Report: Red Sox discussing familiar name as possible replacement for Bloom originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The Boston Red Sox could be looking to bring back an old friend to replace the recently fired Chaim Bloom.
ESPN’s Buster Olney reported Sunday that Mike Hazen, who served under former Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski as Boston’s general manager in 2016, is among the names discussed within the organization as a potential head coach. in baseball operations. Hazen is currently under contract as executive vice president and GM of the Arizona Diamondbacks through 2024 with a club option for 2025, so Boston needs permission to talk to him.
Mike Hazen is one of the names discussed within the BOS organization as a possible head of baseball ops. He is under contract with the D-Backs through next season, with a club option for ’25. The Red Sox need permission to talk to him. It might be a chance for him to get a…
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) September 17, 2023
Prior to his brief stint as general manager of the Red Sox, Hazen was co-assistant GM under former Boston GM Ben Cherington in 2012. The 47-year-old originally joined the organization in 2006 as director of player development and was eventually promoted to vice president of player development and amateur scouting.
Hazen left the Red Sox to manage the Diamondbacks front office in 2016. The Abington, Mass., native’s club is currently fighting for a National League wild-card spot with a 78-72 record. This is their second chance to reach the postseason under Hazen’s regime.
There is no shortage of options for Red Sox ownership entering what should be an active offseason for the organization. Our John Tomase names five potential Bloom replacements, and MLB Network’s Jon Morosi adds two more interesting names to the list of candidates.
