Hazen praised Carroll, saying that since he came into the organization, he has been “a model in some many different ways, of what we are looking for in an Arizona Diamondback player.” The contract was also about sending a message into the clubhouse, that the organization is committed to investing in the team. Hazen did admit that trading Paul Goldschmidt might not have been the best thing in terms of the clubhouse. But Hazen believes that Carroll goes to bed every night, “fixated” on what he can do to help the team win. Whatever happens, a lack of preparation or work won’t be an issue.
Mike Hazen and Corbin Carroll discuss the contract extension
