Arizona Diamondbacks

Randy Johnson, Miguel Montero, Chad Tracy to begin season on disabled list

PHOENIX, 03/30/2008 -- The Arizona Diamondbacks today announced the 25-man roster that will open the 2008 season. The 11th Opening Day roster in franchise history will include 12 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five outfielders.

The final roster:

PITCHERS (12): #37 Juan Cruz, #49 Doug Davis (L), #31 Edgar Gonzalez, #15 Dan Haren, #38 Brandon Lyon, #52 Brandon Medders, #44 Micah Owings, #56 Tony Pena, #48 Yusmeiro Petit, #50 Chad Qualls, #45 Doug Slaten (L), #17 Brandon Webb.

CATCHERS (2): #7 Robby Hammock, #19 Chris Snyder.

INFIELDERS (6): #2 Chris Burke, #6 Stephen Drew (L), #1 Orlando Hudson (S), #34 Conor Jackson, #11 Augie Ojeda (S), #27 Mark Reynolds.    » read more »

Arizona D-backs sends Dustin Nippert to Texas Rangers in trade

PHOENIX, 03/28/2008 -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded right-handed pitcher Dustin Nippert to the Texas Rangers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jose Marte, as announced by Diamondbacks executive vice president and general manager Josh Byrnes.

Jose Marte split last season between Class A Bakersfield and Class A Clinton, combining to 4-4 with a 5.23 ERA (32 earned runs in 53 innings) with 38 walks, 67 strikeouts and 14 saves in 45 games.

Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Cubs on May 1, 2001, Marte was signed by the Rangers on Nov. 1, 2004, and has been in their organization since. He had a career-high 12 saves and 71 strikeouts for Clinton in 2006.    » read more »

Left-handed pitcher to undergo surgery on April 10 and begin treatment

PHOENIX, 03/28/2008 -- The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that left-handed pitcher Doug Davis has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and will begin treatment after undergoing surgery on April 10. Doug Davis will make his scheduled start on Friday in an exhibition game against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field and then make his first two starts during the regular season.    » read more »

03/29/2008, Oklahoma City, Okla. -- The Texas Rangers announced this afternoon that the club has acquired right-handed pitcher Dustin Nippert from Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Minor League right-handed pitcher Jose Marte.

Dustin Nippert, 26, has spent time in the Major Leagues in each of the last 3 seasons. The 6-foot-7, 200-pound Nippert was competing for a spot in the Arizona bullpen this spring. He made his Major League debut in 2005, when he was the Diamondbacks' Minor League Pitcher of the Year after going 8-3 with a 2.36 ERA in 18 games/starts for Double-A Tennessee.    » read more »

03/24/2008, TUCSON, Ariz. -- The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today that they have optioned right-handed pitchers Billy Buckner and Leo Rosales to Tucson (AAA).

The Arizona D-backs now have 35 players in camp. The breakdown includes 17 pitchers (16 roster/1 non-roster); 3 catchers (3 roster/0 non-roster); 9 infielders (7 roster/2 non-roster) and 6 outfielders (5 roster/1 non-roster).

Source: MLB

03/16/2008, TUCSON, Ariz. -- The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today that they have optioned INF Emilio Bonifacio, C Wilkin Castillo and RHP Emiliano Fruto to Tucson (Triple-A) and reassigned OF Tim Raines, Jr. to Minor League camp.

The Arizona D-backs now have 38 players in camp. The breakdown includes 19 pitchers (18 roster/1 non-roster); 3 catchers (3 roster/0 non-roster); 9 infielders (7 roster/2 non-roster) and 7 outfielders (5 roster/2 non-roster).

Source: MLB

03/13/2008, TUCSON, Ariz. -- The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today that they have optioned INF Javier Brito and RHP Max Scherzer to Tucson (AAA) and reassigned C Ed Easley to Minor League camp.

The Arizona D-backs now have 44 players in camp. The breakdown includes:

- 21 pitchers (20 roster/1 non-roster);
- 4 catchers (4 roster/0 non-roster);
- 10 infielders (8 roster/2 non-roster); and
- 9 outfielders (5 roster/4 non-roster).

Source: MLB

Fans are invited to blow off work and celebrate Opening Day

03/11/2008 -- After an amazing 2007 campaign that saw the Arizona Diamondbacks win the National League West title, D-backs fever is sweeping the state of Arizona. The excitement is extremely contagious, but fear not, there is a remedy and a prescription is being offered on opening day when fans are invited to be part of the D-backs and FSN Arizona's "Play Hooky Day."    » read more »

03/09/2008, PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today that they have reassigned the following nine players to Minor League camp:

Pitchers (6) -- RHP Hector Ambriz, RHP Brooks Brown, RHP Barry Enright, RHP Matt Green, RHP Wes Roemer and LHP Mark Rosen.

Catchers (1) -- Frank Curerri.

Infielders (1) -- Jaime D'Antona.

Outfielders (1) -- Chris Rahl.    » read more »

03/09/2008, PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today that they have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with the following 23 players:

Pitchers (13) -- RHP Billy Buckner, RHP Emiliano Fruto, RHP Edgar Gonzalez, RHP Juan Gutierrez, RHP Brandon Medders, LHP Bill Murphy, RHP Dustin Nippert, RHP Micah Owings, RHP Jailen Peguero, RHP Yusmeiro Petit, RHP Leo Rosales, LHP Doug Slaten and RHP Esmerling Vasquez.

Catchers (3) -- Wilkin Castillo, Robbie Hammock and Miguel Montero.

Infielders (4) -- Emilio Bonifacio, Javier Brito, Conor Jackson and Mark Reynolds.    » read more »

D-Backs release promotional schedule

02/25/2008, PHOENIX -- Single-game tickets for the National League West Division Champion Arizona Diamondbacks' 2008 home schedule, including Opening Day on April 7 versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the exhibition games on March 28 versus the Colorado Rockies and March 29 versus the Monterrey Sultanes, will go on sale this Saturday at 9 a.m.    » read more »

02/21/2008, PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have extended the contracts of President Derrick Hall and General Manager Josh Byrnes through 2015, according to General Partner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Moorad. With the contract extension, Byrnes was also promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager.    » read more »

02/20/2008, PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks will hold National Anthem auditions at Chase Field on Feb. 27 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Performers can check-in on the Gila River Casinos Plaza near the Chase Field Ticket Office. There is no appointment necessary and performers will audition in the order in which they arrive. Performers are encouraged to bring a musical resume, although it is not mandatory.    » read more »

D-backs to unveil 10th anniversary celebration plans at event

02/05/2008, PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today the list of 17 players scheduled to participate in the organization's annual Fan Fest this Saturday on the Gila River Casinos Plaza and main concourse of Chase Field. Fan Fest is free for the public to attend and includes D-backs autograph and photograph sessions, live interviews and question-and-answer seminars, memorabilia and sports card sales, and other interactive opportunities with current players, coaches and broadcasters from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.    » read more »

- Former ASU Star to feature D-backs logo on shirt at the PGA's FBR Open at TPC Scottsdale

01/30/2008, PHOENIX -- The 2007 National League West Division Champion Arizona Diamondbacks announced today that they will sponsor PGA Tour rookie Chez Reavie during this week's FBR Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Reavie will wear the D-backs' "A" logo on his Quagmire Golf shirts during the tournament this week.    » read more »