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The Arizona Diamondbacks have ended their search for a new general manager.
The team announced Sunday that Mike Hazen will become the new executive vice
president and team GM
Hazen was the senior vice president and general manager for the Boston Red
Sox last season. He was the Red Sox assistant GM for four seasons before
that, and had been a member of that organization since 2006.
“We feel very strongly that we have found the ideal candidate to lead our
baseball operations,” said Diamondbacks’ Managing General Partner Ken
Kendrick in a press release. “Mike’s reputation throughout the game is
impeccable, and his championship experience gives us great confidence in
naming him to this position.”
Prior to joining the Red Sox, Hazen spent five seasons with the Cleveland
Indians.
“Mike’s background is the perfect balance of scouting, player development
and analytics, which will all play an important role going forward,” said
Diamondbacks’ President and CEO Derrick Hall. “He’s a natural leader, who
we feel fortunate to have been able to hire, and we welcome him and his
family to Arizona.”
Hazen will be formally introduced at a press conference at Chase Field Monday
at 11 a.m.