Opening Day Lineups

Although the Diamondbacks improved from the previous year they still finished well back of the pack and no where near the play-offs. There was still a lot to be encouraged for when the 2006 season started.

On April 3, 2006 the Diamondbacks would visit the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver CO.

For only the fourth time in franchise history there was a new pitcher for Opening Day. Right-handed pitcher Brandon Webb would take the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Opening Day line-up featured four different players from the previous season.

Orlando Hudson was now the starting second baseman. Conor Jackson would take over at first base moving Chad Tracy from first to third base. Johnny Estrada was the new starting catcher and Eric Byrnes was now the center fielder.

For the sixth time in franchise history the Diamondbacks lost their season opener after the bullpen blew a save in the eighth. The final score Diamondbacks 2 - Rockies 3 in front of 47,278.

2006
Order	Name	Position
1.	Craig Counsell	2B
2.	Orlando Hudson	2B
3.	Chad Tracy	3B
4.	Luis Gonzalez	LF
5.	Conor Jackson	1B
6.	Shawn Green	RF
7.	Johnny Estrada	C
8.	Eric Byrnes	CF
9.	Brandon Webb	RHP

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The previous the year was a complete disaster for the Diamondbacks losing a franchise worst 111-games. As a result the Diamondbacks fired their manager replacing him with Bob Melvin.

On April 4, 2005 the Diamondbacks would host the Chicago Cubs at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix AZ.

For only the third time in franchise history there was a new pitcher for Opening Day. Right-handed pitcher Javier Vazquex would take the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Opening Day line-up featured seven different players from the previous season.

Craig Counsell was back playing second base. Royce Clayton took over at shortstop. Newly signed Troy Glaus was now playing third base. Former Dodger Shawn Green was now playing right field. Jose Cruz Jr. was now in centerfield. Chad Tracy was now at first base and the catching duties were taken over by Koyie Hill.

For the fifth time in franchise history the Diamondbacks lost their season opener. The final score Diamondbacks 6 - Cubs 16 in front of 45,539.

2005
Order	Name	Position
1.	Craig Counsell	2B
2.	Royce Clayton	SS
3.	Luis Gonzalez	LF
4.	Troy Glaus	3B
5.	Shawn Green	RF
6.	Jose Cruz Jr.	CF
7.	Chad Tracy	1B
8.	Koyie Hill	c
9.	Javier Vazquez	RHP

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After missing the post season the previous year the Diamondbacks made wholesale changes to their roster as they attempted another run to the playoffs.

On April 6, 2004 the Diamondbacks would host the Colorado Rockies at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix AZ.

For the fifth straight year left-handed pitcher Randy Johnson would take the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Opening Day line-up featured five different players from the previous season.

Newly acquired Roberto Alomar would play second base. Slugger Richie Sexon whom the Diamondbacks traded for that off-season played first base. Alex Cintron took over at shortstop. Shea Hillenbrand was the Diamondbacks new third baseman. The catching duties were turned over to Brent Mayne.

For the fourth time in franchise history the Diamondbacks lost their season opener. The final score Diamondbacks 2 - Rockies 6 in front of 46,949.

2004
Order	Name	Position
1.	Steve Finley	CF
2.	Roberto Alomar	2B
3.	Luis Gonzalez	LF
4.	Richie Sexon	1B
5.	Alex Cintron	SS
6.	Shea Hillenbrand	3B
7.	Danny Bautista	RF
8.	Brent Mayne	c
9.	Randy Johnson	LHP

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The Arizona Diamondbacks made the play-offs in 2002 but the 2003 season marked the beginning of changes to the team as they attempted to rebuild for extended success.

On March 31, 2003 the Diamondbacks would host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix AZ.

For the fifth straight year left-handed pitcher Randy Johnson would take the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Opening Day line-up featured three different players from the previous season.

Matt Williams would return to third base after being injured the previous season.

Lyle Overbay would take over at first base for Mark Grace.

Chad Moeller would take over the starting catching duties.

For the third time in franchise history the Diamondbacks lost their season opener. The final score Diamondbacks 0 - Dodgers 8 in front of 47,356.

2003
Order	Name	Position
1.	Tony Womack	SS
2.	Steve Finley	CF
3.	Junior Spivey	2B
4.	Luis Gonzalez	LF
5.	Danny Bautista	RF
6.	Matt Williams	3B
7.	Lyle Overbay	1B
8.	Chad Moeller	C
9.	Randy Johnson	LHP

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As the defending World Champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks opened the 2002 season with minimal changes to their roster and line-up. On paper it looked as though the 2002 team could repeat their domination on the way to a second World Championship.

On April 1, 2002 the Diamondbacks would host the San Diego Padres at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix AZ.

For the fourth straight year left-handed pitcher Randy Johnson would take the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Opening Day line-up featured two different players from the previous season. Junior Spivey would take over at second base while Craig Counsell would take over third base for an injured Matt Williams.

For the third time in franchise history the Diamondbacks won their season opener. The final score Diamondbacks 2 - Padres 0 in front of 47,025.

2002
Order	Name	Position
1.	Tony Womack	SS
2.	Danny Bautista	RF
3.	Luis Gonzalez	LF
4.	Mark Grace	1B
5.	Damian Miller	C
6.	Steve Finley	CF
7.	Junior Spivey	2B
8.	Craig Counsell	3B
9.	Randy Johnson	LHP