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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS WHAT WENT HGHT: 2B Scott Hairston showed he can hit in the big leagues, displaying a quick bat and a good eye. CF Steve Finley and RF Danny Bautista, both potential free agents, played well and should be attractive trade bait as the club rebuilds. LHP Randy Johnson's perfect game and 4,000th career strikeout gave fans a reason to watch the team. WHAT WENT WRONG: 1B Richie Sexson's season-ending shoulder injury crippled the offense. Without Sexson in the cleanup spot, LF Luis Gonzalez saw few pitches to hit, and the rest of the lineup pressed. RHP Matt Mantei's struggles as the closer led to early losses and set the tone for the first half. C Robby ...

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