first save on July 24. On September 20, 2006, Wickman signed a one-year $6.5 million contract extension to stay with the Atlanta Braves for the 2007 season. On August 24, 2007, after giving up a walk-off two-run home run to the Reds' Adam Dunn in extra innings, Wickman complained to manager Bobby Cox about pitching in non-save situations. Consequently, he was released. Arizona Diamondbacks On September 7, 2007, Wickman signed a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, a move that signaled that he had backed off his disdain for non-save situations, given that the team had an established closer in José Valverde. Wickman pitched in 8 games for the Diamondbacks, going 0–1 with a 1.35 ERA. He became a free agent after the season, subsequently retiring. Wickman ended his career with 511 games finished, ranking 34th all time among major league pitchers. Pitching style Wickman was known to rely on his sinker to save games. During a childhood farming accident, Wickman lost part of his index finger on his right hand, to which he credited much of the sinking motion on his sinker. See also List of Major League Baseball annual saves leaders References External links Wickmans's Warriors – Official Bob Wickman Baseball Club 1969 births Living people National League All-Stars American League All-Stars American League saves champions Sportspeople with limb difference Arizona Diamondbacks players Atlanta Braves players Cleveland Indians players Milwaukee Brewers players New York Yankees players Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from Wisconsin Gulf Coast White Sox players South Bend White Sox players Sarasota White Sox players Birmingham Barons players Columbus Clippers players Lake County Captains players Akron Aeros players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Sportspeople from Green Bay, Wisconsin Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks baseball players People from Abrams, Wisconsin