen spoke publicly about a possible reunion with the Diamondbacks. Could that be the team's next move? What about the bullpen?
Finally, we take a look at Fangraphs' projected standings and set the record straight about a new Ketel Marte trade rumor. Join Jesse Friedman and special guest Alex D'Agostino on Snakes Territory.
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When speaking with the media at the Diamondbacks' charity golf event, President & CEO Derrick Hall said the team still has moves to make this offseason. Hall talked about which positions the team is targeting, and how ownership could get creative to make a 'splash' in the final weeks of the offseason.
Meanwhile, the team also released its 2026 Spring Training roster on Friday. We discuss which top prospects made the list of non-roster invitees and dive in to the team's recent signing of reliever Derek Law.
Finally, did "The Shredder" sell Geraldo Perdomo short by ranking him as the No. 6 shortstop in baseball? Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.
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According to multiple reports, the Diamondbacks have interest in bring back right-hander Zac Gallen. How much would it take to bring Gallen back, and can the D-backs actually afford it? Would it make sense if they could?
Meanwhile, general manager Mike Hazen spoke publicly about why he hasn’t acquired a high-leverage reliever this offseason. Does the reasoning check out?
Finally, we discuss Nolan Arenado’s willingness to play first base and the D-backs’ reps in the latest top 100 prospect rankings. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory!
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With spring training now just a few weeks away, the Diamondbacks are still looking to add, according to a new report from Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro. Gambo mentions the D-backs pursuing a reliever via trade as well as a free agent first baseman.
If the D-backs were to trade for a reliever, who from the major league roster could be dealt? And why were the D-backs not suitors for starting pitchers Freddy Peralta or MacKenzie Gore?
We also make our first Opening Day roster projection and take a look at MLB's top 100 players list. Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on Snakes Territory.
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