Opening Day Lineup - 2004
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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Opening Day Lineup - 2003
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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Opening Day Lineup - 2002
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 |
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Opening Day Lineup - 2001
After a
disappointing 2000 season the Diamondbacks changed managers and hopefully changed their luck. The roster went through several changes as the team continued to tweak the make-up for an extended post season run.
On April 3, 2001 the Diamondbacks visited the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles CA.
For the third straight year left-handed pitcher Randy Johnson would take the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Opening Day line-up featured three new players from the previous season. Newly acquired Mark Grace played first base. Matt Williams played third base. Danny Bautista would take over right field.
For the second time in franchise history the Diamondbacks won their season opener. The final score Diamondbacks 3 - Dodgers 2 in front of 52,927.
| 2001 | ||
| Order | Name | Position |
| 1. | Tony Womack | SS |
| 2. | Mark Grace | 1B |
| 3. | Luis Gonzalez | LF |
| 4. | Matt Williams | 3B |
| 5. | Steve Finley | CF |
| 6. | Danny Bautista | RF |
| 7. | Jay Bell | 2B |
| 8. | Damian Miller | C |
| 9. | Randy Johnson | LHP |
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Opening Day Lineup - 2000
high for the Arizona Diamondbacks after making the play-offs in just their second season. The roster went through several changes as the team continued to tweak the make-up for an extended post season run.
On April 4, 2000 the Diamondbacks hosted the Philadelphia Phillies at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix AZ.
For the second straight year left-handed pitcher Randy Johnson would take the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Opening Day line-up featured four new players from the previous season and one player playing a different position. Newly acquired Tony Womack played shortstop. Erubiel Durazo took over at first base and Travis Lee moved from the infield to left field. Lenny Harris took over third base for the injured Matt Williams and Damian Miller became the starting catcher.
For the first time in franchise history the Diamondbacks won their season opener. The final score Diamondbacks 6 - Phillies 4 in front of 44,298.
| 2000 | ||
| Order | Name | Position |
| 1. | Tony Womack | SS |
| 2. | Jay Bell | 2B |
| 3. | Luis Gonzalez | LF |
| 4. | Erubiel Durazo | 1B |
| 5. | Steve Finley | CF |
| 6. | Travis Lee | LF |
| 7. | Lenny Harris | 3B |
| 8. | Damian Miller | C |
| 9. | Randy Johnson | LHP |
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