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Yet, ironically, while Johnson's deal at the time—a four-year, $52 million contract—has been hailed as one of the greatest free-agent signings in baseball history, the Diamondbacks have struggled immensely to replicate that success with starting pitchers in subsequent years. This article will delve into the team's turbulent history with free-agent pitchers, highlighting notable failures and a recent glimmer of hope as they forge ahead.