As Kevin Towers became the new GM of the Diamondbacks, he knew he was faced with numerous tasks.  One of those things he has to correct and fast is the fact that the bullpen sported the worst ERA in the league at 5.74.  No lead was ever safe with the Diamondbacks bullpen on the mound.  According to Mark Gonzales of The Chicago Tribune, Towers has contacted White Sox free agent and Arizona native (Peoria) reliever J.J. Putz.

Putz sported a 2.83 ERA in 60 games and limited opponents to a .204 batting average last season.  Putz has said he is open to closing but is also willing to pitch in the middle innings as well.

It is possible that the White Sox could non-tender closer Bobby Jenks a contract.  Jenks who is coming off an injury season, is in the last year of arbitration and could receive a salary north of $8 million.  If this does happen, the Sox could have interest in bringing Putz back as their closer.

According to PRO Rumors contract data base, Putz has made $13,875,000 over his 8 year career.