The signing of the 37-year-old Evan Longoria has again ignited the discussion of “veteran presence”, a quality quite often mentioned as being something which Longoria brings to the team for which he is employed.
- “Longoria still has value as a veteran presence in the clubhouse” — Andrew Baggerly, Dec 30
- “Signing Longoria gives the D-Backs a much-needed veteran presence to go with their young, talented group.” — Lewis Masella, Dec 31
- “He also is regarded as a strong veteran presence and positive influence for younger players, something the Diamondbacks are hoping to add to their clubhouse.