Here's what they're saying about the Houston Astros trading Chris Johnson to the Arizona Diamondbacks for infielder Bobby Borchering and outfielder Marc Krauss:
Borchering has power, but the Ks are a big red flag, not much value on D. Krauss has improved, but also 24 repeating AA. All about the bat.
— Ben Badler (@BenBadler) July 29, 2012
The #dbacks were desperate for 3rd baseman and get Chris Johnson from #astros
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 29, 2012
#Astros get Borchering, 16th overall pick in 2009. Pure bat. Krauss was a 2nd-rounder in '09. #Diamondbacks have other OFers ahead of him.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 29, 2012
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This is what John Sickels had to say about the Borchering and Krauss back in January:
12) Bobby Borchering, 1B-3B, Grade C+: Paired with Davidson and a similar profile as a power hitter, but with even worse contact problems and a weaker glove. Still young enough to improve.
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16) Marc Krauss, OF, Grade C+: I think he's better than he looked last year, but will be more of a platoon/role player than a future regular.