Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. 

--The Diamondbacks renewed the contract of 3B Mark Reynolds after the two sides could not come to a resolution during negotiations on a 2009 salary. 

Former Diamondbacks ace Randy Johnson, who signed with San Francisco in the offseason, had some fun with his ex-teammates on and off the field when he started against them March 3. 

Arizona starter Yusmeiro Petit gave up a run in three innings and Mexico was limited to just four hits overall Friday in a 4-2 loss to the Diamondbacks. 

--OF Eric Byrnes won't play in Cactus League games before the middle of the month, manager Bob Melvin said. 

Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. 

Right-hander Max Scherzer has the fastball of former Diamondbacks teammate Randy Johnson and is stepping into Johnson's spot in the rotation this season. 

Now that they got their Manny, Tracy Ringolsby looks at the real issues facing the Dodgers as they try to defend their division title. 

Good thing for the Arizona Diamondbacks that Mexico isn't in the NL West. 

Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions. 

--OF Eric Byrnes won't play in Cactus League games before the middle of the month, manager Bob Melvin said. 

Right-hander Max Scherzer has the fastball of former Diamondbacks teammate Randy Johnson and is stepping into Johnson's spot in the rotation this season. 

In his first two springs as theWashingtonNationals' manager, Manny Acta rarely faced questions - from the media or from himself - about his bullpen. 

Randy Johnson looked like his old self against his old team. 

Unlike in 2008, when they signed OF Trot Nixon as camp opened, the Diamondbacks have four starters -- Eric Byrnes, Conor Jackson, Chris Young and Justin Upton -- for three outfield positions.