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Micah Johnson trying to ease into major-league picture with White Sox

Micah Johnson believes he got himself into trouble earlier this year thinking too much and trying to do too much.

In his second major-league trial after being sent to the minors May 14, the White Sox's opening day second baseman said he is trying to keep it simple now. He wants to rely on his baseball instincts and play relaxed, even as several sets of eyes evaluate whether he has made the necessary defensive improvements to be a big-league player.

The Sox recalled Johnson on Tuesday at the end of the Triple-A Charlotte season, and manager Robin Ventura said he might use the club's fifth-ranked prospect Friday in the series opener against the Twins at U.