Inspiration.

During the off-season, I wonder who will the Diamondbacks acquire? In contrast to free agent signings, trades have often provided the Diamondbacks with excess value. One example was trading for J.D. Martinez in 2017. Let’s catch up on him.

J.D. Martinez

Former Diamondback. In July of 2017, the Diamondbacks acquired him in a trade. With the Diamondbacks his batting was awesome (29 home runs and 65 RBIs). His 170 OPS+ was second best on the team (best was Christian Walker 201 OPS+).

With J.D Martinez, the Diamondbacks reached the playoffs for a sixth season. In the playoffs, J.D. Martinez hit excellently in the NLDS against the Dodgers (1 home run and 3 singles in 11 PAs).

His career accomplishments. J.D. Martinez was a six-time All-Star, won three silver slugger awards, an

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