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Diamondbacks Welcome 8x All-Star After ‘No-Brainer’ Choice
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Speaking recently on Foul Territory, Arenado explained that the two situations were never comparable, even if the Astros’ reputation made the choice difficult.
For Arenado, Arizona checked boxes that went beyond baseball, while Houston raised questions that made him hesitate at a critical point in his career.
The Diamondbacks’ core offered something Arenado felt he needed after a frustrating 2025 season in St. Louis.
“I have the utmost respect for Houston,” Arenado said.
The Diamondbacks weren’t simply the team he chose—they were the team that made the decision make sense.