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When we acquired Luis prior to the 1999 season, we knew we were getting an experienced major league outfielder who would provide veteran leadership and a terrific clubhouse presence
In Sports from United Press International Mar 18, 2003
When we acquired Luis prior to the 1999 season, we knew we were getting an experienced major league outfielder who would provide veteran leadership and a terrific clubhouse presence
New deal for Gonzalez Mar 18, 2003
As I stated at the time of the trade, our goal entering the winter meetings was to solidify our starting rotation, and I believe we accomplished that with the acquisition of Elmer Dessens
Arizona inks Dessens Jan 09, 2003
We think with Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling, we have a good 1-2 punch
Durazo part of four-team trade Dec 15, 2002
Steve has been a great player for us and has been a major part of this team that has won three division titles and a world championship
Steve Finley signs with Diamondbacks Dec 07, 2002
Joseph Henry "Joe" Garagiola, Sr. (born February 12, 1926) is an American former catcher in Major League Baseball who later became an announcer and television host, popular for his colorful personality. In 1991, he was honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame with the Ford Frick Award for outstanding broadcasting accomplishments. He has also been given his own star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
Garagiola was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He grew up on Elizabeth Avenue in an Italian-American neighborhood in St. Louis known as The Hill, just a few doors down from his childhood friend and competitor, Yogi Berra. (That block was subsequently renamed "Hall of Fame Place".)
When Berra and Garagiola were both teenagers, almost all pro scouts rated Garagiola as the better baseball prospect, although Berra had a Hall of Fame career, and Garagiola has always respected Berra's ability. About growing up living next to Berra, Garagiola once said, "Not only was I not the best catcher in the Major Leagues, I wasn't even the best catcher on my street!"