Chris Johnson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Rangers.

Johnson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Rangers.

Analysis:

The runner-up for the NL batting title last season, Johnson has gone 3-for-32 to begin September and is now batting just .262/.290/.357 on the year. He'll give way to Phil Gosselin at third base Saturday.

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Chris Johnson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Rangers.

Analysis:

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