The Arizona Diamondbacks announced they have agreed to a four-year deal with newly acquired infielder/outfielder Martin Prado according to D-backs Executive Vice President & General Manager Kevin Towers. Prado was in his third and final year of arbitration eligibility and set to become a free agent after the 2013 season. Prado had requested $7 million through the arbitration process.
Over the last three years Prado has hit .290/.339/.428, with 157 extra-base hits, and 193 RBI. Prado was acquired in the trade with the Atlanta Braves for Justin Upton along with Randall Delgado, Nick Ahmed and Zeke Spruill. Arizona made it clear from the time the trade was completed the signing Prado to an extension was a priority. Prado was a key component in the trade that sent Upton to the Braves.
The versatile Prado has made 222 appearances in left, 209 at second, 191 at third, 56 at first, 15 at shortstop and 1 in right. Prado hit .301 (186-for-617) with 42 doubles, 10 home runs and 70 RBI in 156 games with the Braves in 2012.
