Peralta embracing D-backs leadership role

PHOENIX — When Spring Training started, D-backs outfielder David Peralta and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt visited manager Chip Hale’s office with a message.

“From day one of Spring Training, he came to me with Goldy and [said] they want to be leaders in the clubhouse,” Hale said. “He and Paul both just felt like this is their time. We want those guys to be in charge of the clubhouse and be able to police it instead of coaches running in there every two seconds and talking to guys. We’ll go in there when we need to, but it’s their haven.”

Peralta is more of an demonstrative leader and generally the first player to greet a teammate after a home run. He’s also the one cheerleading from the top step of the …

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