So disregard this entire story, where the idea of platooning Johnson and Blum is discounted.
This is the latest info from JJO:
The Astros might search the trade market to replace Boone, but prospect Chris Johnson also will be given the opportunity to at least see if he can platoon with Geoff Blum.
Meanwhile, Tags says this:
Johnson, one of the club's top prospects, was a longshot to make the club with Boone and Geoff Blum splitting time at third base, but things have changed. Johnson has been impressive this spring and could wind up as the starter, with Blum serving in the super sub role he held last year.
So who knows?
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
