Episode Synopsis "Ep. 24: Handing out the Largest Contract in Franchise History"

On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand sits down with D-backs president and CEO Derrick Hall to discuss his tenure as a morning talk show host in Los Angeles, explain why he always keeps a box of D-backs hats in his car and describe the thought process behind handing Zack Greinke the largest contract in franchise history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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