While the timing was not terribly swift, the naming of Mike Hazen as the next general manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized a sense of urgency.
Since previous GM Dave Stewart and field manager Chip Hale were dismissed two weeks ago, there appeared to be a “hurry call to the bullpen,” to get a qualified candidate board as quickly as possible. Stewart, Hale and Tony La Russa, the club’s chief baseball officer, many believed, were held accountable for a season of unfulfilled hopes and aspirations, and changes were inevitable
Now, Hazen becomes the second GM in three years, will outline his agenda and plans to bring the Diamondbacks up to a competitive level during a news conference scheduled for Monday morning in Chase Field.