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?

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

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

When the D-backs signed top-of-the-line starting pitcher Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million contract on Dec. 30, much of the baseball world was stunned.

Corbin Burnes' agent, Scott Boras, contacted the Diamondbacks in hopes of getting a positive reply about the ace pitcher wanting to play with the team. The decision was taken by Burnes and his family, including his wife Brook, in light of them residing in Pheonix. Boras opened up about the deal in the presser (2:40 onwards):

Right-hander Corbin Burnes signed a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks this off-season.

Arizona Diamondbacks introduce new starting pitcher Corbin Burnes, second from right, as he poses with Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick, second from left, Diamondbacks Executive Vice President and General Manager, left, and Burnes’s agent Scott Boras ...

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.

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Last season the Diamondbacks led the major leagues in runs scored. Next season they could have one of the National League's top rotations.

The Diamondbacks' advantage of offering players the chance to play at home all year led to the addition of star pitcher Corbin Burnes.

Scott Boras is running a decade-old playbook as he tries to secure a long-term contract for former New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, but the league has gotten wise over the last few years.