Arizona, 2B Johnson agree to 1-year deal
December 30, 2009
PHOENIX (AP)—The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with second basemanKelly Johnson(notes) on a one-year contract.
General manager Josh Byrnes says he believes Johnson “will return to formafter a down 2009 season” and “has a strong track record for hitting.”
Johnson hit just .224 with eight homers and 29 RBIs in 106 games for theAtlanta Braves last season, but batted .325 against left-handers and .368 (7 for19) as a pinch hitter.
In the previous two seasons, Johnson hit .282. In parts of four seasons withthe Braves, Johnson batted .264 with 97 doubles, 45 homers and 206 RBIs, with 29stolen bases.
The 27-year-old player has appeared in 361 major league games as a secondbaseman, compiling a .978 fielding percentage, with an additional 79 games as anoutfielder.
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