Ken Kendrick’s level of visibility has decreased during his years as the Diamondbacks’ managing general partner, to the point that he tends to make himself available to the media only on the most significant of news days, like the hiring or firing of key leadership personnel.
He made an exception on Monday morning, appearing alongside CEO Derrick Hall for a half-hour session with reporters to mark the first day of full-squad workouts at Salt River Fields.
The two longtime executives answered questions on an array of subjects. Here is a rundown of what they had to say, with some answers shortened for brevity and clarity.