PHOENIX -- When an organization decides to sign a young player to a long-term contract extension, it has to be convinced that he's not only a good player, but that he has the work ethic to continue to improve despite the financial security.
After a year of being around infielder Ketel Marte, the D-backs were convinced the 24-year-old checked both boxes and inked him to a five-year, $24 million extension.
The deal also includes a pair of club options for a combined $22 million, which could make the deal worth $46 million over seven years.