Slowly, the structure, purpose and direction of the Arizona Diamondbacks is falling into place.
The contrast among previous regimes and the current one headed by general manager Mike Hazen is striking. This transition, commenced and implemented by Hazen, could act as a blueprint for an important evolution of the game. If Hazen’s approach and expectations are realized, the Diamondbacks could be in the forefront of how an organization moves from tradition to modernity.
With the emphasis now on metrics, design and structure, Hazen’s approach clearly embodies those forces. This is not so much a strategy based on what Hazen’s sees on the baseball field.