According to a team press release, the Diamondbacks have signed Mike Hampton to a minor-league contract.  Hampton will be assigned to Arizona’s Triple-A franchise in Reno.  Jack Magruder of FOXSportsArizona.com added that GM Jerry DiPoto played with Hampton in Colorado, loves the makeup, believes it will be positive influence on young Dbacks’ pitchers.  Hampton will be used only as a relief pitcher.  Hampton will make his first appearance on Monday and will pitch one inning.

Hampton is better known for signing a six year $121mm contract with Colorado prior to the 2001 season and not living up to to the high expectations.  Prior to 2001, Hampton had gone 7 seasons with an ERA of 3.83 or lower.

In 2009, Hampton pitched for the Houston Astros going 7-10 with a 5.30 ERA.  Check out his complete stats here.