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Mike Hazen and Evan Longoria discuss his signing with Arizona

The veteran has officially brought his presence to Arizona

The official announcement yesterday that the Diamondbacks had signed Evan Longoria, was followed by a press conference this morning, in which GM Mike Hazen and the player fielded questions from the media. Here’s what they had to say about the deal, how it came about and, for Hazen, what remains to be done this winter.

Mike Hazen

  • The D-backs had pursued Evan Longoria all off-season, because Longoria was a “natural fit” for the team, adding a “veteran presence” (take a drink!