2003 Arizona Diamondbacks season

The 2003 Arizona Diamondbacks season was the franchise's 6th season in Major League Baseball and their 6th season at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Arizona, as members of the National League West. They looked to improve on their 98Ã¢ÂÂ64 record from 2002. They looked to contend in what was once again a strong National League West. They finished the season with a record of 84Ã¢ÂÂ78, good enough for third place in the division.

Offseason

December 15, 2002: Erubiel Durazo was traded by the Diamondbacks to the Oakland Athletics as part of a 4-team trade. The Cincinnati Reds sent Elmer Dessens and cash to the Diamondbacks. The Toronto Blue Jays sent Felipe LÃÂ³pez to the Reds. The Athletics sent a player to be named later to the Blue Jays. The Athletics completed the deal by sending Jason Arnold (minors) to the Blue Jays on December 16.
January 30, 2003: Ricky Bottalico was signed as a free agent by the Diamondbacks.
February 14, 2003: Scott Service was signed as a free agent by the Diamondbacks.

September 19, 2003: Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson hit a home run off of Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Doug Davis, his only home run in his MLB career.

June 3, 2003: 2003 Major League Baseball draft
Conor Jackson was drafted by the Diamondbacks in the 1st round (19th pick). Player signed June 16, 2003.
Carlos Quentin was drafted by the Diamondbacks in the 1st round (29th pick). Player signed July 2, 2003.
June 16, 2003: Scott Service was selected off waivers from the Diamondbacks by the Toronto Blue Jays.
June 29, 2003: Matt Williams was released by the Diamondbacks.
July 29, 2003: David Dellucci, Bret Prinz, and John Prowl (minors) were traded by the Diamondbacks to the New York Yankees for RaÃÂºl MondesÃÂ and cash.

Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts