2005 organizaTion oF The year The Arizona Diamondbacks were named the Topps Organization of the Year for 2005 during the annual Baseball Winter Meetings held in December 2004 in Dallas. It was the first such award for the D-backs, who have had a minor league system in place since 1996, with the big league club beginning play two years later. The Topps Baseball Organization of the Year Award is presented annually to a Major League organization based on the number of players in their system who have received Topps awards during the season. Points are awarded for four different minor league categories including All-Star players, Players of the Month, the Trautman and Taylor Spink Award recipients, and for Major League rookies who made the Topps Rookie All-Star team. The D-backs’ individual winners were: Phil Avlas (August P.O.M. - California League); Lorenzo Cain (Trautman Award - Arizona League); Matt Elliott and Carlos Gonzalez (Class A All-Star Team - Midwest League); Andy Green (Class AAA All-Star Team/Trautman Award - Pacific Coast League); Conor Jackson (Class AAA All-Star Team - Pacific Coast League); Miguel Montero (May P.O.M. - California League); Dustin Nippert (August P.O.M. - Southern League); and Dan Uggla (Class AA All-Star Team - Southern League). Topps is an international marketer of entertainment products, principally collectable picture cards, confections and sticker collections.

a perFecT nighT in aTlanTa Adept at setting records throughout his Major League career, Randy Johnson added something new to his impressive resume when he retired all 27 Atlanta Braves he faced on May 18, 2004, in Turner Field. At 40 years, 251 days, he became the oldest pitcher in history to record a perfect game, bettering Cy Young, who was 37 years, 37 days on May 5, 1904. Johnson’s gem was the 15th in modern day regular season history, the 16th including Don Larsen’s perfect effort for the Yankees in the 1956 World Series. Johnson fanned 13 in the 117-pitch performance which concluded with a 98-mph pitch to Eddie Perez to end the game. It was the first no-no in franchise history and first perfect game in the Majors since David Cone on July 18, 1999, in Yankee Stadium against Montreal. It was also the first perfecto in the National League since Montreal’s Dennis Martinez retired all 27 Dodgers he faced on July 28, 1991, in Chavez Ravine. The box score:

ARIZONA AB R H RBIChad Tracy, 3B 4 0 2 1Matt Kata, 2B 5 0 0 0Luis Gonzalez, LF 3 0 0 0Shea Hillenbrand, 1B 4 0 1 0Steve Finley, CF 4 0 1 0Danny Bautista, RF 4 1 1 0Alex Cintron, SS 4 1 3 1Robby Hammock, C 3 0 0 0Randy Johnson, P 4 0 0 0

Totals 35 2 8 2

ATLANTA AB R H RBIJesse Garcia, SS 3 0 0 0Julio Franco, 1B 3 0 0 0Chipper Jones, LF 3 0 0 0Andruw Jones, CF 3 0 0 0Johnny Estrada, C 3 0 0 0J.D. Drew, RF 3 0 0 0Mark DeRosa, 3B 3 0 0 0Nick Green, 2B 3 0 0 0Mike Hampton, P 2 0 0 0Eddie Perez, PH 1 0 0 0

Totals 27 0 0 0

Arizona 010 000 100 - 2 8 0Atlanta 000 000 000 - 0 0 3

2B - Cintron 2

Winning Pitcher - Johnson (C, 4-4) Time - 2:13 Losing Pitcher - Hampton (C, 0-5) Attendance - 23,382

ALL-TIme ORGANIZATIONAL AwARDSAnnual Honor Roll

Year Player of the Year Pitcher of the Year1996 KevinSweeney,Lethbridge(R) VladimirNunez,Lethbridge(R)1997 TravisLee,HighDesert(A)&MikeStoner,HighDesert(A) BradPenny,SouthBend(A)1998 JasonConti,Tulsa(AA-TexasRangers) BradPenny,HighDesert(A)1999 JackCust,HighDesert(A) AndrewGood,SouthBend(A)2000 AlexCabrera,Tucson(AAA)/ElPaso(AA) BretPrinz,SouthBend/ElPaso(AA)2001 LyleOverbay,ElPaso(AA) BeltranPerez,SouthBend(A)2002 ScottHairston,SouthBend(A)/Lancaster(A) MikeGosling,ElPaso(AA)2003 ChadTracy,Tucson(AAA) BrianBruney,ElPaso(AA)/Tucson(AAA)2004 CarlosQuentin,Lancaster(A)/ElPaso(AA) EnriqueGonzalez,Lancaster(A)2005 AndyGreen,Tucson(AAA) DustinNippert,Tennessee(AA)2006 AlbertoCallaspo,Tucson(AAA) MicahOwingsTennessee(AA)/Tucson(AAA)2007 JustinUpton,Visalia(A)/Mobile(AA) EsmerlingVasquez,Mobile(AA)2008 JoshWhitesell,Tucson(AAA) CesarValdez,Visalia(A)/Mobile(AA)

Monthly Honor RollYear Month Player of the Month Pitcher of the Month1998 April DannyKlassen,Tucson(AAA) BradPenny,HighDesert(A) May JuniorSpivey,HighDesert(A) BobWolcott,Tucson(AAA) June RobRyan,Tucson(AAA) RussellJacob,HighDesert(A) July JackCust,Lethbridge(R) BradPenny,HighDesert(A) Aug./Sept. JarrodPeterson,HighDesert(A) NickBierbrodt,HighDesert(A)

1999 April JarrodPatterson,ElPaso(AA) NelsonFigueroa,Tucson(AAA) May ErubielDurazo,ElPaso(AA) VicentePadilla,HighDesert(A.) June ErubielDurazo,ElPaso(AA)/Tucson(AAA) JohnPatterson,ElPaso(AA) July LyleOverbay,Missoula(R) JasonMartines,HighDesert(A) Aug./Sept. JackCust,HighDesert(A) Jeff Wilson,HighDesert(A)

2000 April JackCust,ElPaso(AA) NelsonFigueroa,Tucson(AAA) May AlexCabrera,ElPaso(AA) JohnnyRuffin,Tucson(AAA) June AlexCabrera,ElPaso(AA) GeraldoGuzman,Tucson(AAA) July BradCresse,HighDesert(A) ChrisCapuano,SouthBend(A)&JasonMartines,ElPaso(AA) Aug./Sept. LyleOverbay,ElPaso(AA)&JamieSykes,HighDesert(A) ChrisCapuano,SouthBend(A)

2001 April RobRyan,Tucson(AAA) JoseValverde,ElPaso(AA) May DougDeVore,ElPaso(AA) NickBierbrodt,ElPaso(AA)/Tucson(AAA) SteveNeal,SouthBend(A) June JesusCota,Missoula(R) ChrisCapuano,ElPaso(AA) July ScottHairston,Missoula(R) BeltranPerez,SouthBend(A) August ScottHairston,Missoula(R) RyanHolsten,Missoula(R)

2002 April ChadTracy,ElPaso(AA) OscarVillarreal,ElPaso(AA) May ScottHairston,SouthBend(A)&ChadTracy,ElPaso(AA) RyanHolsten,SouthBend(A)&DuanerSanchez,ElPaso(AA) June ChadMoeller,Tucson(AAA) AndrewGood,ElPaso(AA) July ScottHairston,SouthBend(A) BrandonMedders,Lancaster(A) August ScottHairston,SouthBend(A)/Lancaster(A) EdgarGonzalez,SouthBend(A)/Lancaster(A)

2003 April AlexCintron,Tucson(AAA) DustinNippert,SouthBend(A) May CraigAnsman,ElPaso(AA) BrianBruney,ElPaso(AA) June KyleNichols,Lancaster(A) ChrisCapuano,Tucson(AAA) July BillyMartin,Tucson(AAA) JaredDoyle,SouthBend(A)&PhilStockman,ElPaso(AA) August JamieD’Antona,Yakima(A) AngelRocha,Missoula(R)

2004 April LuisTerrero,Tucson(AAA) MattChico,SouthBend(A) May AndyGreen,Tucson(AAA) ClintGoocher,Lancaster(A) June ChrisSnyder,ElPaso(AA) LanceCormier,Tucson(AAA) July KyleNichols,Tucson(AAA) EnriqueGonzalez,Lancaster(A) August JoshKroeger,Tucson(AAA)&ChrisCarter,Yakima(A) DannyMuegge,SouthBend(A)

2005 April ConorJackson,Tucson(AAA) JonCastellanos,Lancaster(A) May MiguelMontero,Lancaster(A) EnriqueGonzalez,Tennessee(AA) June CarlosGonzalez,SouthBend(A) MattElliott,SouthBend(A) July StephenDrew,Lancaster(A) MattChico,Lancaster(A) August JayGarthwaite,Lancaster(A) DustinNippert,Tennessee(AA)

2006 April MiguelMontero,Tennessee(AA) MattChico,Lancaster(A) May ScottHairston,Tucson(AAA) GregSmith,Lancaster(A) June ChrisCarter,Tucson(AAA) RossOhlendorf,Tennessee(AA) July BrianBarden,Tucson(AAA) MattChico,Tennessee(AA) August CyleHankerd,Yakima(A)/Lancaster(A) OsbekCastillo,Missoula(R)

2007 April JustinUpton,Visalia(A) MattGreen,Mobile(AA) May CyleHankerd,Visalia(A) BrettAnderson,(SouthBend) June GerardoParra,SouthBend(A) EsmerlingVasquez,Mobile(AA) July ChrisCarter,Tucson(AAA) CesarValdez,SouthBend(A) August JosephBatten,Yakima(A) MattTorra,Visalia(A)

2008 April RicardoSosa,Visalia(A) MaxScherzer,Tucson(AAA) May JamieD’Antona,Tucson(AAA) YusmeiroPetit,Tucson(AAA) June DerrickWalker,SouthBend(A) KylerNewby,Visalia(A) July JoshWhitesell,Tucson(AAA) PatrickMcAnaney,Yakima(A) August JoshWhitesell,Tucson(AAA) ClayZavada,SouthBend(A)

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BiggesT D-Backs comeBack wins The D-backs have rallied from a deficit of at least 4 runs on 36 occasions. The complete list of comebacks:

Deficit Date Opponent Point of deficit Final Score6 down September 15, 1998 vs. San Francisco trailed 6-0, middle of the 4th won, 7-6 in 11 innings May 2, 2006 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers trailed 6-0, mid 5th won, 10-8 May 19, 2007 @ Pittsburgh trailed 7-1, end of the 3rd won, 9-8 June 19, 2007 vs. Tampa Bay trailed 7-1, mid 4th; 8-2, end of 5th won, 10-8 in 10 innings5 down April 18, 1998 vs. Florida trailed 5-0, middle of the 6th won, 7-5 August 20, 1998 @ Philadelphia trailed 9-4, end of the 7th won, 12-9 in 11 innings September 1, 2002 vs. San Francisco trailed 5-0, middle of the1st won, 7-6 July 7, 2003 vs. Colorado trailed 5-0, middle of the 4th won, 14-6 October 2, 2004 vs. San Diego trailed 5-0, middle of the 4th won, 7-6 May 19, 2006 vs. Atlanta trailed 5-0, middle of the 1st won 10-9 July 3, 2008 vs. Milwaukee trailed 5-0, middle of the 9th won, 6-54 down May 12, 1999 vs. Montreal trailed 6-2, middle of the 8th won, 8-6 July 30, 1999 @ Los Angeles Dodgers trailed 5-1, end of the 7th won, 6-5 October 2, 1999 vs. San Diego trailed 5-1, middle of the 7th won, 7-5 April 19, 2000 vs. Colorado trailed 6-2, middle of the 6th won, 8-7 July 5, 2000 @ Houston trailed 8-4, end of the 5th won, 12-9 August 20, 2000 vs. Chicago Cubs trailed 4-0, middle of the 3rd won, 5-4 July 14, 2001 @ Anaheim trailed 4-0, end of the 4th won, 7-5 August 19, 2001 vs. Chicago Cubs trailed 6-2, middle of the 3rd won, 13-6 May 17, 2002 vs. Philadelphia trailed 6-2, middle of the 5th won, 12-9 May 6, 2003 vs. Philadelphia trailed 4-0, middle of the 4th won, 6-5 June 22, 2003 vs. Cincinnati trailed 4-0, middle of the 1st won, 6-5 July 13, 2003 vs. San Francisco trailed 4-0, middle of the 1st won, 7-4 September 10, 2003 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers trailed 4-0, middle of the 8th won, 5-4 April 22, 2004 @ Milwaukee trailed 5-1, end of the 5th won, 11-9 June 3, 2004 vs. San Francisco trailed 4-0, middle of the 1st won, 11-5 September 16, 2004 vs. Colorado trailed 4-0, middle of the 2nd won, 8-5 September 17, 2005 vs. Colorado trailed 5-1, middle of the 5th won, 6-5 April 29, 2007 vs. San Francisco trailed 4-0, end of the 4th won, 5-4 June 23, 2007 vs. Baltimore trailed 4-0, middle of the 4th won, 7-4 July 14, 2007 vs. San Diego trailed 4-0, middle of the 5th won, 5-4 April 30, 2008 vs. Houston trailed 4-0, mid 1st; 6-2, mid 2nd won, 8-7 June 10, 2008 @ New York Mets trailed 5-1, top of the 3rd won, 9-5 June 12, 2008 @ New York Mets trailed 4-0, top of the 8th won, 5-4 August 20, 2008 vs. San Diego trailed 4-0, middle of the 1st won, 8-6 September 1, 2008 vs. St. Louis trailed 5-1, middle of the 3rd won, 8-6

Breaking Down The D-Backs(all-Time regular season)

By the Month March/April May June July August September/October 148-133 164-143 140-155 139-151 155-152 153-147

Score by Innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 TotalD-backs 996 769 924 912 939 949 981 892 605 70 70 37 19 16 20 18 17 19 -- 8,235Opponents 941 742 967 988 998 950 992 938 688 53 44 18 16 5 1 2 0 0 -- 8,259

chase FielD grounD rules 1.) Ball entering dugout or photographer’s area - OUT OF PLAY (Award by Book Rule).2.) Ball on top step (lip) of dugout - IN PLAY.3.) Ball striking guide wires that support backstop - OUT OF PLAY (no longer in flight if a batted ball).4.) Batted ball in flight strikes fence of right-field corner wall and leaves the field - HOME RUN.5.) Batted ball in flight strikes pole (painted black) above fence in right-center field - HOME RUN.6.) Batted ball in flight strikes right of yellow line in right-center field - HOME RUN.7.) Batted ball in flight strikes center field wall between yellow lines and caroms over shorter fence - HOME RUN.8.) Batted ball in flight striking above yellow line in batter’s eye and rebounding onto playing field - HOME RUN.9.) Batted ball striking yellow line - IN PLAY.10.) Batted ball strikes roof over fair territory: Ball shall be judged fair or foul in relation to where it strikes the ground or is touched by a fielder. If caught by fielder, batter is out and runners advance at own risk.11.) Batted ball strikes roof over foul territory - DEAD BALL. Ball shall be judged foul, regardless of where it strikes the ground or is touched by fielder. If caught by fielder - FOUL BALL, CANNOT BE CAUGHT.

HEIGHT, WEIGHT:6-0, 200

INTRODUCED:June 23, 2000

RESIDENCE:Baxters Denat Chase Field

D. Baxter the Bobcat came out of the bag on June 23, 2000, at Chase Field. The idea for the mascot came from Brantley Bell, son of former second baseman Jay Bell, who explained to his dad that the team should have a “BOB” cat as a mascot since the team played in the BOB (Bank One Ballpark). Bell informed management about his son’s idea and the mascot was developed. Today, Baxter has gained acceptance throughout the baseball world for his athleti-cism and an infamous “fur” ball. In addition to his numerous game-day responsibilities, Baxter also serves as an ambassador for the D-backs organization, venturing off the field to visit hospitals, schools, community festivals, and corporate functions throughout the Valley and the state of Arizona. At every home game, Baxter can be found signing autographs and taking photographs with all of his adoring fans. For more information on Baxter, call (602) 462-6630.

D. BAXTER THE BOBCATMascot

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D-Backs 2009 BirThDays January

4 Jailen Peguero (28) 9 Tony Peña (27)

February 4 Doug Slaten (29) 12 Chris Snyder (28) 16 Eric Byrnes (33) 22 Kyler Newby (22) 28 Trent Oeltjen (26)

March 16 Stephen Drew (26) Rusty Ryal (26) 17 Cesar Valdez (24) 26 Josh Wilson (28)

April 14 Josh Whitesell (27)

May 6 Gerardo Parra (22) 7 Conor Jackson (27) 9 Brandon Webb (30) Daniel Schlereth (23) 12 Felipe Lopez (29) 22 Chad Tracy (29) 24 Hector Ambriz (25) 28 Kirk Gibson (52) Leo Rosales (28)

June 1 Reid Mahon (26) 7 Evan Frey (23) 15 Tony Clark (37) 20 Brooks Brown (24) 22 Bryan Price (47) 28 Clay Zavada (25)

July 8 Leyson Septimo (24) 9 Miguel Montero (26) 14 Juan Gutierrez (26) 27 Max Scherzer (25)

August 3 Mark Reynolds (26) 17 Chad Qualls (31) 23 Chris Roberson (30) 25 Justin Upton (22) 27 Billy Buckner (26)

September 4 Jose Marte (26) 5 Chris Young (26) 9 Alex Romero (26) 14 John Hester (26) 17 Dan Haren (29) 19 Ryan Roberts (29) 21 Doug Davis (34) 26 Glenn Sherlock (49) 27 Jon Rauch (31) Jon Garland (30) Pedro Ciriaco (24) 30 Brandon Watson (28)

October 2 Scott Schoeneweis (36) 17 Seth Etherton (33) 21 Jon Coutlangus (29) 28 Bob Melvin (48) James Skelton (24)

November 4 Travis Blackley (27) 6 Lorenzo Bundy (51) 7 Esmerling Vasquez (26) 9 Tony Barnette (26) 18 Tom Gordon (42) 22 Yusmeiro Petit (25)

December 2 Chip Hale (45) 20 Augie Ojeda (35) Luke Carlin (29) 21 Ed Easley (24)

BiggesT D-Backs comeBack wins The D-backs have rallied from a deficit of at least 4 runs on 36 occasions. The complete list of comebacks:

Deficit Date Opponent Point of deficit Final Score6 down September 15, 1998 vs. San Francisco trailed 6-0, middle of the 4th won, 7-6 in 11 innings May 2, 2006 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers trailed 6-0, mid 5th won, 10-8 May 19, 2007 @ Pittsburgh trailed 7-1, end of the 3rd won, 9-8 June 19, 2007 vs. Tampa Bay trailed 7-1, mid 4th; 8-2, end of 5th won, 10-8 in 10 innings5 down April 18, 1998 vs. Florida trailed 5-0, middle of the 6th won, 7-5 August 20, 1998 @ Philadelphia trailed 9-4, end of the 7th won, 12-9 in 11 innings September 1, 2002 vs. San Francisco trailed 5-0, middle of the1st won, 7-6 July 7, 2003 vs. Colorado trailed 5-0, middle of the 4th won, 14-6 October 2, 2004 vs. San Diego trailed 5-0, middle of the 4th won, 7-6 May 19, 2006 vs. Atlanta trailed 5-0, middle of the 1st won 10-9 July 3, 2008 vs. Milwaukee trailed 5-0, middle of the 9th won, 6-54 down May 12, 1999 vs. Montreal trailed 6-2, middle of the 8th won, 8-6 July 30, 1999 @ Los Angeles Dodgers trailed 5-1, end of the 7th won, 6-5 October 2, 1999 vs. San Diego trailed 5-1, middle of the 7th won, 7-5 April 19, 2000 vs. Colorado trailed 6-2, middle of the 6th won, 8-7 July 5, 2000 @ Houston trailed 8-4, end of the 5th won, 12-9 August 20, 2000 vs. Chicago Cubs trailed 4-0, middle of the 3rd won, 5-4 July 14, 2001 @ Anaheim trailed 4-0, end of the 4th won, 7-5 August 19, 2001 vs. Chicago Cubs trailed 6-2, middle of the 3rd won, 13-6 May 17, 2002 vs. Philadelphia trailed 6-2, middle of the 5th won, 12-9 May 6, 2003 vs. Philadelphia trailed 4-0, middle of the 4th won, 6-5 June 22, 2003 vs. Cincinnati trailed 4-0, middle of the 1st won, 6-5 July 13, 2003 vs. San Francisco trailed 4-0, middle of the 1st won, 7-4 September 10, 2003 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers trailed 4-0, middle of the 8th won, 5-4 April 22, 2004 @ Milwaukee trailed 5-1, end of the 5th won, 11-9 June 3, 2004 vs. San Francisco trailed 4-0, middle of the 1st won, 11-5 September 16, 2004 vs. Colorado trailed 4-0, middle of the 2nd won, 8-5 September 17, 2005 vs. Colorado trailed 5-1, middle of the 5th won, 6-5 April 29, 2007 vs. San Francisco trailed 4-0, end of the 4th won, 5-4 June 23, 2007 vs. Baltimore trailed 4-0, middle of the 4th won, 7-4 July 14, 2007 vs. San Diego trailed 4-0, middle of the 5th won, 5-4 April 30, 2008 vs. Houston trailed 4-0, mid 1st; 6-2, mid 2nd won, 8-7 June 10, 2008 @ New York Mets trailed 5-1, top of the 3rd won, 9-5 June 12, 2008 @ New York Mets trailed 4-0, top of the 8th won, 5-4 August 20, 2008 vs. San Diego trailed 4-0, middle of the 1st won, 8-6 September 1, 2008 vs. St. Louis trailed 5-1, middle of the 3rd won, 8-6

D-Backs all-Time composiTe recorDsCLUB 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 TOTALAtlanta Braves 1-8 4-5 3-6 5-2 3-3 2-5 2-4 3-3 6-1 4-2 3-5 36-44Baltimore Orioles -- -- -- -- 2-1 -- 2-1 -- -- 5-1 -- 9-3Boston Red Sox -- -- -- -- 3-0 -- -- -- -- 1-2 1-2 5-4Chicago Cubs 5-7 7-2 5-4 6-3 4-2 2-4 4-2 5-2 4-2 4-2 2-4 48-34Chicago White Sox -- -- -- -- -- 2-1 -- 2-1 -- -- -- 4-2Cincinnati Reds 4-5 1-8 2-5 5-1 6-0 7-2 3-3 2-4 4-2 2-4 2-4 38-38Cleveland Indians -- -- -- -- 2-1 2-1 -- 0-3 -- -- -- 4-5Colorado Rockies 6-6 6-7 7-6 13-6 14-5 10-9 6-13 11-7 12-7 8-10 15-3 108-79Detroit Tigers -- -- -- 2-1 2-1 3-0 0-3 4-2 -- -- 2-1 13-8Florida Marlins 6-2 8-1 4-5 4-2 5-1 2-5 3-4 2-4 2-4 6-1 2-7 44-36Houston Astros 4-5 5-4 6-1 2-4 3-3 5-1 2-4 3-3 4-5 5-2 4-2 43-34Kansas City Royals -- -- -- 2-1 -- 2-1 -- 1-2 -- -- 1-2 6-6Los Angeles Angels 1-2 2-1 2-1 2-1 -- -- -- -- 1-2 -- -- 8-7Los Angeles Dodgers 4-8 7-6 7-6 10-9 9-10 10-9 3-16 13-5 8-10 8-10 8-10 87-99Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 5-4 4-5 3-3 4-2 3-3 3-3 2-4 3-3 2-5 2-5 37-40Minnesota Twins -- -- -- -- -- 2-1 1-2 1-2 -- -- 0-3 4-8New York Mets 4-5 7-2 2-7 3-3 5-2 4-2 3-4 1-6 1-6 3-4 3-3 36-44New York Yankees -- -- -- -- 1-2 -- 1-2 -- -- 0-3 -- 2-7Oakland Athletics 1-2 1-2 1-2 0-3 -- -- -- -- 3-0 -- 2-1 8-10Philadelphia Philles 2-7 8-1 8-1 3-4 4-3 4-2 1-5 3-4 1-5 5-1 3-4 42-37Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 5-2 7-2 4-2 4-2 3-3 2-4 3-4 5-1 5-4 4-3 48-30St. Louis Cardinals 2-7 4-4 5-4 2-4 2-4 3-3 1-5 2-5 4-3 4-3 3-4 32-46San Diego Padres 3-9 11-2 9-4 12-7 12-7 9-10 7-12 10-9 9-10 10-8 10-8 102-86San Francisco Giants 5-7 9-3 6-7 10-9 8-11 5-14 5-14 7-11 8-11 10-8 11-7 84-102Seattle Mariners 2-1 1-2 1-2 1-2 -- -- -- -- 0-3 -- -- 5-10Tampa Bay Rays -- -- -- -- -- -- 0-3 -- 0-3 2-1 -- 2-7Texas Rangers 1-3 3-3 2-4 -- -- -- -- -- 0-3 -- -- 6-13Toronto Blue Jays -- -- -- -- 1-2 -- 2-1 -- -- -- -- 3-3Washington Nationals* 2-7 6-3 4-5 3-3 4-2 4-2 0-6 2-4 1-5 6-1 4-2 36-40American League 5-8 7-8 6-9 7-8 11-7 11-4 6-12 8-10 4-11 8-7 6-9 79-93National League 60-89 93-54 79-68 85-62 87-57 73-74 45-99 69-75 72-75 82-65 76-71 821-789TOTALS 65-97 100-62 85-77 92-70 98-64 84-78 51-111 77-85 76-86 90-72 82-80 900-882 *Montreal Expos from 1998-2004, Washington Nationals from 2005-present

D-BACkS ALL-TIme FIRST DRAFT PICkS TheD-backsdidnot take the fielduntilMarch31,1998,but startedstocking theirminor leaguesystembeginningwiththe1996draft.Inthe12yearsthattheD-backshavedrafted,sixhavebeenselectedfromfour-yearuniversities,whilesevenhavebeenselectedstraightfromhighschool,including2007’sfirst-roundpick,JarrodParker.In1998and2000,Arizonadidnothaveafirst-roundselectionandmadetheirfirstpickinthethirdandsecondrounds,respectively,whilein2003theysecuredasecondfirst-roundpicktogowiththeirown.Belowisalistof theD-backsall-timefirstdraftselections:

Year Rd. No. Player Position School1996 1 30 NickBierbrodt LHP MillikanHS,LongBeach,CA1997 1 30 JackCust 1B ImmaculataHS,Somerville,NJ1998 3 103 DarrylConyer OF MissionBayHS,SanDiego,CA1999 1 4 CoreyMyers INF ScottsdaleHS,Scottsdale,AZ2000 2 69 MichaelSchultz RHP LoyolaMarymountUniversity2001 1 22 JasonBulger RHP ValdostaStateUniversity2002 1 27 SergioSantos SS MaterDeiHS,SantaAna,CA2003 1 19 ConorJackson 1B Universityof California-Berkeley 29 CarlosQuentin OF StanfordUniversity2004 1 15 StephenDrew SS FloridaStateUniversity2005 1 1 JustinUpton SS GreatBridgeHS,Chesapeake,VA2006 1 11 MaxScherzer RHP Universityof Missouri-Columbia2007 1 9 JarrodParker RHP NorwellHS,Bluffton,IN2008 1 26 DanielSchlereth LHP Universityof Arizona

D-Backs all-Time recorD on holiDayseaster (2-5) April 12, 1998 @ San Diego L, 2-4April 4, 1999 Idle -April 23, 2000 San Francisco L, 7-12 April 15, 2001 @ Colorado L, 7-10 (10) March 31, 2002 Idle - April 20, 2003 @ St. Louis W, 1-0April 11, 2004 St. Louis L, 5-6March 27, 2005 Idle -April 16, 2006 Houston L, 8-5April 8, 2007 @ Washington W, 3-1

mother’s Day (4-7) May 10, 1998 @ Philadelphia L, 4-7 May 9, 1999 New York Mets W, 11-6 May 14, 2000 @ San Diego L, 1-3 May 13, 2001 Philadelphia W, 6-1 May 12, 2002 @ Philadelphia L, 1-3 May 11, 2003 @ Pittsburgh W, 2-1 May 9, 2004 Philadelphia L, 1-7May 8, 2005 Pittsburgh L, 2-16May 14, 2006 @ St. Louis W, 7-6May 13, 2007 @ Houston L, 2-5May 11, 2008 @ Chicago Cubs L, 4-6

memorial Day (5-5)May 25, 1998 San Diego W, 3-2 May 31, 1999 @ Montreal W, 8-5 (10) May 29, 2000 St. Louis L, 0-3 May 28, 2001 @ San Francisco W, 2-1 (12) May 27, 2002 @ San Francisco L, 3-7 May 26, 2003 San Diego W, 8-4 May 31, 2004 San Francisco L, 4-8May 30, 2005 Idle -May 29, 2006 @ New York Mets L, 8-7May 28, 2007 @ Philadelphia W, 5-4May 26, 2008 @ Atlanta L, 3-7

Father’s Day (4-7) June 21, 1998 @ St. Louis L, 4-5 June 20, 1999 Atlanta L, 4-10 June 18, 2000 @ Colorado L, 2-19 June 17, 2001 Detroit W, 8-3 June 16, 2002 Detroit W, 11-2 June 15, 2003 @ Minnesota W, 12-8 June 20, 2004 Tampa Bay L, 1-2June 19, 2005 @ Cleveland L, 2-3June 18, 2006 @ Texas L, 10-7June 17, 2007 @ Baltimore W, 6-4June 15, 2008 Kansas City L, 3-8

independence Day (7-4) July 4, 1998 @ Houston W, 7-4 July 4, 1999 @ St. Louis W, 17-5July 4, 2000 @ Houston W, 10-4July 4, 2001 @ Houston W, 3-2July 4, 2002 San Francisco W, 6-3 July 4, 2003 @ Los Angeles Dodgers W, 3-1 (10)July 4, 2004 Minnesota W, 6-2July 4, 2005 St. Louis L, 10-3July 4, 2006 @ Los Angeles Dodgers L, 11-3July 4, 2007 @ St. Louis L, 4-5July 4, 2008 San Diego L, 1-5

labor Day (2-4) September 7, 1998 Los Angeles Dodgers W, 4-2 September 6, 1999 Idle -September 4, 2000 Idle -September 3, 2001 Idle -September 2, 2002 Los Angeles Dodgers L, 1-19 September 1, 2003 San Francisco L, 0-2 September 6, 2004 Idle -September 5, 2005 Idle -September 4, 2006 @ Florida L, 8-5September 3, 2007 San Diego L, 2-10September 1, 2008 St. Louis W, 8-6

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D-Backs opening Day sTarTers By posiTion

P -- Randy Johnson (6), Brandon Webb (3), Andy Benes (1), Javier Vazquez (1)C -- Damian Miller (3), Chris Snyder (3), Jorge Fabregas (1), Koyie Hill (1), Brent Mayne (1),

Chad Moeller (1), Kelly Stinnett (1)1B -- Conor Jackson (3), Mark Grace (2), Travis Lee (2), Erubiel Durazo (1), Lyle Overbay (1),

Richie Sexson (1), Chad Tracy (1)2B -- Jay Bell (3), Orlando Hudson (3), Junior Spivey (2), Roberto Alomar (1), Craig Counsell

(1), Edwin Diaz (1)3B -- Matt Williams (4), Chad Tracy (2), Craig Counsell (1), Troy Glaus (1), Lenny Harris (1),

Shea Hillenbrand (1), Mark Reynolds (1)SS -- Tony Womack (4), Stephen Drew (2), Tony Batista (1), Jay Bell (1), Alex Cintron (1),

Royce Clayton (1), Craig Counsell (1)LF -- Luis Gonzalez (8), Brent Brede (1), Eric Byrnes (1), Scott Hairston (1)CF -- Steve Finley (6), Chris Young (2), Jose Cruz Jr. (1), Devon White (1), Eric Byrnes (1)RF -- Danny Bautista (4), Karim Garcia (1), Bernard Gilkey (1), Shawn Green (2), Travis Lee

(1), Eric Byrnes (1), Justin Upton (1)

D-Backs uniForm numBers 1 Andy Green*, Olrando Hudson 2 Roberto Alomar, Chris Burke, Hanley Frias, Jerry Gil, Kevin

Seitzer, Rick Schu*, Juan Sosa 3 Carlos Baerga, Danny Klassen*, Bob Melvin 4 Emilio Bonifacio, Craig Counsell, David Eckstein, Quinton

McCracken*, Dante Powell, Donnie Sadler* 5 Scott Hairston*, Chip Hale*, Robby Hammock*, Koyie Hill*,

Andy Stankiewicz, Tony Womack 6 Ryan Christenson*, Jason Conti*, Stephen Drew, Andy Fox,

Brent Mayne, Quinton McCracken* 7 Robby Hammock*, Danny Klassen*, Carlos Quentin 8 Mike Aldrete, Ryan Christenson*, Mike DiFelice, Felix Jose, Matt

Kata*, Rob Ryan*, Lee Tinsley 9 Jeff Cirillo, Scott Hairston*, Rick Schu*, Matt Williams 10 Tony Batista, Alex Cintron*, Royce Clayton, Andy Green*, Justin

Upton, Turner Ward 11 Jose Guillen, Matt Kata*, Mark Little, Augie Ojeda, Donnie

Sadler*, Richie Sexson, Buck Showalter 12 Alex Cintron*, Jorge Fabregas, Steve Finley, Chip Hale, Jeff

Salazar* 13 Alberto Callaspo*, Tony Clark*, Jason Conti*, Midre Cummings,

Mark Davis, Jeff Fassero 14 Brian Barden, Tim Olson, Eddie Rodriguez, Carlos Tosca 15 Brent Brede, Bob Brenly, Shawn Green, Dan Haren, Koyie Hill*,

Rob Ryan*, Jeff Salazar* 16 Casey Fossum, Conor Jackson*, Travis Lee, Chad Moeller*,

Reggie Sanders 17 Bobby Estalella, Mark Grace, Tommy Jones, Jim Presley,

Brandon Webb* 18 Edwin Diaz*, Chris Donnels, Chris Jones, Chad Tracy 19 Willie Blair, Jack Cust, Dan Plesac, Chris Snyder, Robin Yount 20 Luis Gonzalez, Jeff Suppan 21 Randy Choate*, Jamie D’Antona, Dwayne Murphy, Al Pedrique,

Jason Smith 22 Eric Byrnes, Jose Cruz Jr., Mike Koplove*, Greg Swindell, Devon

White 23 Kirk Gibson, Bernard Gilkey, Matt Mieske, Lyle Overbay*, Steve

Sparks, Javier Vazquez, Bob Wolcott* 24 Lorenzo Bundy, Karim Garcia, John Patterson, Bob Welch*,

Chris Young 25 Miguel Batista*, David Dellucci, Troy Glaus, Alan Zinter 26 Ricky Bottalico, Doug DeVore, Damian Miller, Miguel Montero* 27 Mark Reynolds, Armando Reynoso, Luis Terrero 28 Greg Colbrunn*, Buddy Groom, Shea Hillenbrand, Brandon

Medders*, Alex Romero 29 Danny Bautista, Lenny Harris, Hensley Meulens, Claudio Vargas*,

Josh Whitesell, Bob Wolcott* 30 Brian Bruney*, Jeff DaVanon, Gregg Olson, Todd Stottlemyre* 31 Edgar Gonzalez*, Matt Herges, Matt Mantei, Aaron Small, Russ

Springer* 32 Randy Choate, Lance Cormier, Adam Dunn, J.D. Durbin, Alan

Embree, Rick Helling, Byung-Hyun Kim*, Albie Lopez, Todd

Stottlemyre*, Bob Welch*, Bob Wickman 33 Jay Bell, Billy Buckner, Randy Choate* 34 Brian Anderson, Tony Clark*, Conor Jackson*, Stephen Randolph 35 Greg Colbrunn*, Mike Myers, Bryan Price, Chris Speier, Kelly

Stinnett 36 Kerry Ligtenberg, Mike Morgan, Jailen Peguero, Brady Raggio,

Erik Sabel*, Scott Service, Clint Sodowsky 37 Juan Cruz, Omar Daal, Brad Halsey, Shane Reynolds, Junior

Spivey 38 Joel Adamson, Alex Cabrera*, Brandon Lyon, Curt Schilling 39 Brian Bruney*, Alex Cabrera*, Dana Eveland, Mike Fetters, Javier

Lopez, Barry Manuel, Chad Moeller*, Max Scherzer 40 Andy Benes, Darren Holmes*, Joe Kennedy, Bill Murphy, Shane

Nance, Eddie Oropesa*, Dennys Reyes, Bobby Witt 41 Greg Aquino, Bobby Chouinard*, Edwin Diaz*, Bret Prinz 42 Retired for Jackie Robinson 43 Miguel Batista*, Yamil Benitez, Dan Carlson, Josh Kroeger, Raul Mondesi, Brandon Villafuerte 44 Alberto Callaspo*, Erubiel Durazo, Michael Gosling, Micah

Owings, Amaury Telemaco 45 Elmer Dessens, Chad Durbin, Ken Huckaby, Vicente Padilla,

Doug Slaten*, Claudio Vargas*, Tim Worrell 46 Willie Banks, Scott Brow, Darren Holmes*, Wil Ledezma, Russ

Springer* 47 Nick Bierbrodt, Eddie Oropesa*, Felix Rodriguez, Leo Rosales,

Johnny Ruffin, Jose Valverde, Ernie Young 48 Rod Barajas, Juan Brito, Enrique Gonzalez, Chris Michalak,

Vladimir Nunez*, Russ Ortiz, Yusmeiro Petit* 49 Bryan Corey, Edgar Gonzalez*, Doug Davis, Byung-Hyun Kim* 50 Jason Bulger, Ben Ford, John Frascatore, Geraldo Guzman, Jorge

Julio, Chuck Kniffin, Dennis Lewallyn, Yusmeiro Petit*, Chad Qualls, Ed Vosberg

51 Randy Johnson, Mike Robertson 52 Mark Connor, Andrew Good, Brandon Medders*, Mike Mohler,

Jose Parra, Duaner Sanchez 53 Glenn Sherlock 54 Troy Brohawn, Casey Daigle, Eddie Oropesa* 55 Brian Butterfield, Robert Ellis, Shawn Estes, Brandon Webb* 56 Nelson Figueroa, Tony Pena, Erik Sabel*, Oscar Villarreal 57 Armando Almanza, Chris Capuano, Bobby Chouinard*, Eric

Knott, Dustin Nippert, Ricky Pickett, Jon Rauch 58 Mike Koplove*, Efrain Valdez60 Miguel Montero* 61 Livan Hernandez, Lyle Overbay* 62 Mike Schultz63 Doug Slaten* 66 Neil Weber 67 Vladimir Nunez*76 Mike Koplove**Indicates multiple uniform numbers.

HOW THE D-BACKS WERE BUILTFIRST-YEAR PLAYER DRAFT

Player Year Round SchoolBrandon Webb 2000 8th University of Kentucky Doug Slaten 2000 17th Pierce College (CA)Chad Tracy 2001 7th East Carolina UniversityChris Snyder 2002 2nd University of HoustonConor Jackson 2003 1st University of CaliforniaStephen Drew 2004 1st Florida State UniversityMark Reynolds 2004 16th University of Virginia*Justin Upton 2005 1st Great Bridge High SchoolKyler Newby 2005 50th Mesa Community College (AZ)Max Scherzer 2007 1st University of Missouri * indicates first overall selection

RULE 5 DRAFTPlayer Date Former ClubJames Skelton December 11, 2008 Detroit Tigers

ACQUIRED BY TRADEPlayer Date Former ClubChris Young December 20, 2005 Chicago White SoxDoug Davis November 25, 2006 Milwaukee BrewersYusmeiro Petit March 26, 2007 Florida MarlinsBilly Buckner December 14, 2007 Kansas City RoyalsJuan Gutierrez December 14, 2007 Houston AstrosDan Haren December 14, 2007 Oakland AthleticsChad Qualls December 14, 2007 Houston AstrosTony Clark July 17, 2008 San Diego PadresJon Rauch July 22, 2008 Washington NationalsLeo Rosales July 27, 2007 San Diego PadresJose Marte March 28, 2008 Texas RangersJon Coutlangus April 7, 2008 Cincinnati RedsScott Schoeneweis December 12, 2008 New York Mets

ACQUIRED VIA WAIVERSPlayer Date Former ClubAlex Romero January 18, 2007 Minnesota TwinsJosh Whitesell March 14, 2008 Washington Nationals

SIGNED AS A FREE AGENTPlayer Date Former ClubEric Byrnes December 27, 2005 Baltimore OriolesFelipe Lopez December 12, 2008 St. Louis CardinalsTravis Blackley December 19, 2008 Philadelphia PhilliesJon Garland January 29, 2009 Los Angeles AngelsTom Gordon February 6, 2009 Philadelphia Phillies

SIGNED AS A FREE AGENT TO A MINOR LEAGUE CONTRACTPlayer DateMiguel Montero April 23, 2001Tony Pena June 13, 2002Leyson Septimo February 19, 2003Pedro Ciriaco February 28, 2003Esmerling Vasquez March 2, 2003Cesar Valdez May 2, 2005Jailen Peguero November 1, 2006Augie Ojeda November 20, 2006Clay Zavada June 19, 2008

BATTING CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATIONS: To win a batting title a player must have 502 or more actual plate appearances, the equivalent of 3.1 appearances for each of the 162 scheduled games.

DISABLED LISTS:(1) 15-DAY DISABLED LIST--The minimum period of inactivity is 15 calendar days. There is no limit on the number of players that may be on the list at one time.(2) EMERGENCY DISABLED LIST--The minimum period of inactivity is 60 calendar days. There is no limit on the number of players on this list at one time, but his list may only be used when the club is at the maximum limit of 40 players under control. Players on the 60-day list do no count against the 40-man roster.

EARNED RUN AVERAGE CHAMPION QUALIFICATIONS: To win the ERA title a pitcher must have at least as many innings pitched as the number of games scheduled for each club in his league that season and have the lowest ERA.

MAJOR LEAGUE YEAR: 172 days constitutes a full year of Major League service.

PINCH HITTING: A player shall be considered a pinch-hitter only if he enters the game as a substitute batter and then only on his first time at bat, which must be before he becomes a fielder. If the team bats around in the inning and a pinch hitter comes up a second time, he will not be considered a pinch hitter the second time.

ROOKIE QUALIFICATIONS: A player shall be considered a rookie unless, during a previous season or seasons, he has:(1) Exceeded 130 at bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues, or(2) Accumulated more than 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club or clubs during the period of the 25-man roster (excluding time in military service).

SAVE RULE: A pitcher shall be credited with a save when he meets all three of the following conditions:(1) He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his club, and(2) He is not the winning pitcher, and(3) He qualifies under one of the following conditions: (a) He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches at least one inning, or (b) He enters the game regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either on base, at bat, or on deck (that is, the potential tying run is either already on base or is one of the first two batsmen he faces), or (c) He pitches effectively for at least three innings.

SUSPENDED GAMES: For the purpose of this rule, all performances in the completion of a suspended game shall be con-sidered as occurring on original date of this game.

WAIVER REGULATIONS: From 30 days after the start of the season, players are available for claiming off waivers in reverse order of standings, at the time waivers expire. Otherwise, players are available for claiming off waivers in reverse order of standings at the close of the preceding season. With respect to trades, no waivers are necessary from 5 p.m. (ET) the after the scheduled end of the regular season through July 31. Waivers are necessary from August 1 through the day after the scheduled end of the regular season.

BATTING AVERAGE: Divide the number of at bats into the number of hits.

EARNED RUN AVERAGE: Multiply the number of earned runs by nine, take that number and divide it by the total innings pitched.

FIELDING PERCENTAGE: Divide the total number of putouts and assists by total chances (putouts, assists and errors).

MAGIC NUMBERS: Determine the number of games yet to be played, add one, then subtract the number of games ahead in the loss column of the standings from the closest opponent.

ON-BASE PERCENTAGE: Add the total of hits, walks and hit by pitches and divide by the total of at bats, walks, hit by pitches and sacrifice flies.

SLUGGING PERCENTAGE: Divide total bases by the total times at bat. (At bats do not include walks, sacrifices, hit by pitcher, or times awarded first base by interference or obstruction).

WINNING PERCENTAGE: Divide the number of games won by the total games won and lost.

ITEMS OF INTEREST

HOW TO FIGURE

Joe Black On May 17, 2002, Major League Baseball and the Arizona Diamondbacks suffered a great loss with the passing of Joseph Black, Jr.. He began his playing career in the Negro Leagues and shuffled through various professional leagues before making his Major League debut in 1952 with the Brooklyn Dodgers as a teammate of Jackie Robinson. In his rookie season, Joe made baseball history when he became the first African-American pitcher to win a World Series game and was eventually named the National League Rookie of the Year.

Joe remained an integral part of baseball following his playing days. As Vice President of B.A.T., the Baseball Assistance Team, he dedicated his time to helping fellow baseball players who had fallen on hard times. He contributed his vast knowledge of the game as a consultant to the Commissioner of Major League Baseball. A resident of Phoenix, he worked in the D-backs’ Community Affairs department, sharing his stories as a guest speaker for numerous community groups. Beyond baseball, Joe was a pioneer in the business world and worked tirelessly to impact the civil and human rights advancements for minorities. In remembrance of Joe, a baseball bearing his name hangs from the rafters of Chase Field, along with the retired number of his former Brooklyn Dodger teammate Jackie Robinson. The Arizona Fall League honors Joe’s memory with the Joe Black Trophy, awarded to the league’s Most Valuable Player each year.

PGA GOLFER BACKS D-BACKS Starting in 2008, the Arizona Diamondbacks and former Arizona State

University golfer Chez Reavie entered into a unique partnership for the MLB club to sponsor the Scottsdale, Ariz. resident during his rookie season on the PGA Tour. Reavie wore the D-backs “A” logo on his Quagmire Golf shirts and featured the team’s “D” snake logo on his Titleist golf bag in most of the PGA Tour events in 2008 and will continue to do so in 2009. After winning his first PGA Tour event when shooting a final-round 70

to win the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario in July 2008, the national golf press dubbed him the “Small Unit.” At 5-foot-9, the “Small Unit” moniker was a joking reference to former D-backs pitcher Randy Johnson, who is 6-foot-10. He led the RBC Canadian Open wire to wire and finished 17-under to beat Billy Mayfair by three strokes. For earning his first career PGA Tour victory, Reavie threw out the first pitch prior to a D-backs game at Chase Field in September 2008. Reavie became one of 12 first-time winners on the PGA Tour in 2008,

including four rookie winners. He made the cut in 21 of his 30 tournaments and also ranked 71st on the PGA Tour money list with $1,444,102 in earnings in 2008. “We hope that attaching our brand to one of the up-and-coming golfers

on tour will be beneficial again after Chez was one of the few rookies to win a PGA Tour event in 2008,” said D-backs’ President and CEO Derrick Hall. “It makes it even more special to know that Chez is an enthusiastic D-backs fan.” Reavie won the 2001 U.S. Public Links during his three-time All-America

career at ASU. He joined the Nationwide Tour in 2006, made the cut in his first 15 starts and finished in the Top 25 on eight occa-sions. After five placements of 13th or better in his first 12 events in 2007, Reavie won the Knoxville Open and assured himself of joining the PGA Tour in 2008.

rememBering our FrienDsJohn michaelson

radio Booth The Sports 620 KTAR Radio booth at Chase Field was named after John Michaelson prior to the 2001 season, honoring the veteran producer/engineer who passed away in the winter of 2000. A veteran behind the scenes in radio brodcasting for years, including three seasons on D-back broadcasts, John was a tireless worker and friend to all who came in contact with him.

steve pascente memorial press lounge

Steve Pascente was one of the most dedicated at his craft and died while on location covering football in Washington D.C. His wife, Julie, has kept his memory alive with the Steve Pascente Charitable Foundation, which supports a variety of foundations includ-ing Widowed With Children, The Steve Pascente Memorial Scholarships at Arizona State University and The Andre House. When the D-backs opened the 1998 season against the Colorado Rockies, Nick Pascente, the son of Steve and Julie, served as honorary batboy.

Dick Dozermemorial press Box

Dick Dozer spent the majority of his life covering Major League Baseball for the Chicago Tribune, but he was hardly a stranger to the Valley. After leaving the beat of the big leagues, he arrived in Phoenix and wrote for the Gazette, while also contributing his time in organizing the annual “Dream Game,” an oldtimers contest that benefitted the Phoenix Memorial Hospital Foundation, and working with the Mesa Ho-Ho-Kams. Dozer was BBWAA Chapter President in 1976. He passed away in 1994, yet his memory lives on daily in the D-backs’ front office. His son, Rich, was an integral player in the D-backs inception serving as team President from 1995 through 2006 and has an executive conference room named in his honor.

roaD rainouTs Rainout Date Opponent Reschedule Date Outcome April 15, 1998 St. Louis Doubleheader - April 16, 1998 Split doubleheader May 9, 1998 Philadelphia Doubleheader - August 20, 1998 Split doubleheader April 16, 2000 San Francisco Doubleheader - September 23, 2000 Split doubleheader June 16, 2000 Colorado Single game - September 25, 2000 D-backs victory August 2, 2002 New York - NL Doubleheader - August 3, 2003 D-backs sweep April 26, 2003 New York - NL Doubleheader - April 27, 2003 D-backs sweep June 12, 2003 Kansas City Single game - September 4, 2003 D-backs victory September 21, 2004 Colorado Doubleheader - September 23, 2004 D-backs swept June 3, 2005 Philadelphia Doubleheader - June 4, 2005 D-backs swept May 11, 2006 Pittsburgh Single game - June 19, 2006 D-backs victory June 2, 2006 Atlanta Doubleheader - June 3, 2006 D-backs sweep August 2, 2006 Chicago - NL Doubleheader - August 3, 2006 Split doubleheader September 1, 2006 Washington Doubleheader - September 2, 2006 D-backs swept