Arizona Diamondbacks Expansion Draft

The Arizona Diamondbacks may not have been associated with baseball a long time, but the young team already does have a history all its own. Here is the original expansion draft for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Arizona Diamondbacks Expansion Draft

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1997 Arizona Diamondbacks PLAYER Expansion Draft

Gabe Alvarez San Diego Padres Third Base
Tony Batista Oakland Athletics Shortstop
Mike Bell Anaheim Angels Third Base
Yamil Benitez Kansas City Royals Outfield
Brent Brede Minnesota Twins Outfield
David Dellucci Baltimore Orioles Outfield
Edwin Diaz Texas Rangers Second Base
Jorge Fabregas Chicago White Sox Catcher
Hanley Frias Texas Rangers Shortstop
Karim Garcia Los Angeles Dodgers Outfield
Dan Klassen Milwaukee Brewers Shortstop
Damian Miller Minnesota Twins Catcher
Joe Randa Pittsburgh Pirates Third Base
Kelly Stinnett Milwaukee Brewers Catcher
Arizona Diamondbacks Expansion Draft

Arizona Diamondbacks Expansion Draft

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1997 Arizona Diamondbacks PITCHER Expansion Draft

Joel Adamson Milwaukee Brewers Left
Brian Anderson Cleveland Indians Left
Jason Boyd Philadelphia Phillies Right
Hector Carrasco Kansas City Royals Right
Chris Clemons Chicago White Sox Right
Bryan Corey Detroit Tigers Right
Omar Daal Toronto Blue Jays Left
Matt Drews Detroit Tigers Right
Todd Erdos San Diego Padres Right
Ben Ford New York Yankees Right
Marty Janzen Toronto Blue Jays Right
Cory Lidle New York Mets Right
Thomas Martin Houston Astros Right
Jesus Martinez Los Angeles Dodgers Left
Chuck McElroy Chicago White Sox Left
Clint Sodowsky Pittsburgh Pirates Right
Russ Springer Houston Astros Right
Jeff Suppan Boston Red Sox Right
Neil Weber Montreal Expos Left
Scott Winchester Cincinnati Reds Right
Bob Wolcott Seattle Mariners Right
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The expansion draft took place on November 18, 1997. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Arizona Diamondbacks took a combined 70 players on that date in history!

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Of the thirty-five players chosen by the Arizona Diamondbacks, do you remember who was chosen first? Pitcher Brian Anderson from the Cleveland Indians!