Arizona Diamondbacks Top Five Offseason Priorities

The Arizona Diamondbacks have a busy offseason ahead of them, with questions to answer concerning the front office, the roster, and everything in between. Here are five things they should prioritize during the months ahead.

Earlier today we looked back at the ups and downs (but mostly downs) of the Arizona Diamondbacks‘ 2016 season. Plenty went wrong, from injuries to underperforming players, but there were a few bright spots as well in an otherwise dismal campaign.

The D-Backs find themselves at a crossroads as a franchise heading into the offseason. They will not only have decisions to make regarding how to upgrade their roster in hopes of getting back on track in 2017, but they will also need to put new leadership in place in both the front office and dugout.

If you want to take a glass-half-full approach, it’s fairly clear where the team needs to improve most. Addressing those needs should start moving them in the right direction. The problem is that it will likely be easier said than done. With a relatively small budget, light farm system and unimpressive free agent class looming, the Snakes will be hard-pressed to get the parts they need in the immediate future. Namely, effective pitching.

Becoming a factor in the NL West in 2017 is likely a pipe dream, but the D-Backs can begin laying the foundation for future success over the next few months. A couple big decisions as well as a few small ones could pay significant dividends down the road. Here are five priorities that the organization should keep in mind for the upcoming offseason.

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