The San Francisco Giants pushed aggressively to land Corbin Burnes. But was it more than what was offered by the Diamondbacks?

Corbin Burnes, the 30-year-old four-time All Star and 2021 National League Cy Young winner who topped this offseason’s free agent pitching class, stunned the baseball world Friday night by reportedly agreeing to sign with the Arizona Diamondbacks — spurning more high profile suitors including the Boston Red Sox,

Arizona won the NL pennant in 2023 following an 84-78 season. This past season, the Diamondbacks increased their wins by five games, going 89-73, but they missed the postseason by losing a tiebreaker with the Braves (89-73) and Mets (89-73). Burnes gives the Diamondbacks a certified ace at the top of their rotation.