Diamondbacks Trade 2B Kelly Johnson To The Blue Jays

Discussion in 'Baseball Talk' started by Sportsguy, Aug 23, 2011.

  1. Sportsguy

    Sportsguy AKA-Sportsguy9695

    The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded second baseman Kelly Johnson to the Toronto Blue Jays for infielders Aaron Hill and John McDonaldArizona also placed right-hander Jason Marquis on the 60-day disabled list with a fractured right fibula on Tuesday.Johnson, eligible for free agency after the season, has struggled at the plate this year, hitting .209 with 132 strikeouts and 18 homers.Hill, who will fill Johnson's spot at second, is hitting .225 but was second among all second basemen with 62 homers from 2009-10.McDonald is expected to help Willie Bloomquist at shortstop with Stephen Drew on the disabled list with a broken right ankle. McDonald hit .250 in 65 games with Toronto this season.

    Source: ESPN
     
    Sportsguy, Aug 23, 2011
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  2. Chipper10

    Chipper10 Back 2 Back! Roll Tide Roll!

    the 132 strikeouts don't help. but 18 homers isn't too bad. I liked Kelly when he was with the Braves. But, best of luck to him.
     
    Chipper10, Aug 23, 2011
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  3. Sportsguy

    Sportsguy AKA-Sportsguy9695

    Aaron hill should be a good player for the Jays
     
    Sportsguy, Aug 23, 2011
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  4. Chipper10

    Chipper10 Back 2 Back! Roll Tide Roll!

    ...he just got traded in this deal? from the Jays to the Dbacks?
     
    Chipper10, Aug 23, 2011
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