Diamondbacks trade Kelly Johnson

Discussion in 'National League West' started by truebluefan, Aug 23, 2011.

  1. truebluefan

    truebluefan Administrator Staff Member Administrator

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2010
    Messages:
    212,768
    Likes Received:
    821
    Trophy Points:
    113
    The Arizona Diamondbacks tried everything to give second baseman Kelly Johnson a spark, from pep talks to days off.

    With Johnson eligible to become a free agent at the end of the season and the team in dire need of an offensive spark, the Diamondbacks decided to go in a different direction.

    Arizona traded the struggling Johnson to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, picking up second basemen Aaron Hill and John McDonald in return. The Diamondbacks also placed right-hander Jason Marquis on the 60-day disabled list with a fractured right fibula.

    Read more: http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/6...on-toronto-blue-jays-aaron-hill-john-mcdonald
     

Share This Page