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D-Backs Send Jorge Julio To Florida

The D-backs sent reliever Jorge Julio along with cash considerations to the Marlins in exchange for right-hander Yusmeiro Petit on Monday.

Julio, who was acquired by the D-backs last May from the Mets in exchange for Orlando Hernandez, was expendable given Arizona's depth of right-handers in the bullpen as well as his $3.6 million salary.

Petit, 22, spent the better part of last year with the Marlins' Triple-A team in Albuquerque, where he was 4-6 with a 4.38 ERA in 17 starts. He appeared in 15 games for the Marlins, including one as a starter, and was 1-1 with a 9.57 ERA.

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Big Unit Looks Strong In First Game Action

The slider was sharp, the velocity was good and the back felt fine. Randy Johnson looked strong while throwing 33 pitches Saturday in his first game action since having back surgery at the end of last season.

Johnson went two innings of a "B" game against the White Sox. Facing mainly minor leaguers, he allowed no runs on one hit and struck out three.

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D'Backs Quentin May Open Season On DL

Arizona outfielder Carlos Quentin has a small tear in the labrum of his left shoulder and might open the season on the disabled list.

Quentin injured his non-throwing shoulder during a swing in an exhibition game March 16. Quentin won't swing a bat for at least a week and isn't expected to need surgery.

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