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Josh Johnson improved to 3-0 in six starts this season by holding the Mets to five hits and two earned runs over seven innings Sunday as the Marlins cruised to an 8-2 victory. He walked two but struck out five, dropping his ERA to 3.19. Joe Nelson, Arthur Rhodes and Kevin Gregg combined on two scoreless innings to finish out the game. Johnson will have a tough test against the Cubs next week, but he’s definitely worth a pickup in leagues where he’s available. (Rotoworld)

A month into his return from reconstructive elbow surgery, 30 pounds lighter and with a refined changeup to complement a dastardly slider and zipppy fastball, Johnson has given Florida the kind of pitcher other teams paid dearly for in midseason trades. “It’s like almost getting a big trade,” Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said. “To get him, for me, was like Milwaukee getting (CC) Sabathia.” The Marlins improved to 6-0 in Johnson’s starts this season, including three wins against the rival Phillies and Mets. Sabathia is 6-0 for the Brewers. Johnson (3-0), who had Tommy John surgery in August 2007 after going 12-7 in his rookie campaign of ‘06, gave up two runs and five hits to follow up six shutout innings in Philadelphia on Tuesday. He lowered his ERA from 4.18 to 3.19 with his past two starts. “I felt real good today,” Johnson said. “I absolutely attacked the zone.” (CBS Sports)

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