The Florida Marlins have traded Johnson, Preston Wilson, Vic Darensbourg and Pablo Ozuna to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for Mike Hampton and Juan Pierre. Johnson hit .217 with six homers in 83 games last season.
Aug. 6, 2002
His chronic thumb injury hasn't been as much of an issue of late, but Johnson went on the disabled list on Tuesday with a back strain that has kept him out of action since July 27. The move is retroactive to July 28.
Jul. 31, 2002
Johnson was absent from the Marlins' starting lineup on Tuesday because of a sore left thumb. The injury has bothered the catcher all season, limiting him to just 65 games. He is day-to-day.
May. 2, 2002
Johnson left Thursday's game against the Cardinals after fouling a ball off his left foot in the fourth inning. The injury is not considered to be serious, and the Marlins have listed the catcher as day-to-day.
Apr. 19, 2002
After missing four games with a sore left thumb, Johnson was used as a pinch-hitter in the Marlins' game on Thursday. He should be able to return to catching this weekend. He is hitless in eight at-bats in 2002.