TUCSON - Kelly Stinnett’s latest spin on the major league highway began on Monday, when he stepped into the batter’s box at Tucson Electric Park against a Colorado Rockies farmhand named Marcos Carvajal.

Two months later, the Diamondbacks’ catching position developed into what many in the organization envisioned in spring training, with veteran Kelly Stinnett backing up a rookie starter, now Chris Snyder.

TUCSON - When Koyie Hill was a senior at Lawton (Okla.) Eisenhower High School, he occasionally would work out with the bestknown major leaguers in his hometown, Butch Huskey and Kelly Stinnett.

Catcher Kelly Stinnett was placed on the disabled list Tuesday with a sprained left wrist, less than 24 hours after starting a game-winning rally while hitting with the injury.

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TUCSON - Koyie Hill, Chris Snyder and Kelly Stinnett are all hitting at least .333 and making it difficult on manager Bob Melvin to make a final determination on his catching situation — two younger catchers, or one youngster and Stinnett? And which younger one?

TUCSON - When Koyie Hill was a senior at Lawton (Okla.) Eisenhower High School, he occasionally would work out with the best-known major leaguers in his hometown, Butch Huskey and Kelly Stinnett.

TUCSON - When Koyie Hill was a senior at Lawton (Okla.) Eisenhower High School, he occasionally would work out with the best-known major leaguers in his hometown, Butch Huskey and Kelly Stinnett.

For the second straight game on Tuesday, Diamondbacks first baseman Chad Tracy was in the No. 2 spot in the lineup — a role that manager Bob Melvin vowed to reevaluate when Jose Cruz Jr. returned from injury.

NAHEIM, Calif. — The Diamondbacks and New York Yankees have resumed discussions about Randy Johnson, an industry source said Monday as baseball's winter meetings broke up.

The Diamondbacks’ catching threesome appears to be hitting its stride at the same time, which could make for a difficult decision when Kelly Stinnett is deemed ready to return from the disabled list early this week.

SAN DIEGO - Brad Halsey continued to bedevil San Diego in a swing game Sunday, saying the gravity of the situation did not create any extra emotions.

DENVER - If Chad Tracy looks comfortable hitting in the No. 2 spot in the batting order, it is because he is. Tracy homered into the right-field stands Thursday while making his third start there in the last four games.

Homeowners in parts of Gilbert and Mesa can expect to pay a lot more in property taxes this year.

March 29, 2005

TUCSON - The kids will catch, the opening-day roster will include 11 pitchers, Brandon Webb will start the third game of the season and the position players appear set.

DENVER - Koyie Hill worked with Randy Johnson only on the side in their few weeks together with the Diamondbacks in 2004, but the two may do more than that this season.

DENVER - Koyie Hill worked with Randy Johnson only on the side in their few weeks together with the Diamondbacks in 2004, but the two may do more than that this season.

ATLANTA - In past seasons, when Conor Jackson had a day off it was usually because he was flying to an "A-list" gathering, such as the Futures Game or a minor league allstar game.

March 28, 2005

The Diamondbacks are back at home for 12 straight games. In theory, this should mean one last chance for a drive somewhere near that elusive .500 mark.

The Diamondbacks are back at home for 12 straight games. In theory, this should mean one last chance for a drive somewhere near that elusive .500 mark.

For Luis Gonzalez, the Diamondbacks’ only All-Star, the All-Star break will hardly be a break. But for his teammates, the three days off will truly be that.

March 17, 2005