National League ARIZONA --Agreed to terms with LHP Greg Swindell on a three-year contract.

National League ARIZONA - Recalled INF Scott Hairston from Tucson of the PCL.

National League ARIZONA - Announced the resignation of Jerry Colangelo, chief executive officer.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS - Fired Wally Backman, manager.

National League ARIZONA--Agreed to terms with 3B Shea Hillenbrand on a one-year contract.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS - Placed C Rod Barajas on the 15-day disabled list.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS - Placed C Jorge Fabregas on the 15-day disabled list.

National League ARIZONA--Named Claude Osteen pitching coach and Lorenzo Bundy hitting coach for El Paso of Texas League.

National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS - Named Derrick Hall senior vice president of communications.

National League ARIZONA - Traded OF Quinton McCracken to Seattle for INF Greg Colbrunn.