[1997] Selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Boston Red Sox (#3 overall) in the 1997 MLB Expansion Draft [2000] Opening day starter for the Kansas City Royals [2001] Opening day starter for the Kansas City Royals [2002] Opening day starter for the Kansas City Royals [2006] World Series Champion with St. Louis Cardinals [2009] Opening day starter for the Milwaukee Brewers