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Apr. 12 Final	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Milwaukee	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	3	6	0
Arizona	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	7	2

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Schilling good, but not good enough vs. Brewers
W: Kinney (1-1) L: Schilling (0-2) S: DeJean (3)
HR: Mil- None Ari- None

Moeller catches opportunity


	Moeller is ready for an increased workload.

Chad Moeller hopes to make the most of his opportunity as the Diamondbacks' No. 1 catcher, the East Valley Tribune reported. Rod Barajas -- who had been slated to share time with Moeller this season -- will be on the disabled list through at least April 21 because of a strained left hamstring. "It's an opportunity to get back there," Moeller told the newspaper. "Nothing about me wants to be a backup catcher. Without question I want to be a starting catcher and I want to be out there every day." The initial plan was for Barajas to catch Elmer Dessens and Curt Schilling, giving Moeller about 60 percent of the playing time.

Youthful tonic


	Bryant

Lyle Overbay couldn't stop smiling after hitting his first major league home run April 7 against the Dodgers -- a pinch-hit, game-winning two-run shot in the 12th inning. "You kind of dream about it," said the 26-year-old rookie after Arizona' 6-4 victory. "I was wondering if it would ever come or not." Overbay began the season as Arizona's first baseman, but was just 2-for-15 this year (.133) and 4-for-27 as a major leaguer (.148) when he came to the plate. "I've been feeling better in the cage,'' he said. "It's kind of a relief to take it out in the game.''

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NEWS AND NOTES

The Diamondbacks recalled RHP John Patterson from Triple-A Tucson on April 11 and sent RHP Scott Service back to the Sidewinders.

2B Junior Spivey, mired in a 1-for-17 slump, got the day off April 9 against the Dodgers. "I'm not getting the job done, that's obvious," said Spivey, who hit .301 last season. "I feel fine, I'm just not having much success right now. I'll pull out of it, I'm not worried."

Scott Service got the save April 7 against the Dodgers -- his first save since Sept. 22, 2000, for Oakland at Seattle, and the 16th save of his career.

The Diamondbacks moved RH reliever Bret Prinz (groin) from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL on April 4. Prinz was injured while pitching to Hideo Nomo in the eighth inning of Arizona's Opening-Day loss to the Dodgers. Prinz collapsed in pain and had to be helped from the field.

The Diamondbacks released LHP Greg Swindell on April 4, allowing him to sign with any team. Swindell, 38, appeared in 225 games in his four seasons with Arizona, going 8-14 with four saves. Last season, he threw only 33 innings because of shoulder and back injuries and was 0-2 with a 6.27 ERA.

POWER ALLEY: WEEK 1

RANK TEAM REC. COMMENT

21 Diamondbacks 2-5 Age-old question mark: Four starts, no wins and 5.40 ERA for Johnson and Schilling.

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AUDIO/VIDEO

Dan Patrick Show
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When he dares remove Curt Schilling, Diamondbacks manager Bob Brenly is on guard for a karate chop.
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Gonzo's hits
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OFFSEASON PLAYER MOVEMENT

Player signed Player lost

LHP Mike Myers (option picked up) RHP Mike Fetters (free agent/Twins*)

CF Steve Finley (re-signed) RHP Todd Stottlemyre (retired)

1B Mark Grace (re-signed) RHP Mike Morgan (free agent)

RHP Armando Reynoso (re-signed*) RHP Rick Helling (free agent/Orioles*)

INF Chris Donnels (re-signed*) LHP Brian Anderson (free agent/Indians)

RHP Manny Aybar (free agent*) 1B Greg Colbrunn (free agent/Mariners)

LHP Ron Villone (free agent*) INF Jay Bell (free agent/Mets*)

RHP Mike Jackson (free agent*)

RHP Ricky Bottalico (free agent*)

INF Carlos Baerga (free agent*)

Acquired via trade Players traded

LHP Gary Noyce, OF Gary Johnson (Cubs) C Damian Miller
RHP Elmer Dessens (Reds), cash 1B Erubiel Durazo (Athletics)

*Minor-league deal

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THEY SAID IT

"We haven't played baseball the way we're capable of, and we know it. We just got to get in the right frame of mind. Our team is capable of running off a hot streak."
– LF Luis Gonzalez in the Arizona Republic

2003 NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST
TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB
San Francisco	10	1	.909	-
Colorado	7	4	.636	3.0
San Diego	5	7	.417	5.5
Los Angeles	5	7	.417	5.5
Arizona	2	9	.182	8.0
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SCOUTING REPORT (FROM STATS INC.)
Luis Gonzalez, 2002 Season Perhaps pressing in hopes that the Diamondbacks would extend his contract beyond 2003, Luis Gonzalez was not up to his 2001 standards for most of last year, especially in the first half. His home runs dropped from 57 to 28 and his slugging percentage from .688 to .498. In the season's final week, ... More \| Roster \| Player Index

TOP YOUNG HITTERS
Player	Age	RC	OPS
1. Rod Barajas	27	15.8	.645
2. Alex Cintron	24	7.5	.615

2002 stats sorted by Runs Created.
Maximum age 27. Statistics Glossary

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ON THE FARM

Minor league affiliates:
Tucson Sidewinders (AAA):
    Sched./Results | Stats | Official Site
El Paso Diablos (AA):
    Sched./Results | Stats | Official Site
Lancaster JetHawks (A):
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South Bend Silver Hawks (A):
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Yakima Bears (A):
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Missoula Osprey (R):
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AVG	2 tied @	.333
HR	L. Gonzalez	3
RBI	2 tied @	4
RUN	L. Gonzalez	6
SB	T. Womack	2
WIN	M. Mantei	2
SV	S. Service	1
ERA	B. Kim	4.91
Complete Team Statistics: Batting \| Pitching


C	R. Barajas	ROTATION
1B	L. Overbay	R. Johnson
2B	J. Spivey	C. Schilling
3B	C. Counsell	E. Dessens
SS	T. Womack	B. Kim
LF	L. Gonzalez
CF	S. Finley	CLOSER
RF	D. Bautista	M. Mantei


4/13	Paul Abbott	Expected to return in May. 3/29
4/13	Bret Prinz	60 Day DL. 4/4
4/13	Rod Barajas	15 Day DL. 4/7

APRIL
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
6 @Col 3-8 Box	7 @LA 6-4 Box	8 @LA 3-5 Box	9 @LA 2-5 Box	10	11 Mil 7-11 Box	12 Mil 2-3 Box
13 Mil 4:35	14 Col 9:35	15 Col 9:35	16 Col 9:35	17 Col 6:05	18 @StL 8:10	19 @StL 2:10
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POWER ALLEY: WEEK 1
RANK	TEAM	REC.	COMMENT
21	Diamondbacks	2-5	Age-old question mark: Four starts, no wins and 5.40 ERA for Johnson and Schilling.
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