Javelina Trade for Aaron Hill

Without a second baseman and moving into the middle rounds of the draft, the Julian Javelina today agreed to trade pick #165 overall (11.5) to the Gaylord Dingers in exchange for second baseman Aaron Hill (2/12). The trade came about unexpectedly, but seems to fill a hole in the Javelina lineup for the 2012 season.

Hill, who posted three seasons with 17+ home runs in the last five years, is entering his age 30 season and hopes to get his career on track after consecutive disappointing seasons. He seemed to show signs of life after a mid season trade in 2011, posting a promising .316/.386/.492 slash line in his final 124 at bats. The team feels Hill will benefit from a change of scenery, and a rebound season could put him in line for an extension.

"His recent struggles aside, Aaron is a good baseball player," said GM Jamie Hoyle. "We feel he's capable of providing above average power and speed totals for a second baseman, and are excited to see what he can do."