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The Bard’s Take: The Torey Lovullo Extension

Thursday, the Diamondbacks made an announcement that surprised many and also ruffled a great many feathers. After in-season comments were made by Torey Lovullo and the organization that the team needed to make the playoffs to secure Torey Lovullo’s job…

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:47 AM
The Bard’s Take: The Torey Lovullo Extension
Key Things to Know
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks signed manager Torey Lovullo to a two-year contract extension.
  • James Attwood supports the decision, arguing Lovullo's contract now aligns with general manager Mike Hazen's term.
  • The extension comes after Arizona missed the postseason on the final day of the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed manager Torey Lovullo to a two-year contract extension despite the club missing the postseason on the final day of the regular season. The decision sparked mixed reactions among the fanbase, with writer James Attwood supporting the extension to align Lovullo's tenure with general manager Mike Hazen's contract.

Attwood examines both sides of the debate, acknowledging fan frustrations with Lovullo's 750-768 career record and only two postseason appearances in ten years. He also breaks down various managerial archetypes across baseball history to provide context for Lovullo's role and value to the organization.

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