AZ makes offer to Lofton

[Providence A's]

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/diam...backs1216.html

The club has made a one-year offer to the 38-year-old free-agent center fielder, who reportedly also is being targeted by the Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles.

Diamondbacks General Manager Josh Byrnes on Thursday night confirmed his team's interest in Lofton but declined further comment. advertisement

The Diamondbacks believe center field prospect Chris Young, whom they are acquiring from the Chicago White Sox in the Vazquez deal, likely needs more time in minors, so Lofton could serve as a temporary stopgap.

It is unlikely the team would go beyond a one-year deal with Lofton, a former baseball and basketball player at the University of Arizona.

[777rak]

Hmm I would not mind this to give some more time for Young.