Blue Jays, D-Backs Swap Second Basemen
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| Appropriately, the second waiver trade this August involved two of the game's most active general managers. The Diamondbacks' Kevin Towers hooked up with the Blue Jays' Alex Anthopoulos in a swap of 29-year-old second basemen, both in the midst of poor offensive seasons and both probable free agents in November. Arizona sent Kelly Johnson to Toronto for Aaron Hill and shortstop John McDonald, a strong defensive player who can support or supplant utilityman Willie Bloomquist in Phoenix. (A season-ending injury to Stephen Drew forced Bloomquist into everyday duty.) |
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| Aaron Hill, 2b Age: 29. Bats: R. Remaining Commitment: Approximately $1 million ($5 million salary for '11, plus club options for 2012-14 at $8 million, $8 million and $10 million). Contract details courtesy of Cot's Baseball Contracts.
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| John McDonald, ss Age: 36. Bats: R. Remaining Commitment: Approximately $314,000 ($1.5 million salary for '11; eligible for free agency following the season). Contract details courtesy of Cot's Baseball Contracts.
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| Kelly Johnson, 2b Age: 29. Bats: L. Remaining Commitment: Approximately $1.2 million ($5.85 million salary for '11; eligible for free agency following the season). Contract details courtesy of Cot's Baseball Contracts.
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