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The Diamondbacks, known for a more conservative approach to spending, took a leap of faith when they committed a record amount of money to Burns. This decision was meant to bolster their pitching rotation and provide the team with a competitive edge. However, this gamble seems to have backfired spectacularly, with Burns now facing an indefinite layoff due to injury. The Commissioner’s long-standing warning echoes loud and clear—investing heavily in pitchers for long-term deals often ends badly, and the Diamondbacks are now facing the reality of those dire predictions.