According to Shaun Rachau, the Vice President of Communications for the Diamondbacks, the team has avoided arbitration with second baseman Kelly Johnson by agreeing to a one-year deal.

Johnson had an an arbitration hearing scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, but both parties were talking with the hopes of avoiding the arbitration process.

Earlier this month, Diamondbacks GM, Kevin Tower said, “This case may be a little tougher. It’s a pretty tough case.”  At the time the sides had not talked since the numbers were filed at the end of January.

The second baseman was seeking $6.5 million, while Arizona countered with $4.7 million. He made $2.35 million in 2010.

Johnson hit .284 with 26 home runs and 71 RBIs in his first season with the Diamondbacks in 2010.