This article references Alex Avila and more! Free agent catcher Alex Avila signed a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, first reported by Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Nick Piecoro of Arizona Central first reported that a deal was close and the addition of Avila will help the Diamondbacks behind the plate offensively. Avila will fight with Jeff Mathis for the starting job in Arizona, but should be named the starter. He is coming off of a 2017 season where he had an .834 OPS in 112 games between the Tigers and Cubs, his best offensive sea[...]Keep on reading: Alex Avila Signs With Diamondbacks