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PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have avoided arbitration with Brad Ziegler by agreeing to a two-year, $10. Brandin Cooks Nike Jersey .5 million contract with the right-handed reliever. Ziegler revealed the agreement via Twitter, saying hes "really excited to stay in Arizona for a couple more years, at least." Under the contract, the side-arm pitcher gets $4.5 million for 2014 and $5 million for 2015 with a $5.5 million option for 2016 that includes a $1 million buyout. The 34-year-old pitcher has spent the last two seasons with the Diamondbacks, going 14-2 with a 2.36 ERA. Last season, Ziegler inherited the closers role due to injuries and struggles by others. He had a career-high 13 saves in 15 opportunities. Last season, he was 8-1 with a 2.22 ERA. Also on Friday, the Diamondbacks officially reported they had reached an agreement on a one-year contract with third baseman Eric Chavez. Chavez gets $3.5 million plus $1 million if he reaches a threshold of days on the active roster. In addition, Arizona announced its minor-league coaching assignments. They include Mark Grace, the former Diamondbacks first baseman, then television analyst before a pair of DUI arrests in a 15-month period cost him that job. The Diamondbacks kept him on as a spring training hitting instructor this year. Former major leaguer Phil Nevin will manage Arizonas Triple-A team in Reno. He replaces Brett Butler, who left to become third base coach in Miami. Former Diamondbacks catcher Robbie Hammock goes from managing Hillsboro to managing high Class A Visalia. Hammock played six seasons for the Diamondbacks, memorably catching Randy Johnsons perfect game. Stanley Jean-Baptiste Jersey ., who is out for the season after surgery on his broken left index finger. Almond has played four seasons in the NBA Development League, averaging 24. Cameron Jordan Saints Jersey . -- Stephen Strasburg says hes "ready to rock.MONTPELLIER, France -- French wild-card entry Paul-Henri Mathieu reached the second round of the Open Sud de France when compatriot Nicolas Mahut retired while trailing 6-1, 3-0 on Monday. Ranked 140th in the world, Mathieu earned his first victory in the main draw of a tourrnament this year to set up a meeting with top-seeded Richard Gasquet. Cameron Jordan Black Jersey. Mathieu saved a break point in the opening game and went on to win five straight games for a 5-0 lead. Mahut made four double faults and won only nine of his 28 service points. ' ' '