Marlins' Johnson undergoes elbow surgery (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Florida Marlins right-hander Josh Johnson underwent elbow surgery on Friday and likely will sidelined through the 2008 season. Johnson underwent ligament replacement, known as Tommy John surgery. He is expected to be out 12 to 18 months. The surgery was performed by specialist Dr. James Andrews in Pensacola, Fla.

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