The D-backs acquired pitchers Doug Davis and Dana Eveland
along with outfielder Dave Krynzel from the Brewers on
Saturday in exchange for catcher Johnny Estrada and pitchers
Claudio Vargas and Greg Aquino.
Davis, a 31-year-old left-hander, was 11-11 with a 4.91 ERA
in 2006, the third straight season in which he worked over
200 innings. He figures to fill in the rotation behind
NL Cy Young Award winner Brandon Webb and veteran
Livan Hernandez. Davis just finished a two-year contract
that he signed midway through the 2004 season and said at
the end of this past season that he was looking for a
three-year deal with Milwaukee. A Valley resident, Davis is
eligible for salary arbitration this year and free agency
after the 2007.
Eveland, 23, was the Brewers 16th round selection in the
2002 First-Year Player Draft. The left-hander appeared in
nine games, five as a starter for the Brewers last season
and was 0-3 with an 8.13 ERA. In Triple-A he was 6-5 with
a 2.74 ERA.
Krynzel, 25, was Milwaukee's first pick (11th overall) in
the 2000 First-Year Player Draft. The centerfielder hit
.231 with 17 doubles last season in Triple-A. He is
well-regarded defensively and has tremendous speed.
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