For anyone expecting the Diamondbacks’ next rotation dominos to immediately fall after the surprise signing of right-hander Corbin Burnes, it is probably best not to hold your breath. Team sources say the Diamondbacks did not pull the trigger on Burnes ...

Corbin Burnes signs a $210 million, six-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the largest in team history, and is set to join their starting rotation.

Burnes, the best pitcher on the free-agent market, joins a rotation including Zac Gallen and Eduardo Rodriguez

The story of Burnes’ sweeper is the latest reason why so many in the industry view him as a pitcher worthy of a long-term commitment.

But Burnes chose the Diamondbacks over the likes of the San Francisco Giants, who were thought to be the frontrunners to land the ace, and the Toronto Blue Jays, who were also in the running to land the ace starter, for less money than what Fried received from the Yankees.

There are at least three teams that lost out on Corbin Burnes. Burnes signed a long-term deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Corbin Burnes and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $210 million, 6-year deal, AP source says

Yahoo Sports national MLB insider Russell Dorsey breaks down right handed pitcher Corbin Burnes signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks in the most surprising move of the offseason.

What a difference a few days makes. Illness has knocked yours truly out of commission. Coming back to the MLB scene shows how a lot can change in such a short amount of time. The perfect example of this phenomenon would be the signing of Corbin Burnes by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Diamondbacks’ surprise signing of Burnes added a new frontline arm to a rotation that was already operating at a surplus on paper.