Last spring, right-hander Zack Greinke of the Arizona Diamondbacks arrived in the desert amid great fanfare. Clearly, Greinke was the most sought-after free agent of the 2015 class, and a pitcher of proven productivity.
His presence on any team was considered a game-changer, and Grenike’s numbers and vision of the game were concerned a welcomed addition to any club.
In 2015, Greinke was coming off a stellar season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. That’s when the native of Orlando, Fla. went 19-3 with a microscopic 1.66 ERA. As a free agent, rumors placed Greinke returning the Dodgers or ending up with the Giants.