Corbin Burnes' desire to be close to his family year-round steered him toward his six-year, $210 million agreement with the Diamondbacks.

Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick says Arizona has the "potential to be a championship team" thanks in part to the addition of ace right-hander Corbin Burnes, who the team signed to a six-year, $210 million deal in December.

Even though it had been nearly three weeks since ace right-hander Corbin Burnes had agreed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $210 million, six-year deal, it was still a little stunning to see him in