Diamondback broadcaster Bob Brenly, signing a three-year, $2 million contract, is named as manager of the team. The former major league catcher replaces Buck Showalter, the club’s’ only manager, who was let go at the end of the season after compiling a 250-236 record for the three year-old franchise.

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On October 30, 2000 — Diamondback broadcaster Bob Brenly, signing a three-year, $2 million contract, is named as manager of the team. The former major league catcher replaces Buck Showalter, the club’s’ only manager, who was let go at the end of the season after compiling a 250-236 record for the three year-old franchise.