In a trade of infielders, the Diamondbacks send their starting 2B, Kelly Johnson, to the Blue Jays in return for 2B Aaron Hill and veteran John McDonald. Both Johnson and Hill have struggled with low batting averages this year; Johnson has shown more power, but Hill and McDonald are both outstanding defensive players.

On August 23, 2011 — In a trade of infielders, the Diamondbacks send their starting 2B, Kelly Johnson, to the Blue Jays in return for 2B Aaron Hill and veteran John McDonald. Both Johnson and Hill have struggled with low batting averages this year; Johnson has shown more power, but Hill and McDonald are both outstanding defensive players.

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