Speaking during and after the Corbin Burnes introductory press conference, the Arizona Diamondbacks' Managing General Partner opened up on a variety of topics

Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick has been consistent about his views on spending money. If there's good reason to spend, he will.

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If a team like the Diamondbacks can shell out big bucks for Corbin Burnes, what's stopping other teams from inking Pete Alonso and Alex Bregman?

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

Agent Scott Boras received feedback that the Diamondbacks are of concern for teams looking to compete after the addition of Corbin Burnes.

When asked what message he thought it sent to Diamondbacks fans when the team signed free agent right-hander Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million contract last month, managing general partner Ken Kendrick was short and to the point.